Tamaya craftbeer Welcomes GROUNDTAP BREWERY’s KANZASHI in Tachikawa
Tamaya craftbeer in Tachikawa is introducing KANZASHI, a Coffee Dark Lager from GROUNDTAP BREWERY in Saijo, Ehime. Brewed with coffee beans, it combines a fruity, prune-like aroma with malt richness and a clean, light finish.
Hop BroTamaya craftbeer in Tachikawa has received KANZASHI by GROUNDTAP from Saijo, Ehime. It is a coffee-infused dark lager—pretty intriguing, right?
MugiWait, coffee in a dark beer? That sounds sweet and super heavy to me!
Hop BroThat is exactly what makes it fun. KANZASHI is a Coffee Dark Lager, so unlike a stout that leans hard into roastiness, it finishes light and clean.
MugiI hear “lager” all the time, but what is it? Is it beer’s easygoing little sibling?
Hop BroThat is actually close! Lagers are fermented slowly at low temperatures and often taste crisp. So this could be dark yet easy to drink.
MugiWow! And the coffee brings a prune-like fruity aroma? Can coffee really do that?
Hop BroIt can. Beyond roasted notes, coffee beans can carry dried-fruit aromas. With the malt richness, it becomes a fruity coffee character.
MugiCoffee and malt join forces, then invite prunes too? My taste buds are having a major traffic jam!
Hop BroOne sip should sort that out. KANZASHI is a collaboration with BRANCH COFFEE and has been introduced as a beer like iced coffee.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a rainy, relaxed evening! Tamaya craftbeer also has yakitori on the menu, right?
Hop BroExactly. Near Tachikawa Station in Akebonocho, it sounds great with smoky yakitori. For people wary of heavy dark beers, this is a crisp coffee-lager gateway.
MugiLet’s check availability before we go! I want to toast with KANZASHI—and order yakitori too!
A coffee-infused dark lager
Tamaya craftbeer has introduced KANZASHI, a Coffee Dark Lager from GROUNDTAP BREWERY. The beer uses coffee beans to create a fruity aroma reminiscent of prunes, layered with the depth and richness of malt.
Although the aroma and palate are full and fragrant, the finish is crisp and light. Rather than leaning into the heavy character of a robust stout, KANZASHI keeps the refreshing drinkability associated with a lager while adding roasted coffee notes and a subtle fruit-like impression. The original post describes it as a beer that can be enjoyed almost like iced coffee.
KANZASHI is a collaboration between GROUNDTAP BREWERY, based in Saijo, Ehime, and BRANCH COFFEE. It offers an appealing meeting point between craft beer and specialty coffee, making it a natural choice for coffee drinkers as well as beer fans looking for a dark beer with an approachable finish.
Located in Akebonocho, Tachikawa, Tamaya craftbeer is a brewery focused on enjoying craft beer in a relaxed setting. The venue is also associated with yakitori, giving guests an opportunity to pair beer with food. For those visiting on a rainy day or looking for a slower drink, KANZASHI is worth exploring one sip at a time. Availability should be confirmed with the venue before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTamaya craftbeer in Tachikawa has received KANZASHI by GROUNDTAP from Saijo, Ehime. It is a coffee-infused dark lager—pretty intriguing, right?
MugiWait, coffee in a dark beer? That sounds sweet and super heavy to me!
Hop BroThat is exactly what makes it fun. KANZASHI is a Coffee Dark Lager, so unlike a stout that leans hard into roastiness, it finishes light and clean.
MugiI hear “lager” all the time, but what is it? Is it beer’s easygoing little sibling?
Hop BroThat is actually close! Lagers are fermented slowly at low temperatures and often taste crisp. So this could be dark yet easy to drink.
MugiWow! And the coffee brings a prune-like fruity aroma? Can coffee really do that?
Hop BroIt can. Beyond roasted notes, coffee beans can carry dried-fruit aromas. With the malt richness, it becomes a fruity coffee character.
MugiCoffee and malt join forces, then invite prunes too? My taste buds are having a major traffic jam!
Hop BroOne sip should sort that out. KANZASHI is a collaboration with BRANCH COFFEE and has been introduced as a beer like iced coffee.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a rainy, relaxed evening! Tamaya craftbeer also has yakitori on the menu, right?
Hop BroExactly. Near Tachikawa Station in Akebonocho, it sounds great with smoky yakitori. For people wary of heavy dark beers, this is a crisp coffee-lager gateway.
MugiLet’s check availability before we go! I want to toast with KANZASHI—and order yakitori too!
