Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata taps Kuninocho Beer’s Hassaku Overdrive
Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka, has tapped Kuninocho Beer’s Hassaku Overdrive. The White IPA uses hassaku peel and juice from neighboring Takatsuki, and the pub’s lineup also includes beers from Shiga Kogen, Kumazawa, West Coast Brewing, and more.
Hop BroToday's topic is Beer House Hobbit. In Hirakata, they just tapped Kunitonaga Beer's Hassaku Overdrive, and that is not something I can ignore.
MugiWait, Hassaku Overdrive sounds fast! It's a beer, but the citrus already feels like it's taking corners at full speed!
Hop BroHere's the fun part: it's a White IPA. They use hassaku peel and juice sent over from Takatsuki, so you get citrus aroma, gentle bitterness, and bright, refreshing acidity.
MugiWhat is that, what's a White IPA? Is it white? Is it bitter? My brain is foaming over here!
Hop BroPut simply, it's soft wheat character mixed with IPA-style hop aroma. Think white-beer smoothness with the aroma dial pushed way up.
MugiOhhh, so it's fluffy white-beer vibes with a citrus turbo boost. The name really is doing its job!
Hop BroAnd that day they had six beers on draft: Shiga Kogen's Shinshu Heion and Sono Ju, Kumazawa's Fresh Hop IPA, West Coast Brewing's Chill Pils, and Hideji's Kyushu Craft Kabosu.
MugiWait, this lineup is unfair! Do I chase citrus, cool off with a pils, or let my stomach hold a strategy meeting first?
Hop BroThat's the charm of Hobbit: it's easy to compare by mood. Near Hirakata-shi Station, you can drop in and move from crisp lagers to big-aroma IPAs without forcing it.
MugiNope, that's it, I want a glass now! I'm starting with Hassaku Overdrive, and you're absolutely ordering a Chill Pils on the side, aren't you?
Beer House Hobbit, a beer pub in Kawaramachi, Hirakata City, Osaka, highlighted a new guest beer in its latest post: Kuninocho Beer’s "Hassaku Overdrive." The White IPA is brewed with generous amounts of hassaku peel and juice delivered from Takatsuki, and it is described as a summer-friendly beer with bright citrus aroma, light bitterness, and a crisp acidic finish.
The day’s draft lineup featured six beers in total. Alongside the guest beer were Shiga Kogen Beer "Shinshu Heion," Kumazawa Brewery "Fresh Hop IPA," Shiga Kogen Beer "So no Jyu," West Coast Brewing "Chill Pils," and Miyazaki Hideji Beer "Kyushu Craft Kabosu." The selection offers a broad spread of styles, from citrus-forward ales to lager and fresh-hop options.
Beer House Hobbit is an easy stop for drinkers around Hirakata Station, and its appeal lies in pairing a featured guest tap with a flexible, style-diverse draft list. It is a good place to explore fruit-driven seasonal beers without losing the everyday, casual feel of a neighborhood beer pub.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Beer House Hobbit. In Hirakata, they just tapped Kunitonaga Beer's Hassaku Overdrive, and that is not something I can ignore.
MugiWait, Hassaku Overdrive sounds fast! It's a beer, but the citrus already feels like it's taking corners at full speed!
Hop BroHere's the fun part: it's a White IPA. They use hassaku peel and juice sent over from Takatsuki, so you get citrus aroma, gentle bitterness, and bright, refreshing acidity.
MugiWhat is that, what's a White IPA? Is it white? Is it bitter? My brain is foaming over here!
Hop BroPut simply, it's soft wheat character mixed with IPA-style hop aroma. Think white-beer smoothness with the aroma dial pushed way up.
MugiOhhh, so it's fluffy white-beer vibes with a citrus turbo boost. The name really is doing its job!
Hop BroAnd that day they had six beers on draft: Shiga Kogen's Shinshu Heion and Sono Ju, Kumazawa's Fresh Hop IPA, West Coast Brewing's Chill Pils, and Hideji's Kyushu Craft Kabosu.
MugiWait, this lineup is unfair! Do I chase citrus, cool off with a pils, or let my stomach hold a strategy meeting first?
Hop BroThat's the charm of Hobbit: it's easy to compare by mood. Near Hirakata-shi Station, you can drop in and move from crisp lagers to big-aroma IPAs without forcing it.
MugiNope, that's it, I want a glass now! I'm starting with Hassaku Overdrive, and you're absolutely ordering a Chill Pils on the side, aren't you?
