KUNITACHI BREWERY’s Bass On Top lands at Laughin in Kobe
Laughin in Kobe’s Sannomiya area has tapped KUNITACHI BREWERY’s Double Red IPA, Bass On Top, as a guest beer. The 8.0% beer brings pine, resin, and citrus, plus grapefruit and berry notes.
Hop BroLaughin in Sannomiya just tapped KUNITACHI BREWERY's Bass On Top as a guest beer.
MugiWait, that name sounds like a concert finale! A Double Red IPA is like a red IPA turned all the way up?
Hop BroPretty much. It brings red-malt depth, stronger hop punch, and lands at 8.0% ABV.
MugiThe moment I hear 8.0%, my internal alarm starts flashing. But it says not actually heavy?
Hop BroRight, because the palate stays dry, so the alcohol shows up without getting sluggish. The aroma leans on classic hop character.
MugiHold on, pine resin aroma is a compliment in beer talk? Are we drinking a forest now?!
Hop BroIn the best way, yeah. Think resin and citrus first, then layers of pine, grapefruit, and even pineapple and berry on top.
MugiWhoa, that's fruit, forest, and attitude in one glass. And with just four taps at Laughin, a guest beer really gets to stand out!
Hop BroExactly. Counter seats downstairs, tables upstairs, a beer cellar below, and this follows Bold in KUNITACHI's high-ABV lineup. It should be great with grilled lamb or smoked meat.
MugiOkay, that's unfair. Give me meat and a slow-sipping pint and I'm completely sold.
Hop BroSame here. I want to sit with that long finish and let the big citrus bitterness hang around for a while.
Guest Beer
KUNITACHI BREWERY’s Bass On Top is a Double Red IPA at 8.0% ABV. Its aroma is built around classic hop notes of pine resin, citrus, and a profile that opens into pine, grapefruit, pineapple, and berry-like nuances in the glass.
Flavor Profile
The beer is described as dry on the palate, with a firm alcohol presence that does not feel heavy. The finish carries a long, sturdy bitterness reminiscent of citrus peel. KUNITACHI BREWERY also suggests pairing it with grilled lamb or smoked meats.
Why It Fits Laughin
Laughin is a craft beer spot in Kobe’s Sannomiya area, with counter seating on the first floor, table seating on the second, and a cellar-like basement beer room. With four taps on regular rotation, guest beers stand out clearly, one glass at a time. Bass On Top also follows KUNITACHI BREWERY’s Bold as part of the brewery’s high-ABV lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLaughin in Sannomiya just tapped KUNITACHI BREWERY's Bass On Top as a guest beer.
MugiWait, that name sounds like a concert finale! A Double Red IPA is like a red IPA turned all the way up?
Hop BroPretty much. It brings red-malt depth, stronger hop punch, and lands at 8.0% ABV.
MugiThe moment I hear 8.0%, my internal alarm starts flashing. But it says not actually heavy?
Hop BroRight, because the palate stays dry, so the alcohol shows up without getting sluggish. The aroma leans on classic hop character.
MugiHold on, pine resin aroma is a compliment in beer talk? Are we drinking a forest now?!
Hop BroIn the best way, yeah. Think resin and citrus first, then layers of pine, grapefruit, and even pineapple and berry on top.
MugiWhoa, that's fruit, forest, and attitude in one glass. And with just four taps at Laughin, a guest beer really gets to stand out!
Hop BroExactly. Counter seats downstairs, tables upstairs, a beer cellar below, and this follows Bold in KUNITACHI's high-ABV lineup. It should be great with grilled lamb or smoked meat.
MugiOkay, that's unfair. Give me meat and a slow-sipping pint and I'm completely sold.
Hop BroSame here. I want to sit with that long finish and let the big citrus bitterness hang around for a while.
