Brasserie Knot's "KEARASHI 1year-aged" tapped at beer bar Cyblume
At beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo, news was announced that Brasserie Knot's "KEARASHI 1year-aged" had been tapped. This oyster stout uses Akkeshi oyster shells and can be enjoyed as a one-year-aged version.
Hop BroAt beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya City, Brasserie Knot's "KEARASHI 1year-aged" has been tapped. It's the kind of topic that really hits for dark-beer fans.
MugiWhoa! "1year-aged" means beer gets aged too!? That's kind of stylish, like wine!
Hop BroExactly. This one is an oyster stout made with Akkeshi oyster shells. It's interesting because instead of using oysters themselves, it uses the shells to add saltiness and a mineral note.
MugiOyster shells change the flavor!? Saltiness and minerality are hard to picture!
Hop BroIt's a dark beer with roasted malt aroma and sweetness, plus a subtle ocean-like nuance. And at 9.0% alcohol, it's the sort of beer you want to take your time with.
Mugi9.0%!? That's not just "take your time with it" - I'd be the one needing to sit back down first!
Hop BroAt a place like Cyblume, a little removed from Shibuya's noise, beers like this show their shape beautifully. It's especially fun to follow the lingering roastiness.
MugiOh wow! So it's not just strong - you can enjoy the aftertaste of the aroma too. Dark beer is deep!
Hop BroIt's a beer where you can really feel Brasserie Knot's careful brewing, and the fact that you can encounter it as a guest beer is another plus. If you go to the bar, it's the kind of beer you want to savor one bottle at a time.
MugiYeah, even someone like me who's mostly drinking IPAs is interested! Tonight I want a more relaxed pint and try KEARASHI at Cyblume!
Tap News
At the beer pub beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, tap information for Brasserie Knot's "KEARASHI 1year-aged" has been announced. Introduced as a guest beer, it's a bottle hard for dark-beer fans to pass up.
Beer on Tap
"KEARASHI" is an oyster stout made with Akkeshi oyster shells. According to the information, it's a seasonal, rich dark beer with 9.0% ABV. The slight saltiness and minerality derived from the oyster shells are said to support the roasted malt aroma and sweetness. This "1year-aged" version looks like a take on that character with the added cohesion that comes from aging.
Why Drink It at Cyblume
Cyblume is a beer pub in Maruyamacho, a little removed from Shibuya's bustle. Part of the appeal is following the opening of guest beers, and it's well suited to days when you want to savor one beer slowly rather than compare different styles side by side. A low-slung dark beer like KEARASHI reveals its contours the more time you spend with it inside the shop. As you drink while checking the balance of roast, saltiness, and sweetness, you'll likely also sense the careful craftsmanship that feels so distinctly Brasserie Knot.
For anyone who loves dark beer, stout, or oyster stout, of course, and even for those who usually stick to IPA but want to choose a more subdued pint once in a while, this is a tap release worth paying attention to.
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Hop BroAt beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya City, Brasserie Knot's "KEARASHI 1year-aged" has been tapped. It's the kind of topic that really hits for dark-beer fans.
MugiWhoa! "1year-aged" means beer gets aged too!? That's kind of stylish, like wine!
Hop BroExactly. This one is an oyster stout made with Akkeshi oyster shells. It's interesting because instead of using oysters themselves, it uses the shells to add saltiness and a mineral note.
MugiOyster shells change the flavor!? Saltiness and minerality are hard to picture!
Hop BroIt's a dark beer with roasted malt aroma and sweetness, plus a subtle ocean-like nuance. And at 9.0% alcohol, it's the sort of beer you want to take your time with.
Mugi9.0%!? That's not just "take your time with it" - I'd be the one needing to sit back down first!
Hop BroAt a place like Cyblume, a little removed from Shibuya's noise, beers like this show their shape beautifully. It's especially fun to follow the lingering roastiness.
MugiOh wow! So it's not just strong - you can enjoy the aftertaste of the aroma too. Dark beer is deep!
Hop BroIt's a beer where you can really feel Brasserie Knot's careful brewing, and the fact that you can encounter it as a guest beer is another plus. If you go to the bar, it's the kind of beer you want to savor one bottle at a time.
MugiYeah, even someone like me who's mostly drinking IPAs is interested! Tonight I want a more relaxed pint and try KEARASHI at Cyblume!
