Craftbeer&cafe Kura announces a new tap pour of Hida Takayama Beer "Carmina"
The beer pub "Craftbeer&cafe Kura" in Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, announced a new tap pour on April 8, 2026. The beer introduced this time is Hida Takayama Beer’s "Carmina." It is a 10% special dark ale, a beer to savor slowly alongside spring meals.
Hop BroAt the beer pub Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Honkomagome, Tokyo, Hida Takayama Beer’s "Carmina" has been tapped as a new beer.
MugiWhoa! Even the name "Carmina" sounds strong! And it’s a 10% special dark ale? If I drink that, won’t I be too out of it to stand up!?
Hop BroThat’s exaggerating a bit, but it has the deep richness and fullness that come from dark malts, so it’s the kind of beer you sip slowly.
MugiWhat even is dark malt? Is it not just black, but something like the source of that roasty flavor?
Hop BroExactly. It brings out roasted aromas and a pleasant bitterness. That’s why it should pair really well with meat dishes.
MugiOhh! And Kura is in a quiet part of Honkomagome in Bunkyo Ward, right? I love places where you can drink in peace!
Hop BroYeah, and there’s also the fun of following the guest beer lineup changes, so announcements like this new tap pour are hard to miss.
MugiAnd it even mentions wild vegetable tempura in the article, which feels so spring! Do dark ales actually go well with wild vegetables!?
Hop BroThey do, because the wild vegetables’ slight bitterness connects with the beer’s toasty character. It’d be great paired as part of a spring wild vegetable festival.
MugiNow I’m totally hungry! I want to go have a glass of Carmina with wild vegetable tempura on the side!
Hop BroIt’s decided then. Today, let’s head to Kura for a beer to savor slowly.
MugiLet’s go! I’m already in the mood to drink right now!
At Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, a notice of a new tap pour was posted on April 8. Added to the lineup this time is Hida Takayama Beer "Carmina". The post introduces it as a 10% special dark ale, suggesting a beer with plenty of heft and character.
Kura is a beer pub where you can enjoy beer at a relaxed pace despite being in central Tokyo. Located in the quiet Honkomagome area of Bunkyo Ward, it is a place well suited to pairing food with beer one glass at a time. For people who look forward to guest beer rotations, announcements like this new tap pour are not to be missed.
This "Carmina" is a strong and distinctive special dark ale. It is the kind of beer that makes you want to expect depth from dark malts and the fullness that comes with 10% alcohol. If pairing it with food, it should go well with clearly flavored meat dishes or snacks with a toasty profile.
In addition to the beer name, the post also mentions wild vegetable tempura and a wild vegetable festival. The combination of seasonal wild vegetables and a dark ale should work well for those who enjoy a light bitterness and roasty flavors, making it a spring-like beer worth paying attention to. At Kura, it looks like you can enjoy a fresh tap alongside seasonal dishes.
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Hop BroAt the beer pub Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Honkomagome, Tokyo, Hida Takayama Beer’s "Carmina" has been tapped as a new beer.
MugiWhoa! Even the name "Carmina" sounds strong! And it’s a 10% special dark ale? If I drink that, won’t I be too out of it to stand up!?
Hop BroThat’s exaggerating a bit, but it has the deep richness and fullness that come from dark malts, so it’s the kind of beer you sip slowly.
MugiWhat even is dark malt? Is it not just black, but something like the source of that roasty flavor?
Hop BroExactly. It brings out roasted aromas and a pleasant bitterness. That’s why it should pair really well with meat dishes.
MugiOhh! And Kura is in a quiet part of Honkomagome in Bunkyo Ward, right? I love places where you can drink in peace!
Hop BroYeah, and there’s also the fun of following the guest beer lineup changes, so announcements like this new tap pour are hard to miss.
MugiAnd it even mentions wild vegetable tempura in the article, which feels so spring! Do dark ales actually go well with wild vegetables!?
Hop BroThey do, because the wild vegetables’ slight bitterness connects with the beer’s toasty character. It’d be great paired as part of a spring wild vegetable festival.
MugiNow I’m totally hungry! I want to go have a glass of Carmina with wild vegetable tempura on the side!
Hop BroIt’s decided then. Today, let’s head to Kura for a beer to savor slowly.
MugiLet’s go! I’m already in the mood to drink right now!
