HOJO Brewing & Stays Announces the Third Release in Its Stout-Focused Brand, "Stout"
HOJO Brewing & Stays in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has introduced a new beer called "Stout," the third release in brewer Iwami's stout-focused brand "Stout After All." It has an alcohol content of 5.5%. Its defining features are roasted aroma, gentle sweetness, and a crisp, clean finish.
Hop BroThis is a third release from the stout-focused brand at the brewery closest to the sea in Matsuyama, Ehime.
MugiWhoa! The third Stout sounds stylish even though the name is so straightforward!
Hop BroIt's a beer in HOJO Brewing & Stays' Stout After All series, made by brewer Iwami.
MugiOhh! But with an ABV of 5.5%, does that make it pretty easy to drink for a dark beer?
Hop BroExactly. The key is the toasty malty character from the dark malts, layered with a gentle sweetness.
MugiSo basically, it has less burnt character, and even people who don't like bitter dark beer could go for it?
Hop BroThat's right. And because the finish is clean, it doesn't feel heavy and keeps you reaching for the next sip.
MugiThat sounds so drinkable! If it's good on its own or with food, it's pretty much a strong contender for dinner.
Hop BroWhat's more, it's listed as produced in May 2026, and it's also interesting that it's being handled as a phantom brewing release.
MugiIf you drank it at the seaside taproom with the Setouchi scenery, you'd basically win at life!
Hop BroExactly. It's a good entry point into dark beer, and a stout that's easy to drink every day makes you want to check it out right away.
MugiYeah, yeah, now I just want to toast with stout tonight!
From HOJO Brewing & Stays, located in Hojo, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, facing Monchhichi Beach and billing itself as "the brewery closest to the sea in Japan," a new release has arrived from its original stout-focused brand Stout After All.
This time, the featured beer is the third release, "Stout". It is a bottle crafted by brewer Iwami, with an alcohol content of 5.5%. In an Instagram post, it was introduced as a beer produced in May 2026.
Its flavor highlights are the toasty, malty character derived from dark malts and a subtle, rounded sweetness. On the other hand, the charred notes and astringency often associated with dark beers are restrained, and the finish is clean and refreshing. While giving it the depth expected of a stout, it is designed to be easy to drink even every day.
The post suggests it is approachable even for people who do not usually like dark beer, offering a finish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with food. It is a beer that should be easy to pick up not only for stout drinkers, but also for those who have avoided stout until now.
HOJO Brewing & Stays is a brewery with a taproom overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and an entire-house lodging facility. Along with the experience of enjoying beer in a seaside location, this new stout is another release worth paying attention to. The post also says that Stout After All products are being introduced as phantom brewing and that they will also be available on the brewery's online shop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is a third release from the stout-focused brand at the brewery closest to the sea in Matsuyama, Ehime.
MugiWhoa! The third Stout sounds stylish even though the name is so straightforward!
Hop BroIt's a beer in HOJO Brewing & Stays' Stout After All series, made by brewer Iwami.
MugiOhh! But with an ABV of 5.5%, does that make it pretty easy to drink for a dark beer?
Hop BroExactly. The key is the toasty malty character from the dark malts, layered with a gentle sweetness.
MugiSo basically, it has less burnt character, and even people who don't like bitter dark beer could go for it?
Hop BroThat's right. And because the finish is clean, it doesn't feel heavy and keeps you reaching for the next sip.
MugiThat sounds so drinkable! If it's good on its own or with food, it's pretty much a strong contender for dinner.
Hop BroWhat's more, it's listed as produced in May 2026, and it's also interesting that it's being handled as a phantom brewing release.
MugiIf you drank it at the seaside taproom with the Setouchi scenery, you'd basically win at life!
Hop BroExactly. It's a good entry point into dark beer, and a stout that's easy to drink every day makes you want to check it out right away.
MugiYeah, yeah, now I just want to toast with stout tonight!
