Osaka’s torne_craftbeer taps “The Black Fog of Hamburg nitro ver.”; Golden Week pop-up in Kyoto
In a post on April 30, the beer pub torne_craftbeer in Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome, Osaka announced Repubrew’s “The Black Fog of Hamburg nitro ver.” as a new tap. It also announced a Kyoto pop-up on May 2 and 3, along with its May business schedule.
Hop BroAt torne_craftbeer in Tenroku, The Black Fog of Hamburg nitro ver. has been tapped. It’s a dark-looking beer with a real presence.
MugiWhoa, a black fog beer? Just the name sounds like a cool night harbor, and the nitro version sounds even stronger!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a Repubrew brew, and with nitro, it’s poured with nitrogen, so the foam is finer and the mouthfeel is smoother.
MugiNitrogen... the thing that makes fluffy foam? That’s different from carbonation, right? It feels kind of like a science experiment!
Hop BroIt is different. It gives the beer a creamy texture, so the roasty, toasty notes of a dark beer spread out nicely.
MugiI see! And on the same shelf there’s a whole lineup of collaborations, right? That’s the kind of menu where you can’t stop wanting to order more!
Hop BroOn top of that, they’ll be setting up at Kyoto’s “Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026” on May 2 and 3, so you can drink torne’s picks somewhere other than the shop too.
MugiWhat, you can drink it in Kyoto too!? So it’s one beer in Tenroku and two in Kyoto, and all your Golden Week steps turn into beer!
Hop BroTheir hours are also until 26:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, so it’s easy to stop by after the event, and the Mon-Thu and Sun/holiday hours are easy to work into your plans too.
MugiI’ve decided, it’s a definite stop! Let’s toast with a dark pour, hear all about Kyoto, and head straight for the next beer!
The beer pub `torne_craftbeer` in Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome, Osaka is known as a shop that handles a wide range of craft beers from Japan and abroad. In its April 30 post, Repubrew’s “The Black Fog of Hamburg nitro ver.” was listed as a new tap, adding a beer with the strong presence typical of a dark-style brew.
The beer list in the same post also included collaboration labels and works from overseas breweries. For example, there were the “Helles The Circle.” by Mojiko Retro Beer + Minoh Beer(Osaka) + torne(Osaka), “Excursions nitro ver.” by Wu-Chaw-Teng Brew, “Baka Lager.” by Hino Brewing, “Nico.” by Farmentry, “Interiority 2025 Coconut.” by Trap Door Brewing, “Hyonotic Graffiti.” by Paint Palette Brewing + Kyoto Brewing, “Yuzu Saison 2024.” by Yorocco Beer, “Personal Plague.” by RaR Brewing + Brujos Brewing, and “Winter Lambiek” by Oud Beersel.
The May information says the shop will be closed on Thursday, May 7, and its hours are Mon-Thu 17:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-26:00, and Sun/holidays 15:00-24:00. It also says it will have a stall at Kyoto’s Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026 on May 2 and 3, so people can enjoy torne’s selection not only at the shop but also at the event venue.
`torne_craftbeer` is the kind of beer pub you go to not just to drink beer, but to enjoy the atmosphere of music and conversation as well. Its location near the Tenroku station also makes it useful for everything from a first-stop detour to side-by-side tastings before and after events.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt torne_craftbeer in Tenroku, The Black Fog of Hamburg nitro ver. has been tapped. It’s a dark-looking beer with a real presence.
MugiWhoa, a black fog beer? Just the name sounds like a cool night harbor, and the nitro version sounds even stronger!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a Repubrew brew, and with nitro, it’s poured with nitrogen, so the foam is finer and the mouthfeel is smoother.
MugiNitrogen... the thing that makes fluffy foam? That’s different from carbonation, right? It feels kind of like a science experiment!
Hop BroIt is different. It gives the beer a creamy texture, so the roasty, toasty notes of a dark beer spread out nicely.
MugiI see! And on the same shelf there’s a whole lineup of collaborations, right? That’s the kind of menu where you can’t stop wanting to order more!
Hop BroOn top of that, they’ll be setting up at Kyoto’s “Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026” on May 2 and 3, so you can drink torne’s picks somewhere other than the shop too.
MugiWhat, you can drink it in Kyoto too!? So it’s one beer in Tenroku and two in Kyoto, and all your Golden Week steps turn into beer!
Hop BroTheir hours are also until 26:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, so it’s easy to stop by after the event, and the Mon-Thu and Sun/holiday hours are easy to work into your plans too.
MugiI’ve decided, it’s a definite stop! Let’s toast with a dark pour, hear all about Kyoto, and head straight for the next beer!
