Two beers tapped at LUCUA Osaka, with notable picks from Hiroshima and Minoh
Craft Beer Market LUCUA Osaka announced "Nice beer weather! Two beers tapped!!" in a post at 11:37 on March 14, 2026. New tap information for an IPA and a saison from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING and Minoh Beer was revealed.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Market LUCUA Osaka in LUCUA Osaka B2F, two new taps have been opened, and it's a perfect Saturday afternoon for a tasting flight!
MugiWhoa! Being directly connected to the station makes that so strong! The grab-a-beer while shopping move is totally real!
Hop BroThe first is HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING's Hondori Westside Classic IPA. It's all about the classic balance of herbal American hop aroma, bitterness, and malt character.
MugiWhat is that! "Herbal" and "malt character"... that's like the entire hop field of information!
Hop BroIf I say it's more on the high-IBU side, that's too technical, but basically it's bitter and tasty, and it really clicks with meat dishes.
MugiOhh! Then I get it! So it's basically the best buddy for rich-flavored meals!
Hop BroThe second is Minoh Beer's Honey Saison, a lively one with a honey nuance and a gentle yeast-driven spiciness.
MugiSaison sounds way too stylish... so that means it's spring-like and light, and good with appetizers?
Hop BroExactly. Since it opens at 11:00, the ideal flow is first a saison and then an IPA to really feel the difference between yeast and hops.
MugiIt's decided! There's also the March 19 preview for SEOUL BREWERY × CRAFTROCK BREWING, so today let's go with both the IPA and the saison!
Two new taps from Saturday afternoon in the basement of LUCUA Osaka
At Craft Beer Market LUCUA Osaka (LUCUA Osaka B2F) in Umeda, Osaka, two new beers were announced. The post mentioned that it would "get a little warmer," making this a keg change timed for daytime drinking. Since it is located inside a station-connected shopping complex, one of the shop's strengths is that it's easy to stop by between shopping and transit.
The beers tapped this time
- Hondori Westside Classic IPA (HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING)
Introduced as a beer with a balance of herbal aromas from American hops, firm bitterness, and malt character.
- Honey Saison (Minoh Beer)
Presented as a spicy saison with a subtle honey-derived nuance.
As the two beers go in different directions, the lineup is easy to choose from for both people looking for a classic IPA with heft and those who want to enjoy a lively, fermentation-driven character.
These two also fit the way the bar is used
Craft Beer Market LUCUA Osaka is a beer pub open from 11:00, usable from lunchtime. When paired with food, the bitterness and malt character of the Classic IPA works well with meat dishes and rich flavors, while the Honey Saison pairs nicely with light appetizers or a dish with spice. Tasting them as your first and second pint makes the differences in hop- and yeast-driven expression especially clear.
The post also announced a planned double tap takeover by SEOUL BREWERY × CRAFTROCK BREWING on March 19, 2026. If you're interested in what comes next, this is worth checking as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Market LUCUA Osaka in LUCUA Osaka B2F, two new taps have been opened, and it's a perfect Saturday afternoon for a tasting flight!
MugiWhoa! Being directly connected to the station makes that so strong! The grab-a-beer while shopping move is totally real!
Hop BroThe first is HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING's Hondori Westside Classic IPA. It's all about the classic balance of herbal American hop aroma, bitterness, and malt character.
MugiWhat is that! "Herbal" and "malt character"... that's like the entire hop field of information!
Hop BroIf I say it's more on the high-IBU side, that's too technical, but basically it's bitter and tasty, and it really clicks with meat dishes.
MugiOhh! Then I get it! So it's basically the best buddy for rich-flavored meals!
Hop BroThe second is Minoh Beer's Honey Saison, a lively one with a honey nuance and a gentle yeast-driven spiciness.
MugiSaison sounds way too stylish... so that means it's spring-like and light, and good with appetizers?
Hop BroExactly. Since it opens at 11:00, the ideal flow is first a saison and then an IPA to really feel the difference between yeast and hops.
MugiIt's decided! There's also the March 19 preview for SEOUL BREWERY × CRAFTROCK BREWING, so today let's go with both the IPA and the saison!
