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Okinawa Dark

Monsutā
Japan·Dunkel
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Light and roasted malts set the tone, with notes of nuttiness, mild sweetness and soft floral hops. The retailer calls it a dark lager, and the malty richness is balanced by a subtle touch of hops. Brewed in Okinawa, Japan, for Pinnacle Drinks, part of Endeavour Group, and sold in Australia under the Monsutā brand. 5% ABV.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastednuttymalty
roasted
nutty
malty
floral
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt notes, warm and inviting without harshness.
also:caramel,bready
not found:juicy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Okinawa Dark

◎ Appearance

Dark brown liquid with a reddish undertone, characteristic of the Dunkel style. The beer presents good clarity with moderate carbonation. A modest head forms and shows reasonable retention, leaving a light trail of lacing on the glass.

dark brownclearmoderate carbonationsoft lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt notes, warm and inviting without harshness. Nutty and bready undertones emerge, complemented by subtle floral hop character. A gentle sweetness threads through, creating a balanced and approachable aromatic profile.

roasted grainnuttyfloral hopsbready sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft roasted malt flavors, delivering nuttiness and caramel notes that persist through the mid-palate. Hop bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the malty foundation to dominate. Smooth mouthfeel and light sweetness create a drinking experience that is clean and well-integrated.

roasted, nuttymalty backbonesoft bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and relatively short, fading with lingering notes of toasted grain and subtle nuttiness. No harsh edges remain.

clean finishroasted grain fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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