Hansharo Beer Brewing releases limited AGARI IPA with matcha, sencha and boucha
Hansharo Beer Brewing in Shizuoka has announced **AGARI IPA**, a limited collaboration with CRAFT BEER SERVER LAND's Akasaka-Mitsuke location. The West Coast IPA uses three teas from the brewery's parent company, pairing citrusy hop aroma with matcha, sencha and boucha character.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh release I need to tell you about. Limited IPA AGARI IPA was announced on August 24 by Hansharo Beer with CRAFT BEER SERVER LAND Akasaka-Mitsuke.
MugiWait, that name already sounds intense! A new Hansharo Beer release, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Japanese Tea West Coast IPA. It uses matcha, sencha, and bocha to balance citrusy hop aroma with distinctly Japanese tea character.
MugiThat title is way too packed with information! West Coast IPA means... what, they brewed in a sunset?
Hop BroNo sunset in the tank, but plenty of drama. A crisp IPA means bright hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a clean finish.
MugiOhhh! So even with tea in it, it still sounds like an easy-drinking IPA rather than something heavy?
Hop BroExactly, and that’s the clever part. The parent company Kuraya Narusawa uses its own tea brand, so matcha, sencha, and bocha aren’t just decoration here.
MugiBocha too? That tea lineup is stacked. But what do you mean by layers of aroma?
Hop BroMatcha brings depth, sencha brings freshness, and bocha adds a toasty edge. Then citrusy hops tie it together into Japanese citrus aroma.
MugiWhat is this, a beer or a perfume counter for my nose? So basically it’s a full Shizuoka pour?
Hop BroPretty much. A brewery in Izunokuni using its local tea gives this collab real sense of place, and honestly, now I want a glass immediately.
MugiSame here, I’m mentally already in Akasaka-Mitsuke! Tonight calls for a toast with AGARI IPA!
Hansharo Beer Brewing, based in Izu-no-Kuni, Shizuoka, has released a limited beer called AGARI IPA. The beer was created in collaboration with CRAFT BEER SERVER LAND's Akasaka-Mitsuke shop, and the announcement was published on August 24, 2026.
The defining feature is its use of tea. The brewery's parent company, Kuraya Narusawa, produces tea under the "Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace Tea-an" brand, and this beer combines three types: matcha, sencha and boucha. By using teas made in-house from Shizuoka-grown leaves, the recipe goes beyond simple flavoring and aims to build layers of tea character into the beer itself.
At the core of the profile is a fruity hop aroma that suggests citrus. That hop expression is layered with the Japanese tea notes, creating a Japanese Tea West Coast IPA with a clear, focused structure. The result is a beer that keeps the bright hop-driven edge of the style while adding a distinctly local tea character.
Hansharo Beer Brewing has long been associated with beers that reflect its home in Izu-no-Kuni and the resources around it. AGARI IPA continues that approach, connecting the brewery's place, its tea production and its brewing in a single limited release.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh release I need to tell you about. Limited IPA AGARI IPA was announced on August 24 by Hansharo Beer with CRAFT BEER SERVER LAND Akasaka-Mitsuke.
MugiWait, that name already sounds intense! A new Hansharo Beer release, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Japanese Tea West Coast IPA. It uses matcha, sencha, and bocha to balance citrusy hop aroma with distinctly Japanese tea character.
MugiThat title is way too packed with information! West Coast IPA means... what, they brewed in a sunset?
Hop BroNo sunset in the tank, but plenty of drama. A crisp IPA means bright hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a clean finish.
MugiOhhh! So even with tea in it, it still sounds like an easy-drinking IPA rather than something heavy?
Hop BroExactly, and that’s the clever part. The parent company Kuraya Narusawa uses its own tea brand, so matcha, sencha, and bocha aren’t just decoration here.
MugiBocha too? That tea lineup is stacked. But what do you mean by layers of aroma?
Hop BroMatcha brings depth, sencha brings freshness, and bocha adds a toasty edge. Then citrusy hops tie it together into Japanese citrus aroma.
MugiWhat is this, a beer or a perfume counter for my nose? So basically it’s a full Shizuoka pour?
Hop BroPretty much. A brewery in Izunokuni using its local tea gives this collab real sense of place, and honestly, now I want a glass immediately.
MugiSame here, I’m mentally already in Akasaka-Mitsuke! Tonight calls for a toast with AGARI IPA!
