Craftsman Sendai Highlights Forest Brewing's "KITAKITSUNE" as a Recommended Tap
At the beer pub "Craftsman Sendai" in Aoba Ward, Sendai, Forest Brewing's "KITAKITSUNE" has been introduced as a recommended beer. In addition to the rich, full-bodied character typical of a doppelbock, it is being presented as a beer that can also be enjoyed on the terrace in the mild spring weather.
Hop BroIn Sendai's Craftsman Sendai, Forest Brewing's KITAKITSUNE has made it onto the recommended tap. And it's a doppelbock, so this is the kind of beer that makes the heavy-beer crowd grin.
MugiWait! KITAKITSUNE sounds cute, but a doppelbock suddenly sounds intense! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroA doppelbock is all about the rich malt depth that comes from taking a bock and making it even denser. At 7.0% ABV, it has plenty of sweetness and body, so it's made for savoring slowly.
MugiOhhh! So it's not a gulp-it-down kind of beer, but more like a feast beer you sip carefully?
Hop BroExactly. What's more, it's introduced as being brewed with pure water from Kawasaki, Miyagi, and over a wood fire, and its reddish-brown presence is spot on. It already looks like it's saying, 'I'm the main event today,' right?
MugiI love it when a beer makes a statement with its looks! But what even is wood-fired brewing? Like campfire charcoal-grilling?
Hop BroThat's actually a pretty close image. Wood fire brings nuances from the heat source into the flavor, and it pairs well with a mellow aged character. Long aging smooths out the edges and gives the beer a calmer finish.
MugiWhat is that! Strong but round? That's like a tsundere of the beer world!
Hop BroExactly. The shop pairs it with Belgian-style fries and Craftsman's fried chicken, where the salt and fat bring out the beer's sweetness. If you like heavier lagers or malty beers, this combo will hit hard.
MugiFried chicken and fries? That's basically a guaranteed win! So that's what they mean by a clear flavor outline.
Hop BroAnd Craftsman Sendai is easy to drop into in the Sendai Station West Exit area, with the terrace opened up on nice days. Drinking this level of richness in the spring air must feel amazing.
MugiWhoa, a drink in springtime Sendai sounds incredible! Fried chicken in hand and KITAKITSUNE on the terrace - now I want to go right now!
"KITAKITSUNE" on the Recommended Tap
At the beer pub "Craftsman Sendai" in Chuo 2-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Forest Brewing's "KITAKITSUNE" is being introduced as a recommended beer. Its style is doppelbock, and its ABV is 7.0%. The post describes it as a beer brewed with pure water from Kawasaki in Miyagi and over a wood fire.
While it has the firm alcohol presence typical of a doppelbock, it is said to have gained a mellow character through long aging. Its reddish-brown color gives it a strong visual presence as well. With its robust depth, it suits people looking for a satisfying lager or a beer with pronounced malt character.
The shop suggests pairing the beer with Belgian-style fries or Craftsman's fried chicken. Pairing it with foods that have clear flavor profiles makes the beer's sweetness and richness stand out even more.
"Craftsman Sendai" is a beer pub in Chuo 2-chome in the Sendai Station West Exit area, known as a place where people can casually enjoy craft beer. In the post, the shop says that on nice days it opens the terrace near the entrance, making it possible to enjoy a drink in a springlike atmosphere.
Although this time it is only one featured beer, the post gives specific details on the style, ABV, and food pairings, making it easy to understand the shop's current recommendation. For anyone wanting to slowly savor a weighty bock-style beer in springtime Sendai, this is a tap worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Sendai's Craftsman Sendai, Forest Brewing's KITAKITSUNE has made it onto the recommended tap. And it's a doppelbock, so this is the kind of beer that makes the heavy-beer crowd grin.
MugiWait! KITAKITSUNE sounds cute, but a doppelbock suddenly sounds intense! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroA doppelbock is all about the rich malt depth that comes from taking a bock and making it even denser. At 7.0% ABV, it has plenty of sweetness and body, so it's made for savoring slowly.
MugiOhhh! So it's not a gulp-it-down kind of beer, but more like a feast beer you sip carefully?
Hop BroExactly. What's more, it's introduced as being brewed with pure water from Kawasaki, Miyagi, and over a wood fire, and its reddish-brown presence is spot on. It already looks like it's saying, 'I'm the main event today,' right?
MugiI love it when a beer makes a statement with its looks! But what even is wood-fired brewing? Like campfire charcoal-grilling?
Hop BroThat's actually a pretty close image. Wood fire brings nuances from the heat source into the flavor, and it pairs well with a mellow aged character. Long aging smooths out the edges and gives the beer a calmer finish.
MugiWhat is that! Strong but round? That's like a tsundere of the beer world!
Hop BroExactly. The shop pairs it with Belgian-style fries and Craftsman's fried chicken, where the salt and fat bring out the beer's sweetness. If you like heavier lagers or malty beers, this combo will hit hard.
MugiFried chicken and fries? That's basically a guaranteed win! So that's what they mean by a clear flavor outline.
Hop BroAnd Craftsman Sendai is easy to drop into in the Sendai Station West Exit area, with the terrace opened up on nice days. Drinking this level of richness in the spring air must feel amazing.
MugiWhoa, a drink in springtime Sendai sounds incredible! Fried chicken in hand and KITAKITSUNE on the terrace - now I want to go right now!
