Introducing the Seasonal Stout "S'MOREMAN" at CRAFTROCK TAPROOM
At CRAFTROCK TAPROOM (Takao, Tokyo), the seasonal beer "S'MOREMAN" is being featured. Supervised by Hase, this beer was inspired by Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and is characterized by a marshmallow-like aroma and a dry finish.
Hop BroAt CRAFTROCK TAPROOM near Takaosanguchi Station, they're pouring the seasonal S'MOREMAN. It's a beer inspired by Metallica's "Enter Sandman," so it's the kind of drink that really hits with music fans too.
MugiWait, Metallica in beer form!? A beer born from a song is such a rock-and-roll idea!
Hop BroAnd the style is a stout inspired by s'mores. It's taking that dessert vibe of a marshmallow roasted over a campfire, sandwiched with chocolate and crackers, and turning it into beer.
MugiWhen I hear stout, I picture something heavy and bitter... so is this a dessert-like dark beer?
Hop BroExactly. But it's not just sweet and cloying - the finish is surprisingly dry. It smells like marshmallows, but once it hits your mouth it slips away cleanly, and the sweetness doesn't dominate. That's the clever part.
MugiOhhh! So it's not too heavy and sounds easy to drink. Even though it has a solid body, it feels like something you could enjoy slowly at night, right?
Hop BroExactly. And it's supervised by assistant brewer Hase, so the fact that it's a Hase-supervised pour makes it even more exciting. Limited releases like this show off the character of the people making them, and that gives the beer a story before you even drink it.
MugiNo way, that's so cool! And it even comes with a pairing - trail mix recommended is unexpectedly practical!
Hop BroThe matured sweetness of dried fruit, the grainy character of pretzels, and the chocolate notes all go really well with the roasted flavors. Having that with a drink after a hike would feel incredibly satisfying.
MugiCRAFTROCK TAPROOM really feels right for Takao. Drinking there in a wood-warm interior already sounds like a treat!
Hop BroWith the freshness of house brewing, plus homemade yeast bread and deli items, it's strong enough that you can feel satisfied with just one drink. After a day in the mountains, this is the perfect way to finish with S'MOREMAN.
MugiYeah, my head is totally on s'mores now! A drink in Takao sounds absolutely delicious - I really want to go!
A seasonal pour at the taproom near Takaosanguchi Station
CRAFTROCK TAPROOM's official Instagram introduced the seasonal beer "S'MOREMAN." The post revealed that the beer was supervised by assistant brewer Hase and was based on a recipe inspired by Metallica's "Enter Sandman."
S'MOREMAN is a stout inspired by s'mores, the campfire treat made by sandwiching a roasted marshmallow between chocolate and crackers. While its appearance and aroma lean dessert-like, the post says its drinking impression is unexpectedly crisp, with sweetness kept from coming to the forefront. It has a solid body without becoming overly heavy, making it seem well suited to slow sipping on a slightly chilly day.
As a pairing, trail mix is recommended. The mature sweetness of dried fruit, the graininess of pretzels, and the chocolate elements connect naturally with the beer's aroma and roasted character.
CRAFTROCK TAPROOM is a taproom attached to a brewpub near Takaosanguchi Station. In its wood-warm interior, guests can enjoy freshly brewed house beer, along with homemade yeast bread and seasonal deli plates. Whether you want to relax on a bench or stop in for just one drink at the counter, it is an easy place to use as a mountain-area base.
In keeping with CRAFTROCK's brewing philosophy, which is rooted in music, S'MOREMAN is also positioned as a limited beer with a story inspired by a song title. It is a seasonal release that gives you one more reason to have a drink in Takao.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt CRAFTROCK TAPROOM near Takaosanguchi Station, they're pouring the seasonal S'MOREMAN. It's a beer inspired by Metallica's "Enter Sandman," so it's the kind of drink that really hits with music fans too.
MugiWait, Metallica in beer form!? A beer born from a song is such a rock-and-roll idea!
Hop BroAnd the style is a stout inspired by s'mores. It's taking that dessert vibe of a marshmallow roasted over a campfire, sandwiched with chocolate and crackers, and turning it into beer.
MugiWhen I hear stout, I picture something heavy and bitter... so is this a dessert-like dark beer?
Hop BroExactly. But it's not just sweet and cloying - the finish is surprisingly dry. It smells like marshmallows, but once it hits your mouth it slips away cleanly, and the sweetness doesn't dominate. That's the clever part.
MugiOhhh! So it's not too heavy and sounds easy to drink. Even though it has a solid body, it feels like something you could enjoy slowly at night, right?
Hop BroExactly. And it's supervised by assistant brewer Hase, so the fact that it's a Hase-supervised pour makes it even more exciting. Limited releases like this show off the character of the people making them, and that gives the beer a story before you even drink it.
MugiNo way, that's so cool! And it even comes with a pairing - trail mix recommended is unexpectedly practical!
Hop BroThe matured sweetness of dried fruit, the grainy character of pretzels, and the chocolate notes all go really well with the roasted flavors. Having that with a drink after a hike would feel incredibly satisfying.
MugiCRAFTROCK TAPROOM really feels right for Takao. Drinking there in a wood-warm interior already sounds like a treat!
Hop BroWith the freshness of house brewing, plus homemade yeast bread and deli items, it's strong enough that you can feel satisfied with just one drink. After a day in the mountains, this is the perfect way to finish with S'MOREMAN.
MugiYeah, my head is totally on s'mores now! A drink in Takao sounds absolutely delicious - I really want to go!
