PAINT PALETTE BREWING's "BREATH OF TANO" on tap at NAMACHAん Stand Kita-Ikebukuro
At the brewpub "NAMACHAん Stand Kita-Ikebukuro" in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, the coffee beer "BREATH OF TANO" from Hyogo's PAINT PALETTE BREWING has been tapped. It is a 5.5% ABV Farmhouse Ale with Coffee, with a distinctive finish made using beans from TAOCA COFFEE.
Hop BroA new release from PAINT PALETTE BREWING has gone on tap in Kita-Ikebukuro. Just the name "BREATH OF TANO" already feels like it's going to be all about aroma, and that gets me excited.
MugiWait, it's a coffee beer!? Beer and coffee together sounds like breakfast and an evening drink at the same time!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is Farmhouse Ale with Coffee. It layers coffee character onto the rustic feel of a farmhouse ale, so it's not just bitter, which is what makes it interesting.
MugiFarmhouse ale means country beer!? It suddenly feels so peaceful!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the kind of beer that has earthy, herbal character, like something people once drank during breaks in farm work. With this "BREATH OF TANO," TAOCA COFFEE's beans are added on top of that, so it gains even more layers.
MugiTAOCA COFFEE is a specialty coffee bean place, right? And Indonesian Tanobatak sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroThose beans bring out nuances like earth and spice, according to the description. When that overlaps with the nutty and herbal character from the farmhouse ale side, the aromatic layers should be really fun to explore.
MugiWhat is that, a chorus of aromas!? But I heard beer changes as it warms up. Does this one do that too?
Hop BroThat's exactly the interesting part. As the temperature rises, tropical notes and dark-chocolate-like flavors start to appear. It's not a beer that ends with the first chilled sip, so it's best enjoyed slowly as you follow the changes.
MugiOh wow, so at NAMACHAん Stand in Kita-Ikebukuro, I should start with the coffee-like side and then keep watch as it changes into something totally different!
Hop BroExactly. And if you can drink it with a 16:00 opening today, that's even more reason to go. Part of the fun of a brewpub is chasing a fresh pour right as it comes off the tap.
MugiWhoa, hearing all that is enough for me, I want to toast right now! Coffee lovers and beer lovers alike should head to Kita-Ikebukuro for a drink today!
Tap Info
At NAMACHAん Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, a new beer, "BREATH OF TANO" by Hyogo's PAINT PALETTE BREWING, has been tapped. The style is Farmhouse Ale with Coffee, and the ABV is 5.5%. The post says "Open from 16:00 today," so you can enjoy a fresh pour at the Kita-Ikebukuro brewpub.
Beer Features
This beer is a coffee beer made with Indonesian Tanobatak from TAOCA COFFEE, a specialty coffee shop with its own roasting operations in Nishinomiya and Kobe, Hyogo. The description says the coffee beans contribute earthy, spicy nuances, layered with farmhouse ale-like notes of nuts, herbs, and earthiness. As the temperature rises, yeast- and hop-derived tropical notes, along with dark-chocolate-like flavors, are said to emerge as well.
How to Enjoy the Spot
NAMACHAん Stand Kita-Ikebukuro is a brewpub in Ikebukuro Honcho, Toshima Ward, Tokyo. As a place to enjoy freshly made beer, it is one not to miss for beer fans who are curious about new casks and taps. A coffee beer like this changes character as its aroma opens up and the temperature shifts, so it is interesting to sip slowly and follow the flavors over time. Rather than something flashy, it is the kind of beer you reach for when you want to take your time and appreciate how the ingredients layer together.
Highlights
- A new tap from Hyogo's PAINT PALETTE BREWING
- Beer name: "BREATH OF TANO"
- Farmhouse Ale with Coffee, ABV 5.5%
- Features coffee beans from TAOCA COFFEE, with earthy, spicy, and dark-chocolate-like nuances
- Enjoy a freshly poured beer at the Kita-Ikebukuro brewpub
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new release from PAINT PALETTE BREWING has gone on tap in Kita-Ikebukuro. Just the name "BREATH OF TANO" already feels like it's going to be all about aroma, and that gets me excited.
MugiWait, it's a coffee beer!? Beer and coffee together sounds like breakfast and an evening drink at the same time!
Hop BroExactly, and the style is Farmhouse Ale with Coffee. It layers coffee character onto the rustic feel of a farmhouse ale, so it's not just bitter, which is what makes it interesting.
MugiFarmhouse ale means country beer!? It suddenly feels so peaceful!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the kind of beer that has earthy, herbal character, like something people once drank during breaks in farm work. With this "BREATH OF TANO," TAOCA COFFEE's beans are added on top of that, so it gains even more layers.
MugiTAOCA COFFEE is a specialty coffee bean place, right? And Indonesian Tanobatak sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroThose beans bring out nuances like earth and spice, according to the description. When that overlaps with the nutty and herbal character from the farmhouse ale side, the aromatic layers should be really fun to explore.
MugiWhat is that, a chorus of aromas!? But I heard beer changes as it warms up. Does this one do that too?
Hop BroThat's exactly the interesting part. As the temperature rises, tropical notes and dark-chocolate-like flavors start to appear. It's not a beer that ends with the first chilled sip, so it's best enjoyed slowly as you follow the changes.
MugiOh wow, so at NAMACHAん Stand in Kita-Ikebukuro, I should start with the coffee-like side and then keep watch as it changes into something totally different!
Hop BroExactly. And if you can drink it with a 16:00 opening today, that's even more reason to go. Part of the fun of a brewpub is chasing a fresh pour right as it comes off the tap.
MugiWhoa, hearing all that is enough for me, I want to toast right now! Coffee lovers and beer lovers alike should head to Kita-Ikebukuro for a drink today!
