6% I like that they list canned(1/6) & best by (6/25) dates under the can on a sticker. Am drinking it about 2 months after canning. A dark reddish brown pour which is black with ruby tints around the edges & a tan head in the glass. The aroma is malty, raisins, figs, dried persimmons. Quite fruity. The body is medium-light with a somewhat slick mouthfeel. The taste is quite interesting, that dried fruit sweetness, then malty caramel before finishing on a roasted ban-cha like note. Pretty good, the nose is fruity, the body is a bit weak, the taste is fairly balanced between dried fruits & roasted brown tea notes(koucha/bancha).

Canned, thanks to deft! On June 5, 2010Dark brown color, brown head. Acidic sweet scent. Smoke acidic taste. Thin mouthfeel, low bitterness.

Big unfermented chocolate malt nose. Big malty backbone, slightly sour. Light chocolately finish. Enjoyable, but not great. Last rating is from 2009 out of a can, but this rating is from brewery which I visited in 2017. medium dark brown color. Medium brown head. Coffee, toffee and dark fruit exudes from the nose. Very malty, not full body enough for the style but lots of coffee, toffee and dark fruit notes. Off sweet.

Bottled at RBJG park session. Dark brown, like American coffee, with rich head. Roasty and sourish with plenty of molasses. Sweet caramelly malt with syrup and rosehip as well as a fruity coffee - chocoalte flavour. Low bitterness.

Can. Rich, smoky, and lightly roasted. Sweet flavor, with caramel and a nice dry roastiness. Great balance—very satisfying, with no strange or overbearing flavors. Very well done for a Japanese bock.