Enibrew Taps The Old Grey Brewery's "Orooro Black"; Four Johana Beer Bottles Also Arrive
At the beer pub Enibrew in Osaka's Nakamozu, The Old Grey Brewery's "Orooro Black," a new arrival from Hokkaido, has been newly tapped. Four bottled beers from Toyama's Johana Beer have also been added, creating a lineup that can be enjoyed both in-house and to go.
Hop BroAt Enibrew in Osaka's Nakamozu, Orooro Black has been tapped. It's from The Old Grey Brewery in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, and the fact that it's a newcomer starting in 2024 makes it even more exciting.
MugiWait, it's already a flagship even though the brewery is so new!? Just hearing new brewery from Hokkaido is enough to make me excited, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Schwarzbier, so it's a dark beer, but in the more crisp German vein. It has the aroma of roasted malt, but it never gets too heavy, which makes it really pleasant.
MugiSchwarzbier? Wait, how can something black still be crisp!? A dark beer that's not heavy is hard for me to picture!
Hop BroThink of it like coffee-like toastiness, but with a finish that isn't sticky, and a slight touch of sweetness lingering at the end. It's easy to pair with food, so even people new to dark beer can get into it.
MugiI see! Then I could probably handle it too! And Enibrew has a lineup of more than 80 labels, right? I'm going to get lost just deciding what to drink!
Hop BroExactly. What's great is that it's not just for drinking on site, because there's also a bottle shop. This time, four bottled beers have arrived from Johana Beer in Toyama, so you can enjoy them even after taking them home.
MugiWow, even the names sound delicious! APPLE TEA, LA FRANCE, BLOOD ORANGE, and GOLDEN SPARK? That's less like beer and more like a fruit festival!
Hop BroExactly. They have an easy-drinking fruit character, and GOLDEN SPARK also has the sharp kick of ginger. And since the shop is also serving bamboo shoot miso gratin, the springtime pairing angle is covered too.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a drink the second I finish reading this! If I can enjoy both dark beer and spring food, I want to head to Nakamozu right now!
At the beer pub Enibrew in Nakamozu-cho, Sakai City, Osaka, The Old Grey Brewery's "Orooro Black" has been newly tapped.
The shop is located a two-minute walk from Nakamozu Station, and its appeal is that, in addition to a drink inside the bar, it also has a bottle shop. A post says the lineup exceeds 80 labels, so beyond drinking something interesting on the spot, there are plenty of options for taking beers home and enjoying them later.
This new tap is the brewery's flagship beer, "Orooro Black," from The Old Grey Brewery, which began brewing in 2024 in Shiraoi, Hokkaido. The style is Schwarzbier, and it is described as having the aroma of roasted malt, a light drinkability that never feels heavy, and a faint sweetness that lingers in the finish. It has the structure you would expect from a dark beer, while its balance makes it easy to pair with food.
The bottle shop also received four beers from Johana Beer in Toyama.
- `APPLE TEA`
A fruit ale made with domestic apples and black tea
- `LA FRANCE`
A fruit ale that brings out the gentle sweetness of La France pears
- `BLOOD ORANGE`
A fruit ale with the juiciness and subtle bitterness of blood orange
- `GOLDEN SPARK`
A herb-spice ale that lets you enjoy the kick and aroma of ginger
On the food side, the shop is also featuring "Chunky Bamboo Shoot Miso Gratin" made with seasonal bamboo shoots. With the toasty character of the dark beer, the easy-drinking bottled fruit ales, and a springlike seasonal dish all available at once, this is the kind of place that feels too good to stop at just one drink. If you're looking for craft beer in Nakamozu, this is one spot worth checking out for the sheer depth of its selection.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Enibrew in Osaka's Nakamozu, Orooro Black has been tapped. It's from The Old Grey Brewery in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, and the fact that it's a newcomer starting in 2024 makes it even more exciting.
MugiWait, it's already a flagship even though the brewery is so new!? Just hearing new brewery from Hokkaido is enough to make me excited, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Schwarzbier, so it's a dark beer, but in the more crisp German vein. It has the aroma of roasted malt, but it never gets too heavy, which makes it really pleasant.
MugiSchwarzbier? Wait, how can something black still be crisp!? A dark beer that's not heavy is hard for me to picture!
Hop BroThink of it like coffee-like toastiness, but with a finish that isn't sticky, and a slight touch of sweetness lingering at the end. It's easy to pair with food, so even people new to dark beer can get into it.
MugiI see! Then I could probably handle it too! And Enibrew has a lineup of more than 80 labels, right? I'm going to get lost just deciding what to drink!
Hop BroExactly. What's great is that it's not just for drinking on site, because there's also a bottle shop. This time, four bottled beers have arrived from Johana Beer in Toyama, so you can enjoy them even after taking them home.
MugiWow, even the names sound delicious! APPLE TEA, LA FRANCE, BLOOD ORANGE, and GOLDEN SPARK? That's less like beer and more like a fruit festival!
Hop BroExactly. They have an easy-drinking fruit character, and GOLDEN SPARK also has the sharp kick of ginger. And since the shop is also serving bamboo shoot miso gratin, the springtime pairing angle is covered too.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a drink the second I finish reading this! If I can enjoy both dark beer and spring food, I want to head to Nakamozu right now!
