I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle Newly Tapped at DevilCraft Gotanda in Gotanda
According to an Instagram post from DevilCraft Gotanda, the guest beer "I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle" has been newly tapped at the Gotanda location. It is an imperial milk porter with raspberry flavor pushed to the forefront, and a beer that can also be enjoyed as a dessert beer.
Hop BroYou know how the guest I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle was just tapped at DevilCraft Gotanda in Gotanda? Just hearing that it's a dessert-style dark beer with raspberry up front is enough to get me excited.
MugiWait! A raspberry dark beer? I can't quite picture that! Is it sweet? Or bitter?
Hop BroIt's an imperial milk porter, with a thick mouthfeel layered with berry fruitiness. It has sweetness and richness, but the raspberry acidity really cleans up the aftertaste.
MugiWhat? Does a milk porter mean it has milk in it? A beer that tastes like dessert is pretty mysterious!
Hop BroNot actual milk, but it's often brewed with lactose to create a smooth, mellow sweetness. So you get richness and a gentle mouthfeel, not just bitterness.
MugiI see! So it's perfect for a post-meal drink. I guess there'd be days when drinking it instead of cake would be fine!
Hop BroExactly. And the point here is that it's being introduced as a finish-of-the-meal dessert beer. If you sip it slowly in small amounts, the berry aroma opens up nicely.
MugiAnd it's a beer pub on the 9th floor in Gotanda, right? That kind of feels like a secret base, which makes me even more excited to go!
Hop BroThe post also lists the opening hours: 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and 5 p.m. on weekdays. And as of the May 30 post, seats were already starting to fill after 6 p.m., so earlier visits are safer.
MugiWhoa, it's a popular spot! Early hours are the safe bet? That's like a strategy guide for the beer world, funny!
Hop BroPlus, they have Chicago-style pizza, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy it with dark beer. The flow of eating first and then sipping I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle little by little is a really good one.
MugiNow I really want to go! Eating pizza with a raspberry dark beer in hand sounds like pure happiness!
Tapping Info
At the beer pub "DevilCraft Gotanda" in Gotanda, the guest beer I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle has been newly tapped. The post describes it as full of raspberry character and rich in flavor, and introduces it as a beer that can also be enjoyed as a dessert beer to finish with.
Beer Characteristics
I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle is a beer that layers raspberry fruitiness over the thick mouthfeel characteristic of an imperial milk porter. It has sweetness and richness, while the berry acidity tightens the finish, making it suitable for those looking for a dark beer to savor slowly. It works not only as a digestif, but also as a beer to enjoy little by little after a meal.
How to Use the Venue
DevilCraft Gotanda is a beer pub on the 9th floor of a building in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. At the time of the post, business hours were listed as opening at 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and 5 p.m. on weekdays. In a May 30 post, it was noted that seats were starting to fill up after 6 p.m., so going early on weekends or making a reservation is reassuring.
The appeal of this place is that you can enjoy food that pairs well with beer, including Chicago-style pizza, while keeping up with the rotation of guest kegs. Dark beer fans and those looking for a beer with berry flavors should check out this new tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYou know how the guest I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle was just tapped at DevilCraft Gotanda in Gotanda? Just hearing that it's a dessert-style dark beer with raspberry up front is enough to get me excited.
MugiWait! A raspberry dark beer? I can't quite picture that! Is it sweet? Or bitter?
Hop BroIt's an imperial milk porter, with a thick mouthfeel layered with berry fruitiness. It has sweetness and richness, but the raspberry acidity really cleans up the aftertaste.
MugiWhat? Does a milk porter mean it has milk in it? A beer that tastes like dessert is pretty mysterious!
Hop BroNot actual milk, but it's often brewed with lactose to create a smooth, mellow sweetness. So you get richness and a gentle mouthfeel, not just bitterness.
MugiI see! So it's perfect for a post-meal drink. I guess there'd be days when drinking it instead of cake would be fine!
Hop BroExactly. And the point here is that it's being introduced as a finish-of-the-meal dessert beer. If you sip it slowly in small amounts, the berry aroma opens up nicely.
MugiAnd it's a beer pub on the 9th floor in Gotanda, right? That kind of feels like a secret base, which makes me even more excited to go!
Hop BroThe post also lists the opening hours: 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and 5 p.m. on weekdays. And as of the May 30 post, seats were already starting to fill after 6 p.m., so earlier visits are safer.
MugiWhoa, it's a popular spot! Early hours are the safe bet? That's like a strategy guide for the beer world, funny!
Hop BroPlus, they have Chicago-style pizza, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy it with dark beer. The flow of eating first and then sipping I.M.P.-Raspberry Truffle little by little is a really good one.
MugiNow I really want to go! Eating pizza with a raspberry dark beer in hand sounds like pure happiness!
