Beer&Cafe Hafen taps NOM CRAFT's 'Tengu Groove'
On April 20, Beer&Cafe Hafen in Osaka's Esaka area shared tap information in an Instagram post featuring NOM CRAFT BREWING's 'Tengu Groove' and other beers. HOPDOG, WOLF BRÄU, the standard Black Label, and draft Guinness were also on tap, and the post announced that the shop would be closed the following day, April 21.
Hop BroToday’s star is Beer&Cafe Hafen’s Tengu Groove on tap, right? It’s NOM CRAFT’s pale ale, hoppy and crisp.
MugiWhoa! Hoppy and crisp sounds like a snack even though it’s a drink! Is it crunchy?
Hop BroNot crunchy, but it means the finish is lively and the bitterness feels nice. It’s an easy-drinking pale ale that fits this warming weather perfectly.
MugiI see, so it’s a pint to welcome summer early. And Beer&Cafe Hafen is an Esaka beer pub, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a shop on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights in Esaka-cho, Suita City, and the fast-changing taps are part of the fun. Today, besides Tengu Groove, 39 OTAMA SAISON and WOLF BRÄU's Alt are also on the board.
MugiWhoa, what’s the difference between a saison and an alt? From the names alone, both sound like powerful finishing moves!
Hop BroA saison is fragrant and dry, while an alt is appealing for its malty richness and calm bitterness. In other words, today is a triple dose of character, so you can choose based on your mood.
MugiWow! And if they have staples like Black Label and Guinness too, even people who aren't into craft can walk in with confidence.
Hop BroThat’s what makes Hafen feel like Hafen. They’re even previewing future options like OYAMA G BEER's American Amber Lager, HINO BREWING's Screwdriver, and Gold Ban!, so you can enjoy the next tap preview too.
MugiWow, that gives me even more reasons to go! And the 21st is closed, right? It really feels like today is the only day to drink!
Hop BroExactly. It's a small-group-friendly place, and reservations are required for parties of three or more, so planning matters if you're dropping by casually. All right, let's start with Tengu Groove for the first drink and decide on the next one as we go.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with the pale ale, and you, Hop brother, are definitely the kind to drink while talking. Then let's go toast in Esaka!
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka-cho, Suita City, Osaka, updated its tap list for the day in an Instagram post on April 20. As a beer pub on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights, it offers a lineup that changes quickly, mixing craft beers with familiar staple beers.
The centerpiece that day was NOM CRAFT BREWING's 'Tengu Groove / テングルーヴ'. The post described it as a hoppy, crisp, easy-drinking pale ale, presented as a beer well suited to the rising temperatures. Also on tap were HOPDOG BREWING's '39 OTAMA SAISON' and WOLF BRÄU's 'Alt / アルト', making for three distinctive beers on the lineup.
The regular lineup also included 'Black Label' and 'Draft Guinness', so even visitors coming for craft beer would feel comfortable choosing their first pint. In addition, future candidates were previewed, including OYAMA G BEER's 'American Amber Lager' and HINO BREWING's 'Screwdriver' and 'Gold Ban!', which feels very Hafen-like in how it shows what is coming next.
The post also noted that the shop is geared toward small groups, and that parties of three or more require a reservation. The next day, April 21, is scheduled to be closed. It is a craft beer shop in Esaka worth visiting while keeping up with the latest tap status.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s star is Beer&Cafe Hafen’s Tengu Groove on tap, right? It’s NOM CRAFT’s pale ale, hoppy and crisp.
MugiWhoa! Hoppy and crisp sounds like a snack even though it’s a drink! Is it crunchy?
Hop BroNot crunchy, but it means the finish is lively and the bitterness feels nice. It’s an easy-drinking pale ale that fits this warming weather perfectly.
MugiI see, so it’s a pint to welcome summer early. And Beer&Cafe Hafen is an Esaka beer pub, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a shop on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights in Esaka-cho, Suita City, and the fast-changing taps are part of the fun. Today, besides Tengu Groove, 39 OTAMA SAISON and WOLF BRÄU's Alt are also on the board.
MugiWhoa, what’s the difference between a saison and an alt? From the names alone, both sound like powerful finishing moves!
Hop BroA saison is fragrant and dry, while an alt is appealing for its malty richness and calm bitterness. In other words, today is a triple dose of character, so you can choose based on your mood.
MugiWow! And if they have staples like Black Label and Guinness too, even people who aren't into craft can walk in with confidence.
Hop BroThat’s what makes Hafen feel like Hafen. They’re even previewing future options like OYAMA G BEER's American Amber Lager, HINO BREWING's Screwdriver, and Gold Ban!, so you can enjoy the next tap preview too.
MugiWow, that gives me even more reasons to go! And the 21st is closed, right? It really feels like today is the only day to drink!
Hop BroExactly. It's a small-group-friendly place, and reservations are required for parties of three or more, so planning matters if you're dropping by casually. All right, let's start with Tengu Groove for the first drink and decide on the next one as we go.
MugiAgreed! I'll start with the pale ale, and you, Hop brother, are definitely the kind to drink while talking. Then let's go toast in Esaka!
