Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice announces ginger-spiced stout Midnight Rave
Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice in Tokyo's Taito Ward has introduced a new beer, Midnight Rave, on Instagram. The beer is listed as a Spiced Stout w/Ginger at 5% ABV, with dark-chocolate-like depth and a ginger-driven brightness.
Hop BroUeno just dropped another tempting release. Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice has Midnight Rave, and the name alone makes me want to stay out late.
MugiWhat! That sounds like a DJ set in a glass. Is it basically a black party beer or what?
Hop BroPretty much. It's a gin-infused spiced stout with 5% ABV, built around ginger aroma so it doesn't drink too heavy.
MugiHold on, ginger in dark beer? That sounds like the kitchen and the dance floor just smashed into each other!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. You get a dark chocolate note from the roasted malt, then the ginger lifts it so it feels toasty but still fresh on the finish.
MugiOkay, but when people say body, I hear gym vocabulary. So lighter than it looks is the idea?
Hop BroExactly. Body is just the weight you feel when drinking it, and this one looks pitch black but goes down surprisingly smooth. It keeps stout richness while the spice opens it up.
MugiThat actually sounds perfect. If it's not too rich, even I can jump in. And 5 percent ABV is friendly for a cautious beginner.
Hop BroAlso, Hitsuji Ice is a brewery restaurant near Shinobazu Pond that serves lamb dishes. This limited release sounds like a great lamb pairing, and I'm thirsty just thinking about it.
MugiA walk around Ueno, a view of the pond, then that beer? That's almost too good. The words monthly limited release make me want to go immediately.
Hop BroThat plan wins. They also have a flagship and a Hazy IPA, but tonight I want to start with the ginger-scented stout first.
MugiDone. I'll be ready to shout, "Wait, that's light!" on the first sip, so you make sure we lock in tonight's first pint.
Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice, a house-brewing brewery and restaurant in Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo, has introduced a new beer called Midnight Rave on Instagram. The beer is listed as a Spiced Stout w/Ginger with 5% ABV, positioning it as a dark beer that keeps its body while adding a clear ginger accent.
According to the post, the beer offers a dark-chocolate-like flavor profile with the freshness of ginger layered on top. The brewery also describes it as having enough body to feel substantial, yet remaining easy to drink. That suggests a stout built to balance roast character with spice rather than leaning into heaviness.
Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice sits near Shinobazu Pond and combines craft beer with lamb dishes. Its official site highlights a house flagship beer, Hitsuji Ice, known for a fruity aroma, along with beers such as Shinobazu YELL ALE! and other in-house brews that rotate with the seasons. The brewery’s lineup appears to balance core beers with limited releases.
Midnight Rave fits that pattern as another seasonal or limited beer from the Ueno brewpub. For drinkers looking for a stout that pairs well with food while staying approachable, it looks like a notable new option to try in the area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUeno just dropped another tempting release. Shinobazu Brewery Hitsuji Ice has Midnight Rave, and the name alone makes me want to stay out late.
MugiWhat! That sounds like a DJ set in a glass. Is it basically a black party beer or what?
Hop BroPretty much. It's a gin-infused spiced stout with 5% ABV, built around ginger aroma so it doesn't drink too heavy.
MugiHold on, ginger in dark beer? That sounds like the kitchen and the dance floor just smashed into each other!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. You get a dark chocolate note from the roasted malt, then the ginger lifts it so it feels toasty but still fresh on the finish.
MugiOkay, but when people say body, I hear gym vocabulary. So lighter than it looks is the idea?
Hop BroExactly. Body is just the weight you feel when drinking it, and this one looks pitch black but goes down surprisingly smooth. It keeps stout richness while the spice opens it up.
MugiThat actually sounds perfect. If it's not too rich, even I can jump in. And 5 percent ABV is friendly for a cautious beginner.
Hop BroAlso, Hitsuji Ice is a brewery restaurant near Shinobazu Pond that serves lamb dishes. This limited release sounds like a great lamb pairing, and I'm thirsty just thinking about it.
MugiA walk around Ueno, a view of the pond, then that beer? That's almost too good. The words monthly limited release make me want to go immediately.
Hop BroThat plan wins. They also have a flagship and a Hazy IPA, but tonight I want to start with the ginger-scented stout first.
MugiDone. I'll be ready to shout, "Wait, that's light!" on the first sip, so you make sure we lock in tonight's first pint.
