9 taps centered on Osaka locals at café&beer Aruka→Aruka in Nambasennichimae
The beer pub café&beer Aruka→Aruka in Nambasennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, has released its tap list for April 12. Centered on Osaka local breweries, the 9-tap lineup offers a wide range of styles, from session beers to IPAs, stouts, and classic lagers.
Hop BroAt café&beer Aruka→Aruka in Nambasennichimae, they rolled out a 9-tap lineup centered on Osaka locals on April 12. It ranges from session styles to IPA, stout, and lager, so it is the kind of lineup that makes you thirsty just looking at it.
MugiWhoa! Even with 9 taps, the styles are that varied? That is the kind of happy problem that makes it hard to know where to start!
Hop BroThe first thing that stands out is the 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA from Aruka→Aruka and One's Brewery. It has the drinkability of a red ale with a boost of hop character like an IPA, so it is lively but still full of personality.
MugiWhat even is a session style! I get that it means lighter and easier to drink, but I still cannot tell if the beer is strong or weak!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it is designed to keep the alcohol feel lower so you can drink several glasses easily. That means the aroma still comes through, but it is less tiring as you go. In other words, it is made to be kind to the drinker.
MugiAhh, I see! Then I am curious about something like Lavender & Chamomile / Golden Ale with Harbs, too. A beer with floral notes sounds kind of romantic!
Hop BroAnd then there is Manrishun Shuzo's Chiran Aracha Golden Ale, which is really interesting. Since it uses aracha tea leaves, it is not just refreshing; the aroma and bitterness should have a tea-like edge, so it is a very intriguing beer.
MugiThey put aracha tea into beer!? Just hearing about tea and beer being combined makes my brain lag a little, but that sounds amazing!
Hop BroIt also has a strong adventurous side, with Minoh Beer's Osaru IPA, MARCA BREWING's Black IPA, Minoh Beer's STOUT, plus PUNK IPA and Heartland all on the list. It is smart how they keep Osaka locals at the core while not losing the comfort of the classics.
MugiWow, from light beers to dark beers, the tasting lineup looks so much fun. And with food like smoked edamame and liver pâté, this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go at lunchtime...!
Hop BroThe easy access right in front of Nankai Namba Station is great too. This is exactly the kind of location that works for daytime drinking. If I go to Namba next, I want to start with one beer, no, two, no, all 9 taps.
MugiI am fully in the mood to drink now! It feels like an Osaka-local treasure chest, and I am honestly torn between starting with the red ale or finishing with a dark beer!
Tap List for April 12
The Osaka, Nambasennichimae beer pub café&beer Aruka→Aruka announced its business lineup on Instagram for service starting at 1:00 p.m. on April 12. This time, the lineup consists of 9 taps centered on Osaka locals. From beers with a homebrewed feel to well-known staples that people enjoy as classics, the lineup is notable for its wide range of flavors.
Notable lineup
- 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA / Aruka→Aruka × One's Brewery
- Lavender & Chamomile / Golden Ale with Harbs / CRAFT BEER BASE
- Chiran Aracha Golden Ale / Golden Ale / Manrishun Shuzo
- KAMOSHI / Sake Lager with Kelp / ONEs BREWERY
- Osaru IPA / IPA / Minoh Beer
- Black IPA / Black IPA / MARCA BREWING
- STOUT / Minoh Beer
- PUNK IPA / IPA / BrewDog Brewing
- Heartland / Pilsner / Kirin Brewery
The beer range is quite broad, with soft-drinking styles like red ale and golden ale alongside IPA, black IPA, and stout. In particular, Manrishun Shuzo's Chiran Aracha Golden Ale comes with the note that it uses aracha tea leaves, making it a cup that draws interest for the balance of aroma and bitterness.
The food menu also includes smoked edamame, fried cartilage, buri in shirawae, pea sprouts with salted kelp and menma, pig ear with cilantro, pasta with mentaiko and baby scallops, liver pâté, and more, offering everything from light snacks to more substantial plates. It is a setup that works well as both a beer-centric venue and a place to eat a full meal.
The shop is conveniently located near Nankai Namba Station, making it easy to stop by for daytime drinking or an early dinner. For anyone who wants to sample Osaka-local craft beer all in one place in the Namba area, this is a tap list worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt café&beer Aruka→Aruka in Nambasennichimae, they rolled out a 9-tap lineup centered on Osaka locals on April 12. It ranges from session styles to IPA, stout, and lager, so it is the kind of lineup that makes you thirsty just looking at it.
MugiWhoa! Even with 9 taps, the styles are that varied? That is the kind of happy problem that makes it hard to know where to start!
Hop BroThe first thing that stands out is the 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA from Aruka→Aruka and One's Brewery. It has the drinkability of a red ale with a boost of hop character like an IPA, so it is lively but still full of personality.
MugiWhat even is a session style! I get that it means lighter and easier to drink, but I still cannot tell if the beer is strong or weak!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it is designed to keep the alcohol feel lower so you can drink several glasses easily. That means the aroma still comes through, but it is less tiring as you go. In other words, it is made to be kind to the drinker.
MugiAhh, I see! Then I am curious about something like Lavender & Chamomile / Golden Ale with Harbs, too. A beer with floral notes sounds kind of romantic!
Hop BroAnd then there is Manrishun Shuzo's Chiran Aracha Golden Ale, which is really interesting. Since it uses aracha tea leaves, it is not just refreshing; the aroma and bitterness should have a tea-like edge, so it is a very intriguing beer.
MugiThey put aracha tea into beer!? Just hearing about tea and beer being combined makes my brain lag a little, but that sounds amazing!
Hop BroIt also has a strong adventurous side, with Minoh Beer's Osaru IPA, MARCA BREWING's Black IPA, Minoh Beer's STOUT, plus PUNK IPA and Heartland all on the list. It is smart how they keep Osaka locals at the core while not losing the comfort of the classics.
MugiWow, from light beers to dark beers, the tasting lineup looks so much fun. And with food like smoked edamame and liver pâté, this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to go at lunchtime...!
Hop BroThe easy access right in front of Nankai Namba Station is great too. This is exactly the kind of location that works for daytime drinking. If I go to Namba next, I want to start with one beer, no, two, no, all 9 taps.
MugiI am fully in the mood to drink now! It feels like an Osaka-local treasure chest, and I am honestly torn between starting with the red ale or finishing with a dark beer!
