The brewpub Persona brewery in Asahi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, introduced a new beer. The post title was "Thank you, as always...". In the post, it was announced that the brewery had released "KAKIKURO-KAKIKURO" and "KAKIKURO Hyakume Persimmon Stout" as beers for the transition from winter to spring.

The core of this beer is the luscious sweetness of Hyakume persimmon and the bitter depth derived from roasted malt. The description emphasizes a design that "layers Japanese fruit with stout," giving a sense of Persona brewery's approach to folding the character of fruit into the structure of a stout. Rather than leaning only into sweetness, it builds its outline with roasted aroma and bitterness, suggesting a flavor that can be enjoyed slowly even after a meal.

As a brewpub, one of Persona brewery's attractions is the close connection between the brewery and the taproom. The setting, where freshly made beer can be enjoyed together with the atmosphere of the moment, pairs well with seasonal releases like this one. If you are looking for a dark beer to sip quietly and deeply, this is one to check out for a drink in Kofu.