umbrella RiB Opens at 5:00 p.m. on May 20, Reveals 12-Tap List
The beer pub umbrella RiB in Toganocho, Osaka, opened on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. In a post, it introduced 12 "Today's on Tap" beers, with a lineup spanning session IPA through hazy DIPA and fruit-forward styles.
Hop BroThe 12 draft beers at umbrella RiB in Toganocho, Osaka, are pretty aggressive. Opening at 5:00 p.m. on May 20 and lining up everything from session IPA to hazy DIPA feels like a little beer-pub festival.
MugiWhat! Twelve kinds!? If that many are on the board, I might spend the whole night just choosing my first pint!
Hop BroFirst up is You Waku Mosaic. It's a collaboration between Beppu Brewery, Ladybirds, and umbrella RiB, and because it's a Session IPA, it's light and easygoing but still has a strong hop aroma. In other words, it's the kind of beer you can drink smoothly and still remember.
MugiSo a session IPA means it's light but aromatic? That's a sneaky way of saying "healthy-sounding but delicious," like the beer world's version of that, isn't it?
Hop BroNice pushback. Basically, it's a style that emphasizes drinkability, so even with modest alcohol, you can still enjoy aroma and bitterness. Today, there are crisp, lean options like Revision's West Coast IPA Tai Tlines, and it's interesting that you can also go in a richer direction with Hazy Double IPA like Protea.
MugiWhoa, a hazy DIPA sounds rich just from the name! But hazy means cloudy, right? Now I'm curious because it seems kind of like juice!
Hop BroExactly. Both the look and the flavor tend to bring out a tropical richness. And with This Is Saison, Shimanami Super Hassaku Sour, and Papa Zaru Lager in the mix, the balance between flashy aromas and drinkability is really good.
MugiWhat is that, a full-on flavor sports day!? If there are sours and lagers too, then people like me who can't handle something heavy today are safe!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, there's White Pearl, Australian Pilsner w/ Ume, and Hinoberry Ale, so you can also take a fruit-forward detour. Closing with the IPA lineup like Nara Brewing's Locomotion and Spiral is an option too, and you can really see the personality of the drinker in how they approach this tap list.
MugiOh, I'd start with something light and finish with an IPA! It feels like a strategy meeting for drinking, and just thinking about it is fun!
Hop BroAlso, the post said the table seats were full, so if you go, aim for the counter, or if you're going with three or more people, it's safest to contact them in advance. Being able to chase this much variety in one night around the Umeda area is pretty rare.
MugiAlright, I'm starting with a first drink at the counter! Listening to this has already made my throat start looking for beer, and tonight's pint is definitely going to be a good one!
The beer pub umbrella RiB in Toganocho, Kita Ward, Osaka, opened on Wednesday, May 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. In a post, it announced 12 draft beers for the day as its "Today's on Tap," including collaboration brews.
The lineup ranges widely, from easy-drinking, brisk session IPA to IPAs with firm bitterness and body, plus sour and fruit ales made with fruit. For example, You Waku Mosaic is a Session IPA collaboration between Beppu Brewery, Ladybirds, and umbrella RiB. Other beers on tap included Revision's West Coast IPA Tai Tlines, Kakegawa Beer’s Saison This Is Saison, Shimanami Brewery’s Shimanami Super Hassaku Sour, and Minoh Beer’s Papa Zaru Lager.
If you want a strong hop presence, VERTERE's Hazy Double IPA Protea, Nara Brewing's American IPA Locomotion, and Nara Brewing's Spiral are also easy picks. For a fruit-forward pour, the list also includes Amakusa Sonar Beer’s White Pearl, Two Rabbits Brewing's Australian Pilsner w/ Ume, and Hino Brewing's Hinoberry Ale.
That day's post also noted that the table seats were full, and recommended contacting them in advance if you plan to come with three or more people. The counter was relatively easy to get into, making it a good day for solo drinks through small-group bar hopping. For anyone in Osaka's Umeda area wanting to chase a wide range of styles in one night, this is worth checking out.
Main taps of the day
- You Waku Mosaic / Beppu Brewery, Ladybirds, umbrella RiB
- Tai Tlines / Revision
- This Is Saison / Kakegawa Beer
- Shimanami Super Hassaku Sour / Shimanami Brewery
- Papa Zaru Lager / Minoh Beer
- Protea / VERTERE
- Locomotion / Nara Brewing
- White Pearl / Amakusa Sonar Beer
- Australian Pilsner w/ Ume / Two Rabbits Brewing
- American Pale Ale / Kuninonaga Beer
- Spiral / Nara Brewing
- Hinoberry Ale / Hino Brewing
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 12 draft beers at umbrella RiB in Toganocho, Osaka, are pretty aggressive. Opening at 5:00 p.m. on May 20 and lining up everything from session IPA to hazy DIPA feels like a little beer-pub festival.
MugiWhat! Twelve kinds!? If that many are on the board, I might spend the whole night just choosing my first pint!
Hop BroFirst up is You Waku Mosaic. It's a collaboration between Beppu Brewery, Ladybirds, and umbrella RiB, and because it's a Session IPA, it's light and easygoing but still has a strong hop aroma. In other words, it's the kind of beer you can drink smoothly and still remember.
MugiSo a session IPA means it's light but aromatic? That's a sneaky way of saying "healthy-sounding but delicious," like the beer world's version of that, isn't it?
Hop BroNice pushback. Basically, it's a style that emphasizes drinkability, so even with modest alcohol, you can still enjoy aroma and bitterness. Today, there are crisp, lean options like Revision's West Coast IPA Tai Tlines, and it's interesting that you can also go in a richer direction with Hazy Double IPA like Protea.
MugiWhoa, a hazy DIPA sounds rich just from the name! But hazy means cloudy, right? Now I'm curious because it seems kind of like juice!
Hop BroExactly. Both the look and the flavor tend to bring out a tropical richness. And with This Is Saison, Shimanami Super Hassaku Sour, and Papa Zaru Lager in the mix, the balance between flashy aromas and drinkability is really good.
MugiWhat is that, a full-on flavor sports day!? If there are sours and lagers too, then people like me who can't handle something heavy today are safe!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, there's White Pearl, Australian Pilsner w/ Ume, and Hinoberry Ale, so you can also take a fruit-forward detour. Closing with the IPA lineup like Nara Brewing's Locomotion and Spiral is an option too, and you can really see the personality of the drinker in how they approach this tap list.
MugiOh, I'd start with something light and finish with an IPA! It feels like a strategy meeting for drinking, and just thinking about it is fun!
Hop BroAlso, the post said the table seats were full, so if you go, aim for the counter, or if you're going with three or more people, it's safest to contact them in advance. Being able to chase this much variety in one night around the Umeda area is pretty rare.
MugiAlright, I'm starting with a first drink at the counter! Listening to this has already made my throat start looking for beer, and tonight's pint is definitely going to be a good one!
