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Echigo Imperial Stout
Echigo Beer
Echigo is Japan’s first microbrewery, founded in 1995 in Niigata. Its Imperial Stout is a Japanese craft reference, blending European tradition with Japanese precision.
📍 Niigata, Japan
In a nutshell
Japanese Imperial Stout · 9.0% ABV · 🇯🇵 Japan. Perfect with Mushroom soba.
📊 Specs
9.0%
ABV
30
IBU
100
EBC
10–12°C
Serve at
330ml
Format
🍺
Tulip glass
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Opaque black, creamy beige head
Aroma
Coffee, dark chocolate, roasted malt, slight soy notes
Taste
Rich and roasted, Japanese complexity, coffee, chocolate
Finish
Long, dry, elegant
🍽️ Food pairing
- Mushroom soba
- Yakitori sauce
- Smoked wagyu
- Dark chocolate
🏭 The brewery
Echigo Beer
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Echigo Imperial Stout?
Echigo Imperial Stout has an ABV of 9.0%. It is a strong beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Echigo Imperial Stout come from?
Echigo Imperial Stout is brewed by Echigo Beer in Niigata, Japan.
What food pairs well with Echigo Imperial Stout?
Echigo Imperial Stout pairs beautifully with: Mushroom soba, Yakitori sauce, Smoked wagyu.
How should Echigo Imperial Stout be served?
Serve Echigo Imperial Stout at 10–12°C in a Tulip glass. It is a Japanese Imperial Stout style beer.