Osaka beer pub umbrella opens at 6 p.m. on June 20 with Tea Bitter on tap
Umbrella, a beer pub in Sonezaki, Osaka, will open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. In its Instagram post, the bar highlights a new keg of Minoh Beer’s Tea Bitter and a tap list that also includes Shiga Kogen Beer, Nagahama Roman Beer, Guinness, and Kirin Lager.
Hop BroTonight's headline is umbrella's fresh tap. The beer pub umbrella in Sonezaki, Osaka opens at 6 p.m. on June 20, and they're pouring Minoh Beer's 'Black Tea Bitter.'
MugiWait, Black Tea Bitter? That sounds like beer wandered into afternoon tea!
Hop BroThat's the charm. It's English Bitter with tea at 4.5%, with gentle bitterness and a soft tea-leaf aroma riding on top.
MugiHold on, English Bitter suddenly sounds like a quiz question. Is it super bitter?
Hop BroNot really. Malt-forward and mellow is the point. Instead of hops screaming, you get bready depth, and the tea adds a clean, elegant lift.
MugiWow, hops screaming is the funniest tasting note ever, but I totally get it!
Hop BroAnd the tap list has five very different pours: Shiga Kogen's 'Kasumi' as a Session Hazy IPA, Nagahama Roman's Setouchi Lemon Pilsner, plus Guinness and Kirin Lager.
MugiWhat is this, starter to closer mode? Crisp, hazy, classic dark, and standard lager all in one lineup!
Hop BroYep, and there are also six small pours worth of craft beer tickets, plus pint service for Guinness, so it works for a quick stop or a full night.
MugiAnd that glowing entrance before you head downstairs sounds like a basement-beer portal. I already want to start with the Black Tea Bitter!
Hop BroSame here. I want to toast with Black Tea Bitter first, then drift into Kasumi and Guinness. That lineup is dangerous.
MugiDangerous in the best way. I need that first sip now. This article basically opened my throat for business!
Umbrella, a beer pub in a basement space at Matsuda Building B1 in Sonezaki, Osaka, announced that it will open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. The Instagram post also points to the fluorescent-lit entrance leading down to the bar, giving the place its familiar underground feel.
The newest keg for the day is Tea Bitter from Minoh Beer in Osaka, listed at 4.5% ABV. It is presented as an English Bitter with tea notes, making it a distinctive addition for drinkers who enjoy classic styles with a local twist.
Tap list for the day
- Kasumi / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano) Session Hazy IPA
- Setouchi Lemon Pilsner / Nagahama Roman Beer (Shiga) Lemon Pilsner
- Tea Bitter / Minoh Beer (Osaka) English Bitter w / Tea
- Draught Guinness / Guinness (Ireland)
- Kirin Lager / Kirin Brewery Lager
The lineup spans a clear range of styles, from hop-forward and citrus-driven beers to a tea-accented bitter, stout, and lager. That makes it easy to move from a first pint to a slower tasting session, depending on the night.
The post also notes that beer vouchers are on sale, covering six smallest-size pours across the craft beer lineup, and that Guinness pints are available at the underground bar. It further mentions closures on June 21 and June 28, plus an umbrella RiB 10th anniversary party on July 11-12. For beer drinkers in the Umeda and Ohatsu Tenjin area, it is the kind of bar that works both for a quick stop and for a longer evening.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's headline is umbrella's fresh tap. The beer pub umbrella in Sonezaki, Osaka opens at 6 p.m. on June 20, and they're pouring Minoh Beer's 'Black Tea Bitter.'
MugiWait, Black Tea Bitter? That sounds like beer wandered into afternoon tea!
Hop BroThat's the charm. It's English Bitter with tea at 4.5%, with gentle bitterness and a soft tea-leaf aroma riding on top.
MugiHold on, English Bitter suddenly sounds like a quiz question. Is it super bitter?
Hop BroNot really. Malt-forward and mellow is the point. Instead of hops screaming, you get bready depth, and the tea adds a clean, elegant lift.
MugiWow, hops screaming is the funniest tasting note ever, but I totally get it!
Hop BroAnd the tap list has five very different pours: Shiga Kogen's 'Kasumi' as a Session Hazy IPA, Nagahama Roman's Setouchi Lemon Pilsner, plus Guinness and Kirin Lager.
MugiWhat is this, starter to closer mode? Crisp, hazy, classic dark, and standard lager all in one lineup!
Hop BroYep, and there are also six small pours worth of craft beer tickets, plus pint service for Guinness, so it works for a quick stop or a full night.
MugiAnd that glowing entrance before you head downstairs sounds like a basement-beer portal. I already want to start with the Black Tea Bitter!
Hop BroSame here. I want to toast with Black Tea Bitter first, then drift into Kasumi and Guinness. That lineup is dangerous.
MugiDangerous in the best way. I need that first sip now. This article basically opened my throat for business!
