Craft Beer 2 TAPS Starts Pouring Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA"
Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" has arrived at Craft Beer 2 TAPS, the beer pub in Shioiri, Yokosuka. It is a light, dark-style IPA that layers the soft richness of roasted malt with hop aromas reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shioiri, Yokosuka, Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" is now on tap.
MugiWait, a black IPA that's light? What does that even mean!?
Hop BroWell, it has the richness of roasted malt, but it's designed to go down smoothly at 4.5% ABV.
MugiRoasted malt is the stuff that suddenly tastes like coffee, right?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It's malt with a toasty character that gives soft bitterness and depth without going too burnt.
MugiOhhh! And the hops are Strata and Simcoe too - even the names sound strong!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, it adds citrus and tropical aromas, so it's fun that even though it's dark, you still get fruitiness.
MugiI always thought black beer was a winter thing, but this feels like a spring-ready black - so fresh!
Hop BroAnd since this place has the fun of guest kegs, it's great that it comes out tasting good straight from the tap.
MugiIf you can drink it slowly on the 2nd floor of the Nakamaru Building, it sounds like a really calm glass!
Hop BroWhether you like dark IPAs or regular IPAs, this is one you want to drink right now.
MugiYeah, my throat is already completely waiting for Session Black IPA!
Pouring Info
At the beer pub "Craft Beer 2 TAPS" in Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" has been tapped. True to the shop's name, where taps are the main focus, part of the appeal is keeping up with the rotation of guest beers. Located on the 2nd floor of the Nakamaru Building, it is a calm spot suited to people who want to savor their beer slowly.
Beer on Tap
The newly tapped "Session Black IPA" is Minoh Beer's "light black" brew made for spring. According to official information, it has an ABV of 4.5%, uses Strata and Simcoe hops, and is finished with the soft richness of roasted malt layered with aromas reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit. It keeps the depth of a dark beer while staying light and easy to drink through.
Good News for Beer Fans
Black beers tend to bring winter to mind, but what is interesting about this beer is that it is built as a "black beer you can casually enjoy in spring." It has the hop definition typical of an IPA, yet feels lighter on the palate than it looks. Because you can enjoy both the toasty aroma of the roast and the fruity aroma, it is a bottle that works not only for dark-beer fans but also for people who usually drink IPAs.
At a beer pub like Craft Beer 2 TAPS, which serves beer in good condition directly from the tap, the character of a guest keg becomes part of the appeal. This is a notable tapping for anyone in the Yokosuka area looking for a dark-style IPA, as well as for anyone who wants to try Minoh Beer's seasonal beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer 2 TAPS in Shioiri, Yokosuka, Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" is now on tap.
MugiWait, a black IPA that's light? What does that even mean!?
Hop BroWell, it has the richness of roasted malt, but it's designed to go down smoothly at 4.5% ABV.
MugiRoasted malt is the stuff that suddenly tastes like coffee, right?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It's malt with a toasty character that gives soft bitterness and depth without going too burnt.
MugiOhhh! And the hops are Strata and Simcoe too - even the names sound strong!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, it adds citrus and tropical aromas, so it's fun that even though it's dark, you still get fruitiness.
MugiI always thought black beer was a winter thing, but this feels like a spring-ready black - so fresh!
Hop BroAnd since this place has the fun of guest kegs, it's great that it comes out tasting good straight from the tap.
MugiIf you can drink it slowly on the 2nd floor of the Nakamaru Building, it sounds like a really calm glass!
Hop BroWhether you like dark IPAs or regular IPAs, this is one you want to drink right now.
MugiYeah, my throat is already completely waiting for Session Black IPA!
