Monkey Mountain Restocks Its Out-of-Stock Blonde Ale
Oita craft brewery "Monkey Mountain" announced in an Instagram post at 11:57 a.m. on January 9, 2026, that sales of its blonde ale, which had been sold out since last month, have resumed. The light, easy-drinking flavor has won support and has become a staple that ranks among the brewery's top sellers.
Hop BroBreaking news: Oita's Monkey Mountain has restocked its out-of-stock Blonde Ale! They announced the resumption of sales in an Instagram post at 11:57 a.m. on January 9, 2026.
MugiWhat, that popular "light and easy-drinking" one!? I'd heard it had been sold out since last month, so it's finally here!
Hop BroExactly. The beer name is still "Blonde Ale," and the style is Blonde Ale too. Apparently it's become more popular than last year and is now a regular in the brewery's top three sellers.
MugiTop three regulars? That's amazing! Even as a staple it still sells strong, like a favorite idol group - that's hot!
Hop BroAnd Monkey Mountain is a brewery in Oita City, and Darren, who brewed for 20 years in the Northwest, cultivates yeast in-house. Being able to aim for the fermentation profile is a big strength.
MugiWhat is that! "Cultivating yeast in-house" and "fermentation profile" - suddenly it's a science room!?
Hop BroIn short, it means they're growing and controlling the microorganisms that create the beer's flavor on their own. That's why it can be light and easy to drink while still having a distinct character.
MugiOhh! Easy to drink but not thin - that's perfect for beginners! And they even provide the info in English for overseas fans, which is so considerate!
Hop BroThey opened the brewery in Funai-machi, Oita City, in February 2019, and have been brewing to suit the local water and food culture. This restock is big because it means stable supply of a staple has returned.
MugiIt's decided! Let's toast tonight with Monkey Mountain's Blonde Ale! A light one is exactly what I want to drink now!
Monkey Mountain in Oita announced that it had replenished the stock of its previously out-of-stock blonde ale. According to an Instagram post at 11:57 a.m. on January 9, 2026, the label had remained sold out since last month, but stock has now been secured and it is available for purchase.
In the post, the brewery describes the blonde ale as "light and easy to drink." It also says the beer has grown more popular than the year before and has become a regular in the brewery's top three sellers. The same information is also shared in English, highlighting the brewery's continued outreach to followers both in Japan and abroad.
Monkey Mountain states on its official website that it is a brewery in Oita City. It says Darren, who has 20 years of brewing experience in the U.S. Northwest, brews beer while cultivating his own yeast. The brewery opened its brewhouse in Funai-machi, Oita City, in February 2019, and has continued making craft beer with an eye toward compatibility with the local water and food culture.
The restock of the blonde ale is a noteworthy development for fans of the brewery, as it means stable supply has returned for one of its staple offerings. For anyone looking for a crisp, easy-drinking beer, this seems like a good time to pick one up again.
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Hop BroBreaking news: Oita's Monkey Mountain has restocked its out-of-stock Blonde Ale! They announced the resumption of sales in an Instagram post at 11:57 a.m. on January 9, 2026.
MugiWhat, that popular "light and easy-drinking" one!? I'd heard it had been sold out since last month, so it's finally here!
Hop BroExactly. The beer name is still "Blonde Ale," and the style is Blonde Ale too. Apparently it's become more popular than last year and is now a regular in the brewery's top three sellers.
MugiTop three regulars? That's amazing! Even as a staple it still sells strong, like a favorite idol group - that's hot!
Hop BroAnd Monkey Mountain is a brewery in Oita City, and Darren, who brewed for 20 years in the Northwest, cultivates yeast in-house. Being able to aim for the fermentation profile is a big strength.
MugiWhat is that! "Cultivating yeast in-house" and "fermentation profile" - suddenly it's a science room!?
Hop BroIn short, it means they're growing and controlling the microorganisms that create the beer's flavor on their own. That's why it can be light and easy to drink while still having a distinct character.
MugiOhh! Easy to drink but not thin - that's perfect for beginners! And they even provide the info in English for overseas fans, which is so considerate!
Hop BroThey opened the brewery in Funai-machi, Oita City, in February 2019, and have been brewing to suit the local water and food culture. This restock is big because it means stable supply of a staple has returned.
MugiIt's decided! Let's toast tonight with Monkey Mountain's Blonde Ale! A light one is exactly what I want to drink now!
