Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu Announces New Release "morinagi"
Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu in Ueno, Tokyo announced its new beer "morinagi" in an Instagram post at 14:50 on March 7, 2026. The style is Spiced Wheat Ale, with an ABV of 4.88%. The aroma design, featuring Taiwanese mountain pepper Maqaw (Magao), is a key highlight.
Hop BroI have a breaking update! Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu in Ueno, Tokyo announced a new beer called "morinagi" on Instagram.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds cool. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Spiced Wheat Ale with an ABV of 4.88%. It has the softness of a wheat-based beer, with a subtle touch of Taiwanese mountain pepper, Maqaw (Magao).
MugiWhat is that? Is Spiced Wheat Ale some kind of spell? And is Maqaw pepper?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a gentle white beer with spices added for aroma. Maqaw is a mountain spice with a citrusy, lemongrass-like note, and it's more about fragrance than heat.
MugiOhhh! So it's not a spicy beer, it's more of a softly fragrant one!
Hop BroExactly. It has a sweet, mellow mouthfeel, soft woody notes, and as the temperature rises, citrus gradually comes through. And the bitterness is restrained, so it's the kind of dangerous beer you can keep drinking forever.
MugiDangerous beer confirmed! Isn't this place known for lamb dishes? Wouldn't it be a win to pair it with shepherd's pie or braised lamb shank?
Hop BroTotal win. It's a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station, at 2-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku. And since they switch to the next beer once it sells out, going early is the right move if you're interested.
MugiIt's settled! Let's go drink "morinagi"! I'll get the lamb dishes too, and Hop Bro should keep the jargon to half of what it is now!
On Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu's Instagram, the new release introduced was "morinagi". The post listed the following:
- Style: Spiced Wheat Ale
- ABV: 4.88%
The description presents it as a white ale with a subtle touch of Maqaw (Magao), a spice from the mountains of Taiwan, highlighting a sweet and gentle mouthfeel, soft woody nuances, and citrus notes that slowly emerge as the temperature rises. With bitterness kept low, the design clearly leans toward something you can sip at an easy pace.
The brewery's official website, in its self-brewed beer lineup, also includes a white ale made with Maqaw, so the flavor direction is consistent with this post. The lineup is also described as changing to the next beer once the current one sells out, so if you're interested, checking it out early is the practical move.
The brewery is located in the Ueno area of Tokyo (2-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku), about a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station. One of the shop's defining features is its pairing with lamb dishes, and the site also mentions how well the beer goes with rich dishes such as braised lamb shank and shepherd's pie. This "morinagi" also looks like a beer best enjoyed slowly with a meal, making use of its spice-driven aroma and soft texture.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI have a breaking update! Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu in Ueno, Tokyo announced a new beer called "morinagi" on Instagram.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds cool. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Spiced Wheat Ale with an ABV of 4.88%. It has the softness of a wheat-based beer, with a subtle touch of Taiwanese mountain pepper, Maqaw (Magao).
MugiWhat is that? Is Spiced Wheat Ale some kind of spell? And is Maqaw pepper?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a gentle white beer with spices added for aroma. Maqaw is a mountain spice with a citrusy, lemongrass-like note, and it's more about fragrance than heat.
MugiOhhh! So it's not a spicy beer, it's more of a softly fragrant one!
Hop BroExactly. It has a sweet, mellow mouthfeel, soft woody notes, and as the temperature rises, citrus gradually comes through. And the bitterness is restrained, so it's the kind of dangerous beer you can keep drinking forever.
MugiDangerous beer confirmed! Isn't this place known for lamb dishes? Wouldn't it be a win to pair it with shepherd's pie or braised lamb shank?
Hop BroTotal win. It's a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station, at 2-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku. And since they switch to the next beer once it sells out, going early is the right move if you're interested.
MugiIt's settled! Let's go drink "morinagi"! I'll get the lamb dishes too, and Hop Bro should keep the jargon to half of what it is now!
