Beer&Cafe Hafen highlights Shiroyama Brewery stout and rotating taps in Esaka
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka shared its latest tap list on Instagram. The lineup includes a stout from Shiroyama Brewery, beers from NOMCRAFT BREWING and Shiga Kogen Beer, with Sankt Gallen’s Super Shonan Gold listed among the next kegs.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka just posted its latest tap list, and among the five current taps, Shiroyama Brewery's stout with Amami brown sugar is the one I'd start with.
MugiWait, brown sugar stout? What is that! Sweet and dark at the same time? My taste buds are already panicking.
Hop BroThe sugar is basically an adjunct ingredient, so it adds soft sweetness on top of those roasted malt notes.
MugiAdjunct ingredient sounds like homework! So the brown sugar is basically a flavor sidekick?
Hop BroExactly. And they've also got NOMCRAFT BREWING's Passion Magic plus Shiga Kogen Beer's Miyama Blonde, so the range goes from easygoing to rich.
MugiMiyama Blonde sounds like a mountain model name. Is it the kind of beer that's lighter and easy to drink?
Hop BroPretty much. It drinks like a blonde ale kind of pour, and this shop is fun because of the keg rotation magic.
MugiKeg rotation magic sounds like a rakugo title! But if it means every visit has different draft beer, I'm listening.
Hop BroExactly. Next up they've listed Shiga Kogen's Yuru Blue Spelt, Sankt Gallen's Super Shonan Gold, and even OTAMA BREWING as a possibility.
MugiAnd pairing the stout with anko cream cheese plus having liver katsu on deck is a snack lineup with zero restraint. They're open through Obon too, and groups of three or more should book.
Hop BroIt is a small place, but the density is great. With 10 p.m. last order and possible early closing if no guests are left, I'd get there early and lock in that stout pairing.
MugiThat's it, I'm in. Two rounds in Esaka might turn into three, because now I want to chase Hafen's taps in person.
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, posted its latest tap list on Instagram. The bar says it is operating normal hours during Obon, recommends reservations for groups of three or more, and notes that it may close early if there are no guests after the 10 p.m. last call.
Current taps
- Shiroyama Brewery (Kagoshima): Stout (Amami brown sugar)
- NOMCRAFT BREWING (Wakayama): Passion Magic
- Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano): Miyama Blond
Coming soon
- Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano): Yuru Brew spelt
- Sankt Gallen (Kanagawa): Super Shonan Gold
- OTAMA BREWING (Niigata) is also listed as an upcoming option
On the food side, the shop recommends its anko cream cheese as a pairing for the stout, and liver cutlet is also available today. It is a compact beer pub with a rotating tap lineup, making it a practical stop for drinkers who want to follow fresh kegs and simple snack pairings in Esaka.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka just posted its latest tap list, and among the five current taps, Shiroyama Brewery's stout with Amami brown sugar is the one I'd start with.
MugiWait, brown sugar stout? What is that! Sweet and dark at the same time? My taste buds are already panicking.
Hop BroThe sugar is basically an adjunct ingredient, so it adds soft sweetness on top of those roasted malt notes.
MugiAdjunct ingredient sounds like homework! So the brown sugar is basically a flavor sidekick?
Hop BroExactly. And they've also got NOMCRAFT BREWING's Passion Magic plus Shiga Kogen Beer's Miyama Blonde, so the range goes from easygoing to rich.
MugiMiyama Blonde sounds like a mountain model name. Is it the kind of beer that's lighter and easy to drink?
Hop BroPretty much. It drinks like a blonde ale kind of pour, and this shop is fun because of the keg rotation magic.
MugiKeg rotation magic sounds like a rakugo title! But if it means every visit has different draft beer, I'm listening.
Hop BroExactly. Next up they've listed Shiga Kogen's Yuru Blue Spelt, Sankt Gallen's Super Shonan Gold, and even OTAMA BREWING as a possibility.
MugiAnd pairing the stout with anko cream cheese plus having liver katsu on deck is a snack lineup with zero restraint. They're open through Obon too, and groups of three or more should book.
Hop BroIt is a small place, but the density is great. With 10 p.m. last order and possible early closing if no guests are left, I'd get there early and lock in that stout pairing.
MugiThat's it, I'm in. Two rounds in Esaka might turn into three, because now I want to chase Hafen's taps in person.
