CRAFT BEER BASE BUD's 11th Anniversary, 10 Taps on March 20 Including a Notable New Pour
Osaka Umeda beer pub CRAFT BEER BASE BUD has unveiled its anniversary tap list for its March 20 service. Headlined by the new beer "Gentle Lion" from CRAFT BEER BASE and Matt Brynildson, the lineup brings together 10 diverse beers from breweries in Japan and abroad.
Hop BroThe 11th-anniversary tap list has been unveiled in Umeda's underground. CRAFT BEER BASE BUD is holding its anniversary service on Friday, March 20, and all 10 taps are packed with energy.
MugiWait, all 10 taps are loaded? With that many on, my brain would freeze before I could even decide what to drink!
Hop BroLeading the lineup is CRAFT BEER BASE x Matt Brynildson's Gentle Lion, a Modern American Pale Ale. It's lively like a pale ale should be, but it definitely feels like the star of the anniversary.
MugiModern as in different from a regular pale ale? It feels like an evolved pale ale?
Hop BroBasically, it's a modern take that refines the hop aroma and drinkability. So it's perfect as a first pint and designed to pair well with food.
MugiOhhh! And Matsue Beer Hearn's Shinjiko MOON is a Weizenbock w/Honey, the name alone sounds like the night sky! With honey in it, it sounds sweet and dreamy.
Hop BroExactly. Add Daisen G Beer's Stout, Isekadoya Beer's pale ale, and Bellwoods' MONOGAMY Peacharine, and the progression from light to rich is really well balanced.
MugiWait, there's even a West Coast IPA and barrel-aged beer!? This is basically a beer track meet, the genres are gridlocked!
Hop BroAnd with Firestone Walker's UNION JACK and ANNIVERSARY, plus CHUCKANUT x Yokohama Bay Brewing's Gold Label, you can definitely say tasting side by side is the main event.
MugiIf you can enjoy food pairings too on B2F of Osaka Ekimae No. 1 Building, there's every reason to go! I want to toast BUD's 11th anniversary right now.
CRAFT BEER BASE BUD is rolling out a tap list to celebrate its 11th anniversary for service on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 22:30 (Beer L.O. 22:00). The venue is on B2F of Osaka Ekimae No. 1 Building. Easy to drop into from Umeda's underground, it's a beer pub that works well both for casual visits and for side-by-side tastings.
The day's lineup folds in anniversary-worthy new taps while covering a wide range from pale ale, IPA, and lager to stout and barrel-aged beers. Whether you want to start with a light first pint or aim for something more substantial later, it's an easy lineup to build around.
3/20 Tap List (posted order)
1. CRAFT BEER BASE×Matt Brynildson "Gentle Lion" (Modern American Pale Ale)
2. Matsue Beer Hearn "Shinjiko MOON" (Weizenbock w/Honey)
3. Daisen G Beer "Stout" (Stout)
4. Isekadoya Beer "Pale Ale" (American Style Pale Ale)
5. Bellwoods "MONOGAMY Peacharine" (Hazy IPA)
6. Firestone Walker "UNION JACK" (West Coast IPA)
7. CRAFTROCK×riip "Mountain River" (West Coast Pilsner)
8. Kyoto Brewing "Mariko" (Belgian IPA)
9. Firestone Walker "ANNIVERSARY" (Barrel Aged Blended Ale)
10. CHUCKANUT×Yokohama Bay Brewing "Gold Label" (Czech Style Pale Lager)
The post singles out "Gentle Lion" as the star of the day. It also includes food pairing suggestions, making this a service intended to be enjoyed with meals as well as on its own. It's a day when you can trace BUD's 11th-anniversary range of styles, glass by glass, exactly as it is.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 11th-anniversary tap list has been unveiled in Umeda's underground. CRAFT BEER BASE BUD is holding its anniversary service on Friday, March 20, and all 10 taps are packed with energy.
MugiWait, all 10 taps are loaded? With that many on, my brain would freeze before I could even decide what to drink!
Hop BroLeading the lineup is CRAFT BEER BASE x Matt Brynildson's Gentle Lion, a Modern American Pale Ale. It's lively like a pale ale should be, but it definitely feels like the star of the anniversary.
MugiModern as in different from a regular pale ale? It feels like an evolved pale ale?
Hop BroBasically, it's a modern take that refines the hop aroma and drinkability. So it's perfect as a first pint and designed to pair well with food.
MugiOhhh! And Matsue Beer Hearn's Shinjiko MOON is a Weizenbock w/Honey, the name alone sounds like the night sky! With honey in it, it sounds sweet and dreamy.
Hop BroExactly. Add Daisen G Beer's Stout, Isekadoya Beer's pale ale, and Bellwoods' MONOGAMY Peacharine, and the progression from light to rich is really well balanced.
MugiWait, there's even a West Coast IPA and barrel-aged beer!? This is basically a beer track meet, the genres are gridlocked!
Hop BroAnd with Firestone Walker's UNION JACK and ANNIVERSARY, plus CHUCKANUT x Yokohama Bay Brewing's Gold Label, you can definitely say tasting side by side is the main event.
MugiIf you can enjoy food pairings too on B2F of Osaka Ekimae No. 1 Building, there's every reason to go! I want to toast BUD's 11th anniversary right now.
