light smoked malty. Slightly malty. Very simple light body. Nothing special.

Tap at Molto. Brilliant golden color, clear, low head. Smoky nose with pale malts. Lovely smoke and hop character, clean malts, crisp and pilsner-like. Smoky, very drinkable. The best beer they’ve made recently.

6% on tap at Ibaraki Bakuon, I am glad to see breweries making more releases. They also had a black bitter. This poured a light opaque gold with a centimeter of thick creamy looking foam. Odd for a rauch but it has a nice smokey aroma with a hint of berry fruitiness. Medium bodied with a rough mouthfeel. The taste is pretty decnt - bitter smoke and berries with light maltiness and lingering smokiness. Interesting and alright.