The Beer Shop Hirakata city: Kokunonaga PA and Hirakata Beer on tap on 4/9
The beer pub "The Beer Shop Hirakata city" in Hirakata, Osaka, has announced its draft lineup for April 9. In addition to Sapporo Black Label, the tap list features a total of five brands: Kokunonaga Beer, Hirakata Beer, Flora Fermentation, and West Coast Brewing, offering both local character and distinctive selections.
Hop BroThe Beer Shop Hirakata city by Hirakata Station has put out its draft lineup for April 9. Centering on Black Label, it also includes Kokunonaga Beer, Hirakata Beer, Flora Fermentation, and West Coast Brewing, which is pretty exciting.
MugiWait! So that means five beers all lined up? That's the kind of setup that makes the choice fun before you even order!
Hop BroExactly. And the highlights for the day are the two newly tapped beers: Kokunonaga Beer's American Pale Ale and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White.
MugiI kind of get American Pale Ale, but what is a Session Citra White? The name alone sounds so stylish that it makes me stand up straighter when ordering!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a white-beer-leaning pint that's light and easy to drink, but still has a solid citrusy aroma from Citra hops. Since it's a session beer, the alcohol presence is modest, so it's designed to go down like you're having pint after pint.
MugiI see! Then Kokunonaga's American Pale Ale sounds like it'll be great for comparing aromas. Do a tasting side by side and you can suddenly feel like a beer pro!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. American Pale Ale makes the hop character easy to read, so you can really feel the balance of citrus and bitterness, and when you line it up next to Hirakata Beer’s white-beer style, the differences come through clearly.
MugiAnd there's Black Label too! It's not just all quirky picks from the start, but also has a reassuring entry point. That's incredibly thoughtful.
Hop BroThat's the best thing about this place. You have Black Label as an everyday beer, then local Osaka and nearby breweries, plus even a popular brewery from Shizuoka, so every visit feels a little like a trip.
MugiA day when the owner is running the shop alone has that local neighborhood vibe, which is nice. I'd love to see a Gamba victory beer poured into a Mofurem glass!
Hop BroRight? So tonight, let's head to Hirakata and raise a glass to a pint fresh off the keg.
MugiI want to go! Tasting the beers I'm curious about side by side, then finishing with Black Label to settle in at the end sounds so perfect my throat is already remembering beer!
Draft lineup for 4/9 (Thu)
"The Beer Shop Hirakata city" in Okahigashicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, announced its draft beer lineup for Thursday, April 9. On this day, the selection centered on Sapporo Black Label, alongside beers from local Osaka and nearby breweries. In the post, the ★ mark indicated newly tapped beers, making it a good time to go after a freshly arrived pint.
The menu for the day was:
- Sapporo Black Label
- Kokunonaga Beer / American Pale Ale
- Hirakata Beer / Session Citra White
- Flora Fermentation / Frigg
- West Coast Brewing / Boom Box
- coming soon
That lineup pairs the standard Black Label with a pour from a local brewery and even a beer from a popular brewery in Shizuoka, which is very much in keeping with this shop's style. In particular, Kokunonaga Beer's American Pale Ale and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White were introduced as newly tapped, making it an easy lineup for comparing differences in aroma and mouthfeel.
The post also touched on Gamba Osaka, noting that for the time being, "Gamba victory beer" would be poured in a Mofurem glass. Since it was a day when the owner was running the shop alone, the post conveyed a neighborhood pub atmosphere, down to the glass size and the way the drinks were served.
As a beer pub near Hirakata Station, The Beer Shop Hirakata city is appealing for its wide range, from everyday easy-to-drink Black Label to draft beers that showcase each brewery's individuality. It's a place for people who want to keep up with new keg arrivals and try interesting labels little by little.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Beer Shop Hirakata city by Hirakata Station has put out its draft lineup for April 9. Centering on Black Label, it also includes Kokunonaga Beer, Hirakata Beer, Flora Fermentation, and West Coast Brewing, which is pretty exciting.
MugiWait! So that means five beers all lined up? That's the kind of setup that makes the choice fun before you even order!
Hop BroExactly. And the highlights for the day are the two newly tapped beers: Kokunonaga Beer's American Pale Ale and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White.
MugiI kind of get American Pale Ale, but what is a Session Citra White? The name alone sounds so stylish that it makes me stand up straighter when ordering!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a white-beer-leaning pint that's light and easy to drink, but still has a solid citrusy aroma from Citra hops. Since it's a session beer, the alcohol presence is modest, so it's designed to go down like you're having pint after pint.
MugiI see! Then Kokunonaga's American Pale Ale sounds like it'll be great for comparing aromas. Do a tasting side by side and you can suddenly feel like a beer pro!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. American Pale Ale makes the hop character easy to read, so you can really feel the balance of citrus and bitterness, and when you line it up next to Hirakata Beer’s white-beer style, the differences come through clearly.
MugiAnd there's Black Label too! It's not just all quirky picks from the start, but also has a reassuring entry point. That's incredibly thoughtful.
Hop BroThat's the best thing about this place. You have Black Label as an everyday beer, then local Osaka and nearby breweries, plus even a popular brewery from Shizuoka, so every visit feels a little like a trip.
MugiA day when the owner is running the shop alone has that local neighborhood vibe, which is nice. I'd love to see a Gamba victory beer poured into a Mofurem glass!
Hop BroRight? So tonight, let's head to Hirakata and raise a glass to a pint fresh off the keg.
MugiI want to go! Tasting the beers I'm curious about side by side, then finishing with Black Label to settle in at the end sounds so perfect my throat is already remembering beer!
