Mountain River Brewery in Kugayama Releases Semi-Regular "Black Force"
Mountain River Brewery in Tokyo's Kugayama has introduced its semi-regular American stout, "Black Force." At ABV 6.0%, it is a black beer worth watching as a food-friendly pint that layers the roasty aroma of dark malt with the bitterness of American hops.
Hop BroMountain River Brewery in Kugayama has released a semi-regular black beer. It's called "Black Force," an American stout at ABV 6.0%, so it's a pretty dependable one.
MugiWhoa! "Black Force" sounds intense! Is it really true that even though it's a black beer, it's easy to drink?
Hop BroIt is. That's because it layers the roasted aroma of dark malt with the bitterness of American hops, so it never gets too heavy.
MugiDark malt? What's that! Malt means barley malt, right? Does roasted malt smell like coffee?
Hop BroExactly, pretty close. It tends to bring out aromas like bitter chocolate and espresso, and when you add hop bitterness, it tightens up even though it's dark.
MugiWow! So black beer isn't just something that hits you as heavy from the appearance! If it's dry and light, maybe I can handle it too!
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is that Mountain River Brewery also wants to update how this style is perceived. They're out to change the impression people have of black beer.
MugiNo way, that's cool! And if it's a perfect match with the yakitori place right in front of the brewery, then isn't the snack already decided before you even drink?
Hop BroIt is, it is. When the savory aroma of grilled chicken meets the stout's roasted character, the strength of a beer for drinking with meals really comes through. One skewer, one sip, and it's an endless loop.
MugiWow, just imagining it makes me hungry! If I see it in Kugayama, I definitely want to check it out, and I seriously want to drink it on draft!
Hop BroRight? For stout fans it's a chance to confirm what they like again, and for beginners it's an entry point. You should be able to feel what an American stout is right now. So tonight, let's toast with Black Force.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with one glass, and you, Hop-bro, are the type who starts talking from the second glass on! Let's go drink this fragrant pint soon!
In a March 9 post, Mountain River Brewery, based in Kugayama, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, released its semi-regular beer "Black Force." The style is American stout, and the alcohol content is 6.0%.
The post highlights the way it blends fragrant roasted dark malt with a generous amount of American hops. It carries flavors reminiscent of bitter chocolate and espresso, yet the drinking impression is dry and light. It is designed to be approachable even for people who tend to think of black beer as heavy.
Black beers generally tend to move slowly, but the brewery says it wants to keep working on this style and update how its flavor is perceived. Focusing on the balance between malt richness and hop bitterness, it has finished this as a glass that organizes aroma, bitterness, and aftertaste.
It also mentions how well it pairs with the yakitori restaurant Torikame, located right in front of the brewery. The overlap of the savory grilled nuance and the stout's roasty character makes its appeal as a beer with meals stand out even more. It is a release worth checking out not only for a drink in Kugayama, but also whenever you spot it on draft.
For those already accustomed to black beer, it is a beer to recheck; for those about to try it, an entry point. Mountain River Brewery's "Black Force" shows the current state of an American stout that fits into everyday meals.
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Hop BroMountain River Brewery in Kugayama has released a semi-regular black beer. It's called "Black Force," an American stout at ABV 6.0%, so it's a pretty dependable one.
MugiWhoa! "Black Force" sounds intense! Is it really true that even though it's a black beer, it's easy to drink?
Hop BroIt is. That's because it layers the roasted aroma of dark malt with the bitterness of American hops, so it never gets too heavy.
MugiDark malt? What's that! Malt means barley malt, right? Does roasted malt smell like coffee?
Hop BroExactly, pretty close. It tends to bring out aromas like bitter chocolate and espresso, and when you add hop bitterness, it tightens up even though it's dark.
MugiWow! So black beer isn't just something that hits you as heavy from the appearance! If it's dry and light, maybe I can handle it too!
Hop BroExactly. What's interesting is that Mountain River Brewery also wants to update how this style is perceived. They're out to change the impression people have of black beer.
MugiNo way, that's cool! And if it's a perfect match with the yakitori place right in front of the brewery, then isn't the snack already decided before you even drink?
Hop BroIt is, it is. When the savory aroma of grilled chicken meets the stout's roasted character, the strength of a beer for drinking with meals really comes through. One skewer, one sip, and it's an endless loop.
MugiWow, just imagining it makes me hungry! If I see it in Kugayama, I definitely want to check it out, and I seriously want to drink it on draft!
Hop BroRight? For stout fans it's a chance to confirm what they like again, and for beginners it's an entry point. You should be able to feel what an American stout is right now. So tonight, let's toast with Black Force.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with one glass, and you, Hop-bro, are the type who starts talking from the second glass on! Let's go drink this fragrant pint soon!
