Raisin-do updates its July 22 draft lineup with Iwate Kura and Pilsner Urquell
BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do in Ibaraki, Osaka posted its July 22 draft lineup. The taps included Iwate Kura, Minoh Beer x BREWSKI, Baeren, ISEKADO, and Pilsner Urquell, alongside a range of styles from herbal ale to hazy IPA and pilsner.
Hop BroToday’s Raisin-do tap update in Ibaraki, Osaka is seriously strong. BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do has everything from Iwate Kura Beer to Pilsner Urquell on draft, and the range feels like a mini festival.
MugiWait, a mini festival ? What is this lineup! A sansho pepper beer and a Czech pilsner on the same day sounds like the class roster got shuffled by chaos!
Hop BroThe standout is Iwate Kura Beer’s Japanese Herb Ale Sansho. It uses sansho berries from Ichinoseki, and the finish brings both spice and citrus. That kind of adjunct use is really well done.
MugiWhoa, but what’s an adjunct ? That sounded suddenly very laboratory. My brain just put on safety goggles.
Hop BroIt means an ingredient added besides malt and hops, and here the sansho is the flavor accent. Think of it like a garnish in cooking, except it makes the beer say, very clearly, hey, I’m Japanese.
Hop BroThen you’ve got Minoh Beer × BREWSKI’s Vit Natt IPA and the Pomona Island × ISEKADO collab Nekojima. One is a Hazy IPA, the other a Hazy Double IPA, so it’s a great side-by-side for aroma and body.
MugiWhat does hazy mean cloudy ? Because if the name is stylish and the tasting turns into homework, I’m going to start nodding like a fake expert.
Hop BroBasically, it’s an IPA with a hazy look and a big hop-forward aroma, and Nekojima being a Hazy Double IPA means more weight and intensity. Meanwhile, Baeren’s Kabosu Radler is lighter, with citrusy juice acidity that makes it super approachable.
MugiAnd the classic lane has SORACHI 1984 and Urquell ? That’s unfair in the best way. A Japanese pilsner with Sorachi Ace character and a Czech benchmark pilsner on the same board is pure beer-nerd vacation.
Hop BroThey’re pouring from around 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and with herring marinade, mackerel sandwiches, and house-smoked snacks, this is basically tonight’s pint plan already made for us. Even the next arrivals like Honkaku IPA and Ihatov no Umi look promising.
MugiDone. I’m going to start with Kabosu Radler and finish with Pilsner Urquell. After hearing all that, I want a drink so badly even my shoelaces feel fizzy.
BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do in Ibaraki, Osaka updated its draft list for July 22. Known for keeping around six to seven draft beers on tap, the pub lined up a mix that moved from Japanese-herb ale to hazy IPA, radler, pilsner, and classic Czech draft lager.
One highlight was Iwate Kura Beer`s `Japanese Herb Ale Sansho`, brewed with sansho pepper from Iwate. The list also featured `Vit Natt IPA : Hazy IPA`, a collaboration between Minoh Beer and Sweden`s BREWSKI, Baeren Brewery`s `Kabosu Radler : Radler` made with kabosu juice, and `Nekojima : Hazy Double IPA`, a collaboration between Pomona Island and ISEKADO. It is a lineup built for comparing aroma, citrus character, and texture side by side.
For drinkers looking for something more classic, `SORACHI 1984 : Pilsner` and Pilsner Urquell`s `Draft Pilsner Urquell : Drought Pilsner Urquell` were also on the list. Having a modern Japanese pilsner hop expression and one of the world`s benchmark pilsners available on the same day gives the tap list extra range.
The bar was scheduled to open from around 5:00 PM until about 10:30 PM, with food last orders at 9:00 PM and drink last orders at 10:00 PM. The food menu included herring marinade from Hokkaido, saba sandwiches, house-made oil sardines, pizzas, smoked dishes, and beer-friendly sides such as pickles and sauerkraut-style cabbage.
Upcoming taps were also announced, including ISEKADO`s `Honkaku IPA : US IPA`, Baeren Brewery`s `Ihatove no Umi : Salty Lager`, and SUNTORY`s `Kaoru Ale : Pale Ale`, suggesting the lineup would keep changing in the days ahead.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s Raisin-do tap update in Ibaraki, Osaka is seriously strong. BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do has everything from Iwate Kura Beer to Pilsner Urquell on draft, and the range feels like a mini festival.
MugiWait, a mini festival ? What is this lineup! A sansho pepper beer and a Czech pilsner on the same day sounds like the class roster got shuffled by chaos!
Hop BroThe standout is Iwate Kura Beer’s Japanese Herb Ale Sansho. It uses sansho berries from Ichinoseki, and the finish brings both spice and citrus. That kind of adjunct use is really well done.
MugiWhoa, but what’s an adjunct ? That sounded suddenly very laboratory. My brain just put on safety goggles.
Hop BroIt means an ingredient added besides malt and hops, and here the sansho is the flavor accent. Think of it like a garnish in cooking, except it makes the beer say, very clearly, hey, I’m Japanese.
Hop BroThen you’ve got Minoh Beer × BREWSKI’s Vit Natt IPA and the Pomona Island × ISEKADO collab Nekojima. One is a Hazy IPA, the other a Hazy Double IPA, so it’s a great side-by-side for aroma and body.
MugiWhat does hazy mean cloudy ? Because if the name is stylish and the tasting turns into homework, I’m going to start nodding like a fake expert.
Hop BroBasically, it’s an IPA with a hazy look and a big hop-forward aroma, and Nekojima being a Hazy Double IPA means more weight and intensity. Meanwhile, Baeren’s Kabosu Radler is lighter, with citrusy juice acidity that makes it super approachable.
MugiAnd the classic lane has SORACHI 1984 and Urquell ? That’s unfair in the best way. A Japanese pilsner with Sorachi Ace character and a Czech benchmark pilsner on the same board is pure beer-nerd vacation.
Hop BroThey’re pouring from around 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and with herring marinade, mackerel sandwiches, and house-smoked snacks, this is basically tonight’s pint plan already made for us. Even the next arrivals like Honkaku IPA and Ihatov no Umi look promising.
MugiDone. I’m going to start with Kabosu Radler and finish with Pilsner Urquell. After hearing all that, I want a drink so badly even my shoelaces feel fizzy.
