Sakazuki Brewing to Tap Summer Schwarz "Kuroageha" on June 3
Sakazuki Brewing in Kitasenju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, announced its tap lineup for May 30, the day of the Adachi Fireworks Festival. It also said it plans to tap its new summer Schwarz, "Kuroageha," on June 3.
Hop BroSakazuki Brewing in Kitasenju is planning to tap Kuroageha on June 3. And since it's a new summer Schwarz, that's already pretty intriguing, right?
MugiWhat! Black beer for summer? That sounds heavy, but somehow refreshing too, and now I'm completely confused!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. A Schwarz is a black beer, but it's a style that can be made with a light mouthfeel, and that contrast with the dark appearance is what makes it appealing.
MugiOhhh! But the article says it's finished as a lager, and I'm already fuzzy on the difference between lagers and ales?
Hop BroIn simple terms, lagers ferment slowly at lower temperatures, so they tend to be clean and crisp. That's why Kuroageha is designed to be roasty without feeling too heavy.
MugiI see! And the flavor description being like coffee and chocolate is the best. That's the kind of thing that makes me want a snack too!
Hop BroExactly. It leaves a caramel aftertaste at the end and finishes clean, so it feels like it's trying to please both dark-beer fans and people who prefer something lighter.
MugiAnd the May 30 tap lineup being described as an 18-beer traffic jam was a shock! How many choices are they trying to give us, Sakazuki Brewing?
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong. It's very much like this place to have a wide range, from a Tosa buntan IPA to a peanut-chocolate stout, using fruit and spices.
MugiWait, that sounds fun! And with Super Dry joining the mix, it's like the classics and the limited releases are sitting at the same table. It has a bit of a school-festival vibe.
Hop BroOpening at 1 p.m. for the fireworks festival is great too. A day when you can drink together with the Adachi fireworks sounds like all the excitement of the event would end up in the glass.
MugiI can't take it, I already want a drink the second I finish reading! Starting summer with Kuroageha sounds absolutely delicious. I want to fly to Kitasenju right now!
Sakazuki Brewing, which operates a brewpub attached to its brewery in Kitasenju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, announced its beer offerings for May 30 on Instagram. The lineup spans 18 beers, with a broad range that includes lagers, pilsners, IPAs, sours, and stouts. Drinks made with fruit and spices also appear, showing the wide expressive range that characterizes the brewery.
On tap that day were 《shy girl》, a Bohemian pilsner; 《shy daddy》, an American lager; 《after the rain》, a fruit IPA made with Tosa buntan; 《KISS ME》, a peanut chocolate milk stout; and 《Yoiyami no Kuro》, a British imperial stout. The guest beer 《Super Dry (Asahi Breweries)》 was also included, creating a lineup that moves between the pub's staples and limited releases.
What stands out most in the post is a new beer called 《Kuroageha》, scheduled to be tapped next Wednesday, June 3. It is the brewery's third Schwarz, and although it has a black appearance, it is designed to feel light on the palate, with roasty notes reminiscent of coffee and chocolate, followed by a slight caramel sweetness and a clean finish. Another defining feature is that, despite being a dark beer, it is brewed as a lager rather than an ale.
On the same day, Sakazuki Brewing announced a 1 p.m. opening to coincide with the Adachi Fireworks Festival and warned that the area around Kitasenju Station would be crowded after the fireworks ended. It is also a post that shows, in concrete terms, how to enjoy freshly made beer on a day when a local event overlaps with everyday business. June looks set to bring more seasonal new releases, starting with 《Kuroageha》.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakazuki Brewing in Kitasenju is planning to tap Kuroageha on June 3. And since it's a new summer Schwarz, that's already pretty intriguing, right?
MugiWhat! Black beer for summer? That sounds heavy, but somehow refreshing too, and now I'm completely confused!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. A Schwarz is a black beer, but it's a style that can be made with a light mouthfeel, and that contrast with the dark appearance is what makes it appealing.
MugiOhhh! But the article says it's finished as a lager, and I'm already fuzzy on the difference between lagers and ales?
Hop BroIn simple terms, lagers ferment slowly at lower temperatures, so they tend to be clean and crisp. That's why Kuroageha is designed to be roasty without feeling too heavy.
MugiI see! And the flavor description being like coffee and chocolate is the best. That's the kind of thing that makes me want a snack too!
Hop BroExactly. It leaves a caramel aftertaste at the end and finishes clean, so it feels like it's trying to please both dark-beer fans and people who prefer something lighter.
MugiAnd the May 30 tap lineup being described as an 18-beer traffic jam was a shock! How many choices are they trying to give us, Sakazuki Brewing?
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong. It's very much like this place to have a wide range, from a Tosa buntan IPA to a peanut-chocolate stout, using fruit and spices.
MugiWait, that sounds fun! And with Super Dry joining the mix, it's like the classics and the limited releases are sitting at the same table. It has a bit of a school-festival vibe.
Hop BroOpening at 1 p.m. for the fireworks festival is great too. A day when you can drink together with the Adachi fireworks sounds like all the excitement of the event would end up in the glass.
MugiI can't take it, I already want a drink the second I finish reading! Starting summer with Kuroageha sounds absolutely delicious. I want to fly to Kitasenju right now!
