Sendai: Nomcraft's "Habano noir" tapped at Beer Dining 3F-22
At the beer pub "Beer Dining 3F-22" in Futatsumachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, today's craft beer is Nomcraft's "Habano noir." Its imperial brown ale depth is layered with vanilla, cacao, and dried fig. It's a beer to savor slowly during the regular evening service.
Hop BroToday, the beer pub in Sendai's Futatsumachi has Habano noir on tap. Just hearing that Nomcraft's imperial brown ale has arrived at Beer Dining 3F-22 makes my feet head there on their own after work.
MugiWait, what's an imperial brown ale? It sounds strong just from the name, but is it kind of like a dark beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a brown ale with a hefty malt body, pushed up by a higher ABV. And this one is 10.0% alcohol, so it's a lot more serious than it looks.
Mugi10%!? That's less a beer and more like warm-up exercises for getting drunk... but what about the aroma?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: vanilla and cacao layered with dried fig. It's not just sweet, because there are smoky notes in the background too, so it doesn't end as a simple dessert beer.
MugiWait, I heard it was inspired by a cigar. That's a pretty grown-up idea for beer, isn't it?
Hop BroIt is. It's designed to evoke the aroma and finish of a cigar, so there's a real story in the fragrance. It's also fun how the beer changes expression as it warms up.
MugiI see... so it's not one to gulp down ice-cold, but one to enjoy as the temperature changes. It feels like something I'd want to take my time with.
Hop BroExactly. Beer Dining 3F-22 is a beer pub on the third floor of a building within walking distance of Kita-Yonbancho Station, and it pairs really well with Asian food. Match it with spicy dishes and Habano noir's sweet, toasty character really stands out.
MugiThat's settled then, one carefully savored drink at night. Hearing this makes me want to go drink in Sendai even more!
Beer Dining 3F-22's guest beer for the day is Nomcraft's "Habano noir". The style is Imperial Brown Ale, and the alcohol content is 10.0%.
In the post, the beer is introduced for its layered flavors of vanilla, cacao, and dried fig, with a faint smoky note and a touch of acidity lingering in the finish. Along with the backstory that it was designed with the aroma of a cigar in mind, this is a beer you can enjoy for both its fragrance and its aftertaste.
Even with its high ABV, what makes this beer appealing is that it does not rely only on sweet aromas; it adds depth with smoky and acidic nuances. If you drink it slowly while following how the temperature changes, the malt richness and complexity typical of a brown ale should stand out even more.
Beer Dining 3F-22 is a beer pub on the third floor of a building within walking distance of Kita-Yonbancho Station. It is known as a place where you can enjoy craft beer paired with Asian cuisine, and its relaxed interior also makes it easy to use for solo drinking or small groups. Of course it works well on its own, but pairing it with spicy dishes will bring out the sweet, toasted character and finish of "Habano noir" even more.
This day's pour is one craft beer fans looking for a "dark color, high alcohol, layered flavor" experience will want to keep on their radar.
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Hop BroToday, the beer pub in Sendai's Futatsumachi has Habano noir on tap. Just hearing that Nomcraft's imperial brown ale has arrived at Beer Dining 3F-22 makes my feet head there on their own after work.
MugiWait, what's an imperial brown ale? It sounds strong just from the name, but is it kind of like a dark beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a brown ale with a hefty malt body, pushed up by a higher ABV. And this one is 10.0% alcohol, so it's a lot more serious than it looks.
Mugi10%!? That's less a beer and more like warm-up exercises for getting drunk... but what about the aroma?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: vanilla and cacao layered with dried fig. It's not just sweet, because there are smoky notes in the background too, so it doesn't end as a simple dessert beer.
MugiWait, I heard it was inspired by a cigar. That's a pretty grown-up idea for beer, isn't it?
Hop BroIt is. It's designed to evoke the aroma and finish of a cigar, so there's a real story in the fragrance. It's also fun how the beer changes expression as it warms up.
MugiI see... so it's not one to gulp down ice-cold, but one to enjoy as the temperature changes. It feels like something I'd want to take my time with.
Hop BroExactly. Beer Dining 3F-22 is a beer pub on the third floor of a building within walking distance of Kita-Yonbancho Station, and it pairs really well with Asian food. Match it with spicy dishes and Habano noir's sweet, toasty character really stands out.
MugiThat's settled then, one carefully savored drink at night. Hearing this makes me want to go drink in Sendai even more!
