KUNITACHI BREWERY's new beer 2006 appears at Bakushudo Kasugai
At Bakushudo Kasugai, a beer pub in Kunitachi, Tokyo, the in-house KUNITACHI BREWERY introduced its new dark ale, 2006. The beer is described as showing chocolate, iced coffee, berry, and lemon notes, with a light finish that should also work for drinkers who usually avoid dark beers.
Hop BroI want to talk about KUNITACHI BREWERY's new dark ale 2006, now being poured at Bakushudo Kasugai in Kunitachi.
MugiWait, 2006 is just a number for a beer name!? That sounds like a password!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. 2006 refers to the year the old Kunitachi Station vanished, and it sits alongside 1926 and 903 as another beer tied to local history.
MugiWhoa! But the style says Kölsch Yeast Dark Ale. What is Kölsch yeast supposed to mean?
Hop BroNot a magic spell, just the yeast doing the fermentation. It gives a cleaner finish, so even though it's dark, it stays light and easy at 4.5% ABV.
MugiA dark beer that still drinks easy? And it smells like chocolate and iced coffee? That sounds perfect for a black-beer beginner like me!
Hop BroExactly. You get chocolate and iced coffee on the nose, then soft malt sweetness and a smooth mouthfeel, followed by berry and lemon notes that brighten everything up.
MugiWhat kind of trick is that? A dark beer with berry and lemon is a total plot twist in a glass!
Hop BroAnd the roast stays restrained, with only gentle bitterness in the finish, so it doesn't come at you with burnt heaviness. It comes together softly instead.
MugiSo I can get it at Bakushudo Kasugai, right? I'm already thinking check the seats first and then head over!
Hop BroCorrect move. Tasting the brewery's character right at the pub is the best part, and now I want a pint immediately.
Bakushudo Kasugai, a beer pub at 3-17-27 Higashi, Kunitachi, Tokyo, introduced KUNITACHI BREWERY's new beer, `2006`, in an Instagram post. The message also notes that reservations have been busy and asks guests to confirm seating before visiting.
`2006` is a Kölsch Yeast Dark Ale at 4.5% ABV. The brewery says it is named after the year the old Kunitachi Station building briefly disappeared. In the glass, it brings aromas of chocolate and iced coffee, followed by soft malt sweetness and a smooth texture. Despite its dark appearance, roast character stays restrained, while berry-like fruitiness, a hint of lemon from the hops, and a gentle bitterness keep the finish clean.
The post also places `2006` in the context of other numbered beers from KUNITACHI BREWERY, including `1926` and `903`. `1926` references the birth year of the old station building, while `903` comes from the history of Yaho Tenmangu Shrine. `2006` sits between them as a beer that reflects the lost years before the station returned to the city. For beer fans in Tokyo, Bakushudo Kasugai offers a clear way to experience the brewery's own lineup alongside food in Kunitachi.
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Hop BroI want to talk about KUNITACHI BREWERY's new dark ale 2006, now being poured at Bakushudo Kasugai in Kunitachi.
MugiWait, 2006 is just a number for a beer name!? That sounds like a password!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. 2006 refers to the year the old Kunitachi Station vanished, and it sits alongside 1926 and 903 as another beer tied to local history.
MugiWhoa! But the style says Kölsch Yeast Dark Ale. What is Kölsch yeast supposed to mean?
Hop BroNot a magic spell, just the yeast doing the fermentation. It gives a cleaner finish, so even though it's dark, it stays light and easy at 4.5% ABV.
MugiA dark beer that still drinks easy? And it smells like chocolate and iced coffee? That sounds perfect for a black-beer beginner like me!
Hop BroExactly. You get chocolate and iced coffee on the nose, then soft malt sweetness and a smooth mouthfeel, followed by berry and lemon notes that brighten everything up.
MugiWhat kind of trick is that? A dark beer with berry and lemon is a total plot twist in a glass!
Hop BroAnd the roast stays restrained, with only gentle bitterness in the finish, so it doesn't come at you with burnt heaviness. It comes together softly instead.
MugiSo I can get it at Bakushudo Kasugai, right? I'm already thinking check the seats first and then head over!
Hop BroCorrect move. Tasting the brewery's character right at the pub is the best part, and now I want a pint immediately.
