Beer House Hobbit taps Yatsugatake Brewery's Kiyosato Lager; Meat Day menu also expanded
On April 29, Beer House Hobbit, a beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, tapped Yatsugatake Brewery's Kiyosato Lager. The shop strengthened its food lineup for "Meat Day," serving a lager and meat dishes that pair well with the first day of Golden Week.
Hop BroAt Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Kiyosato Lager has been tapped. It's a Yatsugatake Brewery beer, and it's a really nice way to kick off Golden Week.
MugiWait, the Meat Day menu is also loaded? So it's not just beer that gets to be the star here, but meat too?
Hop BroExactly. And Kiyosato Lager uses Rihokumai Koshihikari rice. I like that it balances a rich body with a clean finish by using a Yamanashi brand rice.
MugiDoes using rice make beer taste rich and full-bodied? Now I'm getting confused because rice and beer are on the same table!
Hop BroThe point is that, as a lager, it ferments cleanly and the flavor comes through clear and crisp. Add in lively carbonation and bitterness, and it pairs naturally with food.
MugiOhh, so the strong bitterness basically cuts right through the fat in the meat!
Hop BroThat's right. And the shop has six drafts, so it's fun to taste through six different draft beers. There's Weizen, IPA, and Session White, so the range is pretty broad.
MugiWhoa, that's too many choices! Even Nikukyu IPA is on the menu, and the name alone makes me laugh a little!
Hop BroThat's where Hobbit is good: they build the lineup to pair perfectly with meat dishes. They've got grilled oyadori, beef sirloin steak, and domestic beef hiyuchi steak, so the lager keeps going down easy.
MugiThe eggplant and salsiccia gratin sounds great too, and now I can't stop wanting to stop by after work!
Hop BroIf you can drink from 6:00 p.m., it's perfect for the start of Golden Week. A holiday of lager and meat is pretty much happiness in a nutshell.
MugiYeah, it's decided! Let's toast with Kiyosato Lager and go for the meat too!
At Beer House Hobbit, a beer pub in Kawaramachi, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, Yatsugatake Brewery's "Kiyosato Lager" was tapped on April 29. In its post, the shop called the day "Umino Day" while highlighting a pilsner-style pint that fits the start of the holiday break and a food lineup themed around Meat Day.
This day's tapped beer
The beer tapped was Yatsugatake Brewery's "Kiyosato Lager." It is described as using "Rihokumai Koshihikari," a branded rice from Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is characterized by a rich flavor, a clear and crisp mouthfeel, a stronger bitterness, and a refreshing finish from the carbonation. It is a golden lager well suited to food pairings, fitting the context of what is called a "super tasty pilsner."
This day's draft lineup
As of April 29, there were six beers on draft. The lineup brought together staple domestic brews and distinctive picks from breweries ranging from Hokkaido to Osaka.
- North Island Beer (Hokkaido) / Weizen
- Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) / Memory Bouquet
- Shima Brewery (Mie) / Shiranuhi Ale
- Yatsugatake Brewery (Yamanashi) / Kiyosato Lager
- Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) / Nikukyu IPA
- Hirakata Beer (Osaka) / Session Citra White
In particular, "Kiyosato Lager," alongside Weizen, IPA, and Session White, sits at the center of a lineup that offers a wide range of choices, from a light, easy-drinking sip to a hop-forward pint.
Meat Day-style food was also prepared
The food lineup was built around meat dishes. The post said it included everything from standard grilled oyadori to domestic beef hiyuchi, offering snacks that go well with beer.
- Gratin with eggplant and salsiccia
- Grilled oyadori
- Beef sirloin steak
- Domestic beef hiyuchi steak
Beer House Hobbit is known as a beer pub where people can enjoy craft beer in a relaxed setting in Hirakata's Kawaramachi area. Its clearly defined draft selection makes it easy to think about food pairings. The venue was open from 6:00 p.m. that day, making it convenient for after-work drinks or a Golden Week outing.
For people who want beer to take center stage while also pairing it with hearty meat dishes, the day's setup centered on Kiyosato Lager is easy to understand. It looks like a fun way to compare draft beers one by one while checking how well the lager's crispness works with the meat dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Kiyosato Lager has been tapped. It's a Yatsugatake Brewery beer, and it's a really nice way to kick off Golden Week.
MugiWait, the Meat Day menu is also loaded? So it's not just beer that gets to be the star here, but meat too?
Hop BroExactly. And Kiyosato Lager uses Rihokumai Koshihikari rice. I like that it balances a rich body with a clean finish by using a Yamanashi brand rice.
MugiDoes using rice make beer taste rich and full-bodied? Now I'm getting confused because rice and beer are on the same table!
Hop BroThe point is that, as a lager, it ferments cleanly and the flavor comes through clear and crisp. Add in lively carbonation and bitterness, and it pairs naturally with food.
MugiOhh, so the strong bitterness basically cuts right through the fat in the meat!
Hop BroThat's right. And the shop has six drafts, so it's fun to taste through six different draft beers. There's Weizen, IPA, and Session White, so the range is pretty broad.
MugiWhoa, that's too many choices! Even Nikukyu IPA is on the menu, and the name alone makes me laugh a little!
Hop BroThat's where Hobbit is good: they build the lineup to pair perfectly with meat dishes. They've got grilled oyadori, beef sirloin steak, and domestic beef hiyuchi steak, so the lager keeps going down easy.
MugiThe eggplant and salsiccia gratin sounds great too, and now I can't stop wanting to stop by after work!
Hop BroIf you can drink from 6:00 p.m., it's perfect for the start of Golden Week. A holiday of lager and meat is pretty much happiness in a nutshell.
MugiYeah, it's decided! Let's toast with Kiyosato Lager and go for the meat too!
