CRAFT BEER BASE BUD releases April 4 tap list; Ocean Thunder debuts
CRAFT BEER BASE BUD in Umeda, Osaka has released its April 4 tap list. Alongside Gentle Lion, Wakyo AridagawaMikan, and JELLY KING, the lineup features 10 beers including Trademark's new "Ocean Thunder," offering something to enjoy from daytime into the evening.
Hop BroCRAFT BEER BASE BUD in Umeda, Osaka, released a 10-beer tap list on April 4. It’s nicely put together for a casual stop-in, from noon until 10:30 p.m.
MugiWow! Being able to drink from daytime into the evening sounds amazing! The second basement floor of Osaka Ekimae Building No. 1 feels kind of like a secret base, which makes it even more exciting.
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong. Gentle Lion, Sorachi Kinshinya BMK3ver., Wakyo AridagawaMikan, JELLY KING, AVENTINUS, UNION JACK, A La Playa, Ocean Thunder, Summer Sapling, and Namacchan no Lager give it a really broad flavor range.
MugiWhat is that! Sour ales, West Coast IPAs, wheat doppelbocks, Dortmunders... the names alone are making my brain float! There are too many styles!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. Sour ales give you that sharp, tart finish, West Coast IPAs put hop bitterness and aroma front and center, wheat doppelbocks have plenty of malt weight, and Dortmunders are a crisp lager style, so it feels like a showcase of beer styles.
MugiOhhh! So Ocean Thunder is the main attraction this time? The name already sounds like a thunderclap that hits hard!
Hop BroExactly, it’s Trademark’s new IPA. It’s a light, dry West Coast IPA brewed with Nelson, Strata, and Citra, and they apparently reworked a recipe that used to lean more toward a Cold IPA, finishing it cleaner with rice and lager yeast.
MugiWait, what is lager yeast? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science lab!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s the yeast used for fermentation. With lager yeast, the aroma doesn’t jump out too aggressively, so the beer tends to come together in a clean, streamlined way. That’s why the hop character comes through clearly while the drink stays light and brisk.
MugiI get it now! If they also have Bellwoods’ JELLY KING, Firestone Walker’s UNION JACK, and Schneider Weisse’s AVENTINUS, then today is basically a great-beer tasting session!
Hop BroIt’s pretty luxurious to find that much variety in the basement of Osaka Ekimae Building. I’d go right now, start with Ocean Thunder, then decide whether to move on to JELLY KING or AVENTINUS, and think, I want to drink all night.
MugiYeah, totally! I’m already in the mood for a drink in Umeda, and it feels like we’re about to get pulled straight into the bar!
The April 4 tap list has 10 beers
CRAFT BEER BASE BUD is a beer pub located on the second basement floor of Osaka Ekimae Building No. 1 in Umeda, Osaka. On April 4, it will be open from 12:00 to 22:30, with last call for beer at 22:00, and the taps are arranged to suit a time frame that makes it easy to stop by from daytime into night.
That day’s lineup includes the collaboration beer `Gentle Lion`, the house-brewed `Sorachi Kinshinya BMK3ver.`, `Wakyo AridagawaMikan`, `JELLY KING`, `AVENTINUS`, `UNION JACK`, `A La Playa`, `Ocean Thunder`, `Summer Sapling`, and `Namacchan no Lager`. From sour ale to West Coast IPA, wheat doppelbock, and Dortmunder, the range of styles is one of the hallmarks of the selection.
What stands out in particular is Trademark’s `Ocean Thunder`. In the post, it is introduced as a light, dry West Coast IPA made with Nelson, Strata, and Citra. The recipe, which was previously closer to a Cold IPA, was revised and finished in a cleaner direction using rice and lager yeast. It is a beer that pushes the hop character forward while keeping the drinking experience brisk and light.
The lineup also includes well-known staples such as Bellwoods’ `JELLY KING`, Firestone Walker’s `UNION JACK`, and Schneider Weisse’s `AVENTINUS`. Set in the basement of Osaka Ekimae Building, the taps line up like a snapshot of craft beer’s wide spectrum.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCRAFT BEER BASE BUD in Umeda, Osaka, released a 10-beer tap list on April 4. It’s nicely put together for a casual stop-in, from noon until 10:30 p.m.
MugiWow! Being able to drink from daytime into the evening sounds amazing! The second basement floor of Osaka Ekimae Building No. 1 feels kind of like a secret base, which makes it even more exciting.
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong. Gentle Lion, Sorachi Kinshinya BMK3ver., Wakyo AridagawaMikan, JELLY KING, AVENTINUS, UNION JACK, A La Playa, Ocean Thunder, Summer Sapling, and Namacchan no Lager give it a really broad flavor range.
MugiWhat is that! Sour ales, West Coast IPAs, wheat doppelbocks, Dortmunders... the names alone are making my brain float! There are too many styles!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. Sour ales give you that sharp, tart finish, West Coast IPAs put hop bitterness and aroma front and center, wheat doppelbocks have plenty of malt weight, and Dortmunders are a crisp lager style, so it feels like a showcase of beer styles.
MugiOhhh! So Ocean Thunder is the main attraction this time? The name already sounds like a thunderclap that hits hard!
Hop BroExactly, it’s Trademark’s new IPA. It’s a light, dry West Coast IPA brewed with Nelson, Strata, and Citra, and they apparently reworked a recipe that used to lean more toward a Cold IPA, finishing it cleaner with rice and lager yeast.
MugiWait, what is lager yeast? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science lab!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s the yeast used for fermentation. With lager yeast, the aroma doesn’t jump out too aggressively, so the beer tends to come together in a clean, streamlined way. That’s why the hop character comes through clearly while the drink stays light and brisk.
MugiI get it now! If they also have Bellwoods’ JELLY KING, Firestone Walker’s UNION JACK, and Schneider Weisse’s AVENTINUS, then today is basically a great-beer tasting session!
Hop BroIt’s pretty luxurious to find that much variety in the basement of Osaka Ekimae Building. I’d go right now, start with Ocean Thunder, then decide whether to move on to JELLY KING or AVENTINUS, and think, I want to drink all night.
MugiYeah, totally! I’m already in the mood for a drink in Umeda, and it feels like we’re about to get pulled straight into the bar!
