Two Uchu barrel-aged beers newly arrive at Beer shop Llama
The beer pub Beer shop Llama in Mitaka has received the second release in Uchu Brewing's barrel-aged series. The two bottles are Black Barleywine "Labyrinth #002" and BA Imperial Stout "GENESIS #002," both characterized by the dense flavors unique to long-term barrel aging.
Hop BroTwo new arrivals at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka: Uchu Brewing's two barrel-aged beers are on the shelves. Labyrinth #002 and GENESIS #002 are both all about barrel-aged depth.
MugiWhoa! What is barrel aging? That name sounds intense, but does letting it sit in a barrel really change it that much?
Hop BroExactly. It ages slowly in barrels, picking up nuances from the wood and whatever was in there before. For example, Labyrinth #002 is a Black Barleywine aged for more than two years in Heaven Hill and Jim Beam barrels.
MugiMore than two years!? That's less a beer and more a monk in training. Dark caramel, plum, all of that in one glass?
Hop BroPretty much. It layers the depth of dark caramel with concentrated fruit notes like plum and raisin, and even at ABV 13.0% it still feels firmly structured.
MugiWow, that sounds rich! So how is GENESIS #002 different? BA Imperial Stout is another one of those terms that sounds complicated!
Hop BroBA stands for barrel aged. In other words, it means aged in barrels. GENESIS #002 blends stout base beers aged for up to 32 months in rum barrels and bourbon barrels.
MugiThirty-two months is a long time! At that point, you probably don't even need snacks, just the toasted aroma of the barrel.
Hop BroAnd on top of that toastiness, GENESIS #002 has a concentrated savory richness that's part of its appeal. Being able to compare high-ABV beers at Beer shop Llama in the Mitaka Station area is another nice thing about it.
MugiIt really feels like something you want to take your time with. Watching how the flavor changes with temperature and sipping it slowly sounds fun!
Hop BroYeah, it's an irresistible arrival for dark-beer fans, and it's also a perfect entry point into barrel-aged beer. Tonight, I want to line up Labyrinth and GENESIS and drink them side by side in Mitaka.
MugiThat's settled then! I want a glass right now, and I want to sink into that barrel-aged depth with you too!
At Beer shop Llama, a beer pub in Mitaka, Tokyo, the second release in Uchu Brewing's barrel-aged series has newly joined the lineup. The beers that arrived this time are Labyrinth #002 and GENESIS #002. Both are substantial bottles that let you fully enjoy the depth of barrel aging.
Beers in Stock
- Labyrinth #002 / Uchu Brewing
Style: Black Barleywine, ABV 13.0%. A blend of barleywines aged for more than two years in Heaven Hill Bourbon and Jim Beam double-oak bourbon barrels, with a complex, rich flavor profile reminiscent of dark caramel, plum, and raisins.
- GENESIS #002 / Uchu Brewing
Style: BA Imperial Stout, ABV 12.0%. Different stout base beers were blended after aging for up to 32 months in rum barrels, Heaven Hill, and Buffalo Trace barrels. The key points are the toasted aroma from wood-barrel aging and a concentrated savory richness.
Beer shop Llama is a beer pub in the Mitaka Station area. It is a place well suited to slowly enjoying a drink in-house while comparing limited high-ABV cans like these. Beers that put barrel-derived aroma and a sense of aging front and center tend to reveal their character when you take your time with them, including as the temperature changes. For lovers of dark beers and anyone wanting to experience the depth of barrel aging, this is an arrival worth noting.
Shop Info
- Shop name: Beer shop Llama
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: 1F Inoue Building, 3-23-5 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
This latest arrival offers an interesting lineup not only for people following Uchu Brewing's barrel-aged series, but also for anyone looking for an entry point into barrel-aged beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo new arrivals at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka: Uchu Brewing's two barrel-aged beers are on the shelves. Labyrinth #002 and GENESIS #002 are both all about barrel-aged depth.
MugiWhoa! What is barrel aging? That name sounds intense, but does letting it sit in a barrel really change it that much?
Hop BroExactly. It ages slowly in barrels, picking up nuances from the wood and whatever was in there before. For example, Labyrinth #002 is a Black Barleywine aged for more than two years in Heaven Hill and Jim Beam barrels.
MugiMore than two years!? That's less a beer and more a monk in training. Dark caramel, plum, all of that in one glass?
Hop BroPretty much. It layers the depth of dark caramel with concentrated fruit notes like plum and raisin, and even at ABV 13.0% it still feels firmly structured.
MugiWow, that sounds rich! So how is GENESIS #002 different? BA Imperial Stout is another one of those terms that sounds complicated!
Hop BroBA stands for barrel aged. In other words, it means aged in barrels. GENESIS #002 blends stout base beers aged for up to 32 months in rum barrels and bourbon barrels.
MugiThirty-two months is a long time! At that point, you probably don't even need snacks, just the toasted aroma of the barrel.
Hop BroAnd on top of that toastiness, GENESIS #002 has a concentrated savory richness that's part of its appeal. Being able to compare high-ABV beers at Beer shop Llama in the Mitaka Station area is another nice thing about it.
MugiIt really feels like something you want to take your time with. Watching how the flavor changes with temperature and sipping it slowly sounds fun!
Hop BroYeah, it's an irresistible arrival for dark-beer fans, and it's also a perfect entry point into barrel-aged beer. Tonight, I want to line up Labyrinth and GENESIS and drink them side by side in Mitaka.
MugiThat's settled then! I want a glass right now, and I want to sink into that barrel-aged depth with you too!
