Hansharo Beer 'M Shake ~ Matcha Flavor ~' Arrives at CRAFT KOFU
At the beer pub CRAFT KOFU in Kofu City, you can enjoy Hansharo Beer’s limited-release 'M Shake ~ Matcha Flavor ~'. This Matcha Milk Shake Ale makes lavish use of matcha produced in-house, and its creamy mouthfeel comes from lactose and oats.
Hop BroYou can now drink Hansharo Beer’s 'M Shake ~ Matcha Flavor ~' at a back-alley beer pub in Kofu City.
MugiWait, a beer called a matcha-flavor shake? Just the name already sounds delicious!
Hop BroAnd it’s a Matcha Milk Shake Ale at 7.0% ABV, so it’s not just some sweet drink.
MugiA milk shake that’s alcohol? My brain is a little confused here. What exactly is it?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: they use lactose and oats to give it a creamy mouthfeel, so it feels smooth and dessert-like.
MugiWow, Hansharo Beer didn’t just toss in matcha - they used matcha from their own tea fields. They’re serious!
Hop BroExactly. They use matcha grown and made by Kuraya Narusawa, and with the IBREW GINZA collaboration, it becomes a beer that really highlights Japanese ingredients.
MugiAnd they only use a small amount of Hüll Melon hops. It isn’t too bitter, but it still has real aroma. That’s almost unfair!
Hop BroWhen it’s poured, the glass turns a greenish yellow and looks beautiful, and the aroma is led by that green matcha character.
MugiSo when you taste it, the savoriness of the matcha and the milky character overlap, and it’s like an adult matcha milk drink!
Hop BroYeah. If you’re looking for guest beers in Kofu, this is one you shouldn’t miss at CRAFT KOFU, and it’s the kind of beer that makes you want to toast to dessert.
The beer pub CRAFT KOFU is tucked away in an alley near Orion Street in Marunouchi, Kofu City. With its open terrace seating, it is known for offering a wide selection of craft beers, from Yamanashi breweries to breweries across Japan and even overseas. The food menu is well stocked with classic beer-friendly dishes such as burgers, fish and chips, and sausages.
The newest addition to the lineup is Hansharo Beer’s 'M Shake ~ Matcha Flavor ~'. The style is Matcha Milk Shake Ale, ABV 7.0%. It uses an indulgent amount of matcha grown and produced in the tea fields owned by Kuraya Narusawa, the parent company of Hansharo Beer, and is finished with lactose and oats for a shake-like creamy texture. Brewed as a collaboration with the craft beer bar IBREW GINZA in Ginza, it stands out for its strong emphasis on Japanese ingredients.
A small amount of German Hüll Melon hops is used, keeping the bitterness restrained. When poured into a glass, its greenish-yellow appearance catches the eye, and the aroma opens with a rich green impression derived from the matcha. On the palate, the umami of the matcha and milky nuances overlap, creating a drinking experience much like an adult matcha milk shake. Because it can be enjoyed like a dessert, it also seems like an easy match for the end of a meal.
If you are looking for a distinctive guest beer in Kofu, this is one to check out at CRAFT KOFU.
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Hop BroYou can now drink Hansharo Beer’s 'M Shake ~ Matcha Flavor ~' at a back-alley beer pub in Kofu City.
MugiWait, a beer called a matcha-flavor shake? Just the name already sounds delicious!
Hop BroAnd it’s a Matcha Milk Shake Ale at 7.0% ABV, so it’s not just some sweet drink.
MugiA milk shake that’s alcohol? My brain is a little confused here. What exactly is it?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: they use lactose and oats to give it a creamy mouthfeel, so it feels smooth and dessert-like.
MugiWow, Hansharo Beer didn’t just toss in matcha - they used matcha from their own tea fields. They’re serious!
Hop BroExactly. They use matcha grown and made by Kuraya Narusawa, and with the IBREW GINZA collaboration, it becomes a beer that really highlights Japanese ingredients.
MugiAnd they only use a small amount of Hüll Melon hops. It isn’t too bitter, but it still has real aroma. That’s almost unfair!
Hop BroWhen it’s poured, the glass turns a greenish yellow and looks beautiful, and the aroma is led by that green matcha character.
MugiSo when you taste it, the savoriness of the matcha and the milky character overlap, and it’s like an adult matcha milk drink!
Hop BroYeah. If you’re looking for guest beers in Kofu, this is one you shouldn’t miss at CRAFT KOFU, and it’s the kind of beer that makes you want to toast to dessert.
