Aozora Brewery Releases Limited "TENYA SABLE SNOW"
Fukuoka's Aozora Brewery announced a new beer, "TENYA SABLE SNOW (CHOCOLATE MILK STOUT w/VANILLA)," made with chocolate malt and vanilla beans. In a post dated February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM, it announced the start of keg service in Tenyamachi and can sales (in-store and online).
Hop BroBreaking news: Fukuoka's Aozora Brewery just dropped a limited "TENYA SABLE SNOW"!
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds stylish, like snow and sweets mixed together! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a CHOCOLATE MILK STOUT w/VANILLA. ABV is 7.5% and IBU is 20, and it uses chocolate malt and vanilla beans.
MugiWhat is that, something that shows up on a test?!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, ABV is alcohol content, so 7.5% means it's fairly sturdy, and IBU is a measure of bitterness, so 20 is pretty gentle. In other words, it's like "adult chocolate" that's sweet, but not just sweet.
MugiOhhh! So it's like a dessert beer, but it still feels like a real beer too!
Hop BroExactly. It's described as a beer to savor after a meal, with bittersweet chocolate-like bitterness, a subtle sweet aroma, and a smooth, milky texture.
MugiJust from the description alone, my mouth is already full of chocolate...! Where can I drink it?
Hop BroThe announcement on February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM says keg service starts at Hakata Tenyamachi. Cans are available in-store and online, and keg sales are also available for restaurants and bars. And because it's limited, sales end once stock runs out.
MugiThen we need to hurry! Tonight, let's experience TENYA SABLE SNOW and its "gentle bitterness with a sweet aftertaste"!
Hop BroDeal! First sip, take in the aroma slowly. Second sip, say, "This is delicious," and keep drinking. I'm completely craving it now.
A new milk stout balances “gentle bitterness” and a “sweet aftertaste”
What Aozora Brewery Hakata Tenyamachi revealed in an Instagram post dated February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM was the limited release "TENYA SABLE SNOW". The style is CHOCOLATE MILK STOUT w/VANILLA, with specs of ABV 7.5% / IBU 20.
The post explains that it uses chocolate malt and vanilla beans, and is characterized by a gentle bitterness reminiscent of bittersweet chocolate, a subtle sweet aroma, and a smooth, milky mouthfeel. It is introduced as a beer with a long finish that you can savor slowly after a meal.
Sales format and serving timing
Sales will roll out through multiple channels.
- Keg service at Hakata Tenyamachi (ON TAP)
- Cans available in-store and online
- Keg sales also available for restaurants and bars
It was also clearly stated that because this is a limited-time release, sales will end once stock runs out. For fans who have been waiting for a dark-colored new release, securing it early is likely important.
Brewery background
Aozora Brewery is a microbrewery based in Fukuoka, operating Hakata Tenyamachi and Kaizuka Station Stand. On its official site, it promotes not only its four regular beers but also guest beers and limited releases timed to seasons and events, and this TENYA SABLE SNOW also fits into that seasonal limited lineup. Offering both an in-store experience in Fukuoka and online purchasing is a plus for craft beer fans outside the area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Fukuoka's Aozora Brewery just dropped a limited "TENYA SABLE SNOW"!
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds stylish, like snow and sweets mixed together! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a CHOCOLATE MILK STOUT w/VANILLA. ABV is 7.5% and IBU is 20, and it uses chocolate malt and vanilla beans.
MugiWhat is that, something that shows up on a test?!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, ABV is alcohol content, so 7.5% means it's fairly sturdy, and IBU is a measure of bitterness, so 20 is pretty gentle. In other words, it's like "adult chocolate" that's sweet, but not just sweet.
MugiOhhh! So it's like a dessert beer, but it still feels like a real beer too!
Hop BroExactly. It's described as a beer to savor after a meal, with bittersweet chocolate-like bitterness, a subtle sweet aroma, and a smooth, milky texture.
MugiJust from the description alone, my mouth is already full of chocolate...! Where can I drink it?
Hop BroThe announcement on February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM says keg service starts at Hakata Tenyamachi. Cans are available in-store and online, and keg sales are also available for restaurants and bars. And because it's limited, sales end once stock runs out.
MugiThen we need to hurry! Tonight, let's experience TENYA SABLE SNOW and its "gentle bitterness with a sweet aftertaste"!
Hop BroDeal! First sip, take in the aroma slowly. Second sip, say, "This is delicious," and keep drinking. I'm completely craving it now.
