Two long-aged Uchu Brewing beers arrive at Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store
Two beers from Uchu Brewing's long-aging series have arrived at "Japan's Craft Beer Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store" in the Sendai Station East Exit area. The black barley wine "Labyrinth" and the barrel-aged imperial stout "GENESIS" are both being offered in 375 ml bottles.
Hop BroTwo long-aged beers from Uchu Brewing have arrived at Koguma Saketen Main Store near Sendai Station East Exit.
MugiWait, two long-aged beers? That makes me want to go see them right now!
Hop BroThe first is Labyrinth, a black barley wine, a blend aged for over two years in Heaven Hill and Jim Beam barrels.
MugiBarley wine? Is that wine, even though it's beer? Just the name makes my head go fuzzy!
Hop BroIt's a beer category: dark, rich, and strong. Labyrinth has a deep flavor where dark caramel is layered with plum and raisin.
MugiSo it's sweet and kind of grown-up. And 375 ml bottles mean you're supposed to sip it slowly, right?
Hop BroExactly. And GENESIS is a barrel-aged imperial stout, matured for as long as 32 months in rum and bourbon barrels.
Mugi32 months!? That's not even a beer anymore, it's a king who survived a long meeting!
Hop BroIt's rich too, with chocolate notes, roast character, and a big bourbon-derived depth. If you don't chill it too much and let it warm a little, the aroma really opens up.
MugiKoguma Saketen even tells you how to drink it? That's the best! This is basically a spring treat, and now we want to go drink tonight too!
Two Bottles Arrive
Two long-aged series beers from Uchu Brewing (Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture) have lined up at "Japan's Craft Beer Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store" in the Sendai Station East Exit area. In the store's Instagram post, both are described as having a shelf life of more than three years, and the recommended way to enjoy them is not to chill them too much, but to let them warm slightly and savor the aroma.
1. Labyrinth
A black barley wine. This bottle is a blend of barrel-aged beers that were matured for over two years in Heaven Hill Bourbon and Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon barrels, resulting in a complex, rich flavor. It is described as layering dark caramel with fruity notes like plum and raisin. 375 ml bottle.
2. GENESIS
A barrel-aged imperial stout. This label blends stout base beers with different characteristics, aged for up to 32 months in rum barrels, Heaven Hill barrels, and Buffalo Trace barrels, producing a dense finish with aromas of chocolate, bourbon, and roastiness. This one is also available in a 375 ml bottle.
Koguma Saketen is the kind of shop that specializes in craft beer, and its appeal lies in offering guidance not only on what to drink, but also on when to drink it and how to enjoy it. These two bottles are less about quenching your thirst and more about slowly appreciating the aroma and the barrel-born depth. They are worth watching for, not only for anyone looking for a spring beer, but also as a gift idea for a special occasion.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo long-aged beers from Uchu Brewing have arrived at Koguma Saketen Main Store near Sendai Station East Exit.
MugiWait, two long-aged beers? That makes me want to go see them right now!
Hop BroThe first is Labyrinth, a black barley wine, a blend aged for over two years in Heaven Hill and Jim Beam barrels.
MugiBarley wine? Is that wine, even though it's beer? Just the name makes my head go fuzzy!
Hop BroIt's a beer category: dark, rich, and strong. Labyrinth has a deep flavor where dark caramel is layered with plum and raisin.
MugiSo it's sweet and kind of grown-up. And 375 ml bottles mean you're supposed to sip it slowly, right?
Hop BroExactly. And GENESIS is a barrel-aged imperial stout, matured for as long as 32 months in rum and bourbon barrels.
Mugi32 months!? That's not even a beer anymore, it's a king who survived a long meeting!
Hop BroIt's rich too, with chocolate notes, roast character, and a big bourbon-derived depth. If you don't chill it too much and let it warm a little, the aroma really opens up.
MugiKoguma Saketen even tells you how to drink it? That's the best! This is basically a spring treat, and now we want to go drink tonight too!
