Pours a bit hazy, brown and with a thin white film. Light caramel and some grass in the aroma. Flavour is slightly sour, malty background is strong but I am somewhat disturbed with that sourness. Not the greatest balance with hops, feels messy, . Finish is dry and malty, not bad but could probably have a bit more depth.

"Amber 5%". Slight haze, light amber. Medium head. Aroma has a slightly harsh crackery note. Similar palate, bit thin and husky, finishes crackery.

Can from Kyoto Isetan. 5% It pours a clear brown with a thin beige head that vanished fast. The nose is grainy, nutty, a bit buttery and somewhat cake like. Med-thin with a scratchy carbonation. The flavor is nutty, a bit metallic, a touch buttery, bitter and grainy. Like the Amao, not terrible per se but not all that good either. Then again I don’t care for the alt style so much.

Can bought next to the brewery. nov. 2007. Nice amber/copper color, average or darker for the style. Looks appealing, with a low head. Cloudy. Aroma its on the weak side. Amber malts, lightly roasted, with a touch of fruit and nuts. Appealing, but faint. Caramel malt flavor, with a touch of coffee. Decent roasting. Dry. Not terribly complex, but a decent alt taste. Slightly nutty, not too sweet, a bit of sour. Roasted amber malt finish with a bit of fruit, sweet and sour, some slightly lingering hops. Not terribly interesting, but a reliable alt. It is very faithful to style.

Dirty brown color with oranges and grapefruit in the nose. Smooth mouth that show signs of tobacco leaves, earthiness, but underlying hops. Well balanced bitter finish. Nice.