Hassaku Saison from Hiroshima Newly Tapped at Kobe Motomachi's "Beer Space On Tap"
At the beer pub Beer Space On Tap in Motomachi, Kobe, HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY's "Hassaku Saison" has been newly tapped. Centered on a distinctive fruit saison that layers the citrus character of hassaku with the spice of sansho, the lineup features a diverse range of taps, mainly from domestic breweries. On weekends, it opens at 3:00 p.m.
Hop BroBeer Space On Tap in Kobe Motomachi has just newly tapped Hassaku Saison. That basement spot is coming in hard again!
MugiWhoa, hassaku is that citrus fruit, right? Being able to drink HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY beer in Kobe is seriously intriguing!
Hop BroExactly. The style is a fruit saison at 5% ABV. The freshness of hassaku is layered with sansho spice, and the finish is dry.
MugiWhat?! When I hear "saison," it suddenly sounds like advanced-level stuff... What even is a saison?!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a light, dry ale. The aroma is bright, but it finishes clean, so it's easy to pair with food.
MugiWow, and the article mentioned a gold award too, right? Winning gold in 2025 is way too strong...!
Hop BroYeah, it's a proven brewery. And with Nara Brewing, Uchu, and RIO on tap too, it's a diverse lineup of domestic breweries that makes tastings impossible to stop.
MugiThe lineup is so luxurious it's making my head spin! Having JUPITER and Dino King too means I'm already getting excited-drunk before choosing!
Hop BroSince it opens at 3 p.m. on weekends, it's easy to plan everything from pre-drinks to the main event. It's perfect for a spring pint.
MugiIt's decided! Let's start with the Hassaku Saison and raise a toast, then compare beers at the counter. I want to go right now!
According to the latest tap information from Beer Space On Tap, located on the basement floor of the Kobe Plaza Hotel,
HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY's "Hassaku Saison" has appeared as a new tap.
This beer is a fruit saison with 5% ABV. The post describes it as combining the refreshing aroma of hassaku, a specialty of the Seto Inland Sea region, with a spicy accent of sansho pepper. Its bright citrus character and dry saison-like finish make it easy to pair with food. It is also noted as a gold medal winner at the 2025 Japan Great Beer Awards, making it a highly anticipated tap from a brewery with proven quality.
The taps available that day included the following labels:
- HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY "Hassaku Saison"
- Tsukarenaosu "AMERICAN PALE ALE"
- Nara Brewing "UNDERWATER 26"
- Egret Brewery "On tap"
- RIO BREWING "SOCIAL GRAVITY"
- Tambaji Brewery "Saperavi Grape Ale"
- Uchu Brewing "JUPITER"
- Our Brewing "Dino King"
Even as a local Kansai base, the venue lets you enjoy the character of breweries from Hiroshima, Nara, Yamanashi, and elsewhere all at once. It is the kind of tap list that suits a day when you want to take your time comparing beers at the counter at the seasonal turning point of spring. Because it opens early on weekends, it is also appealing for everything from pre-event drinks to a proper full pint.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Space On Tap in Kobe Motomachi has just newly tapped Hassaku Saison. That basement spot is coming in hard again!
MugiWhoa, hassaku is that citrus fruit, right? Being able to drink HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY beer in Kobe is seriously intriguing!
Hop BroExactly. The style is a fruit saison at 5% ABV. The freshness of hassaku is layered with sansho spice, and the finish is dry.
MugiWhat?! When I hear "saison," it suddenly sounds like advanced-level stuff... What even is a saison?!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a light, dry ale. The aroma is bright, but it finishes clean, so it's easy to pair with food.
MugiWow, and the article mentioned a gold award too, right? Winning gold in 2025 is way too strong...!
Hop BroYeah, it's a proven brewery. And with Nara Brewing, Uchu, and RIO on tap too, it's a diverse lineup of domestic breweries that makes tastings impossible to stop.
MugiThe lineup is so luxurious it's making my head spin! Having JUPITER and Dino King too means I'm already getting excited-drunk before choosing!
Hop BroSince it opens at 3 p.m. on weekends, it's easy to plan everything from pre-drinks to the main event. It's perfect for a spring pint.
MugiIt's decided! Let's start with the Hassaku Saison and raise a toast, then compare beers at the counter. I want to go right now!
