Ushitorabrewery’s Unique Schwarzbier Tapped at Moyamoyabase in Sapporo
Sapporo beer pub Moyamoyabase has replaced one keg with “苦そうで苦くない少し苦いシュバルツ,” a distinctive Schwarzbier from Ushitorabrewery. The beer joins the pub’s rotating guest-beer lineup.
Hop BroMoyamoya Base in Minami 2-jo Higashi, Sapporo, has tapped Ushitra Brewery’s Slightly Bitter Schwarz. That name alone makes me want to order one.
MugiWhat?! It’s not bitter but a little bitter? My brain is stuck in a bitterness traffic jam!
Hop BroThat’s the point. Schwarzbier is a German-style dark lager that looks inky black but is a crisp dark beer.
MugiI thought dark beer had to be heavy and bitter, and you had to drink it with a serious face. What an unexpected contrast!
Hop BroIt has the toasty baked-bread character from roasted malt, but the bitterness and body do not get out of hand. Think coffee-like aromas in a lighter package.
MugiOh wow! So even a dark-beer beginner can try it without putting on armor? Sounds like a great dark-beer introduction!
Hop BroExactly. Roasted malt means malt that has been heated to create color and aroma—basically, they toast the malt beautifully.
MugiNow that explanation made me hungry! If it is that toasty, it should pair with food. I want to linger over a meal with one!
Hop BroAbsolutely—and it works when you want personality from your first glass. Moyamoya Base rotates kegs, so check the day’s taps before heading over.
MugiAll right, let’s leave our worries behind and toast with dark beer in Sapporo! I need to try this not-bitter-but-slightly-bitter one!
Moyamoyabase, a craft beer pub in Minami 2-jo Higashi, Sapporo, has announced a one-keg change. Now pouring is “苦そうで苦くない少し苦いシュバルツ” from Ushitorabrewery.
The beer’s unusual name suggests a Schwarzbier with a carefully balanced character: dark in appearance, gently roasted, and not overwhelmingly bitter. Schwarzbier is a German-style dark lager known for combining roasted malt notes with a relatively clean and approachable finish.
The phrase “苦そうで苦くない少し苦い,” meaning “looks bitter, isn’t bitter, but is slightly bitter,” points to a beer that offers the aroma and color of a dark beer without becoming excessively heavy. It may appeal to drinkers who enjoy roasted flavors but prefer a smoother, more drinkable pint.
Moyamoyabase is known for its rotating selection of craft beers in central Sapporo. Since the tap list changes as kegs are replaced, checking the pub’s latest social-media updates before visiting is a useful way to find the current lineup. This time, the standout is Ushitorabrewery’s playful and approachable Schwarzbier.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMoyamoya Base in Minami 2-jo Higashi, Sapporo, has tapped Ushitra Brewery’s Slightly Bitter Schwarz. That name alone makes me want to order one.
MugiWhat?! It’s not bitter but a little bitter? My brain is stuck in a bitterness traffic jam!
Hop BroThat’s the point. Schwarzbier is a German-style dark lager that looks inky black but is a crisp dark beer.
MugiI thought dark beer had to be heavy and bitter, and you had to drink it with a serious face. What an unexpected contrast!
Hop BroIt has the toasty baked-bread character from roasted malt, but the bitterness and body do not get out of hand. Think coffee-like aromas in a lighter package.
MugiOh wow! So even a dark-beer beginner can try it without putting on armor? Sounds like a great dark-beer introduction!
Hop BroExactly. Roasted malt means malt that has been heated to create color and aroma—basically, they toast the malt beautifully.
MugiNow that explanation made me hungry! If it is that toasty, it should pair with food. I want to linger over a meal with one!
Hop BroAbsolutely—and it works when you want personality from your first glass. Moyamoya Base rotates kegs, so check the day’s taps before heading over.
MugiAll right, let’s leave our worries behind and toast with dark beer in Sapporo! I need to try this not-bitter-but-slightly-bitter one!
