Cycad Brewing to Tap 3rd Anniversary Stout "DARK METHOD" on April 25
Tokyo brewpub Cycad Brewing in Nishi-Ikebukuro will tap its 3rd anniversary stout, "DARK METHOD / Dark Method," on April 25. It is a 5.5% dark beer with roasted aroma and malty sweetness.
Hop BroTo celebrate Cycad Brewing's 3rd anniversary in Tokyo's Nishi-Ikebukuro, the stout "DARK METHOD / Dark Method" will be tapped on April 25. Anniversary beers like this are nice because you can taste the atmosphere of the place itself.
MugiWhoa, DARK METHOD already sounds intense! I usually think of dark beer as bitter and heavy, but what is it like?
Hop BroThis time it's a 5.5% stout with a deep black color, but it also has a roasted aroma and a touch of malt sweetness. It looks like a tank, but it's actually one that goes down easily.
MugiBy roasted, do you mean the toasty aroma from roasting? If it's like coffee, I could probably drink it, but beer can change that much?
Hop BroExactly. When malt is roasted well, roasted aroma and sweetness come out. It's not just a burnt note; it also develops a rounded, caramel-like quality, so dark beer suddenly stops looking so intimidating.
MugiOhhh! So this is the kind of beer that's easier to drink than it looks. A black beer that feels approachable has a bit of that gap-moe charm.
Hop BroAnd since Cycad Brewing is inside Nishiike Mart in Nishi-Ikebukuro, the big draw is being able to enjoy it fresh from the tap. One of the fun things about a brewpub is that the character of the brewing comes through directly in the glass.
MugiThat's amazing! Stopping by during a walk around town and having black beer on the spot sounds perfect. A stroll can suddenly turn into a beer plan!
Hop BroOn top of that, the label was designed by illustrator junya.saida, so it has that special anniversary feel too. Part of the fun of anniversary beers is that you want to take them home and look at them again later, not just drink them.
MugiJust reading about it makes me want to drink it. It sounds like a great entry point into dark beer, and it makes me want to raise a glass for the anniversary!
Hop BroExactly. It's a glass that will catch the eye of both full-bodied beer fans and beginners, so once it taps on April 25, you'll want to grab it early. Mugi-chan, you're already in the mood for a dark glass today, aren't you?
At the Tokyo brewpub [Cycad Brewing](/app) in Nishi-Ikebukuro, the 3rd anniversary stout "DARK METHOD / Dark Method" will be tapped on April 25.
This beer was brewed to celebrate Cycad Brewing's third anniversary. The style is stout, and the alcohol content is 5.5%. According to the post, it has a solid dark color, along with a roasted aroma and a gentle malt sweetness, making it easier to keep drinking than its appearance might suggest.
One of the strengths of a brewpub is being able to enjoy freshly made beer right on the spot. Because Cycad Brewing is located inside Nishiike Mart in Nishi-Ikebukuro, it is a great place to stop by during a walk around town and take your time enjoying black beer poured straight from the tap. It sounds like something that will appeal both to people looking for something full-bodied and to those who are looking for an entry point into dark beer.
The label design was handled by illustrator junya.saida. It gives the beer a special anniversary feel not just in taste, but also visually. As a beer marking a milestone for Cycad Brewing, this is one you will want to watch for if you spot it at the shop.
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Hop BroTo celebrate Cycad Brewing's 3rd anniversary in Tokyo's Nishi-Ikebukuro, the stout "DARK METHOD / Dark Method" will be tapped on April 25. Anniversary beers like this are nice because you can taste the atmosphere of the place itself.
MugiWhoa, DARK METHOD already sounds intense! I usually think of dark beer as bitter and heavy, but what is it like?
Hop BroThis time it's a 5.5% stout with a deep black color, but it also has a roasted aroma and a touch of malt sweetness. It looks like a tank, but it's actually one that goes down easily.
MugiBy roasted, do you mean the toasty aroma from roasting? If it's like coffee, I could probably drink it, but beer can change that much?
Hop BroExactly. When malt is roasted well, roasted aroma and sweetness come out. It's not just a burnt note; it also develops a rounded, caramel-like quality, so dark beer suddenly stops looking so intimidating.
MugiOhhh! So this is the kind of beer that's easier to drink than it looks. A black beer that feels approachable has a bit of that gap-moe charm.
Hop BroAnd since Cycad Brewing is inside Nishiike Mart in Nishi-Ikebukuro, the big draw is being able to enjoy it fresh from the tap. One of the fun things about a brewpub is that the character of the brewing comes through directly in the glass.
MugiThat's amazing! Stopping by during a walk around town and having black beer on the spot sounds perfect. A stroll can suddenly turn into a beer plan!
Hop BroOn top of that, the label was designed by illustrator junya.saida, so it has that special anniversary feel too. Part of the fun of anniversary beers is that you want to take them home and look at them again later, not just drink them.
MugiJust reading about it makes me want to drink it. It sounds like a great entry point into dark beer, and it makes me want to raise a glass for the anniversary!
Hop BroExactly. It's a glass that will catch the eye of both full-bodied beer fans and beginners, so once it taps on April 25, you'll want to grab it early. Mugi-chan, you're already in the mood for a dark glass today, aren't you?
