Beer&Cafe Hafen highlights taps from Kanagawa, Nara and Niigata, plus new bottles
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Suita (Osaka), posted its current tap list and bottle arrivals. The lineup includes beers from Yellow Monkey Brewing, Nara Brewing and OTAMA BREWING, along with owner-favorite bottle selections.
Hop BroThis post from Beer&Cafe Hafen in Suita, Osaka is a good one. They’re pouring taps from Kanagawa, Nara, and Niigata, and they also brought in some beloved American bottles, so the update is packed.
MugiWhat! It’s like a three-prefecture tap relay! And with U.S. bottles too? That fridge is basically an international trip.
Hop BroThe lineup is strong: Yellow Monkey Brewing’s GOHOBI IPA, Nara Brewing’s BEER AFTER SAUNA OKAWARI, and OTAMA BREWING’s YAWA-YAWA Pale Ale. That’s the three taps today.
MugiHold on, what is Pale Ale? It sounds gentle, but craft beer always sneaks in a pop quiz with these English names!
Hop BroPale Ale is a style with a nice balance of hop aroma and drinkability, while IPA usually pushes the hops harder. And the Hazy IPA mentioned in the post is basically cloudy with huge aroma, the kind some people say drinks almost like juice.
MugiWhoa, aroma explosion beer! My nose is already working overtime just from that description. And Rasputin plus Arrogant Bastard? Those names have way too much attitude.
Hop BroThat’s where the owner’s personality shows. They made space in the bottle fridge for new arrivals, but also stocked Rasputin and Arrogant Bastard, which the owner says are personal favorites. It’s a glimpse of the bar’s history. Next up are Nara Brewing’s KUSANAGI and a beer from Iwate Kura Beer.
MugiNo way! And they also changed the fish for fish and chips to Miyagi silver salmon? That’s unfair. I’m getting hungry before I even get my first pint.
MugiAnd since it’s a small place, groups of three or more should reserve, and if there are no guests by last order at 10:00 p.m. they might close early, so checking social media first feels mandatory. Pre-game homework!
Hop BroExactly. Whether you go for the taps, chase the sentimental bottles, or pair everything with silver salmon, Hafen gives you too many good choices. At this point, I want a drink tonight too.
Beer&Cafe Hafen is a beer pub in Esaka, Suita City, Osaka. In this update, the bar said the bottle cooler had space again and announced a fresh round of arrivals alongside the current taps. The owner noted that Rasputin and Arrogant Bastard are especially meaningful to them, which gives the post a strong sense of the bar’s beer memory and taste. Hazy IPA arrivals were also mentioned, and staff invite guests to ask for an easy explanation of the beers.
Today Taps
- Yellow Monkey Brewing (Kanagawa): GOHOBI IPA
- Nara Brewing (Nara): BEER AFTER SAUNA OKAWARI
- OTAMA BREWING (Niigata): YAWA-YAWA Pale Ale
Next stock
- Nara Brewing (Nara): KUSANAGI
- Iwate Kura Beer (Iwate): no specific beer name was listed in the post
The post also says the fish for the fish-and-chips dish has been changed to Miyagi-grown salmon, available in limited quantity. Because the shop is small, reservations are required for parties of three or more, drinks-only visits excluded. Last orders are at 22:00, and the shop may close if no guests are present. It also lists June closing days, so checking the latest SNS updates before visiting makes sense.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis post from Beer&Cafe Hafen in Suita, Osaka is a good one. They’re pouring taps from Kanagawa, Nara, and Niigata, and they also brought in some beloved American bottles, so the update is packed.
MugiWhat! It’s like a three-prefecture tap relay! And with U.S. bottles too? That fridge is basically an international trip.
Hop BroThe lineup is strong: Yellow Monkey Brewing’s GOHOBI IPA, Nara Brewing’s BEER AFTER SAUNA OKAWARI, and OTAMA BREWING’s YAWA-YAWA Pale Ale. That’s the three taps today.
MugiHold on, what is Pale Ale? It sounds gentle, but craft beer always sneaks in a pop quiz with these English names!
Hop BroPale Ale is a style with a nice balance of hop aroma and drinkability, while IPA usually pushes the hops harder. And the Hazy IPA mentioned in the post is basically cloudy with huge aroma, the kind some people say drinks almost like juice.
MugiWhoa, aroma explosion beer! My nose is already working overtime just from that description. And Rasputin plus Arrogant Bastard? Those names have way too much attitude.
Hop BroThat’s where the owner’s personality shows. They made space in the bottle fridge for new arrivals, but also stocked Rasputin and Arrogant Bastard, which the owner says are personal favorites. It’s a glimpse of the bar’s history. Next up are Nara Brewing’s KUSANAGI and a beer from Iwate Kura Beer.
MugiNo way! And they also changed the fish for fish and chips to Miyagi silver salmon? That’s unfair. I’m getting hungry before I even get my first pint.
MugiAnd since it’s a small place, groups of three or more should reserve, and if there are no guests by last order at 10:00 p.m. they might close early, so checking social media first feels mandatory. Pre-game homework!
Hop BroExactly. Whether you go for the taps, chase the sentimental bottles, or pair everything with silver salmon, Hafen gives you too many good choices. At this point, I want a drink tonight too.
