At Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Ise Kadoya's revival brew is tapped, with Mino also on deck
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, released its latest tap update in a March 18 post. Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Imperial Red Ale" has been brought back on tap, while Minoh Beer’s "MUGICHA BITTER" is also being served. In addition to three taps, including a lager from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, the post also previewed the next beers set to be tapped, making this an update worth watching.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka just dropped a latest tap update, and this lineup is seriously hot!
MugiWait, what! Which beer is the main attraction? I'm already ready to toast!
Hop BroThe star is Ise Kadoya Beer’s revived Imperial Red Ale. It’s copper-red, with citrus and grape-like aromas, and a really nice balance of body and bitterness.
MugiWhoa! But when you say old and new American hops, it suddenly sounds like a science class!
Hop BroBasically, it means they blended hops that have been popular for a long time with more modern ones to create depth in the aroma.
MugiI get it! So MUGICHA BITTER is on tap at Minoh Beer, and it tastes like barley tea, just like the name says?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a gentle bitter with a soft roasted note, and if you compare it with Mugi Zakkoku Kobo’s Mellow Times Lager, the difference in character is really interesting.
MugiThree taps, all heading in different directions? That’s the best! And they’ve even listed the next beers to be tapped too, so we have to keep following this!
Hop BroThey’ve got Ise Kadoya’s Spring Whisper, Iwate Kura’s Tohoku Damashii IPL and Sakura Arashi IPA, plus Y.MARKET’s Ncha! coming up, so checking social media before you go is a must. Reservations are required for parties of three or more.
MugiI’ve decided. Let’s do a half-pint tasting tonight in Esaka! I want to start with that revived red ale!
The beer pub Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Suita City, Osaka, announced its latest tap list on Instagram. The main attraction this time is Ise Kadoya Beer’s Imperial Red Ale. The post introduces it as a "quasi-regular beer that people kept asking to bring back," explaining its design that blends old and new American hops, its copper-red appearance, and its balance of citrus and grape-like aroma with solid body and bitterness.
At the same time, Minoh Beer’s MUGICHA BITTER has also been tapped. It is presented as a gentle bitter with a soft, roasted fragrance reminiscent of barley tea, making it a good fit for drinkers looking for something to savor slowly rather than a flashy beer. In addition, Mellow Times Lager from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery is on tap today, creating a lineup where you can compare three beers with very different directions.
The regulars are Sapporo Beer Black Label and Draft Guinness. The post also lists the next beers expected to be tapped: Ise Kadoya Beer’s Spring Whisper, Iwate Kura Beer’s Tohoku Damashii IPL and Sakura Arashi IPA ~PinkTyhon~, and Y.MARKET BREWING’s Ncha!, so there is plenty to look forward to in the next rotation.
The shop is a small pub on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights, and the post also notes that "reservations are required for parties of three or more (drinks only excluded)." Beer fans who want to keep up with fresh taps should check the latest social media before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka just dropped a latest tap update, and this lineup is seriously hot!
MugiWait, what! Which beer is the main attraction? I'm already ready to toast!
Hop BroThe star is Ise Kadoya Beer’s revived Imperial Red Ale. It’s copper-red, with citrus and grape-like aromas, and a really nice balance of body and bitterness.
MugiWhoa! But when you say old and new American hops, it suddenly sounds like a science class!
Hop BroBasically, it means they blended hops that have been popular for a long time with more modern ones to create depth in the aroma.
MugiI get it! So MUGICHA BITTER is on tap at Minoh Beer, and it tastes like barley tea, just like the name says?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a gentle bitter with a soft roasted note, and if you compare it with Mugi Zakkoku Kobo’s Mellow Times Lager, the difference in character is really interesting.
MugiThree taps, all heading in different directions? That’s the best! And they’ve even listed the next beers to be tapped too, so we have to keep following this!
Hop BroThey’ve got Ise Kadoya’s Spring Whisper, Iwate Kura’s Tohoku Damashii IPL and Sakura Arashi IPA, plus Y.MARKET’s Ncha! coming up, so checking social media before you go is a must. Reservations are required for parties of three or more.
MugiI’ve decided. Let’s do a half-pint tasting tonight in Esaka! I want to start with that revived red ale!
