The Beer Shop Hirakata city, located in Hirakata, Osaka, is a craft-beer-focused shop and standing bar that also sells a wide range of cans and bottles. It’s the kind of place where a quick solo pint is perfectly welcome.

In its June 11 post, the shop listed the day’s draft beers. The new tap is Sapporo Brewery’s Black Label. The rest of the lineup includes Codebreaker from Trademark Brewing in the U.S., El Clasico and Bitter Bug from Craftbank Brewery in Kyoto, and Session Citra White from Hirakata Beer in Osaka.

The shop’s appeal is that it keeps beer at the center while still making room for easygoing snacks. The post notes that outside food is welcome, with a few common-sense restrictions, and highlights a recent favorite: smoked imo-kenpi. Made only with sweet potato, rice oil, and beet sugar, it sounds like a simple but effective pairing for everything from clean lagers to hop-forward drafts.

Because the shop is close to the station, it works well as a stop-in spot for one beer or a small tasting flight. If you find something you like, you can also take beer home. It’s a straightforward setup, but one that suits people who want to drink well without making a big production out of it.