Teenage Brewing Releases Sonar Aid, a Juicy IPA Supporting AMAKUSA SONAR BEER
Saitama-based Teenage Brewing has announced Sonar Aid, a collaboration beer supporting AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Kumamoto. The Juicy IPA comes in at 7.0% ABV, with 150 yen donated per 350 ml can. Sales begin on August 15.
Hop BroToday's beer topic is the Sonar Aid release. Teenage Brewing in Tokigawa is putting out a support collab for AMAKUSA SONAR BEER.
MugiWait, a support collab beer? So buying a can actually helps people too?
Hop BroExactly. Every 350ml can donates 150 yen, so it backs AMAKUSA SONAR BEER and broader disaster recovery efforts.
MugiThat's so good! And sales start August 15? That's basically now!
Hop BroAnd the style is Juicy IPA, clocking in at 7.0% ABV, with grapefruit, lemon, lime, and mango notes from the hops.
MugiHold on, hop-derived aroma sounds like you switched to chemistry mode. Is it actually sweet like juice?
Hop BroNot necessarily. That juicy mouthfeel means the hops give fruit-like aromas and a soft texture, not that they dumped smoothie mix into the tank.
MugiSo it's mango vibes in beer? That's unfair. My brain is still processing, but my thirst is fully up to speed.
Hop BroThere are also events with tap takeovers planned at Ofuro Cafe Utatane on August 15, BEERPUB KICK on August 16, and Craft Beer Market Jimbocho on August 29.
MugiOkay, that's a full drink and support route. One glass for me, and one lecture-sized pour for you.
Hop BroThe lecture may get out of hand, but let's go drink it. Sonar Aid feels like the kind of beer you want to taste with the story attached.
Background
Teenage Brewing, based in Tokigawa, Saitama, focuses on IPA, sour ale, and sour IPA, and has now announced a support beer made with AMAKUSA SONAR BEER in Kumamoto.
Sonar Aid was brewed to back a brewery Teenage says it has long been close to, while also contributing to relief efforts following the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake.
Beer
The beer is a Juicy IPA at 7.0% ABV. Teenage describes hop-driven aromas of grapefruit, lemon, lime, and mango, aiming for a bright citrus-forward profile.
Sales and support
Teenage will donate 150 yen per 350 ml can to AMAKUSA SONAR BEER. Wholesale sales open on August 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., followed by general sales on the official web shop at 7:00 p.m. Shipping begins on August 17.
Supporting events are also planned at Ofuro Cafe Utatane on August 15, BEERPUB KICK on August 16, and Craft Beer Market Jimbocho on August 29.
Sources: Instagram post / Teenage Brewing
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's beer topic is the Sonar Aid release. Teenage Brewing in Tokigawa is putting out a support collab for AMAKUSA SONAR BEER.
MugiWait, a support collab beer? So buying a can actually helps people too?
Hop BroExactly. Every 350ml can donates 150 yen, so it backs AMAKUSA SONAR BEER and broader disaster recovery efforts.
MugiThat's so good! And sales start August 15? That's basically now!
Hop BroAnd the style is Juicy IPA, clocking in at 7.0% ABV, with grapefruit, lemon, lime, and mango notes from the hops.
MugiHold on, hop-derived aroma sounds like you switched to chemistry mode. Is it actually sweet like juice?
Hop BroNot necessarily. That juicy mouthfeel means the hops give fruit-like aromas and a soft texture, not that they dumped smoothie mix into the tank.
MugiSo it's mango vibes in beer? That's unfair. My brain is still processing, but my thirst is fully up to speed.
Hop BroThere are also events with tap takeovers planned at Ofuro Cafe Utatane on August 15, BEERPUB KICK on August 16, and Craft Beer Market Jimbocho on August 29.
MugiOkay, that's a full drink and support route. One glass for me, and one lecture-sized pour for you.
Hop BroThe lecture may get out of hand, but let's go drink it. Sonar Aid feels like the kind of beer you want to taste with the story attached.
