Tiels in Shizuoka Releases a New Batch of Its Standard APA, Continuing to Use Citrus Hops
Tiels Brewing in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, released a new batch of its regular beer, the American Pale Ale, on February 7, 2026. Built around the citrus hops Citra, Amarillo, and Cascade, it continues to use a malt bill that gives it a sense of body. The result is a fresh take on the brewery’s flagship beer, made to be enjoyed in a more vibrant state.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Tiels Brewing in Mishima, Shizuoka released a new batch of its regular "American Pale Ale" on February 7, 2026.
MugiWhat! It’s a regular beer, but it’s news? Not a brand-new release, boom!
Hop BroThat’s the cool part. It’s a classic APA style, and they’re continuing to use citrus hops like Citra, Amarillo, and Cascade. It keeps the core of the flavor intact while refreshing the beer.
MugiWait, what exactly is a "new batch"? That sounds like some kind of magic upgrade!
Hop BroSimply put, it means a freshly brewed lot. Even with the same recipe, it’s a way to serve it when the aroma is at its brightest and freshest.
MugiOhhh! So the "usual pint" is always crisp and lively, then!
Hop BroExactly. And the malt is built to emphasize body, so it doesn’t end with just the bright citrus character from the hops. They’re refining the quality of what you’d call the flagship beer.
MugiWhen I hear "flagship," it feels like a ship captain! So that means it’s the brewery’s face, right?
Hop BroRight. Tiels has a small 250-liter brewhouse, so its strength is being able to update in short cycles while checking quality in small batches. And you can drink it at their attached pub, "TIELS TEA & TAPS," in Mishima.
MugiThat sounds amazing! An APA with citrus hops and a malt finish... just thinking about it makes me thirsty! Let’s go have our "usual pint" together right now!
Standard American Pale Ale Updated
Tiels Brewing (Shizuoka) announced the start of distribution for a new batch on February 7, 2026, in a notice on its official website titled, "American Pale Ale is also a new batch." Once again, the core of the recipe is citrus hops: Citra, Amarillo, and Cascade. The brewery has kept the aroma direction unchanged, creating a design that remains easy to recognize for people familiar with its beer.
The malt is described as using varieties that deliver a firm sense of body, aiming for a balanced beer with depth that does not end with the hops' bright impression alone. The article also positions this beer as a "steadfast flagship that is a regular and never gets old."
Brewery Background and What This Means
Tiels is a small brewery in Mishima that uses a 250-liter brewhouse and also makes beer that makes use of Izu fruit and agricultural products. The strength of small-batch production is that it allows for short-cycle releases while keeping an eye on quality. Updating a standard beer with a new batch like this is where a community-focused brewery shows its strength, as it preserves the core taste while boosting freshness.
At the attached pub, "TIELS TEA & TAPS" (Izumicho, Mishima City), the brewery serves food, tea, and non-alcoholic drinks in addition to its beers. The re-release of the standard APA should work both as an update to "the usual pint" for regular drinkers and as an introduction to the brewery’s house style for first-time visitors.
An American Pale Ale built on the aroma of citrus hops and the body of malt. Rather than a flashy overhaul, this is the kind of move that carefully polishes a classic.
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 released a new batch of its regular "American Pale Ale" on February 7, 2026.
MugiWhat! It’s a regular beer, but it’s news? Not a brand-new release, boom!
Hop BroThat’s the cool part. It’s a classic APA style, and they’re continuing to use citrus hops like Citra, Amarillo, and Cascade. It keeps the core of the flavor intact while refreshing the beer.
MugiWait, what exactly is a "new batch"? That sounds like some kind of magic upgrade!
Hop BroSimply put, it means a freshly brewed lot. Even with the same recipe, it’s a way to serve it when the aroma is at its brightest and freshest.
MugiOhhh! So the "usual pint" is always crisp and lively, then!
Hop BroExactly. And the malt is built to emphasize body, so it doesn’t end with just the bright citrus character from the hops. They’re refining the quality of what you’d call the flagship beer.
MugiWhen I hear "flagship," it feels like a ship captain! So that means it’s the brewery’s face, right?
Hop BroRight. Tiels has a small 250-liter brewhouse, so its strength is being able to update in short cycles while checking quality in small batches. And you can drink it at their attached pub, "TIELS TEA & TAPS," in Mishima.
MugiThat sounds amazing! An APA with citrus hops and a malt finish... just thinking about it makes me thirsty! Let’s go have our "usual pint" together right now!
