Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout
Description
Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout — Ibaraki, Japan, 7% ABV. Brewed with a generous addition of deep-roasted coffee beans, producing a pour that sits convincingly between a traditional dry stout and a flat white. Jet black with a tan crema-style head, the aroma is unmistakably café — rich roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a faint molasses note beneath. On the palate, roasted bitterness is front and centre but held in balance by a creamy, medium-bodied mouthfeel and a thread of residual sweetness. The finish is long and lingers on bittersweet espresso. At 7% ABV it carries real weight without becoming heavy or cloying.
On-trade positioning: The standout after-dinner craft pour — positions naturally alongside dessert menus and coffee-pairing courses. Well suited to Western restaurants, steakhouses, and cocktail bars offering a beer alternative at the dessert stage. The coffee-stout category has strong appeal with wine-leaning guests; the Hitachino brand name adds enough cachet for premium pricing. Bottle format (330ml) suited to individual dessert pairings rather than full-pint service.
Available formats
- 330ml Bottle
Brand
Japan's most-awarded craft brewery (Kiuchi Brewery, est. 1823). Signature owl branding. Full range available — see range card for details. More from Hitachino Nest ›