Shizuoka's Tiels Releases a New Batch of Imperial Stout, Reinforced with 9% ABV and More Body
Tiels Brewing (Mishima, Shizuoka) released a new batch of its imperial stout on February 7, 2026. While lowering the alcohol content from the previous batch to 9% ABV, the beer is designed with a fuller body and is being offered as a dark beer with real drinking heft.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Tiels Brewing in Mishima, Shizuoka has released a new batch of its imperial stout.
MugiWhoa! Imperial stout sounds intense just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s still an imperial stout in style. This time, the key point is that they lowered it to 9% ABV while thickening the body to make it feel more robust.
MugiOkay, the jargon is hitting hard! So what exactly is getting tastier with this ABV and body thing?
Hop BroABV is the alcohol content, and body means the beer’s sense of richness and thickness when you drink it. Instead of pushing the alcohol, it’s designed to deliver satisfaction through malt depth!
MugiAh, so it’s evolved from a power type into a true umami-heavy beast!
Hop BroExactly! And at the attached TIELS TEA & TAPS, they’ve also started serving beer spike. They dip in a heated iron ball to caramelize the sugars, aiming for aroma changes and a creamier head. It works great with dark, malty beers!
MugiWhat is that! Beer plus an iron ball is basically alchemy! Getting even more foam is seriously exciting!
Hop BroBy the way, the official beer list page still shows 11%, but this news item clearly says 9%. It’s likely the new lot was adjusted to focus more on drinkability and density.
MugiTasting the two side by side would be amazing! Tiels’ imperial stout, especially with beer spike, is something I want to go drink right now!
Key Points of the New Batch
According to the announcement released by Tiels Brewing, this imperial stout comes in at 9% ABV. While the strength has been lowered from the previous batch, the beer stands out for increasing body and delivering a solid sense of weight. Rather than relying on high alcohol, the brewery has leaned into malt-driven thickness to create satisfaction, which is something stout fans will not want to miss.
As part of the same-day taproom announcement, the attached shop, "TIELS TEA & TAPS," also began serving beer spike. This is a way of drinking in which a heated iron ball is dipped into the beer to caramelize the sugars, adding changes in aroma and flavor while bringing out a creamy head. According to the official announcement, it pairs well with dark, malty beers, and imperial stout is included among the styles.
Brewery Background
Tiels is a small brewery in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, using a 250-liter brewhouse and brewing mostly by hand. It continues to make beers that make use of agricultural products from Izu and Shizuoka, and it is also known for beers made with fruit. The fact that a producer skilled at using local ingredients has continued refining even a classic dark beer style is reflected in this new batch as well.
The company’s beer introduction page lists its imperial stout at 11%, while this news item clearly states 9%. This is an inference, but it is likely that the current lot has been updated to emphasize a more approachable drinking experience and greater density. If you try it at the taproom together with beer spike, you should be able to experience the intent behind the new batch more vividly.
Sources
- New Imperial Stout Batch Released
- We Started Beer Spike
- TIELS BREWING Official Site
- Beer List Page
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Tiels Brewing in Mishima, Shizuoka has released a new batch of its imperial stout.
MugiWhoa! Imperial stout sounds intense just from the name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s still an imperial stout in style. This time, the key point is that they lowered it to 9% ABV while thickening the body to make it feel more robust.
MugiOkay, the jargon is hitting hard! So what exactly is getting tastier with this ABV and body thing?
Hop BroABV is the alcohol content, and body means the beer’s sense of richness and thickness when you drink it. Instead of pushing the alcohol, it’s designed to deliver satisfaction through malt depth!
MugiAh, so it’s evolved from a power type into a true umami-heavy beast!
Hop BroExactly! And at the attached TIELS TEA & TAPS, they’ve also started serving beer spike. They dip in a heated iron ball to caramelize the sugars, aiming for aroma changes and a creamier head. It works great with dark, malty beers!
MugiWhat is that! Beer plus an iron ball is basically alchemy! Getting even more foam is seriously exciting!
Hop BroBy the way, the official beer list page still shows 11%, but this news item clearly says 9%. It’s likely the new lot was adjusted to focus more on drinkability and density.
MugiTasting the two side by side would be amazing! Tiels’ imperial stout, especially with beer spike, is something I want to go drink right now!
