Osaka Ura-Namba "Aruka → Aruka" updates 9 taps, yuzu-scented Hazy IPA back in stock
The beer pub "café&beer あるか➝アるか" in Sennichimae, Namba, Osaka, has published its tap list posted on March 20. With a 9-tap lineup centered on local Osaka breweries, plus the return of MARCA BREWING's "Hazy IPA Yuzu," it makes choosing a drink over the holiday weekend even more fun.
Hop BroThe tap list at café&beer あるか➝アるか in Ura-Namba, Osaka is really interesting this time. It’s a 9-tap lineup centered on Osaka locals, and the character of the local breweries really comes through.
MugiWait, nine taps? That sounds like I’d get lost just trying to choose! And if it’s centered on Osaka locals, it somehow feels extra local and exciting.
Hop BroExactly. The core is local breweries, but what’s smart is that they’ve also included overseas brands and a classic pilsner. For example, they’ve got 13 Red Ale, Hybrid Theory, and even Heartland on the list.
MugiWow! Red Ale and IPA sound strong just from the names, but I still only have a vague sense of how they actually taste.
Hop BroIn rough terms, IPA is a hop-led style where aroma and bitterness stand out, while Red Ale tends to bring out malt sweetness and a toasty character. So when you compare them, even with the same nine taps, the personalities change a lot.
MugiOhh! So the star of this lineup is probably Hazy IPA Yuzu, right? The moment I hear yuzu, my urge to drink suddenly jumps way up!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the one to watch. It’s listed as a draft beer restock, and MARCA BREWING’s Hazy IPA Yuzu has a soft burst of yuzu aroma. Because it’s hazy, the mouthfeel is gentle too, so it works well as a first drink.
MugiA hazy one is the cloudy style, right? It looks cute, but the aroma comes at you seriously too. That’s almost unfair.
Hop BroExactly. And this time the spice-driven options are strong too, with something like Derailleur Brew Works’ Boku Kardaemon #002, a Cardamon Wheat. It pairs nicely with food, and it really broadens the range of beers on offer.
MugiWhoa, that’s perfect for a drink after work or a more settled beer session. In Ura-Namba, this is the kind of place where I’d end up staying way too long...
Hop BroThe strength here is that you can build your night however you want, whether that means going all in on hops at the end or winding down with a stout. This is the kind of lineup that makes you want to go in with tasting comparisons in mind.
MugiIt’s decided! I’ll start with Hazy IPA Yuzu, and you, hop brother, are probably going to try to conquer every IPA on the board. I want to go now and raise a glass already!
At café&beer あるか➝アるか in Ura-Namba, Osaka, the latest tap list has been released. In this post, it is explicitly described as a "9-tap lineup centered on Osaka locals," and the selection is broad, ranging from regional breweries to overseas brands and a classic pilsner.
The highlight is MARCA BREWING's "Hazy IPA Yuzu". It is introduced in the post as a "draft beer restock," and as a seasonal hazy IPA with the aroma of yuzu, it is an easy choice for both your first drink and pairing with food.
The lineup this time features the following nine beers.
- 13 Red Ale (Session Red IPA) / Aruka→Aruka x Ones Brewery
- Hybrid Theory (IPA) / Osaka Namba Brewers
- Third Wife Cavendish (JUICY IMPERIAL IPA) / Derailleur Brew Works
- Boku Kardaemon #002 (Cardamon Wheat) / Derailleur Brew Works
- Hazy IPA Yuzu (Hazy IPA) / Marca Brewing
- Hop Schema 057 Nectaron (IPA) / Craft Beer Base
- STOUT / Minoh Beer
- PUNK IPA (IPA) / BrewDog Brewing
- Heartland (Pilsner) / Kirin Beer
With a lineup built around the distinctive character of local Osaka breweries, plus hop-forward IPAs, spice-accented wheat beer, and a low-heavy stout, it is easy to put together a tasting comparison. Several food recommendations are also listed for the day, making it a strong fit for anything from a drink after work to a more relaxed beer session, with the easygoing usability that Ura-Namba is known for.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap list at café&beer あるか➝アるか in Ura-Namba, Osaka is really interesting this time. It’s a 9-tap lineup centered on Osaka locals, and the character of the local breweries really comes through.
MugiWait, nine taps? That sounds like I’d get lost just trying to choose! And if it’s centered on Osaka locals, it somehow feels extra local and exciting.
Hop BroExactly. The core is local breweries, but what’s smart is that they’ve also included overseas brands and a classic pilsner. For example, they’ve got 13 Red Ale, Hybrid Theory, and even Heartland on the list.
MugiWow! Red Ale and IPA sound strong just from the names, but I still only have a vague sense of how they actually taste.
Hop BroIn rough terms, IPA is a hop-led style where aroma and bitterness stand out, while Red Ale tends to bring out malt sweetness and a toasty character. So when you compare them, even with the same nine taps, the personalities change a lot.
MugiOhh! So the star of this lineup is probably Hazy IPA Yuzu, right? The moment I hear yuzu, my urge to drink suddenly jumps way up!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the one to watch. It’s listed as a draft beer restock, and MARCA BREWING’s Hazy IPA Yuzu has a soft burst of yuzu aroma. Because it’s hazy, the mouthfeel is gentle too, so it works well as a first drink.
MugiA hazy one is the cloudy style, right? It looks cute, but the aroma comes at you seriously too. That’s almost unfair.
Hop BroExactly. And this time the spice-driven options are strong too, with something like Derailleur Brew Works’ Boku Kardaemon #002, a Cardamon Wheat. It pairs nicely with food, and it really broadens the range of beers on offer.
MugiWhoa, that’s perfect for a drink after work or a more settled beer session. In Ura-Namba, this is the kind of place where I’d end up staying way too long...
Hop BroThe strength here is that you can build your night however you want, whether that means going all in on hops at the end or winding down with a stout. This is the kind of lineup that makes you want to go in with tasting comparisons in mind.
MugiIt’s decided! I’ll start with Hazy IPA Yuzu, and you, hop brother, are probably going to try to conquer every IPA on the board. I want to go now and raise a glass already!
