Osaka Beer Brewery's "Shirankedo." Wins JFS Grand Prix
"Shirankedo.", brewed at Osaka Beer Brewery in Kita Ward, Osaka, has won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection. With the tropical aroma and light drinkability typical of a Juicy IPA, it is a bottle worth noting at the brewery's directly operated shop, "Beer and Sheep."
Hop BroMugi-chan, Osaka Beer Brewery's "Shirankedo." won the JFS Grand Prix. It's a beer from Osaka's Kita Ward, and even the name feels casual, but what's inside is serious.
MugiWhat! "Shirankedo." sounds laid-back, but it won the Grand Prix!? That's such a strong gap, it's hilarious!
Hop BroExactly. The style is a Juicy IPA, ABV 5%, IBU 30. It uses plenty of hops, but the key is that it doesn't push bitterness too far forward and instead brings out tropical aromas.
MugiWait, what's IBU 30? Once you put a number on it, it suddenly feels like a science experiment. Is that the bitterness scale?
Hop BroGood catch. IBU is an indicator of bitterness, and 30 isn't extremely bitter. So as an easy-drinking IPA, it's made to be approachable even for people who think IPA is heavy.
MugiOhh! So it has plenty of tropical aroma, but it's not too heavy. The name is relaxed, the inside is a powerhouse, that's unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Osaka Beer Brewery is an Osaka-only unfiltered, unpasteurized brand, and because they keep the yeast alive during refrigerated storage, it also has naturally derived carbonation and body.
MugiWow, suddenly it's the real deal! But keeping the yeast alive makes it feel like the beer is alive, which I kind of love!
Hop BroAnd its directly operated shop is Beer and Sheep in Higashi-Umeda. It's easy to pair with steak, fried foods, salads, and cheese, so drinking it with food makes this beer's character even clearer.
MugiHearing that, I'm already done for! I want to drink it with food right now, and I'll take fried foods while you take steak, Hop-bro!
Hop BroNice. Let's first enjoy this award-winning beer slowly, starting with the aroma, and then raise a toast.
MugiYep, I'm in the mood to raise a toast today! Osaka Beer Brewery's "Shirankedo." really makes me want to drink it!
The Award-Winning Beer
Osaka Beer Brewery's "Shirankedo." won the "Grand Prix" at the Japan Food Selection. The beer in question is a Juicy IPA / ABV 5% / IBU 30. While using hops generously, it keeps beer-like bitterness from taking center stage, resulting in a tropical, juicy aroma.
For people who like beer but feel that IPA can be a little heavy, this is an approachable style. The official description also highlights its "tropical juiciness that hardly seems like beer." True to its name, it is easygoing to drink, but as its award history shows, it is a well-regarded beer with real quality.
The Appeal of Osaka Beer Brewery
Osaka Beer is a craft beer brand offered only in Osaka, unfiltered and unpasteurized. By storing it refrigerated while preserving the yeast, it achieves both naturally derived carbonation and a full-bodied drinking experience. Its directly operated shop is attached to "Beer and Sheep" in Higashi-Umeda, making it appealing to enjoy alongside food.
As a brewery, it carefully considers ingredients, production, and storage, and offers a wide range of beers with different colors, aromas, and flavors. Beers with clear individuality, like this "Shirankedo.", also make pairing suggestions especially easy to imagine.
Dishes to Pair With
In the Grand Prix introduction, the following dishes were suggested as pairings for the Juicy IPA:
- Steak
- Fried foods
- Salad
- Cheese
The hop aroma lifts the savoriness of meat dishes, adds a clean finish to fried foods, and brings a fruity note to salads and cheese. If you're drinking at Osaka Beer Brewery, it would be interesting not only to taste it on its own, but also to order it with a meal and see how it changes.
If you're looking for an award-winning craft beer in Osaka's Kita Ward, this is the first one to put on your list.
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Hop BroMugi-chan, Osaka Beer Brewery's "Shirankedo." won the JFS Grand Prix. It's a beer from Osaka's Kita Ward, and even the name feels casual, but what's inside is serious.
MugiWhat! "Shirankedo." sounds laid-back, but it won the Grand Prix!? That's such a strong gap, it's hilarious!
Hop BroExactly. The style is a Juicy IPA, ABV 5%, IBU 30. It uses plenty of hops, but the key is that it doesn't push bitterness too far forward and instead brings out tropical aromas.
MugiWait, what's IBU 30? Once you put a number on it, it suddenly feels like a science experiment. Is that the bitterness scale?
Hop BroGood catch. IBU is an indicator of bitterness, and 30 isn't extremely bitter. So as an easy-drinking IPA, it's made to be approachable even for people who think IPA is heavy.
MugiOhh! So it has plenty of tropical aroma, but it's not too heavy. The name is relaxed, the inside is a powerhouse, that's unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Osaka Beer Brewery is an Osaka-only unfiltered, unpasteurized brand, and because they keep the yeast alive during refrigerated storage, it also has naturally derived carbonation and body.
MugiWow, suddenly it's the real deal! But keeping the yeast alive makes it feel like the beer is alive, which I kind of love!
Hop BroAnd its directly operated shop is Beer and Sheep in Higashi-Umeda. It's easy to pair with steak, fried foods, salads, and cheese, so drinking it with food makes this beer's character even clearer.
MugiHearing that, I'm already done for! I want to drink it with food right now, and I'll take fried foods while you take steak, Hop-bro!
Hop BroNice. Let's first enjoy this award-winning beer slowly, starting with the aroma, and then raise a toast.
MugiYep, I'm in the mood to raise a toast today! Osaka Beer Brewery's "Shirankedo." really makes me want to drink it!
