Shubo CRAFTMAN taps Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver. and BLACK JACK IPA
Kyoto beer pub Shubo CRAFTMAN posted two new guest beers: Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver. from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Onidensetsu and BLACK JACK IPA from Repubrew, along with its August closure dates.
Hop BroAt Shubo CRAFTMAN in Kannoncho, Kyoto, two dark guest beers just went on tap. They’re pouring Oni Densetsu’s "Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver." and Repubrew’s "BLACK JACK IPA."
MugiWait, what! Dark beer double-feature? I get stout, but how is BLACK JACK IPA both an IPA and black? That’s too much information at once!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. A Black IPA looks like a dark beer, but it still brings hoppy aroma and bitterness, so it kind of cheats in the best way.
MugiWhat even is that! And when you say roasty character, why does it suddenly sound like a cooking show? What does that mean in beer terms?
Hop BroIt’s that toasty richness you get from roasted malt. With Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver., think coffee-like notes and a pleasantly bitter finish.
MugiOhh, nice! So the stout is deep and rich, while BLACK JACK IPA stays dark-looking but drinks hoppier and sharper?
Hop BroExactly, that’s a solid read. And Shubo CRAFTMAN has a calm machiya vibe, so it’s the kind of place where you really want to settle in and compare both slowly.
MugiIn that kind of setting, with those beers, it’s basically a cancel the bar crawl situation! I’d end up planted in my seat at stop number one.
Hop BroOne practical note: their August closed days are August 24 and August 31, so checking before you go is the smart move. They’re also posting staff recruitment updates, so the place feels active.
MugiNoted! I totally want to do a dark beer face-off there. Now I’m already wondering whether I’m team stout richness or team black IPA surprise.
Hop BroThat kind of indecision is half the fun. I’m fully in a need a pint now mood, and honestly I’d still spend five minutes debating which one to order first.
Shubo CRAFTMAN, a beer pub at 71 Kannon-cho in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward, shared a new guest-beer update on Instagram. The venue is known for offering a broad range of craft beer and sake in a calm machiya-style setting.
The post highlights two beers: `Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver.` from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Onidensetsu and `BLACK JACK IPA` from Repubrew. The shop notes that these dark beers have been connected on tap, making the lineup especially appealing for drinkers looking for roasted depth or a black-style IPA with a hop-driven edge.
The post also lists August closure days on August 24 and August 31. For anyone planning a craft-beer stop in the Kannon-cho area, it is worth checking the schedule before visiting. The same post also mentions hiring for kitchen and floor staff, suggesting the shop is actively keeping its operations and announcements moving.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Shubo CRAFTMAN in Kannoncho, Kyoto, two dark guest beers just went on tap. They’re pouring Oni Densetsu’s "Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver." and Repubrew’s "BLACK JACK IPA."
MugiWait, what! Dark beer double-feature? I get stout, but how is BLACK JACK IPA both an IPA and black? That’s too much information at once!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. A Black IPA looks like a dark beer, but it still brings hoppy aroma and bitterness, so it kind of cheats in the best way.
MugiWhat even is that! And when you say roasty character, why does it suddenly sound like a cooking show? What does that mean in beer terms?
Hop BroIt’s that toasty richness you get from roasted malt. With Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver., think coffee-like notes and a pleasantly bitter finish.
MugiOhh, nice! So the stout is deep and rich, while BLACK JACK IPA stays dark-looking but drinks hoppier and sharper?
Hop BroExactly, that’s a solid read. And Shubo CRAFTMAN has a calm machiya vibe, so it’s the kind of place where you really want to settle in and compare both slowly.
MugiIn that kind of setting, with those beers, it’s basically a cancel the bar crawl situation! I’d end up planted in my seat at stop number one.
Hop BroOne practical note: their August closed days are August 24 and August 31, so checking before you go is the smart move. They’re also posting staff recruitment updates, so the place feels active.
MugiNoted! I totally want to do a dark beer face-off there. Now I’m already wondering whether I’m team stout richness or team black IPA surprise.
Hop BroThat kind of indecision is half the fun. I’m fully in a need a pint now mood, and honestly I’d still spend five minutes debating which one to order first.
