The Beer Shop Hirakata city receives four Founders beers
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, announced four guest beers from Founders Brewing in Michigan, US. The lineup comes from the MORTAL BLOOM series and spans HAZY IPA, Cold IPA, and Imperial IPA styles.
Hop BroThe Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata just got four Founders taps, and that is a serious after-work detour. It's the MORTAL BLOOM series, running from Hazy IPA to Imperial IPA.
MugiWhat, the MORTAL BLOOM series already sounds intense! If four landed at once, I need to know how they're all different!
Hop BroThis drop is basically a hop-forward lineup. Very Founders Brewing, too. It leans on dry hopping and really shows differences in aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiHold on, dry hopping means what exactly? And Hazy IPA, Cold IPA, Imperial IPA... those names alone are a traffic jam in my brain!
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation for aroma over bitterness, so the beer smells louder without getting harsh. The Hazy IPA goes fruity, and the wheat plus oats give it a soft mouthfeel.
MugiOhhh, so it's soft and juicy! Then the orange, floral, peach, and even bubblegum notes in SINISTER HAZ are all from the hops too?
Hop BroExactly, and the layered aroma is the whole trick with SINISTER HAZ. You get orange and floral notes from the hops, then peach and bubblegum-like impressions stacked on top.
MugiThat is too much fun already! But Cold IPA sounds like an IPA invented by a refrigerator. Is it just extra cold or what?
Hop BroThe name is more about a crisp finish than serving temperature. CITRUS BITE pushes orange peel and hop-driven citrus up front, with a smooth texture and a clean finish.
MugiGot it. So IMPERIAL THORN is the boss battle beer, right? The name is basically wearing a final-stage cape!
Hop BroPretty much. It has a firm body and strong hop aroma, but it stays balanced as an Imperial IPA. And that same tap list also had Sapporo Kurolabel, Nomcraft, and local Hirakata Beer, which is a great domestic-meets-import mix.
MugiThat lineup is ridiculous in the best way. If it's 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., you can stop by after shopping or after work. I absolutely want to do a four-beer tasting.
Hop BroAt that point it's basically a tasting flight mission. I want to hit The Beer Shop Hirakata city, drink all four Founders beers in order, and argue about the winner.
Incoming Beers
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, located in Okahigashicho, Hirakata, Osaka, announced four guest beers from Founders Brewing in Michigan, US on July 14. This shipment comes from the brewery's MORTAL BLOOM series and gives drinkers a chance to compare different hop-forward styles side by side.
The four Founders beers
- HAZY IPA
A HAZY IPA with pronounced fruit character and a soft mouthfeel from wheat and oats.
- SINISTER HAZ
A HAZY IPA with orange- and floral-like hop aromas, plus peach and bubblegum-like notes.
- CITRUS BITE
A smooth Cold IPA with orange peel and hop-driven citrus character.
- IMPERIAL THORN
A well-balanced Imperial IPA with a firm body and intense hop aroma.
The post also listed several other draft beers at the pub: Sapporo Brewery / Kurolabel, Asobi Brewery (Kyoto) / Yosano no Aooni, Nomcraft (Wakayama) / Wonder Mosaic, and Hirakata Beer (Osaka) / Session Citra White. That mix shows the bar's style: a local Hirakata beer pub that moves comfortably between Japanese craft and imported guest taps.
According to the post, the bar is open from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on July 14, making it an easy stop after work or during an evening beer crawl.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata just got four Founders taps, and that is a serious after-work detour. It's the MORTAL BLOOM series, running from Hazy IPA to Imperial IPA.
MugiWhat, the MORTAL BLOOM series already sounds intense! If four landed at once, I need to know how they're all different!
Hop BroThis drop is basically a hop-forward lineup. Very Founders Brewing, too. It leans on dry hopping and really shows differences in aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiHold on, dry hopping means what exactly? And Hazy IPA, Cold IPA, Imperial IPA... those names alone are a traffic jam in my brain!
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation for aroma over bitterness, so the beer smells louder without getting harsh. The Hazy IPA goes fruity, and the wheat plus oats give it a soft mouthfeel.
MugiOhhh, so it's soft and juicy! Then the orange, floral, peach, and even bubblegum notes in SINISTER HAZ are all from the hops too?
Hop BroExactly, and the layered aroma is the whole trick with SINISTER HAZ. You get orange and floral notes from the hops, then peach and bubblegum-like impressions stacked on top.
MugiThat is too much fun already! But Cold IPA sounds like an IPA invented by a refrigerator. Is it just extra cold or what?
Hop BroThe name is more about a crisp finish than serving temperature. CITRUS BITE pushes orange peel and hop-driven citrus up front, with a smooth texture and a clean finish.
MugiGot it. So IMPERIAL THORN is the boss battle beer, right? The name is basically wearing a final-stage cape!
Hop BroPretty much. It has a firm body and strong hop aroma, but it stays balanced as an Imperial IPA. And that same tap list also had Sapporo Kurolabel, Nomcraft, and local Hirakata Beer, which is a great domestic-meets-import mix.
MugiThat lineup is ridiculous in the best way. If it's 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., you can stop by after shopping or after work. I absolutely want to do a four-beer tasting.
Hop BroAt that point it's basically a tasting flight mission. I want to hit The Beer Shop Hirakata city, drink all four Founders beers in order, and argue about the winner.
