HOPDOG BREWING's "39 OTAMA SAISON" Tapped at Beer&Cafe Hafen
At Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, HOPDOG BREWING's "39 OTAMA SAISON" has been newly tapped. Minoh Beer’s "Session Black IPA" and WOLF BRÄU's "Alt" are also on the lineup, along with the regular Black Label and draft Guinness, and there is also notice of the next rotation.
Hop BroAt Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, 39 OTAMA SAISON has been tapped. A HOPDOG BREWING guest keg in a pretty great run.
MugiWhat! A beer made with Akitakomachi from Akita City—does it have a bit of a rice flavor?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: when rice is added, the mouthfeel gets lighter and it tends to become dry and crisp. Then you get a bright aroma on top of a faint acidity.
MugiWhat is a saison anyway? The name sounds cute, but suddenly it feels like something for advanced drinkers!
Hop BroSaison is originally a refreshing style brewed during the agricultural off-season, in other words, a type that's not just about throatfeel but also about aroma. That's why this one has a brisk feel with depth.
MugiI see! So it seems like it works in any season, and would suit the time of year when it starts getting hot!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, the place also has Minoh Beer’s Session Black IPA, WOLF BRÄU's Alt, and the regular Black Label and draft Guinness, so today's lineup has a pretty wide range.
MugiWait, they even have Black Label and Guinness! And they've already announced the next beers, too. It feels like a preview of the keg rotation and makes me excited!
Hop BroNext up are Daisen G Beer’s American Amber Lager, and HINO BREWING’s Screwdriver and Gold Ban!, so there’s a reason to keep coming back.
MugiI see! But if it's a small shop, there are things to watch out for before going, right? I'll make sure to remember that reservations are required for groups of three or more!
Hop BroExactly, and if there are no guests when last orders are called at 10 p.m., they may close, so it's safer to check before dropping by. In a place like this, sipping at a relaxed pace is the best.
MugiJust hearing that makes me want a drink! I feel like chasing the rotating taps in Esaka right now.
At Beer&Cafe Hafen, a beer pub in Esakacho, Suita City, Osaka, the guest beer lineup has been refreshed. The star this time is HOPDOG BREWING's "39 OTAMA SAISON." Brewed with "Akitakomachi" rice from Akita City, this saison layers a dry, crisp finish with a lively aroma and a gentle acidity, making it an easy choice as temperatures start to rise.
In the shop, Minoh Beer’s "Session Black IPA" and WOLF BRÄU's "Alt" are also listed, while the regular lineup includes Sapporo Beer’s "Black Label" and draft Guinness. In addition, the next candidates announced are Daisen G Beer’s "American Amber Lager," and HINO BREWING’s "Screwdriver" and "Gold Ban!", so there is plenty to watch in the keg rotation.
Beer&Cafe Hafen is a beer pub in the Esaka Station area where you can enjoy craft beer at the center. Because it is a small shop, reservations are required for parties of three or more; drinks only are excluded. If there are no guests when last orders are taken at 10 p.m., the shop may close right away, so it is safest to check before visiting. It is a place for people who want to follow the changing taps while enjoying a calm, unhurried drink.
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Hop BroAt Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, 39 OTAMA SAISON has been tapped. A HOPDOG BREWING guest keg in a pretty great run.
MugiWhat! A beer made with Akitakomachi from Akita City—does it have a bit of a rice flavor?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: when rice is added, the mouthfeel gets lighter and it tends to become dry and crisp. Then you get a bright aroma on top of a faint acidity.
MugiWhat is a saison anyway? The name sounds cute, but suddenly it feels like something for advanced drinkers!
Hop BroSaison is originally a refreshing style brewed during the agricultural off-season, in other words, a type that's not just about throatfeel but also about aroma. That's why this one has a brisk feel with depth.
MugiI see! So it seems like it works in any season, and would suit the time of year when it starts getting hot!
Hop BroExactly. And on top of that, the place also has Minoh Beer’s Session Black IPA, WOLF BRÄU's Alt, and the regular Black Label and draft Guinness, so today's lineup has a pretty wide range.
MugiWait, they even have Black Label and Guinness! And they've already announced the next beers, too. It feels like a preview of the keg rotation and makes me excited!
Hop BroNext up are Daisen G Beer’s American Amber Lager, and HINO BREWING’s Screwdriver and Gold Ban!, so there’s a reason to keep coming back.
MugiI see! But if it's a small shop, there are things to watch out for before going, right? I'll make sure to remember that reservations are required for groups of three or more!
Hop BroExactly, and if there are no guests when last orders are called at 10 p.m., they may close, so it's safer to check before dropping by. In a place like this, sipping at a relaxed pace is the best.
MugiJust hearing that makes me want a drink! I feel like chasing the rotating taps in Esaka right now.
