One of my semi-regular Tokyo haunts had 8 limited release beers on tap from Epic, a very interesting US brewery, so I tried a couple. First, the Elder Brett (9.3%), a golden saison that has been exposed to natural yeasts and barrel-aged. It tasted pretty much like a very good cider, but the strength was entirely hidden - all fresh green apples. 2nd was the Fest Devious Marzen (5.5%). Greman styles don't seem to get a lot of love from the modern craft beer drinker, but I love a good, rich, malty, biscuity Marzen, and this copper beer was one of the best I have had.