Usami Brewery (Izu Beer) Thames

Brewed by European Ji-Beer
Style: Porter
Shizuoka, Japan

On tap at the brewery. Nice rich, shiny black color. A sweetish porter, with an ok hop finish and light roasted malt character. Chocolate and coffee notes in there as well. Their best beer, I suppose.

Bottled at a Tokyo rooftop. Very black, lively head. Mid-sweet with medium body and rounded mouthfeel. Roasty with a bit of nutmeg. Fruity with some unexpected bubblegum. Medium bitterness. Another competent beer from this unheralded brewer.