Kitazawa Konishi adds NAMACHAん Brewing’s coffee porter, Namachan’s Living 4th
Kitazawa Konishi, a beer pub in Shimokitazawa, has added Namachan’s Living 4th from NAMACHAん Brewing. The coffee porter stands out for its layered coffee aroma and carefully built recipe, making it a beer to sip slowly.
Hop BroThere’s a new arrival at Kitazawa Konishi I want to talk about. At Kitazawa Konishi in Shimokitazawa, they just brought in NAMACHA'n Brewing's "Namachan's Living 4th."
MugiWait, a coffee porter? That already sounds amazing! Is it coffee, beer, or some unfairly delicious combo?
Hop BroIt’s the best of both, really. This is a NAMACHA'n Brewing release, 6.0% ABV, with real coffee aroma and depth while still drinking like a proper beer.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does polished-up version even mean? Did the beer get a makeover?
Hop BroPretty much a brewing makeover, yeah. It builds on a 4th anniversary batch and uses Azusawa Coffee Roastery's beans in four stages so the aroma develops in layers.
MugiFour stages? That’s a bean ambush! This beer sounds like it planned my reaction in advance.
Hop BroThat’s the smart part. The coffee doesn’t run wild, because it keeps a porter-style calm underneath, so everything stays balanced as a beer.
MugiOhh, I get it now. It’s a slow sipper beer, not some loud gimmick. That honestly makes me want it more.
Hop BroExactly. And Kitazawa Konishi carries over 200 options, so a guest beer with this much personality fits the shop perfectly. You can drink there or take one home.
MugiYep, now I want a glass immediately! After dinner or as my first serious dark beer, either way, let’s go.
Newly added beer
Kitazawa Konishi has brought in Namachan's Living 4th (なまちゃんのリビング・フォース) from NAMACHAん Brewing. The beer is a coffee porter at 6.0% ABV. It is described as a refreshed version of a beer originally brewed for a fourth-anniversary project, using a blended coffee bean selection from Azusawa Coffee Roastery in Itabashi and adding the roasted beans in four stages.
What it tastes like
This is a beer that aims to balance coffee character and drinkability. You can expect a clear coffee aroma and depth, but with the structure of a porter that still feels cohesive and easy to follow. It should work well as a slow after-dinner beer, or as a first step for drinkers who like dark beers and want something with a defined coffee profile.
Why drink it here
Kitazawa Konishi is a craft beer and hard cider specialist in Daizawa, Shimokitazawa. The shop carries more than 200 selections from Japan and abroad, and you can either drink on-site or take bottles and cans home. That makes it a good fit for guest beers with a distinct personality.
Rather than relying on hype, this is the kind of beer that rewards attention. If you are looking for a coffee-forward dark beer with a measured, well-made feel, this one is worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a new arrival at Kitazawa Konishi I want to talk about. At Kitazawa Konishi in Shimokitazawa, they just brought in NAMACHA'n Brewing's "Namachan's Living 4th."
MugiWait, a coffee porter? That already sounds amazing! Is it coffee, beer, or some unfairly delicious combo?
Hop BroIt’s the best of both, really. This is a NAMACHA'n Brewing release, 6.0% ABV, with real coffee aroma and depth while still drinking like a proper beer.
MugiWhoa, okay, but what does polished-up version even mean? Did the beer get a makeover?
Hop BroPretty much a brewing makeover, yeah. It builds on a 4th anniversary batch and uses Azusawa Coffee Roastery's beans in four stages so the aroma develops in layers.
MugiFour stages? That’s a bean ambush! This beer sounds like it planned my reaction in advance.
Hop BroThat’s the smart part. The coffee doesn’t run wild, because it keeps a porter-style calm underneath, so everything stays balanced as a beer.
MugiOhh, I get it now. It’s a slow sipper beer, not some loud gimmick. That honestly makes me want it more.
Hop BroExactly. And Kitazawa Konishi carries over 200 options, so a guest beer with this much personality fits the shop perfectly. You can drink there or take one home.
MugiYep, now I want a glass immediately! After dinner or as my first serious dark beer, either way, let’s go.
