Appearing as a guest beer at Taru Taru, a beer pub in Kawaramachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa, is HANSHARO BEER BREWING's IRON BURTON. The style is Burton Ale, a limited beer crafted with the British traditional lineage in mind.

According to HANSHARO BEER BREWING's introduction, IRON BURTON is a modern reinterpretation of the style that developed in 19th-century Burton-upon-Trent, England. In addition to the toasted, biscuit-like malt character and caramel-like aroma, its water profile is designed to evoke hard water, drawing out a crisp bitterness with clear definition. It has an alcohol content of 7.0%, and the hops used are Bramling Cross and First Gold.

Poured into a glass, it shows a deep brown color with a thick foam head, making its malt presence strongly felt from the aroma stage. As you drink on, yeast-derived fruitiness and tea-like nuances layer in, and it is the kind of beer whose impression gradually opens up as the temperature rises.

At a beer pub like Taru Taru, having a guest beer in a classic style like this offers a different kind of enjoyment from an IPA-heavy lineup. Because it has a robust flavor, it pairs well with meat dishes, and HANSHARO BEER BREWING suggests roast beef with balsamic sauce as a good match. It is a beer worth keeping in mind as an option for a relaxed night drinking in Kawaramachi.