Black Fox Beer event at MoyaMoya Base on June 20 to debut Cacao Porter in Sapporo
MoyaMoya Base, a beer pub in central Sapporo, will host a Black Fox Beer event on June 20. The highlight is the Sapporo debut of Cacao Porter from the brewery's The Dark Era series, with a small selection of CACAO CROWN sweets available as well.
Hop BroThere’s a Black Fox Beer event at Moyamoya Base in Sapporo on June 20, and they’re pouring a beer making its first appearance in the city.
MugiWhat! Sapporo debut already sounds dangerous for my wallet and extremely good for my weekend!
Hop BroThe star is Black Fox Beer’s Cacao Porter from the The Dark Era series. Moyamoya Base is also the kind of spot you can casually drop into, which fits this perfectly.
MugiWait, what is a porter? It sounds tough, like a beer that carries luggage for you.
Hop BroFair question. A porter is a dark beer style known for roasty, toasty flavor. This one is ABV 6.0% and IBU 15, so it should be flavorful without being too bitter.
MugiWhoa, and it’s a collab with Niseko chocolate shop CACAO CROWN? Chocolate shop collab is basically a spoiler for deliciousness.
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: they use cacao husks from the chocolate-making process. That should add layered aroma, with roasted notes and a lingering cacao finish.
MugiHold on, cacao husks sounds very science-lab, but you mean it’s basically an aroma ingredient, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s less about making the beer super sweet and more about building aroma. They’ll also sell a small amount of CACAO CROWN sweets, so dessert pairing is clearly part of the plan.
MugiThat’s unfair in the best way. Beer, sweets, and a chocolatey finish? My weekend plans just made themselves.
Hop BroIt’s not a full tap takeover, but besides Cacao Porter they plan to pour two more Black Fox beers and two beers from Niseko. Plus, Nagashima will be there, so you might even toast with the brewer.
MugiThat settles it. I want to raise a glass with a dark beer toast and hear your full beer-nerd breakdown in person!
MoyaMoya Base, a beer pub in Sapporo's Chuo Ward on Minami 2-jo Higashi 1-chome, will host a Black Fox Beer event on Saturday, June 20. The bar focuses on domestic craft beer, with light snacks and soft drinks, and often opens from 2 p.m., making it a relaxed stop for daytime drinking.
The headline pour is Cacao Porter, the first release in Black Fox Beer's comeback season and part of its The Dark Era series. The beer is set for its Sapporo debut at the event. At 6.0% ABV and 15 IBU, the porter is a collaboration with CACAO CROWN, a popular chocolate shop in Niseko. It uses cacao husks from the chocolate-making process and is described as a beer with roasted aromas and a long cacao finish.
CACAO CROWN products will also be sold in limited quantities, keeping the lineup focused on beer-and-sweets pairing. The event is not a full Black Fox Beer tap takeover, but the bar plans to pour Cacao Porter along with two Black Fox beers and two beers from Niseko. Black Fox Beer's Nagashima is also expected to attend, giving fans a chance to drink and talk with the brewer in person.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a Black Fox Beer event at Moyamoya Base in Sapporo on June 20, and they’re pouring a beer making its first appearance in the city.
MugiWhat! Sapporo debut already sounds dangerous for my wallet and extremely good for my weekend!
Hop BroThe star is Black Fox Beer’s Cacao Porter from the The Dark Era series. Moyamoya Base is also the kind of spot you can casually drop into, which fits this perfectly.
MugiWait, what is a porter? It sounds tough, like a beer that carries luggage for you.
Hop BroFair question. A porter is a dark beer style known for roasty, toasty flavor. This one is ABV 6.0% and IBU 15, so it should be flavorful without being too bitter.
MugiWhoa, and it’s a collab with Niseko chocolate shop CACAO CROWN? Chocolate shop collab is basically a spoiler for deliciousness.
Hop BroHere’s the fun part: they use cacao husks from the chocolate-making process. That should add layered aroma, with roasted notes and a lingering cacao finish.
MugiHold on, cacao husks sounds very science-lab, but you mean it’s basically an aroma ingredient, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s less about making the beer super sweet and more about building aroma. They’ll also sell a small amount of CACAO CROWN sweets, so dessert pairing is clearly part of the plan.
MugiThat’s unfair in the best way. Beer, sweets, and a chocolatey finish? My weekend plans just made themselves.
Hop BroIt’s not a full tap takeover, but besides Cacao Porter they plan to pour two more Black Fox beers and two beers from Niseko. Plus, Nagashima will be there, so you might even toast with the brewer.
MugiThat settles it. I want to raise a glass with a dark beer toast and hear your full beer-nerd breakdown in person!
