Kyoto Brewing Releases "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition"
Kyoto Brewing (Minami Ward, Kyoto City) released the new KBC2.0 series beer, "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition," on March 9, 2026. It is a medium-bodied pour built around the smooth mouthfeel derived from oats and a roasty aroma reminiscent of caramel and chocolate.
Hop BroKyoto Brewing's new release on March 9, "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition," is really good! It's one of the KBC2.0 series.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds classy! Oatmeal stout... does it have breakfast oatmeal in it? A "drinkable breakfast"?!
Hop BroI like that idea, haha. In reality, it uses oat flakes to make the mouthfeel silky. It's a medium-bodied beer that doesn't push roastiness too hard, and it has caramel- and chocolate-like toasty notes.
MugiI hear "silky" a lot, but what does that actually mean?! Like the beer is a scarf?!
Hop BroPretty close, haha. Instead of a rough, bitter dark beer, it feels smooth as it slides across your tongue. And the design leaves a gentle malt depth lingering in the finish.
MugiOhhh! Now I want the specs too! Is it strong? Is it bitter?
Hop BroABV 5.5%, IBU 30. For a stout, it's a pretty drinkable balance. It's in a 350 ml can, and the official online store prices it at 690 yen per can including tax. The hop is Styrian Goldings, and the gas volume is 2.5, which brings the aroma and drinkability together nicely.
MugiWhoa, suddenly all the technical terms! Gas volume 2.5 sounds low, like a test score, but is that okay?!
Hop BroIt's fine, haha. It's a measure of carbonation, and 2.5 gives just the right amount of fizz. It pairs well with food too, like grilled lamb chops with kabocha squash, potato galettes with aged cheddar, or brownies with cranberries and nuts.
MugiWhat is that, it's way too good...! Kyoto Brewing's approach of "not just hops, but also making good use of malt and yeast" really comes through. I think I have to open the "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition" tonight!
Hop BroThat's settled, then. True to "Sharaku," inspired by British pub culture, let's take our time and enjoy the toastiness. First, beer. Cheers!
Kyoto Brewing's new product, "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition (Sharaku Oat Meal Stout)," has arrived. The style is oatmeal stout, with an ABV of 5.5% and an IBU of 30. It comes in a 350 ml can, and the official online store lists the single-can price at 690 yen including tax.
Beer Highlights
This design takes a direction that does not push roastiness too far to the forefront, instead emphasizing a balance between aroma and drinkability. The description highlights aromas like caramel and chocolate, a silky texture from oats, and a finish with a pronounced malt depth.
The ingredients are malt, oat flakes, and hops. The hop variety is Styrian Goldings, and the gas volume is 2.5. Suggested food pairings include grilled lamb chops with kabocha squash, potato galettes with aged cheddar, and brownies with cranberries and nuts.
The "Sharaku" Series Context
"Sharaku" is one of the KBC2.0 series beers, inspired by British pub culture and focused on traditional, well-loved beer styles. Rather than following hop-driven trends alone, the core approach is to carefully draw out the character of malt and yeast.
Kyoto Brewing was founded in the spring of 2015 in Minami Ward, Kyoto City. From the beginning, it has made "first, beer" its motto and clearly emphasized quality as the top priority. In 2021, it moved into full-scale can production, and from 2024 onward it has continued updating its brewing methods and ingredients under a new structure. This new release can be seen as an expression of that accumulation of "exploration and technique" in a classically inclined stout.
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Hop BroKyoto Brewing's new release on March 9, "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition," is really good! It's one of the KBC2.0 series.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds classy! Oatmeal stout... does it have breakfast oatmeal in it? A "drinkable breakfast"?!
Hop BroI like that idea, haha. In reality, it uses oat flakes to make the mouthfeel silky. It's a medium-bodied beer that doesn't push roastiness too hard, and it has caramel- and chocolate-like toasty notes.
MugiI hear "silky" a lot, but what does that actually mean?! Like the beer is a scarf?!
Hop BroPretty close, haha. Instead of a rough, bitter dark beer, it feels smooth as it slides across your tongue. And the design leaves a gentle malt depth lingering in the finish.
MugiOhhh! Now I want the specs too! Is it strong? Is it bitter?
Hop BroABV 5.5%, IBU 30. For a stout, it's a pretty drinkable balance. It's in a 350 ml can, and the official online store prices it at 690 yen per can including tax. The hop is Styrian Goldings, and the gas volume is 2.5, which brings the aroma and drinkability together nicely.
MugiWhoa, suddenly all the technical terms! Gas volume 2.5 sounds low, like a test score, but is that okay?!
Hop BroIt's fine, haha. It's a measure of carbonation, and 2.5 gives just the right amount of fizz. It pairs well with food too, like grilled lamb chops with kabocha squash, potato galettes with aged cheddar, or brownies with cranberries and nuts.
MugiWhat is that, it's way too good...! Kyoto Brewing's approach of "not just hops, but also making good use of malt and yeast" really comes through. I think I have to open the "Sharaku Oat Meal Stout Edition" tonight!
Hop BroThat's settled, then. True to "Sharaku," inspired by British pub culture, let's take our time and enjoy the toastiness. First, beer. Cheers!
