torne_craftbeer taps Hino Brewing's 'Baka Lager'; opens a stall in Kyoto Fushimi over Golden Week
On April 28, the beer pub torne_craftbeer in Tenma, Osaka, tapped Hino Brewing's "Baka Lager". On May 2 and 3, it will set up a stall as "Maruhachi Udon" at the "Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026" in Fushimi, Kyoto.
Hop BroA new tap has arrived at torne_craftbeer in Tenma, Osaka. On April 28, "Baka Lager" from Hino Brewing in Shiga was hooked up, and it’s the kind of story that gets you really excited before Golden Week.
MugiWhoa, Baka Lager sounds like a joke name, but it seems seriously legit! Lager usually makes me think of something light, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Czech Lager. It’s brewed with primary fermentation in an open fermenter, then aged for about 90 days in a bright beer tank, so it’s made with real care.
MugiAn open fermenter? What is that, is it really open? Like the beer is exposed to the air and going on a little adventure?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it’s an open-fermentation tank. It lets the atmosphere and fermentation character come through more clearly, and then resting it for 90 days gives it more depth than just being light and easy.
MugiOh wow! And when the description says malt sweetness, it already sounds delicious before you even drink it. It feels like a gentle lager!
Hop BroThe aroma is centered on Mandarina Bavaria. It has that bright citrusy character, but the malt sweetness and soft acidity support it, so it goes down smoothly without being one-note.
MugiWhat, it has that much depth! And I heard the lineup is fun to compare side by side, so now I’m practically sparkling with excitement!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. From Minoh’s Scottish ale nitro version to Mojiko Retro Beer, Minoh Beer, and torne’s Helles The Circle, plus Yuzu Saison 2024 and Winter Lambiek, it’s a setup that lets you take a little flavor journey.
MugiAnd on May 2 and 3 they’re setting up at Maruhachi Udon in Kyoto Fushimi, right? If you drink at the "Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026," the walk home must feel amazing!
Hop BroIt’s great to drink at the shop near Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome, and it’s also great to enjoy the event atmosphere in Fushimi. Today, I’m already in the mood to toast with a lager.
MugiTotally! I want to grab a drink right now too! I want to start with Baka Lager and just fall straight into the rabbit hole of beer comparisons!
The beer pub `torne_craftbeer` in Tenma, Osaka, updated its tap list on April 28 and newly opened `Baka Lager` from `Hino Brewing` in Shiga. It is a Czech Lager that undergoes primary fermentation in an open fermenter and is then matured for about 90 days in a bright beer tank. It is said to be characterized by the aroma of Mandarina Bavaria, malt sweetness, and a gentle acidity.
The lineup inside the shop is designed to make beer comparison enjoyable. From Minoh Beer’s Scottish ale nitro version to `Helles The Circle`, a collaboration among `Mojiko Retro Beer`, `Minoh Beer`, and `torne`, plus `BAWEIZEN`, `Excursions nitro ver.` by `Wu-Chaw-Teng Brew`, `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 menu features a wide range of Japanese and international beers.
`torne_craftbeer` is a beer pub just a short walk from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station in Osaka, known as a place where you can enjoy not only beer but also the atmosphere of music and conversation. In its post, the shop announced that it would be closed on April 29 to prepare for the Kyoto event, and that on May 2 and 3 it would set up a stall as "Maruhachi Udon" at the "Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026" in Fushimi, Kyoto. It also said that recruitment for part-time staff is continuing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new tap has arrived at torne_craftbeer in Tenma, Osaka. On April 28, "Baka Lager" from Hino Brewing in Shiga was hooked up, and it’s the kind of story that gets you really excited before Golden Week.
MugiWhoa, Baka Lager sounds like a joke name, but it seems seriously legit! Lager usually makes me think of something light, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Czech Lager. It’s brewed with primary fermentation in an open fermenter, then aged for about 90 days in a bright beer tank, so it’s made with real care.
MugiAn open fermenter? What is that, is it really open? Like the beer is exposed to the air and going on a little adventure?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it’s an open-fermentation tank. It lets the atmosphere and fermentation character come through more clearly, and then resting it for 90 days gives it more depth than just being light and easy.
MugiOh wow! And when the description says malt sweetness, it already sounds delicious before you even drink it. It feels like a gentle lager!
Hop BroThe aroma is centered on Mandarina Bavaria. It has that bright citrusy character, but the malt sweetness and soft acidity support it, so it goes down smoothly without being one-note.
MugiWhat, it has that much depth! And I heard the lineup is fun to compare side by side, so now I’m practically sparkling with excitement!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. From Minoh’s Scottish ale nitro version to Mojiko Retro Beer, Minoh Beer, and torne’s Helles The Circle, plus Yuzu Saison 2024 and Winter Lambiek, it’s a setup that lets you take a little flavor journey.
MugiAnd on May 2 and 3 they’re setting up at Maruhachi Udon in Kyoto Fushimi, right? If you drink at the "Kyoto Yuagari Craft Beer Festival 2026," the walk home must feel amazing!
Hop BroIt’s great to drink at the shop near Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome, and it’s also great to enjoy the event atmosphere in Fushimi. Today, I’m already in the mood to toast with a lager.
MugiTotally! I want to grab a drink right now too! I want to start with Baka Lager and just fall straight into the rabbit hole of beer comparisons!
