Beer&Cafe Hafen taps FLORA FERMENTATION UTSUROBUNE and KUSANAGI
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka has tapped FLORA FERMENTATION’s Hazy IPA UTSUROBUNE. The lineup also includes Nara Brewing KUSANAGI and Iwate Kura Beer’s Passion Wheat Ale, with Minoh Beer’s Black Tea Bitter listed as an upcoming keg.
Hop BroToday's hot topic is Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka. FLORA FERMENTATION's Hazy IPA UTSUROBUNE just hit the taps there.
MugiWhat! That name UTSUROBUNE already sounds suspicious in the best way. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA, so you're getting a soft body and a huge burst of hop aroma. Every sip is supposed to feel a little thrilling.
MugiHold on, soft body? What does that even mean? Is this beer secretly doing squats?
Hop BroNot gym stuff. Body means mouthfeel. Not too heavy, not too thin, just enough weight to carry all that aroma.
MugiOh wow, and KUSANAGI is on too, right? If Nara Brewing is on the list as well, that tap lineup is stacked.
Hop BroYep, plus Passion Wheat Ale from Iwatekura Beer. It has soft wheat character with a bright passion-fruit feel, which sounds perfect for early-summer food.
MugiThis whole thing has first-contact energy. Mystery boat name, aroma explosion, unknown flavors... I feel like I need protective gear.
Hop BroThat's exactly the charm. And the next arrivals might include Sansho Japanese herb ale from Iwatekura Beer and Minoh Beer's Tea Bitter.
MugiAnd then they add light seasonal bites? That's unfair. Celery, new onions, and simmered pork are basically begging for beer.
Hop BroThey also have local water eggplant and cucumber pickles, so it's a place for a slow pint. I'm ready for one right now, and groups of three or more should book ahead.
MugiThen it's settled: one UTSUROBUNE first, and KUSANAGI right after. Reading this already made me want a drink.
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Suita, Osaka has put FLORA FERMENTATION’s Hazy IPA, UTSUROBUNE, on tap. In the post, the beer is described as having a medium body and an explosive hop aroma, with a flavor profile that keeps the drinker engaged from sip to sip. The name itself evokes an unfamiliar vessel and a mysterious story, and the beer is presented as a chance to enjoy something genuinely unfamiliar.
Current taps
- Nara Brewing: KUSANAGI
- Iwate Kura Beer: Passion Wheat Ale
- FLORA FERMENTATION: UTSUROBUNE
Next beers in line
- Iwate Kura Beer: Sansho Japanese herb ale
- Minoh Beer: Black Tea Bitter
Beer&Cafe Hafen is a compact beer pub facing Esaka Park. The shop notes that parties of three or more should make a reservation, except for drink-only visits. Its appeal lies in a rotating tap list that lets guests trace the character of different Japanese breweries in one small room, making the changing lineup part of the experience.
Food is part of the draw as well. On this day, the recommended dishes included simmered celery, new onion and pork, plus pickled Senshu water eggplant and cucumber with mustard. It is the kind of place where beer and food are meant to be enjoyed together, rather than treated separately.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's hot topic is Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka. FLORA FERMENTATION's Hazy IPA UTSUROBUNE just hit the taps there.
MugiWhat! That name UTSUROBUNE already sounds suspicious in the best way. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy IPA, so you're getting a soft body and a huge burst of hop aroma. Every sip is supposed to feel a little thrilling.
MugiHold on, soft body? What does that even mean? Is this beer secretly doing squats?
Hop BroNot gym stuff. Body means mouthfeel. Not too heavy, not too thin, just enough weight to carry all that aroma.
MugiOh wow, and KUSANAGI is on too, right? If Nara Brewing is on the list as well, that tap lineup is stacked.
Hop BroYep, plus Passion Wheat Ale from Iwatekura Beer. It has soft wheat character with a bright passion-fruit feel, which sounds perfect for early-summer food.
MugiThis whole thing has first-contact energy. Mystery boat name, aroma explosion, unknown flavors... I feel like I need protective gear.
Hop BroThat's exactly the charm. And the next arrivals might include Sansho Japanese herb ale from Iwatekura Beer and Minoh Beer's Tea Bitter.
MugiAnd then they add light seasonal bites? That's unfair. Celery, new onions, and simmered pork are basically begging for beer.
Hop BroThey also have local water eggplant and cucumber pickles, so it's a place for a slow pint. I'm ready for one right now, and groups of three or more should book ahead.
MugiThen it's settled: one UTSUROBUNE first, and KUSANAGI right after. Reading this already made me want a drink.
