Three UK Pint Cans Arrive at The Beer Shop in Hirakata, Available from March 21
At the beer pub “The Beer Shop Hirakata city” in Hirakata, Osaka, three kinds of beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing in the U.S. arrived in “UK pint-size (568ml)” cans. On Saturday, March 21, the draft beer lineup was also revealed, making it a day to enjoy a wide variety of labels, including beers from local breweries.
Hop BroAt The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata, the Sierra Nevada Brewing cans are doing something interesting.
MugiWhoa! UK pint size sounds suddenly huge, doesn’t it? 568ml is seriously drinkable!
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s more than the U.S. pint at 473ml, the point is that it’s easy for two people to share.
MugiI see! So what beers came in this time? Just hearing about a three-beer tasting comparison makes me excited!
Hop BroFrom left in the photo, it’s the three bottles: Pale Ale, Hazy Little Thing IPA, and Big Little Thing IPA.
MugiHazy? What’s that! Does it mean cloudy and murky style? Why does beer get hazy?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking, it’s an unfiltered IPA style that lets the hop aroma come through softly.
MugiOhhh! So Pale Ale is easy to drink, and Big Little Thing is a bit stronger?
Hop BroThat’s right. From a classic flavor profile to hazy styles, and even more high-alcohol-leaning options, you can really see the differences in personality within the same brewery.
MugiAnd the draft beers are amazing too! It feels like a local brewery gathering, and even Sapporo Black Label is on tap, which is strong!
Hop BroWith Hirakata Smoked Works x Craft Beer Base’s Hirakata Smoke Ale, Hirakata Beer’s Session Citra White, Shiga’s Frigg, and Nara’s No.2 Kisaragi IPA all showing up, both cans and drafts are headliners.
MugiIf you can choose this much right near the station, there’s no reason not to stop by. I’ve got myself a reason to go out for a drink tonight!
Hop BroExactly. Start by comparing the three cans, then finish with a draft beer. Tonight’s drink choice is already decided in Hirakata.
The Beer Shop Hirakata city (306, Hirakata Sun Plaza Building No. 3, 12-3 Okahigashicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) announced new arrivals in a post on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The highlight this time is Sierra Nevada Brewing’s “UK pint-size” cans. At 568ml, they are larger than a U.S. pint (473ml) and are presented as a shareable size.
What arrived were three beers, from left in the photo: "Pale Ale", "Hazy Little Thing IPA", and "Big Little Thing IPA". From a classic flavor profile to a hazy style and even a more high-alcohol-leaning option, the lineup offers a chance to compare beers from the same brewery. The post also noted the practical appeal of the size, saying it is enough for two people to split and still enjoy fully, which shows the kind of suggestion you would expect from a pub with an attached bottle shop.
The same day’s announcement also updated the in-house draft lineup. In addition to Sapporo Black Label, the taps included Hirakata Smoked Works x Craft Beer Base "Hirakata Smoke Ale", Hirakata Beer (Osaka) "Session Citra White", Flora Fermentation (Shiga) "Frigg", and Fermentary (Nara) "No.2 Kisaragi IPA". The appeal of the day was being able to enjoy both fresh arrivals from overseas cans and a lineup that highlights the character of breweries from Hirakata and nearby areas.
This is one spot in the station-adjacent Hirakata area where you can choose craft beer from both can and draft. Not only the novelty of the new size, but also the ongoing updates to how it is served and to serving quality seem likely to give beer fans a reason to return.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata, the Sierra Nevada Brewing cans are doing something interesting.
MugiWhoa! UK pint size sounds suddenly huge, doesn’t it? 568ml is seriously drinkable!
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s more than the U.S. pint at 473ml, the point is that it’s easy for two people to share.
MugiI see! So what beers came in this time? Just hearing about a three-beer tasting comparison makes me excited!
Hop BroFrom left in the photo, it’s the three bottles: Pale Ale, Hazy Little Thing IPA, and Big Little Thing IPA.
MugiHazy? What’s that! Does it mean cloudy and murky style? Why does beer get hazy?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking, it’s an unfiltered IPA style that lets the hop aroma come through softly.
MugiOhhh! So Pale Ale is easy to drink, and Big Little Thing is a bit stronger?
Hop BroThat’s right. From a classic flavor profile to hazy styles, and even more high-alcohol-leaning options, you can really see the differences in personality within the same brewery.
MugiAnd the draft beers are amazing too! It feels like a local brewery gathering, and even Sapporo Black Label is on tap, which is strong!
Hop BroWith Hirakata Smoked Works x Craft Beer Base’s Hirakata Smoke Ale, Hirakata Beer’s Session Citra White, Shiga’s Frigg, and Nara’s No.2 Kisaragi IPA all showing up, both cans and drafts are headliners.
MugiIf you can choose this much right near the station, there’s no reason not to stop by. I’ve got myself a reason to go out for a drink tonight!
Hop BroExactly. Start by comparing the three cans, then finish with a draft beer. Tonight’s drink choice is already decided in Hirakata.
