Kirin Ichiban Shibori Stout
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited

Kirin Ichiban Shibori StoutKirin Ichiban Shibori Stout
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From:
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited
 
Japan
Style:
American Stout
ABV:
5%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.4 | pDev: 15.29%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
40
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 17, 2017
Added:
Nov 09, 2007
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  11
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Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland

3.17/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
400ml Keg at Pretty Date Bar, Hiroshima, Japan (¥600):
Quite a basic beer overall, this one was drinkable throughout with some nice sweetness on top of the usual earthy malts & roasted flavours. Around the middle some chocolate & coffee seemed to make an appearance whilst the balance of the beer was quite good throughout but it wasn't exactly a must try or one that I'd hurry back to again; still it was worth trying in Japan I guess.
Oct 17, 2017
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Reviewed by doktorhops from Australia

3.37/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
This is the real stuff: Kirin Ichiban Shibori Stout bought to me by a friend from Japan. I’ve been told by that same friend that it’s deadly smooth, as this is a person I trust when it comes to beers because we have a similar taste in brews. So yeah, not an opportunity I often get to try a real Japanese beer (unless I hit the Genko Mart in Alderley, Brisvegas) due to the fact that most Japanese beers that reach Australia aren’t even brewed in Japan! Remember my review of the large Sapporo can that I thought was fair dinkum Japanese? Yep: Made in Vietnam. If I want a Vietnamese beer I’ll buy one, and if I want a Japanese beer, well... it’s a bit harder on the supply side there. Anyhow let’s crack this thing!

Poured from a 350ml can into a nonic pint.

A: Near as black can be body with a sizable 4 centimetre mocha head that slowly disintegrates enough to make it drinkable... eventually... massive bubbles in the head and not much lace left on the side of the glass as it goes down, she ain’t pretty, but looks ain’t everything (least that’s what they tell me). 6/10.

S: Roasted malt and rich molasses all over this nose. Hints of dark fruit as well, this is definitely erring into Baltic Porter territory. Some dark chocolate character comes through at about whiff number 5, and there she is - we’re in Stout country now. It’s not a bad aroma at all, reasonably fulsome and sweet with nary a hint of bitterness (I guess that’s where the smooth comes in to the picture). 7/10.

T: Is this a beer or some kind of Stouty milkshake? Flavours definitely lean towards chocolate (milk & dark) with that roasted malt and molasses character providing a solid base with a nicely balanced sweetness - nothing too over the top, but conversely it goes down a bit easy if that makes sense. Drying towards the finish with a very mild touch of bitterness. Possibly the easiest Stout I’ve had in a looong time. 7/10.

M: Mid to light bodied with a carbonation that went from “wow, look at me go!” to “blerrrrrgh” (i.e. flat) in a very short time. I’ve seen this before with some Stouts - they lose carbonation in a blink of the eye. 5/10.

D: I’m liking it, but I’m also wanting a Russian Imperial Stout for better or worse - I can’t help it, I’m a RIS drinker at heart. This is definitely a Stout for people who have never tried one but would like to dabble, it’s like Guinness in that respect, though Guinness is more coffee focused. Give it a go aiight. 7/10.

Food match: If we’re matching Japanese: Seared wagyu tataki.
Sep 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.17 by tommy5 from Michigan

Mar 07, 2017
 
Rated: 4.06 by nmwhitehead from New York

Dec 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Red5StandingBy from Maryland

3.87/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from 12oz can bottle date of November 2016, into standard pint glass.

L: Black, fluffy tan two finger head with excellent retention.

S: Rich malt, coffee.

T: Rich caramel maltiness, coffee, slight hop bitterness on the finish.

F: Ridiculously smooth, full-bodied.

O: Much better than your standard Guinness style stouts.
Dec 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.33 by Nunya from Ohio

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by shigg85 from Japan

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Jun 16, 2016
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil

3.21/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Until a couple of years ago I understand this beer was actually a Black Lager, but they changed the yeast.
Black color with red highlights with a thick huge caramel head with great retention.
Aroma with predominant notes of mocha coffee.
Flavor with notes of caramel, homemade coffee, cocoa, slightly earthy, a bit of charred wood, grains and cola. Dry aftertaste with a cola and roasted note. Very mild bitterness.
Light bordering watery body with good carbonation.
Smooth Stout on the lighter side with homemade coffee predominating. Not outstanding, but I could have a few.
Mar 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by skasdan from Japan

Nov 01, 2015
 
Rated: 2.93 by dcmchew from Romania

Mar 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.4 by Haman94 from Japan

Feb 20, 2015
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Reviewed by The_Mad_Capper from Japan

4.3/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The moderately intense aroma is dominated by roasted malt which gives off brown sugar, bread, chocolate, and coffee; there's a light touch of spicy/herbal hops. Pours a large, thick, and smooth tan head; the body is very dark brown with deep garnet highlights against the light. The flavor includes very smooth, dark roasted malt with a toasty, grainy finish. Again, there's a hint of spicy/herbal hops. The flavor thins out over time and comes to taste more like stale coffee but remains rather enjoyable. The feel is smooth and a bit thin with moderate carbonation and a good bite without being overall crisp.

Rich, tasty, pleasantly aromatic, and fairly solid overall. Especially at first, there's lots of roasted, mildly sweet maltiness in the flavor with a slight hoppy accent. It does thin out like many other dark, malty beers, but at that point its Ichiban Shibori foundation becomes detectable while retaining its smoothness and roasted malt flavor. I'd be happy to have it again.
Dec 05, 2014
 
Rated: 1.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.22 by JackieKu from Taiwan

Nov 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by WIBrewMan from Wisconsin

Sep 01, 2014
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Reviewed by samparkique4 from England

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%
3.86/5
aroma is fulfilling
palate is roasted rye bread
dark barley roast is presence
"koku"mentship is here
nutty caramel and yet sweet inside the palate
Aug 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by yesno1011 from Taiwan

Jun 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by safaricook from Netherlands

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Oakenator from Pennsylvania

Sep 10, 2013
Kirin Ichiban Shibori Stout from Kirin Brewery Company, Limited
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 40 ratings