Hansharo Beer Announces Limited "M Shake ~Matcha Flavor~" with IBREW GINZA
On March 16, 2026, Hansharo Beer unveiled a limited collaboration beer, "M Shake ~Matcha Flavor~," with the craft beer bar "CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW GINZA" in Ginza. It is a Matcha Milk Shake Ale made with in-house matcha, lactose, and oats, and it will be available only on keg.
Hop BroBreaking news! Hansharo Beer has teamed up with IBREW GINZA to release M Shake ~Matcha Flavor~.
MugiWhoa! It sounds sweet just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is a Matcha Milk Shake Ale, and it's a limited collaboration centered on matcha.
MugiWhat? So if it's a milk shake, does that mean it tastes like dessert even though it's beer?
Hop BroExactly. They used lactose and oats to round out the mouthfeel, kept hop bitterness low, and are aiming for a kind of adult matcha milk feel.
MugiNice! That's the kind of thing that would hit for a matcha latte fan like me. And Hansharo Beer is a Shizuoka brewery, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Their strength is using matcha made from tea leaves grown in Kuraya Narusawa's own tea fields, so the local tea x craft technique angle really stands out.
MugiThat's seriously ingredient-driven... But can I drink it at home? Is there take-home availability like cans or bottles?
Hop BroThat's the catch: this time it's keg only, and there has been no announcement of cans or bottles.
MugiThen it's a targeted strike at the bar! First I need to check IBREW GINZA!
Hop BroYeah, checking serving details early is the right move. With limited releases like this, being there when it connects is the win.
MugiDeal! Let's have a matcha shake ale toast tonight, just the two of us!
The Shizuoka craft brewery Hansharo Beer Brewing has released a new collaboration creation, "M Shake ~Matcha Flavor~". This time, the partner is Ginza's craft beer bar CRAFT BEER BAR IBREW GINZA.\n\nIn the original article, this release is positioned as a beer inspired by "Japan Craft Beer" and introduced as a Matcha Milk Shake Ale designed to be enjoyed by overseas craft beer fans as well. Its defining feature is that it uses matcha grown and produced in the tea fields operated by Kuraya Narusawa, the parent company of Hansharo Beer. While placing matcha flavor at the center, it uses lactose and oats to create a creamy, shake-like mouthfeel, with hop bitterness adjusted to be restrained.\n\nThe flavor direction balances the umami and milky character of matcha. The description emphasizes a drink that evokes an "adult matcha milk shake," making it likely to appeal to those who enjoy dessert-like beers. As for sales format, it is keg only, and no bottle or can release has been announced.\n\nHansharo Beer is a brewery based in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a brand born from Kuraya Narusawa, which has ties to the operation of sake breweries and tea fields in the historic Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace area. An approach like this, which combines the local ingredient of "local tea" with craft beer techniques, clearly highlights the brewery's character. Anyone interested in matcha beer should check availability and serving information as soon as possible.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news! Hansharo Beer has teamed up with IBREW GINZA to release M Shake ~Matcha Flavor~.
MugiWhoa! It sounds sweet just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is a Matcha Milk Shake Ale, and it's a limited collaboration centered on matcha.
MugiWhat? So if it's a milk shake, does that mean it tastes like dessert even though it's beer?
Hop BroExactly. They used lactose and oats to round out the mouthfeel, kept hop bitterness low, and are aiming for a kind of adult matcha milk feel.
MugiNice! That's the kind of thing that would hit for a matcha latte fan like me. And Hansharo Beer is a Shizuoka brewery, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Their strength is using matcha made from tea leaves grown in Kuraya Narusawa's own tea fields, so the local tea x craft technique angle really stands out.
MugiThat's seriously ingredient-driven... But can I drink it at home? Is there take-home availability like cans or bottles?
Hop BroThat's the catch: this time it's keg only, and there has been no announcement of cans or bottles.
MugiThen it's a targeted strike at the bar! First I need to check IBREW GINZA!
Hop BroYeah, checking serving details early is the right move. With limited releases like this, being there when it connects is the win.
MugiDeal! Let's have a matcha shake ale toast tonight, just the two of us!
