KARAKURI Taps Shiga Kogen Beer × Dogfish Head × Oxbow's 'King of Gold (Nitro)'
At Kanda's KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake-, the collaboration IPA 'King of Gold (Nitro)' from Shiga Kogen Beer, Dogfish Head, and Oxbow has arrived. Brewed with rice and honey, it balances citrus character with a dry finish.
Hop BroAt KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in the basement in Kanda, Shiga Kogen Beer × Dogfish Head × Oxbow's 'King of Gold (Nitro)' has been tapped.
MugiWhoa! Just the fact that it's a three-way collaboration IPA is already a lot to take in!
Hop BroThe key here is that it's brewed with rice and honey: Carolina Gold and Edisto Gold Honey are used.
MugiWhat? Is Carolina Gold the name of a rice? Rice changes beer?
Hop BroExactly. Rice can lighten the body, and honey can sharpen the finish and aroma through fermentation. That's why it's easier to achieve both citrus character and dryness.
MugiOhh! And the post said it had a citrus note like hassaku, right? Sounds tart and delicious!
Hop BroRight, and it's also hoppy and dry, so even though the aroma is vibrant, the palate doesn't feel lazy or heavy.
MugiBut what does nitro mean? Is it the one with the really crazy foam?
Hop BroBasically, it's poured using nitrogen, so it tends to have a smooth mouthfeel. Add in the softness from the rice and honey, and you get something that's easy to drink but still has depth.
MugiAnd on top of that, KARAKURI lets you drink it with oden? That's the best. I want to head straight for the steaming oden with a King of Gold in hand!
At KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in the basement in Kanda, the collaboration IPA 'King of Gold (Nitro)' from Shiga Kogen Beer, Dogfish Head, and Oxbow has been tapped. The bar serves craft beer, sake, and natural wine, along with dishes centered on oden. It is a beer pub where you can drink in a relaxed atmosphere, while the lineup naturally connects your first drink to the meal itself.
This beer is a collaboration IPA brewed with the rice 'Carolina Gold' reportedly sent by Dogfish Head's Sam, and the wildflower honey 'Edisto Gold Honey.' The post says it leads with a citrus note reminiscent of hassaku, while staying hoppy and dry, yet still offering a sense of softness and roundness that seems to come from the rice and honey. Combined with the smooth mouthfeel that only nitro can provide, it becomes a beer for people who want to enjoy both aroma and drinkability.
KARAKURI is also notable for putting effort into sake recommendations alongside beer. In the same day's post, 'Yokoyama Junmai Ginjo Silver Super Dry 7 Nama-zake' was also added to the menu, showing that the shop's appeal is not just being a "craft beer-only" bar, but a place to enjoy a wide range of drinks paired with food and snacks. For anyone who wants to take their time and savor the flavors with oden or fried dishes, it is a place that pairs well.
If you're looking in Kanda for a place where you can enjoy a collaboration IPA and oden together, this 'King of Gold (Nitro)' is not one to miss.
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Hop BroAt KARAKURI -Craft Beer & Oden & Sake- in the basement in Kanda, Shiga Kogen Beer × Dogfish Head × Oxbow's 'King of Gold (Nitro)' has been tapped.
MugiWhoa! Just the fact that it's a three-way collaboration IPA is already a lot to take in!
Hop BroThe key here is that it's brewed with rice and honey: Carolina Gold and Edisto Gold Honey are used.
MugiWhat? Is Carolina Gold the name of a rice? Rice changes beer?
Hop BroExactly. Rice can lighten the body, and honey can sharpen the finish and aroma through fermentation. That's why it's easier to achieve both citrus character and dryness.
MugiOhh! And the post said it had a citrus note like hassaku, right? Sounds tart and delicious!
Hop BroRight, and it's also hoppy and dry, so even though the aroma is vibrant, the palate doesn't feel lazy or heavy.
MugiBut what does nitro mean? Is it the one with the really crazy foam?
Hop BroBasically, it's poured using nitrogen, so it tends to have a smooth mouthfeel. Add in the softness from the rice and honey, and you get something that's easy to drink but still has depth.
MugiAnd on top of that, KARAKURI lets you drink it with oden? That's the best. I want to head straight for the steaming oden with a King of Gold in hand!
