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Coedo Shikkoku

Percentile
73
overall
Brewed by Kyodo Shoji Koedo Brewery
Style: Schwarzbier

Kawagoe-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

bottled
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
173.47/5.03.28/5.05%79.1Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
Fermented for an extended period of time, this dark brew boasts a stunning contrast between the glossy black tone of the beer and the smoothness of the modest pale head. This glossy black beer is called "Shikkoku," named after the famed elegant jet-black lacquer work of Japan.
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 austinpowers (2828), New York, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/57/101/520/20
Apr 6, 2008  
A rather thin, sweet, mild schwarzbier (maybe even a dunkey) that’s got a lovely flavor profile if you like that sort of thing. I can’t wait to try their Vienna. Found it at a 7-11 in Tokyo. One of my favorites!


 Gr0ve (1395), Oslo, Norway
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Jun 2, 2008  
355 ml bottle. Dark brown bordering to black with some copper hues. Small off-white fine-laced head. Oily roasted malt aroma. Some caramel, licorice and dark chocolate. Low carbonation level. Smooth texture. Well-balanced.


 DruncanVeasey (2732), The Penguin’s Arms, Europe, Warwickshire, England
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 20, 2008  
Blackish and stouty, filthy tan collar and lace. Fat and persistent. Brine, chocolate, smoke and bramble aroma. Bittersweet, burnt and swimming with yeast extract, cocoa and roast. Baltic-like, but creamier. Dry and attenuated with a burnt toast-like lingering bitterness. Too thick and ’glossy’ for a schwarz? Richly roasty, massively drinkable stout. ’


 Capa (975), Yokosuka, Japan
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 21, 2008  
Deep brown with a rocky, beige head. Roasted malts, light smoke, earth, caramel. Medium, soft body. Light roasted malts, smoky, molasses, herbal notes, and a touch of vanilla. A real nice schwarz; I wish it wasn’t the hardest of the Coedo line to find.


 puzzl (2619), New York, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 13, 2009  
Bottled. Dryish, vegetal, funk, farmhouse and white sugar aroma. Light espresso notes. Light carbonation, medium body, with a nice roast bitterness in the finish. Pretty good.


 rallison (113), USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 14, 2008  
2007 Bottle (but still surprisingly decent). Roasty with hints of licorice and caramel. Lightly smoky. Thick for a schwarzbier - getting closer to stout range here, but quite nice.


 buzzoven (333), Japan
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 17, 2008  
I had tried a few Coedo bottles in the past and can’t recall being overly thrilled with them; but their Shikkoku ranks up there pretty high with me. Pours a dark black colour with a well-sized and lasting head. Milk, chocolate, some fig and raisin on the nose...smooth creamy taste with a rounded mouthfeel. Slightly nutty and fizzy on the tongue. Finish is slightly dry with a subtle roasted feeling creeping in. Very nice.


 KyotoLefty (1415), Kyoto, Japan
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 10, 2008  
Black with a medium off-white head. Aroma: Roasted, smoky, creamy relatively rich and dry. Flavor: rich black malt but not burnt. Not excessively bitter. Creamy and smooth. Slightly smoky. A touch of sweetness in the mouth. A touch of tangy sourness. Dry, roasted finish. Still a bit creamy. Lasts quite a while. A decent Schwarz.



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