Session's Brewery Bruno SMASH tapped at CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi
CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi announced on Instagram that Session's Brewery's Bruno SMASH has been tapped. The beer is available until it runs out. The venue pairs craft beer with casual French dishes in a relaxed beer-pub setting.
Hop BroHere’s today’s tap news: CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi just put Session's Brewery's "Bruno SMASH" on tap. It’s popular, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.
MugiWhat! Bruno SMASH sounds intense already! Is it an IPA, or something else?
Hop BroThat’s the nice part: it’s an American pale ale. Not as aggressively punchy as an IPA, but great for enjoying balanced aroma and bitterness.
MugiOooh! I thought pale ale meant something super gentle, but it still has bitterness? What does it taste like?
Hop BroThis is where it gets good: grapefruit peel is carefully handled to keep the astringency down, while the malt richness and bright American hop aroma stay nicely together.
MugiWait, what! American hops suddenly makes this sound like science class! So what does it actually feel like when you drink it?
Hop BroBasically, you get citrusy floral aroma first, then a clean, pleasant bitterness comes in and closes it out. And at 5.5% ABV, it’s not too heavy.
MugiOkayyy! And the article said IBU 47.4. What is that number? Beer exam score?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It’s a bitterness indicator; the higher it is, the more bitterness you usually expect. But Bruno SMASH keeps it well balanced with aroma.
MugiGot it! It even won gold, and you can drink it at a place built around French pub food and craft beer? That feels unfairly tempting. I want fries and pate immediately.
Hop BroIt took gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2020, so it’s got the credentials. If there’s still beer on tap, it’s worth making the trip, whether you’re solo or pairing it with food.
MugiThen it’s settled. Let’s check it before it’s gone and taste that aroma-bitter balance ourselves. Reading this already made me want a pint.
CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi announced on Instagram that Session's Brewery's "Bruno SMASH" has been tapped. The post notes that it is a popular item and will be served until it runs out.
According to the brewery description quoted in the post, Bruno SMASH won gold in the American-style pale ale category at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2020. It is listed as an American pale ale with 5.5% ABV and 47.4 IBU. The beer is described as having bright citrus aroma, malt depth, and a firm but balanced bitterness, with grapefruit prep used to keep harshness down.
CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi is a beer pub in the Keio-Nakadori shopping street area with a "craft beer and casual French" concept. It works well for a solo pint or a longer meal with friends, pairing rotating taps with French-leaning food. For drinkers looking for a pale ale with clear hop character and a clean bitter finish, this is a straightforward stop.
References: Instagram post / Store information
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s today’s tap news: CRAFT BEER MARKET Tamachi just put Session's Brewery's "Bruno SMASH" on tap. It’s popular, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.
MugiWhat! Bruno SMASH sounds intense already! Is it an IPA, or something else?
Hop BroThat’s the nice part: it’s an American pale ale. Not as aggressively punchy as an IPA, but great for enjoying balanced aroma and bitterness.
MugiOooh! I thought pale ale meant something super gentle, but it still has bitterness? What does it taste like?
Hop BroThis is where it gets good: grapefruit peel is carefully handled to keep the astringency down, while the malt richness and bright American hop aroma stay nicely together.
MugiWait, what! American hops suddenly makes this sound like science class! So what does it actually feel like when you drink it?
Hop BroBasically, you get citrusy floral aroma first, then a clean, pleasant bitterness comes in and closes it out. And at 5.5% ABV, it’s not too heavy.
MugiOkayyy! And the article said IBU 47.4. What is that number? Beer exam score?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It’s a bitterness indicator; the higher it is, the more bitterness you usually expect. But Bruno SMASH keeps it well balanced with aroma.
MugiGot it! It even won gold, and you can drink it at a place built around French pub food and craft beer? That feels unfairly tempting. I want fries and pate immediately.
Hop BroIt took gold at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2020, so it’s got the credentials. If there’s still beer on tap, it’s worth making the trip, whether you’re solo or pairing it with food.
MugiThen it’s settled. Let’s check it before it’s gone and taste that aroma-bitter balance ourselves. Reading this already made me want a pint.
