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Mikuni Japanese Black Beer

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Formerly brewed at Sacramento Brewing Company
Style: Schwarzbier

Sacramento, California USA

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13.7/5.03.11/5.05.1%0Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

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This classic yet all but forgotten style of beer, black beer or "schwarzbier", originated in the Kostritz region of the former East Germany during the 15th century. In the 1870s, a Japanese brewer capitivated by the roasty, smooth flavor and opaque color, brought the style back to Japan where it is still brewed by the four major breweries. KAMAPI!
 bhensonb (4187), Woodland, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/516/20
Nov 21, 2005  
Brewed for a Sacramento chain of sushi restaurants (Mikuni). Compares quite favorably with Kostritzer Schwarzbier. Opaque. Little head. A little of roasty malt, a hint of chocolate, and a long lingering aftertaste that only hints of bitterness. Goes down easily, and goes well with ginger and wasabi. If the alcohol content were reduced, it would make a good session beer.



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