YELLOW APE CRAFT taps Hansharo Beer’s “Melon Weizen&Melon”
The beer pub YELLOW APE CRAFT in Imahashi, Osaka announced in a March 26 post that it had tapped one keg of Hansharo Beer’s “Melon Weizen&Melon.” It is a weizen made with melon juice, and the shop also shared information about an upcoming cherry-blossom viewing event and all-you-can-drink courses.
Hop BroAt YELLOW APE CRAFT in Imahashi, Hansharo Beer’s “Melon Weizen&Melon” has been tapped. Owner Go announced it on March 26, and the fact that this time it’s just one keg makes it feel even more limited, which is great.
MugiWait, it’s a melon beer!? That’s already making my brain short-circuit - is this dessert or beer?!
Hop BroThat’s exactly what makes it interesting. It’s a weizen with melon juice, so the soft wheat texture is layered with fruit character.
MugiI keep hearing about weizen, but does that just mean a wheat beer? Suddenly I’m picturing a whole wheat field!
Hop BroPretty much, yes - it’s a light-colored beer made with wheat. It can sometimes have banana- or clove-like aromas, and this one adds the sweet aroma of melon on top of that.
MugiI see, so they’re matching the direction of the aroma! And they even chose melon-like hop varieties, which is so detailed I love it!
Hop BroExactly. It isn’t just the juice - they’re reinforcing the melon character with the hops too, so it creates a strong sense of aromatic unity. It feels less like just a sweet beer and more like a carefully designed one.
MugiAnd YELLOW APE CRAFT even has an all-you-can-drink course? That’s pretty strong. If there are 10 kinds, I’d want to try something totally different after the melon one!
Hop BroThe food runs from starters to jerk chicken and pasta, so it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay a while for beer and food. And since they’re open until midnight that day, it’s also great for a second drink at night.
MugiAnd they’re also announcing a cherry-blossom viewing event on April 5!? A spring event plus a limited beer means there’s basically every reason to go drink there!
Hop BroExactly. When the fun of a rotating tap is paired with the feel of the season, it becomes a one-time-only pint. This is the kind of place that makes me want to stop by after work for a drink.
MugiYeah, that’s it, I can’t wait anymore, I want to drink it right now! Let’s wrap ourselves in the aroma of melon and start the cherry-blossom pregame!
Today’s Tap
In YELLOW APE CRAFT’s March 26 post, Hansharo Beer’s Melon Weizen&Melon was tapped. The post, which began with the greeting, “This is Go, the owner,” announced that this time they had opened one keg. In addition to using melon juice in the weizen, the hop selection was also said to emphasize melon-like characteristics, making this a beer whose aroma direction was designed around the same theme.
What the Beer Is Like
What can be read from this post is that this is a weizen that puts fruit character front and center, served fresh from the keg. It is easy to imagine a style where the soft sweetness and aroma from the melon are layered over the wheat-driven texture typical of a weizen. Rather than being flashy, it seems like a beer whose flavor design is clearly visible, and one that could serve as a starting point for comparison tastings.
The Appeal of the Shop
YELLOW APE CRAFT is a beer pub in Imahashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City. While centered on craft beer, the shop also offers a craft beer all-you-can-drink course, with options ranging from an all-beer all-you-can-drink course for the day to a 10-beer all-you-can-drink course. The food menu is also well-rounded, with starters, salads, fried dishes, jerk chicken, and pasta, making it easy to enjoy both beer and food together.
In the post, the shop announced that it would hold a cherry-blossom viewing gathering on Sunday, April 5, with more details to follow later. At a time when spring is drawing near, the chance to follow the rotating taps while also looking forward to seasonal events is part of what makes this shop enjoyable. The business information also noted that it would be open until midnight that day, making it a good stop for a drink on the way home from work.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt YELLOW APE CRAFT in Imahashi, Hansharo Beer’s “Melon Weizen&Melon” has been tapped. Owner Go announced it on March 26, and the fact that this time it’s just one keg makes it feel even more limited, which is great.
MugiWait, it’s a melon beer!? That’s already making my brain short-circuit - is this dessert or beer?!
Hop BroThat’s exactly what makes it interesting. It’s a weizen with melon juice, so the soft wheat texture is layered with fruit character.
MugiI keep hearing about weizen, but does that just mean a wheat beer? Suddenly I’m picturing a whole wheat field!
Hop BroPretty much, yes - it’s a light-colored beer made with wheat. It can sometimes have banana- or clove-like aromas, and this one adds the sweet aroma of melon on top of that.
MugiI see, so they’re matching the direction of the aroma! And they even chose melon-like hop varieties, which is so detailed I love it!
Hop BroExactly. It isn’t just the juice - they’re reinforcing the melon character with the hops too, so it creates a strong sense of aromatic unity. It feels less like just a sweet beer and more like a carefully designed one.
MugiAnd YELLOW APE CRAFT even has an all-you-can-drink course? That’s pretty strong. If there are 10 kinds, I’d want to try something totally different after the melon one!
Hop BroThe food runs from starters to jerk chicken and pasta, so it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay a while for beer and food. And since they’re open until midnight that day, it’s also great for a second drink at night.
MugiAnd they’re also announcing a cherry-blossom viewing event on April 5!? A spring event plus a limited beer means there’s basically every reason to go drink there!
Hop BroExactly. When the fun of a rotating tap is paired with the feel of the season, it becomes a one-time-only pint. This is the kind of place that makes me want to stop by after work for a drink.
MugiYeah, that’s it, I can’t wait anymore, I want to drink it right now! Let’s wrap ourselves in the aroma of melon and start the cherry-blossom pregame!
