KEG-NAGOYA spotlights Shima Brewery’s Carbon-Roasted Coffee Mild Ale
The Nagoya beer pub KEG-NAGOYA introduced Shima Brewery’s Carbon-Roasted Coffee Mild Ale. It is a 5% ABV coffee-style mild ale made with binchotan-roasted beans and deep-roasted espresso beans.
Hop BroI want to talk about Shima Brewery’s Sumiyaki Coffee Mild Ale now being poured at KEG NAGOYA in Higashisakura.
MugiWait, beer with charcoal-roasted coffee? That sounds like breakfast and happy hour teamed up!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a Coffee Mild Ale, 5% ABV, made for slowly enjoying that roasty coffee character.
MugiHold on, what’s a mild ale anyway? Like... a polite beer?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a British-style ale where soft malt character matters more than a big punch of bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it goes in a totally different direction from hop-bomb bitterness like an IPA!
Hop BroExactly. Kyowa Coffee in Aichi uses binchotan-roasted beans, and deep-roasted espresso beans are steeped into the beer, so the aroma comes in layers.
MugiWhoa, even layers of aroma sounds fancy. Is it coffee first, then beer after that?
Hop BroThat’s it. The roast hits first, then the gentle malt follows, so it’s easy for beer newbies and great for slow sipping at camp.
MugiNow I suddenly have this huge day-drinking urge at KEG NAGOYA with some fermented food on the side!
Hop BroAnd it fits the place well too. It’s a great beer to linger over, especially since KEG NAGOYA works for solo visits and weekend daytime pours.
MugiThen it’s settled! I need a coffee-beer toast before somebody else gets there first!
Guest beer
KEG NAGOYA, a beer pub in Higashisakura, Nagoya, highlighted Shima Brewery’s Carbon-Roasted Coffee Mild Ale. The beer is listed as a Coffee Mild Ale at 5% ABV. According to the post, it uses beans roasted over binchotan by Kyoa Coffee in Aichi and steeps deep-roasted espresso beans into a British mild ale base, creating a beer with a clear coffee-driven profile.
What to expect
This is not an IPA built around sharp hop bitterness. Instead, the focus is on roasted aroma, a mellow body, and an easy-drinking finish. The post also suggests it should work even for people who do not usually reach for beer first, and that it could fit a camping setting, which points to a beer designed for broad drinkability.
About the pub
KEG NAGOYA is a craft-beer pub in Nagoya’s Sakae and Hisaya Odori area with a food menu that leans into fermentation and beer-friendly dishes. It opens from 5 p.m. on weekdays and earlier on weekends, making it useful for a solo pint, an early evening stop, or a relaxed tasting session with food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Shima Brewery’s Sumiyaki Coffee Mild Ale now being poured at KEG NAGOYA in Higashisakura.
MugiWait, beer with charcoal-roasted coffee? That sounds like breakfast and happy hour teamed up!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a Coffee Mild Ale, 5% ABV, made for slowly enjoying that roasty coffee character.
MugiHold on, what’s a mild ale anyway? Like... a polite beer?
Hop BroPretty much. It’s a British-style ale where soft malt character matters more than a big punch of bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So it goes in a totally different direction from hop-bomb bitterness like an IPA!
Hop BroExactly. Kyowa Coffee in Aichi uses binchotan-roasted beans, and deep-roasted espresso beans are steeped into the beer, so the aroma comes in layers.
MugiWhoa, even layers of aroma sounds fancy. Is it coffee first, then beer after that?
Hop BroThat’s it. The roast hits first, then the gentle malt follows, so it’s easy for beer newbies and great for slow sipping at camp.
MugiNow I suddenly have this huge day-drinking urge at KEG NAGOYA with some fermented food on the side!
Hop BroAnd it fits the place well too. It’s a great beer to linger over, especially since KEG NAGOYA works for solo visits and weekend daytime pours.
MugiThen it’s settled! I need a coffee-beer toast before somebody else gets there first!
