14 Draft Beers Arrive at Bakushuya Pogology, Including Oni Densetsu IPA and Minoh Beer
At the beer pub "Bakushuya Pogology" in Andoji-cho, Chuo Ward, Osaka, the draft tap list has been updated to 14 selections centered on Japanese breweries. Oni Densetsu, Nara Brewing, Shiga Kogen Beer, WEST COAST BREWING, Minoh Beer, and others are on the lineup, and Amber Swan Ale has been announced as a new tap.
Hop BroThe draft lineup at Bakushuya Pogology in Andoji-cho, Osaka, has been updated to 14 beers. It is mainly domestic breweries, and today’s lineup is pretty bold.
MugiWhat! Fourteen kinds is way too many, isn't it? It’s a tasting paradise - I have no idea where to start!
Hop BroThe first highlight is the newly tapped Amber Swan Ale. It’s an American Amber Ale from Swan Lake Beer, and the balance of caramel malt aroma and moderate bitterness is great.
MugiCaramel malt? What even is that! I hear malt character all the time, but is it sweet? Is it toasted?
Hop BroBasically, it refers to the richness and bread-like quality that comes from the malt, with a slightly baked-pastry kind of aroma. Amber Swan Ale layers moderate bitterness on top of that, so it has depth without feeling too heavy.
MugiOh, I see! Then I could drink that! And there are others like Oni Densetsu IPA too - even the names sound strong!
Hop BroExactly. Beers like Shishi-gami Oni IPA, SNOW MONKEY IPA, and BEATSSEEKER from WEST COAST BREWING are all lined up with the hops front and center.
MugiI thought if it’s all IPA, the flavors might end up similar, but is that not the case? Do they really change with the personality of the hops?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. For example, when the hops change - like Krush, Simcoe, or Mosaic - the citrus notes and tropical feel change completely, and with hazy styles, the haze and juiciness come to the forefront.
MugiWait, what? Even within IPA they can feel like completely different people! And there’s even HONEY SAISON and LIGHTHOUSE nitro ver. - that range is wild!
Hop BroExactly. You’ve got the lightness of saison, and the smoothness of nitro too. Plus, the post says there are days when it opens at 3:00 p.m., so it’s perfect for taking your time from the afternoon.
MugiIf I can drink in the afternoon and there’s a rotating ramen special too, that’s basically cheating! Beer and food are both top-tier - I want to go there today!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Chase the 14 draft beers one by one - start with the amber, jump through the IPAs, and finish with a saison or a nitro. At this point, there’s nothing left but to go drink.
At Bakushuya Pogology in Andoji-cho, Chuo Ward, Osaka, the draft lineup has been updated. This time’s tap list features 14 beers, bringing together a wide range of breweries including Oni Densetsu, Nara Brewing, Shiga Kogen Beer, Brasserie Knot, WEST COAST BREWING, Minoh Beer, and Behemoth.
One of the highlights this time is Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer, announced as a newly tapped beer. It is an American Amber Ale characterized by the rich aroma and flavor derived from caramel malt, along with a moderate bitterness, making it a good choice for those who enjoy malt-forward beers.
Other draft beers include:
- Shishi-gami Oni IPA / Oni Densetsu
- CHARM / Nara Brewing
- SNOW MONKEY IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer
- SATURATION SIMCOE / GROSS
- TIP / Brasserie Knot
- BEATSSEEKER / WEST COAST BREWING
- YOU WAKU MOSAIC / Beppu Brewery
- HONEY SAISON / Minoh Beer
- Blooming IPA / Minoh Beer
- HAZE JUICE / Behemoth
- Kinki Pale Ale Krush single ver. / Oni Densetsu
- HARBOR / Brasserie Knot
- LIGHTHOUSE nitro ver. / Nara Brewing
The range runs from IPA to saison, amber ale, and hazy styles, making it a lineup where the fun of side-by-side tasting stands out clearly.
Bakushuya Pogology is a beer pub that opens at 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The post also notes a 3:00 p.m. opening, making it an easy choice for days when you want to start drinking leisurely from the afternoon. On the food side as well, the post includes a preview of a chicken event and notices about a limited ramen special that changes by day, so there are options to enjoy alongside the beer.
Looking at the draft lineup, the appeal is that you can choose according to your mood, with not only hop-forward IPAs but also Amber Swan Ale for malt depth, the nitro version of LIGHTHOUSE, and HONEY SAISON in the saison style. It is a place worth checking out when you want to drink craft beer seriously in Osaka.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe draft lineup at Bakushuya Pogology in Andoji-cho, Osaka, has been updated to 14 beers. It is mainly domestic breweries, and today’s lineup is pretty bold.
MugiWhat! Fourteen kinds is way too many, isn't it? It’s a tasting paradise - I have no idea where to start!
Hop BroThe first highlight is the newly tapped Amber Swan Ale. It’s an American Amber Ale from Swan Lake Beer, and the balance of caramel malt aroma and moderate bitterness is great.
MugiCaramel malt? What even is that! I hear malt character all the time, but is it sweet? Is it toasted?
Hop BroBasically, it refers to the richness and bread-like quality that comes from the malt, with a slightly baked-pastry kind of aroma. Amber Swan Ale layers moderate bitterness on top of that, so it has depth without feeling too heavy.
MugiOh, I see! Then I could drink that! And there are others like Oni Densetsu IPA too - even the names sound strong!
Hop BroExactly. Beers like Shishi-gami Oni IPA, SNOW MONKEY IPA, and BEATSSEEKER from WEST COAST BREWING are all lined up with the hops front and center.
MugiI thought if it’s all IPA, the flavors might end up similar, but is that not the case? Do they really change with the personality of the hops?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. For example, when the hops change - like Krush, Simcoe, or Mosaic - the citrus notes and tropical feel change completely, and with hazy styles, the haze and juiciness come to the forefront.
MugiWait, what? Even within IPA they can feel like completely different people! And there’s even HONEY SAISON and LIGHTHOUSE nitro ver. - that range is wild!
Hop BroExactly. You’ve got the lightness of saison, and the smoothness of nitro too. Plus, the post says there are days when it opens at 3:00 p.m., so it’s perfect for taking your time from the afternoon.
MugiIf I can drink in the afternoon and there’s a rotating ramen special too, that’s basically cheating! Beer and food are both top-tier - I want to go there today!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Chase the 14 draft beers one by one - start with the amber, jump through the IPAs, and finish with a saison or a nitro. At this point, there’s nothing left but to go drink.
