OGA BREWING Releases Tokyo Verdy's Fourth Installment, '1969BEER Fusion Black'
OGA BREWING COMPANY (Mitaka, Tokyo) has begun selling Tokyo Verdy's fourth official original craft beer, '1969BEER Fusion Black.' It is a roast-forward milk stout with 5.0% ABV and 28 IBU, available in 350 ml cans.
Hop BroMitaka's OGA BREWING has come out with Tokyo Verdy's fourth release, 1969BEER Fusion Black. As a dark beer lover, the name alone is enough to get me excited.
MugiWait, Verdy's beer has been going that long?! The fourth release already makes it a full series.
Hop BroExactly. This time it's a milk stout with a solid roast character but also a rounded feel. It's a nice balance: black, but not too sharp.
MugiMilk stout? Does it actually have milk in it?! Hearing milk stout suddenly gives it a real breakfast vibe.
Hop BroHere, the milk refers to lactose. Yeast doesn't eat all of it, so a soft sweetness and body tend to remain.
MugiOhh! So even though it's a black beer, it sounds easy to drink. And that lingering roast character feels kind of mature.
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too: it uses Maris Otter, Caramel Pils, Black, and Chocolate malts. Then it pairs that with Simcoe hops to tune the aroma and bitterness.
MugiThose malt names sound strong already! Does chocolate malt really taste like chocolate when you drink it?
Hop BroNot in the sense of a sweet candy flavor. It's more in the direction of roasted, toasty aromas. So the malt-derived complexity comes through gradually.
MugiHearing ABV 5.0% and IBU 28, it sounds just right, not too strong! In a 350 ml can, you can easily have one.
Hop BroThe release is on March 27, 2025. This is a beer that makes both soccer fans and dark beer lovers want to raise a glass while feeling that unwavering Verdy love.
MugiWow, I want to try this! Tonight let's toast with black beer and talk about our love for Verdy too.
OGA BREWING COMPANY is a brewery based in Mitaka, Tokyo. On its official website, it says it aims to make beers that can be enjoyed by everyone from first-time craft beer drinkers to seasoned fans, and while staying rooted in the local community, it actively pursues collaborations.
This new '1969BEER Fusion Black' arrives as the fourth official original craft beer from Tokyo Verdy. It is said to express the appeal of Tokyo's diverse fusion and the unwavering Verdy love held by everyone involved with the club in a black color that is not dyed by anything. The beer style is stout, and while it has the rounded character typical of a milk stout, it is said to feature a firm roast character, a long finish, and a complex malt-driven flavor.
The recipe uses Maris Otter, Caramel Pils, Black, and Chocolate malts, with Simcoe hops. Looking at the numbers, with 5.0% ABV, 28 IBU, and a 350 ml serving size, it is designed to be neither too heavy nor too light, while still promising the depth expected of a dark beer. It is the kind of beer that makes you want to see how the sweetness, roasted aroma, and bitterness come together.
The release date is March 27, 2025. OGA BREWING, which has been sharing beer culture from Mitaka, has distilled the club's identity into the stout format in this latest offering, making it a collaboration that will catch the attention not only of soccer fans but also of dark beer lovers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMitaka's OGA BREWING has come out with Tokyo Verdy's fourth release, 1969BEER Fusion Black. As a dark beer lover, the name alone is enough to get me excited.
MugiWait, Verdy's beer has been going that long?! The fourth release already makes it a full series.
Hop BroExactly. This time it's a milk stout with a solid roast character but also a rounded feel. It's a nice balance: black, but not too sharp.
MugiMilk stout? Does it actually have milk in it?! Hearing milk stout suddenly gives it a real breakfast vibe.
Hop BroHere, the milk refers to lactose. Yeast doesn't eat all of it, so a soft sweetness and body tend to remain.
MugiOhh! So even though it's a black beer, it sounds easy to drink. And that lingering roast character feels kind of mature.
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too: it uses Maris Otter, Caramel Pils, Black, and Chocolate malts. Then it pairs that with Simcoe hops to tune the aroma and bitterness.
MugiThose malt names sound strong already! Does chocolate malt really taste like chocolate when you drink it?
Hop BroNot in the sense of a sweet candy flavor. It's more in the direction of roasted, toasty aromas. So the malt-derived complexity comes through gradually.
MugiHearing ABV 5.0% and IBU 28, it sounds just right, not too strong! In a 350 ml can, you can easily have one.
Hop BroThe release is on March 27, 2025. This is a beer that makes both soccer fans and dark beer lovers want to raise a glass while feeling that unwavering Verdy love.
MugiWow, I want to try this! Tonight let's toast with black beer and talk about our love for Verdy too.
