Kinshachi Weizenbock "Desert Beer"

I haven't written much about Kinshachi Beer lately, even though our good friend Yamaguchi-san (the brewer) makes some tasty brews. Colder weather usually means that his Chocolate Stout is soon to be on the scene, which is always a good thing.

Last weekend in Nagoya, I saw one of his new beers on the shelf at Seijo Ishii. It was a 6.5% Wiezenbock...with an interesting name.

We all know that sometimes Japanese companies don't fully get the English spelling or the pronunciation down. That's ok. If I tried to make a Japanese label, I am sure my kanji would be laughable. Hell, my spoken Japanese is laughable.

This Weizen Bock was a tasty brew, although not the best I have had in Japan. (Gotemba Kogen anyone???????) That being said, I'm not sure if it was good enough to forgive such a English gaff!

Oh what a difference an "S" makes!