Beef Shank Carbonnade at MOKICHI KAMAKURA, Recommended with Shonan Beer "Schwarz"
The beer pub MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura introduced a new dish suggestion in a March 11 post. For a beef shank carbonnade simmered with three-year-aged sake lees and Shonan Beer, the restaurant recommends pairing it with the dark beer Schwarz. The piece highlights a way to enjoy craft beer as a dining beer, centered on the savory depth of fermentation.
Hop BroAt MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura, they’re proposing pairing Shonan Beer’s Schwarz with beef shank carbonnade, and it’s pretty fire.
MugiWhoa! Choosing the beer with the dish as the star means it’s a plate built for pairing!
Hop BroExactly. It’s simmered slowly with three-year-aged sake lees and Shonan Beer, aiming for a rich depth and gentle sweetness.
MugiWhat even is aged lees? Is it like a level-up version of sake lees?
Hop BroPretty much. Think of it as adding the umami that comes from fermentation, making the dish’s fermentation-derived umami layers much deeper.
MugiHuh, I thought Schwarz was a super dark, heavy beer, but is that not right?
Hop BroSchwarz is a black beer too, but it’s crisp, and its roasted aroma and gentle bitterness are great for sharpening the edges of sweetness.
MugiWow, the beer tidying up the dish’s sweetness sounds like it’s editing in your mouth, haha!
Hop BroAnd since they finish it lightly with micro celery, it’s designed to be rich yet still easy to keep drinking.
MugiIf you went in while walking around Kamakura and this was the first sip, you’d be toasting before the sightseeing even started!
Hop BroMOKICHI KAMAKURA is really good at folding the Shonan Beer context into the meal, so it feels like the ideal food-pairing drink.
MugiDeal! Today it’s beef shank carbonnade and Schwarz, and I want to go drink right now!
The beer pub MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura City shared on Instagram
"Beef shank carbonnade slowly simmered with three-year-aged sake lees and Shonan Beer."
In the post, the dish is described as having "the gentle sweetness of aged lees within a rich, full-bodied depth." It also presents a finish lightened by the aroma of micro celery, conveying that this is a plate aimed at balancing heft and drinkability.
The pairing explicitly named by the shop for this dish is Schwarz. This black beer, with roasted aroma and mild bitterness, pairs well with the depth of braised dishes and sharpens the outline of a sauce that carries a touch of sweetness.
What beer lovers will want to note is that this does not simply stop at being "a dish that goes well with beer"; instead, it layers fermentation-derived nuances in both the food and the beer. It is a proposal very much in the spirit of the shop, bringing the Shonan-area craft beer context into everyday dining.
Beers Confirmed in This Post
- Shonan Beer
- Schwarz
It is also a good fit for anyone who wants to choose one drink to go with a meal while strolling around Kamakura as a sightseeing destination. For anyone who wants to enjoy craft beer from the perspective of food first, this was a post worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura, they’re proposing pairing Shonan Beer’s Schwarz with beef shank carbonnade, and it’s pretty fire.
MugiWhoa! Choosing the beer with the dish as the star means it’s a plate built for pairing!
Hop BroExactly. It’s simmered slowly with three-year-aged sake lees and Shonan Beer, aiming for a rich depth and gentle sweetness.
MugiWhat even is aged lees? Is it like a level-up version of sake lees?
Hop BroPretty much. Think of it as adding the umami that comes from fermentation, making the dish’s fermentation-derived umami layers much deeper.
MugiHuh, I thought Schwarz was a super dark, heavy beer, but is that not right?
Hop BroSchwarz is a black beer too, but it’s crisp, and its roasted aroma and gentle bitterness are great for sharpening the edges of sweetness.
MugiWow, the beer tidying up the dish’s sweetness sounds like it’s editing in your mouth, haha!
Hop BroAnd since they finish it lightly with micro celery, it’s designed to be rich yet still easy to keep drinking.
MugiIf you went in while walking around Kamakura and this was the first sip, you’d be toasting before the sightseeing even started!
Hop BroMOKICHI KAMAKURA is really good at folding the Shonan Beer context into the meal, so it feels like the ideal food-pairing drink.
MugiDeal! Today it’s beef shank carbonnade and Schwarz, and I want to go drink right now!
