Osaka's umbrella posts June 22 opening notice with five taps
Umbrella, a basement beer pub in Osaka's Ohatsutenjin area, posted an opening notice for Monday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. The day's tap lineup includes Kasumi from Shiga Kogen Beer, Setouchi Lemon Pilsner from Nagahama Roman Beer, Kocha Bitter from Minoh Beer, Draught Guinness, and Kirin Lager.
Hop BroThere’s a really nice lineup at umbrella in Higashi-Umeda today: five beers on tap worth talking about. They open at 6 p.m. on June 22, and the range goes from Shiga Kogen to Guinness.
MugiWhat! A basement beer pub already sounds cool, and they still packed in five taps? How am I supposed to choose?
Hop BroFirst up is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Kasumi, a Session Hazy IPA. It’s aromatic and soft, but not too heavy, so it makes a very easy first pint.
MugiWhoa, but what does hazy mean? It sounds like my hair five minutes after waking up!
Hop BroHonestly, that’s not far off. It basically means a cloudy-style IPA, with big hop aroma and a smoother, softer mouthfeel.
MugiThen I’m looking at Setouchi Lemon Pilsner next! The name alone feels like summer vacation. Lemon in a pilsner means crisp and refreshing, right?
Hop BroExactly. Nagahama Roman Beer’s version shines with lemony crispness. Then Minoh Beer’s Kocha Bitter is an English Bitter w / Tea, and the tea character rounds out the bitterness in a fun way.
MugiWhat even is that! English Bitter w / Tea suddenly sounds like class is starting. Am I drinking tea or beer? My brain is holding a meeting.
Hop BroThink of it as a bitter with tea-like toastiness layered on top. Add draft Guinness and Kirin Lager, and now both aroma-chasers and classic-drinkers can cheers at the same table.
MugiThat really is a great flavor balance. Light first pint, then a compare-and-sip round after that. My entire strategy is already locked in.
Hop BroAnd the post also mentions more dates: June 28 is closed, July 11 and 12 are umbrella RiB’s 10th anniversary party, and August 11 has an Isekado TTO planned. TTO means Tap Takeover, basically one brewery taking over the draft board.
MugiWow, that’s a pub worth tracking. I’m already imagining drinking my way from Kasumi to Guinness, and somehow my throat knows it too.
Hop BroThat plan makes sense. This is a lineup that works from first pint to flights, so walking over to Higashi-Umeda feels completely justified.
MugiSettled then: I want a pint now. I haven’t even gone down the stairs yet, and my mood is already fully on tap!
Umbrella, the basement beer pub in Osaka's Sonezaki area, shared an opening notice on Instagram for Monday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. Located in the Ohatsutenjin neighborhood near Higashi-Umeda, the bar is centered on Guinness and craft beer, with a rotating draft lineup that rewards repeat visits.
The post listed five beers on tap for the day:
- `Kasumi` from Shiga Kogen Beer: Session Hazy IPA
- `Setouchi Lemon Pilsner` from Nagahama Roman Beer: Lemon Pilsner
- `Kocha Bitter` from Minoh Beer: English Bitter w / Tea
- `Draught Guinness`
- `Kirin Lager` from Kirin Beer
The lineup covers a wide range of styles, from hop-forward hazy IPA and a citrusy pilsner to a tea-infused bitter, plus classic Guinness and a familiar lager. It is a straightforward selection that should work for both first pint and comparison tasting.
The post also noted that the bar will be closed on Sunday, June 28, and mentioned two upcoming events: a 10th anniversary party for umbrella RiB on July 11-12, and a planned Isekado tap takeover at umbrella RiB on August 11, which is Mountain Day in Japan. For beer fans in Osaka, it is a useful snapshot of what is pouring now and what is coming next.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a really nice lineup at umbrella in Higashi-Umeda today: five beers on tap worth talking about. They open at 6 p.m. on June 22, and the range goes from Shiga Kogen to Guinness.
MugiWhat! A basement beer pub already sounds cool, and they still packed in five taps? How am I supposed to choose?
Hop BroFirst up is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Kasumi, a Session Hazy IPA. It’s aromatic and soft, but not too heavy, so it makes a very easy first pint.
MugiWhoa, but what does hazy mean? It sounds like my hair five minutes after waking up!
Hop BroHonestly, that’s not far off. It basically means a cloudy-style IPA, with big hop aroma and a smoother, softer mouthfeel.
MugiThen I’m looking at Setouchi Lemon Pilsner next! The name alone feels like summer vacation. Lemon in a pilsner means crisp and refreshing, right?
Hop BroExactly. Nagahama Roman Beer’s version shines with lemony crispness. Then Minoh Beer’s Kocha Bitter is an English Bitter w / Tea, and the tea character rounds out the bitterness in a fun way.
MugiWhat even is that! English Bitter w / Tea suddenly sounds like class is starting. Am I drinking tea or beer? My brain is holding a meeting.
Hop BroThink of it as a bitter with tea-like toastiness layered on top. Add draft Guinness and Kirin Lager, and now both aroma-chasers and classic-drinkers can cheers at the same table.
MugiThat really is a great flavor balance. Light first pint, then a compare-and-sip round after that. My entire strategy is already locked in.
Hop BroAnd the post also mentions more dates: June 28 is closed, July 11 and 12 are umbrella RiB’s 10th anniversary party, and August 11 has an Isekado TTO planned. TTO means Tap Takeover, basically one brewery taking over the draft board.
MugiWow, that’s a pub worth tracking. I’m already imagining drinking my way from Kasumi to Guinness, and somehow my throat knows it too.
Hop BroThat plan makes sense. This is a lineup that works from first pint to flights, so walking over to Higashi-Umeda feels completely justified.
MugiSettled then: I want a pint now. I haven’t even gone down the stairs yet, and my mood is already fully on tap!
