Bakusyu Shokudo 3F-22 features Kyoto Brewing's 'Rashikaranu'
Bakusyu Shokudo 3F-22 in Sendai highlighted Kyoto Brewing's barley wine 'Rashikaranu' as today's craft beer. The 9.0% ABV beer is described with notes of dried grapes, caramel bitterness, and a honey-like nuance, with a suggested pairing of the restaurant's beef stew.
Hop BroToday's star is Kyoto Brewing's 'Rashikaranu'. Mugishu Shokudo 3F-22 in Sendai featured it as today's tap, and this is absolutely the kind of beer you settle in with.
MugiWait, that beer name already sounds dramatic! It's basically introducing itself like, "I'm not here to behave."
Hop BroThe style is Barley wine. It says wine, but there are no grapes involved; it's a strong beer with the malt character turned way up.
MugiWhat even is that, wine that's beer? My brain is foaming over before the first sip!
Hop BroAnd the ABV is a hefty 9.0%. They describe plump raisin notes, lightly bitter caramel, and a honey-like aroma.
MugiHold on, what does ABV mean? Also, that aroma list sounds like a dessert case and a bakery got merged!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume, and 9.0% drinks with real weight. Mugishu Shokudo 3F-22 also fits the mood: it's a cozy third-floor beer pub near Kita-Yonbancho that's serious about food pairings.
MugiOoh, then I need the food part too! With the herbal-fed beef stew they mentioned, is that basically game over?
Hop BroThat's exactly the point. The barley wine's sweetness, bitterness, and toastiness can keep up with big umami dishes, so the stew should make it feel even more layered.
MugiWow, that's dangerous! It sounds like a slow sipping pour, and if I chugged it, the beer would file a complaint.
Hop BroIf you're going for the guest tap, starting with a long lingering beer like this makes sense. Add food, and the whole place probably opens up in a bigger way.
MugiI'm in. I want to be at Sendai's Mugishu Shokudo 3F-22 right now, alternating 'Rashikaranu' and stew like it's my evening mission.
Today's craft beer
Bakusyu Shokudo 3F-22 introduced Kyoto Brewing's 'Rashikaranu' as its featured craft beer of the day. The beer is a barley wine at 9.0% ABV. In the post, the brewery describes it with a full dried-grape aroma, a gentle caramel bitterness, and a honey-like nuance. It is the kind of beer that invites slow sipping rather than quick drinking.
The venue
Located in the Kitayobancho area of Sendai, Bakusyu Shokudo 3F-22 is a beer pub with a tucked-away feel on the third floor of a building. The shop focuses on craft beer and pairs it with Asian-inspired creative dishes and spice-driven food, making it a place where the beer and the meal are meant to work together.
Suggested pairing
The post specifically mentions pairing 'Rashikaranu' with the restaurant's craft beer-braised beef. That makes sense: the beer's depth, caramelized edge, and rich sweetness should stand up well to a hearty braise. For guests looking to explore stronger beers with food, this is the kind of match that shows what a beer-focused restaurant can do well.
In short
If you visit for guest beer, this is the sort of release to watch for: expressive aroma, a long finish, and enough weight to carry a meal. Bakusyu Shokudo 3F-22 continues to present craft beer in a way that naturally ties the glass to the kitchen.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's star is Kyoto Brewing's 'Rashikaranu'. Mugishu Shokudo 3F-22 in Sendai featured it as today's tap, and this is absolutely the kind of beer you settle in with.
MugiWait, that beer name already sounds dramatic! It's basically introducing itself like, "I'm not here to behave."
Hop BroThe style is Barley wine. It says wine, but there are no grapes involved; it's a strong beer with the malt character turned way up.
MugiWhat even is that, wine that's beer? My brain is foaming over before the first sip!
Hop BroAnd the ABV is a hefty 9.0%. They describe plump raisin notes, lightly bitter caramel, and a honey-like aroma.
MugiHold on, what does ABV mean? Also, that aroma list sounds like a dessert case and a bakery got merged!
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume, and 9.0% drinks with real weight. Mugishu Shokudo 3F-22 also fits the mood: it's a cozy third-floor beer pub near Kita-Yonbancho that's serious about food pairings.
MugiOoh, then I need the food part too! With the herbal-fed beef stew they mentioned, is that basically game over?
Hop BroThat's exactly the point. The barley wine's sweetness, bitterness, and toastiness can keep up with big umami dishes, so the stew should make it feel even more layered.
MugiWow, that's dangerous! It sounds like a slow sipping pour, and if I chugged it, the beer would file a complaint.
Hop BroIf you're going for the guest tap, starting with a long lingering beer like this makes sense. Add food, and the whole place probably opens up in a bigger way.
MugiI'm in. I want to be at Sendai's Mugishu Shokudo 3F-22 right now, alternating 'Rashikaranu' and stew like it's my evening mission.
