Beer Tsukasa Taps Gangi Brewing x Fushimi no Iemamori-do's Dunkel on April 6
The Kyoto-Uji beer pub Beer Tsukasa tapped a collaboration Dunkel with Gangi Brewing and Fushimi no Iemamori-do on April 6. It is being introduced as a traditional Munich dark lager, a beer where you can enjoy malt sweetness and roasted aroma.
Hop BroAt "Beer Tsukasa" in Uji, the collaboration "Dunkel" by Gangi Brewing x Fushimi no Iemamori-do was tapped on April 6.
MugiWhoa! Dunkel sounds like some kind of super move!
Hop BroThat's a good reaction. It's a traditional Munich dark lager, and unlike British-style dark beers, its appeal is the calm, malty flavor.
MugiSaying malty flavor is still kind of vague! What does malty and roasty actually taste like?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the sweetness of barley comes forward, with a lightly roasted fragrance layered on top. The key is that it's fragrant, but just short of burnt.
MugiGot it! So even though it's dark, it's not too bitter. Biscuit and cacao makes it sound like a dessert!
Hop BroExactly. The post also describes it as having an aroma like a slightly deeper hojicha, and it's interesting that it even picks up a Japanese-style nuance.
MugiA beer that tastes like hojicha sounds intriguing! It must really hit for people who love barley-forward flavors.
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It's not a flashy hop bomb, but a beer you savor for its malt character, so the more quietly you drink it, the more it hooks you.
MugiAnd if you can drink it in Uji, it's perfect after a walk! 11:00-14:00 / 16:00-21:30 means you can stop by both during the day and at night. That's almost unfair!
Hop BroIf we drank this in the spring air, both of us would probably be saying let's have one right now. All right, let's toast with a Dunkel today.
At the Kyoto-Uji beer pub "Beer Tsukasa," the collaboration beer "Dunkel" by Gangi Brewing x Fushimi no Iemamori-do has been newly tapped. The post says it is being announced in connection with operations on April 6, 2026, and the shop is open from 11:00-14:00 / 16:00-21:30.
This Dunkel is not in the British style, but a traditional style from Munich, Germany. The post describes it as a "malty and roasty" brew following the bitterness of barley tea, with the calm look typical of a dark lager in a deep brown color. In addition to the depth of the roast, it is said to feature aromas reminiscent of biscuit, cacao, and a slightly deeper hojicha, with a finish aimed at bringing out fragrance just short of being overly scorched.
As the name suggests, Dunkel is a style that means "dark," and together with the contrasting Helles (light) lager, it is one of Munich's representative beers. It is not a style often seen in Japan, but Beer Tsukasa is presenting it clearly as a beer that strongly expresses its character, positioning it as a drink for people who like the flavor and aroma of barley.
Beer Tsukasa's appeal is its careful presentation of craft beer styles in the calm setting of Uji. This tapping is news for readers who want to slowly enjoy the contours of malt and the nuances brought by roasting, rather than strong toppings or aggressive hop character. In the spring air, it was the kind of update that makes you want to stop by and confirm the depth of a dark lager.
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Hop BroAt "Beer Tsukasa" in Uji, the collaboration "Dunkel" by Gangi Brewing x Fushimi no Iemamori-do was tapped on April 6.
MugiWhoa! Dunkel sounds like some kind of super move!
Hop BroThat's a good reaction. It's a traditional Munich dark lager, and unlike British-style dark beers, its appeal is the calm, malty flavor.
MugiSaying malty flavor is still kind of vague! What does malty and roasty actually taste like?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the sweetness of barley comes forward, with a lightly roasted fragrance layered on top. The key is that it's fragrant, but just short of burnt.
MugiGot it! So even though it's dark, it's not too bitter. Biscuit and cacao makes it sound like a dessert!
Hop BroExactly. The post also describes it as having an aroma like a slightly deeper hojicha, and it's interesting that it even picks up a Japanese-style nuance.
MugiA beer that tastes like hojicha sounds intriguing! It must really hit for people who love barley-forward flavors.
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It's not a flashy hop bomb, but a beer you savor for its malt character, so the more quietly you drink it, the more it hooks you.
MugiAnd if you can drink it in Uji, it's perfect after a walk! 11:00-14:00 / 16:00-21:30 means you can stop by both during the day and at night. That's almost unfair!
Hop BroIf we drank this in the spring air, both of us would probably be saying let's have one right now. All right, let's toast with a Dunkel today.
