{"product_id":"kagua-rouge","title":"KAGUA ROUGE: Belgian Strong Dark Ale with Yuzu \u0026 Sansho","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7EUzkQEWTk?si=cHG03qPsBHqKqxTk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAGUA Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e is the darker, richer, more warming side of Far Yeast Brewing’s KAGUA line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not an ordinary red ale. It is a Belgian-style strong dark ale brewed with roasted malt, yuzu, and sansho — the fragrant Japanese peppercorn that brings spice, lift, and a gentle tingling edge without turning the beer hot or aggressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouge has depth, but it is not heavy. It has malt richness, but it is not sweet. It has spice, but it is not strange. The roasted malt gives the beer its darker color and fuller body, while the yuzu and sansho keep the finish fresh, aromatic, and food-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the KAGUA bottle for red wine drinkers, dark beer drinkers, and anyone who wants a beer with more structure, more aroma, and more to talk about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKAGUA Rouge is flavorful without being loud. It has the richness you expect from a darker Belgian-style ale, but the Japanese aromatics give it a completely different kind of balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou get roasted malt, spice, citrus lift, savory depth, and a smooth, warming finish. It feels special, but not difficult. It is a beer you open with food, pour into a proper glass, and take your time with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It Tastes Like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark copper in the glass, with aromas of roasted malt, spice, yuzu peel, and fragrant sansho.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rich and full-bodied, with malt depth, gentle bitterness, and a refreshing spicy finish. It is warming, complex, and aromatic, but still clearly beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKAGUA Rouge was made for the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it with yakitori, ramen, grilled meats, mushrooms, burgers, Korean BBQ, roasted pork, dumplings, miso-based dishes, teriyaki, sukiyaki, unagi, or anything with soy, smoke, char, glaze, or umami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Wine Stop’s \u003cstrong\u003eEATS by Wine Stop\u003c\/strong\u003e pairings, Rouge fits especially well with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDumplings, Noodles \u0026amp; Korean BBQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackyard Grill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgers \u0026amp; Fries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTacos \u0026amp; Mexican\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when the flavors are grilled, smoky, or braised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian Strong Dark Ale with Yuzu \u0026amp; Sansho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso described as a Japanese-scented ale or a spiced Belgian dark ale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a regular red ale. Not a stout. Not an IPA. Not a sour beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe It Like This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe chilled, but not ice-cold. Let it warm slightly in the glass so the roasted malt, yuzu, and sansho can open up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine glass, tulip glass, or small stemmed beer glass works beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e330ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9% alc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Stop Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, KAGUA Rouge costs more than ordinary beer. It should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a flavorful 330ml bottle from one of Japan’s most thoughtful craft breweries — a beer made to be opened with food, shared, talked about, and remembered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not an overpriced beer trying to impress you. It is a beer with depth, purpose, and a place at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44852504821895,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0336\/4743\/files\/kagua2.png?v=1781313155","url":"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/kagua-rouge","provider":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}