CRAFT BEER MARKET Kyoto Porta Branch Opens CAVE D’OCCI BREWING’s "Sunday Afternoon"
CRAFT BEER MARKET Kyoto Porta Branch is serving CAVE D’OCCI BREWING’s sour ale "Sunday Afternoon." Made with grapes, apples, and orange peel, it stands out for its layered aroma, which should appeal even to wine lovers. The venue also plans to carry CAVE D’OCCI wines in the future.
Hop BroJust hearing that it was tapped at the Kyoto Porta Branch, directly connected to Kyoto Station makes me want a drink. Right now, the one on tap is CAVE D’OCCI BREWING’s "Sunday Afternoon."
MugiWait! You mean it’s a sour ale that tastes wine-like? My brain is already like, "Huh, which is it!?"
Hop BroExactly. It uses grape skins, apples, and orange peel, so the aroma is incredibly layered. The overlap of grape and citrus gives it an orange-wine-like feel.
MugiOrange wine isn’t wine that tastes like oranges, right? There are way too many traps in the name!
Hop BroThat’s an important point. Orange wine is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, and this beer has a similar kind of aromatic outline. Because it has complexity from the peels, it doesn’t end with just being sour.
MugiOh, I see! And it’s not just strong acidity, it has a clean finish too, which is great! Sounds like you could keep drinking it forever!
Hop BroThe post also described layered aromas like lemon, apple, orange, grape, and herbs. As the temperature rises, honey-like notes appear too, so it’s interesting how its personality changes over time.
MugiSo if you drink it down fast while it’s cold, that’d be a waste! So this is a beer you want to take your time smelling?
Hop BroExactly. The Kyoto Porta Branch also has kiln-baked pizza, Italian dishes, and small plates, so it pairs naturally with food. A sour beer like this works well with meat and cheese too.
MugiIf it has both counter and table seating, it’s easy to go alone or with friends! The usability of this beer pub is just too good!
Hop BroAnd they’re planning to offer CAVE D’OCCI wines too, so this lineup should appeal to both beer fans and wine lovers. Now I’m curious about the wine too. This really makes me want to try them side by side on site.
MugiYeah, that’s it for me! I can’t stop wanting to drink Sunday Afternoon! It really makes me want to stop by Kyoto Porta right now!
A sour ale that also resonates with wine lovers at the Kyoto Porta Branch
At CRAFT BEER MARKET Kyoto Porta Branch, CAVE D’OCCI BREWING’s sour ale "Sunday Afternoon" is currently on tap. In the post, it is introduced as a beer made with grape skins, apple skins, and orange peel. It has a firm acidity, but finishes cleanly. The layered aromas evoke lemon, apple, orange, grape, and herbs.
What kind of beer is it?
This beer has an aromatic profile that brings orange wine to mind, while its mouthfeel remains lively in the style of a sour ale. The post says the balance between acidity and fruitiness is excellent, and that as the temperature rises, notes of honey and a richer expression begin to emerge. Rather than relying solely on sharp acidity, it is a beer for people who want to slowly explore its layered aromas.
Enjoy it together with the venue’s strengths
The Kyoto Porta Branch is a beer pub located in Porta, the underground shopping mall directly connected to Kyoto Station. With kiln-baked pizza, Italian dishes, small plates, and meat dishes on the menu, it is easy to keep drinking while pairing with food. It also has both counter and table seating, making it convenient for solo visits as well as groups.
The post also says CAVE D’OCCI wines are planned to be available in the future, making this a lineup that considers not only beer lovers but wine lovers too. Starting with a sour ale, this is a spot worth watching for those who want to enjoy a broader range of flavors alongside food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroJust hearing that it was tapped at the Kyoto Porta Branch, directly connected to Kyoto Station makes me want a drink. Right now, the one on tap is CAVE D’OCCI BREWING’s "Sunday Afternoon."
MugiWait! You mean it’s a sour ale that tastes wine-like? My brain is already like, "Huh, which is it!?"
Hop BroExactly. It uses grape skins, apples, and orange peel, so the aroma is incredibly layered. The overlap of grape and citrus gives it an orange-wine-like feel.
MugiOrange wine isn’t wine that tastes like oranges, right? There are way too many traps in the name!
Hop BroThat’s an important point. Orange wine is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, and this beer has a similar kind of aromatic outline. Because it has complexity from the peels, it doesn’t end with just being sour.
MugiOh, I see! And it’s not just strong acidity, it has a clean finish too, which is great! Sounds like you could keep drinking it forever!
Hop BroThe post also described layered aromas like lemon, apple, orange, grape, and herbs. As the temperature rises, honey-like notes appear too, so it’s interesting how its personality changes over time.
MugiSo if you drink it down fast while it’s cold, that’d be a waste! So this is a beer you want to take your time smelling?
Hop BroExactly. The Kyoto Porta Branch also has kiln-baked pizza, Italian dishes, and small plates, so it pairs naturally with food. A sour beer like this works well with meat and cheese too.
MugiIf it has both counter and table seating, it’s easy to go alone or with friends! The usability of this beer pub is just too good!
Hop BroAnd they’re planning to offer CAVE D’OCCI wines too, so this lineup should appeal to both beer fans and wine lovers. Now I’m curious about the wine too. This really makes me want to try them side by side on site.
MugiYeah, that’s it for me! I can’t stop wanting to drink Sunday Afternoon! It really makes me want to stop by Kyoto Porta right now!
