Hop Kotan Brewing’s "kunne" Tapped at Beer Cellar Ichinomiya: A Schwarzbier with a Roasty Black Aroma
At the Beer Cellar Ichinomiya beer pub in Ichinomiya, Aichi, Hop Kotan Brewing’s "kunne -Kunne-" has been tapped. It is a Schwarzbier with the aroma of roasted malt layered with cacao- and coffee-like notes, and it is being presented as an easy-to-drink dark beer with ABV 5.0% and IBU 22.
Hop BroToday’s new tap announcement is from Aichi, Ichinomiya. At Beer Cellar Ichinomiya, Hop Kotan Brewing’s "kunne -Kunne-" has been opened.
MugiWow, even the name Kunne sounds cool! Does it mean black in Ainu?
Hop BroThat’s right. The style is Schwarz, with ABV 5.0% and IBU 22, so it’s designed to be quite easy to drink even though it’s a dark beer.
MugiIsn’t Schwarz just black? What do you mean by light despite being black?!
Hop BroIt has the roasty aroma of roasted malt, but the bitterness isn’t too strong, so it leans into a fragrant dark beer with cacao- and coffee-like notes.
MugiWhat is that, something that feels dessert-like but still easy to drink? Both cacao and coffee sounds like an overwhelming amount of good aroma!
Hop BroAnd in the post, it’s introduced as using 100% original hops from Hop Kotan Brewing. It’s the kind of beer that wants to show off the character of its ingredients.
MugiWhen you say 100% hops, it suddenly feels like a research lab! A ingredient-forward dark beer is pretty cool and kind of sophisticated.
Hop BroYeah, and because the finish is clean, pairing it with aromatic dishes or lightly salted snacks really brings out its strength as a beer with food.
MugiJust imagining it makes me want to drink it! Tonight, I want to go for a glass of black beer at Beer Cellar Ichinomiya!
At the beer pub "Beer Cellar Ichinomiya" in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Hop Kotan Brewing (Kamifurano, Hokkaido)’s "kunne -Kunne-" has been tapped. In the post, Kunne is introduced as a name meaning "black" in Ainu, and its style is listed as Schwarz, with ABV 5.0% and IBU 22.
The defining feature of this beer is its roasty character derived from roasted malt. While it carries cacao- and coffee-like flavors, the taste is not overly heavy and the bitterness is restrained. The finish is clean, making it approachable even for people who are not used to dark beer. The post also says that it uses 100% of Hop Kotan Brewing’s original hop variety, making it a beer that invites a careful look at the character of its ingredients.
"Beer Cellar Ichinomiya" is a craft-beer-focused pub well suited to enjoying the individuality of each glass. A dark beer tap opening like this is a noteworthy topic for beer lovers who want to compare differences in aroma and richness. It also works well as a beer with food, and if paired with aromatic dishes or lightly salted snacks, Kunne’s calm black nuances should come through even more clearly.
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Hop BroToday’s new tap announcement is from Aichi, Ichinomiya. At Beer Cellar Ichinomiya, Hop Kotan Brewing’s "kunne -Kunne-" has been opened.
MugiWow, even the name Kunne sounds cool! Does it mean black in Ainu?
Hop BroThat’s right. The style is Schwarz, with ABV 5.0% and IBU 22, so it’s designed to be quite easy to drink even though it’s a dark beer.
MugiIsn’t Schwarz just black? What do you mean by light despite being black?!
Hop BroIt has the roasty aroma of roasted malt, but the bitterness isn’t too strong, so it leans into a fragrant dark beer with cacao- and coffee-like notes.
MugiWhat is that, something that feels dessert-like but still easy to drink? Both cacao and coffee sounds like an overwhelming amount of good aroma!
Hop BroAnd in the post, it’s introduced as using 100% original hops from Hop Kotan Brewing. It’s the kind of beer that wants to show off the character of its ingredients.
MugiWhen you say 100% hops, it suddenly feels like a research lab! A ingredient-forward dark beer is pretty cool and kind of sophisticated.
Hop BroYeah, and because the finish is clean, pairing it with aromatic dishes or lightly salted snacks really brings out its strength as a beer with food.
MugiJust imagining it makes me want to drink it! Tonight, I want to go for a glass of black beer at Beer Cellar Ichinomiya!
