Guide to the 9 taps opening on March 27 at “café&beer Aruka→Aruka” in Namba, Osaka
The beer pub “café&beer Aruka→Aruka” in Osaka’s Namba Sennichimae posted an operating notice announcing that it will open at 17:00 on March 27. Centered on local Osaka breweries, the lineup spans nine taps from Red Ale, Wit, Hazy IPA, and Stout to Pilsner, with a full food menu as well.
Hop BroAt “café&beer Aruka→Aruka” in Namba Sennichimae, March 27 means a 17:00 opening with 9 taps on the board. The fact that it’s centered on Osaka local breweries is already appealing, isn’t it?
MugiWait, 9 taps? I’d get stuck at the entrance just trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it. For example, 13 Red Ale is a collaboration between Aruka→Aruka and One’s Brewery, leaning toward a Session Red IPA style, aiming for a balance of drinkability and malty depth.
MugiSession what? It sounds strong, but is it light? That name alone makes it seem like it has a split personality!
Hop BroBasically, it means light and easy to drink. The ABV is kept down, while you still get hop aroma and the sweetness of red malt, so it’s the kind of beer you can keep going with.
MugiI see! Then Ikeda Mikan Wit sounds great too! Just hearing “mikan” makes it seem like I could gulp it down like citrus juice!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the point. It’s interesting that Witbier and Hazy IPA are both on the list, because you can compare citrusy aromas and that hazy texture side by side. CRAFT BEER BASE, Maruka Brewing, and CIVIC BREWERS are all in there too, so it has a strong Osaka feel.
MugiWait, we can compare haze levels too? That’s the kind of thing that would turn me into a beer researcher!
Hop BroAnd there’s Stout all the way to Pilsner, so both the rich-beer crowd and the crisp-beer crowd are covered. A heavy pour with Minoh Beer’s STOUT, then a palate reset with Heartland, is a really solid flow.
MugiThe food is basically beer’s best friend too, which is unfair! With char siu egg, mapo potato, and even thick-cut ham cutlet, I have no choice but to drink tonight!
Hop BroYou can stop by in the middle of a Namba drinking crawl, and being able to make reservations through the official website is a big help. I’d start with the Hazy IPA, and you can begin with the Wit.
MugiAgreed! Tonight’s first drink is decided already. I want to get there fast and raise a glass!
The beer pub “café&beer Aruka→Aruka” in Osaka’s Namba Sennichimae announced that business will begin at 17:00 on March 27. In the post, nine taps centered on Osaka local breweries were announced as the tap list for the day.
Lineup for the day
- 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA / Aruka→Aruka × One’s Brewery
- Ikeda Mikan Wit / Witbier / CRAFT BEER BASE
- Nishinari Riot Ale / American Pale Ale / Derailleur Brew Works
- Karoten Shower / Blonde Ale / Kamigata Beer
- Hazy IPA Yuzu / Hazy IPA / Maruka Brewing
- Katano Kasumi / Hazy IPA / CIVIC BREWERS
- STOUT / Minoh Beer
- PUNK IPA / IPA / BrewDog Brewing
- Heartland / Pilsner / Kirin Beer
Looking at the lineup, there is a wide range from Red Ale, American Pale Ale, Stout, and Pilsner to Wit and Hazy IPA, which are easy to imagine as having bright citrusy aromas. While many Osaka breweries are featured, PUNK IPA and Heartland are also included, making it an easy place to compare local beers with familiar classics.
Food to enjoy alongside the beer
The post also listed today’s recommended food. Char siu egg, mapo potato, fried broad beans with cumin salt, cinnamon roll scone, Aruka quesadilla, teriyaki chicken pizza, whole fresh spring onion, juicy meatballs, and thick-cut ham cutlet were among the dishes that pair well with beer.
The location in Namba Sennichimae also makes it convenient to stop by in the middle of a bar crawl. Reservations are accepted through the official website, and phone inquiries are available from 15:00 to 24:00. It sounds like a place well suited to a slow drinking session while working through the tap list and enjoying the food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt “café&beer Aruka→Aruka” in Namba Sennichimae, March 27 means a 17:00 opening with 9 taps on the board. The fact that it’s centered on Osaka local breweries is already appealing, isn’t it?
MugiWait, 9 taps? I’d get stuck at the entrance just trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThat’s the fun of it. For example, 13 Red Ale is a collaboration between Aruka→Aruka and One’s Brewery, leaning toward a Session Red IPA style, aiming for a balance of drinkability and malty depth.
MugiSession what? It sounds strong, but is it light? That name alone makes it seem like it has a split personality!
Hop BroBasically, it means light and easy to drink. The ABV is kept down, while you still get hop aroma and the sweetness of red malt, so it’s the kind of beer you can keep going with.
MugiI see! Then Ikeda Mikan Wit sounds great too! Just hearing “mikan” makes it seem like I could gulp it down like citrus juice!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the point. It’s interesting that Witbier and Hazy IPA are both on the list, because you can compare citrusy aromas and that hazy texture side by side. CRAFT BEER BASE, Maruka Brewing, and CIVIC BREWERS are all in there too, so it has a strong Osaka feel.
MugiWait, we can compare haze levels too? That’s the kind of thing that would turn me into a beer researcher!
Hop BroAnd there’s Stout all the way to Pilsner, so both the rich-beer crowd and the crisp-beer crowd are covered. A heavy pour with Minoh Beer’s STOUT, then a palate reset with Heartland, is a really solid flow.
MugiThe food is basically beer’s best friend too, which is unfair! With char siu egg, mapo potato, and even thick-cut ham cutlet, I have no choice but to drink tonight!
Hop BroYou can stop by in the middle of a Namba drinking crawl, and being able to make reservations through the official website is a big help. I’d start with the Hazy IPA, and you can begin with the Wit.
MugiAgreed! Tonight’s first drink is decided already. I want to get there fast and raise a glass!
