Two Himitsu Beer varieties arrive at The Beer Shop Hirakata City, with six draft beers introduced
At The Beer Shop Hirakata city near Osaka's Hirakata-shi Station, two beers from Mie-based Himitsu Beer have arrived. The draft lineup, which includes the standard Sapporo Black Label, also features Hirakata Beer, Flora Fermentation, and St. Gallen, offering a wide range of pours right by the station.
Hop BroThe big highlight today is the arrival of two Himitsu Beer brews on the east side of Hirakata Station. "Rakkoni Hiki" and "Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA" are on the menu at The Beer Shop Hirakata city, and the draft lineup is lively too.
MugiWhoa, the name Himitsu Beer already has me curious! And "Rakkoni Hiki" sounds like two otters clinking glasses or something.
Hop BroThat image isn't too far off, honestly. In reality, it's a collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer, and it's a double dry-hopped IPA. Because the hops are layered in, the aroma really comes forward.
MugiDouble dry-hopped means adding hops twice, right? This is suddenly starting to sound like a lab experiment!
Hop BroMore or less. They add hops later in the process too, so the citrus and tropical notes lift up nicely. That's why it's perfect for people who want to enjoy a juicy aroma.
MugiOhhh! So the other one, Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA, sounds like it's bursting with citrus power just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. This one uses plenty of homegrown grapefruit, and the fruitiness and gentle bitterness are beautifully balanced. It's also interesting how it starts to feel more juice-like as it warms up.
MugiThe way the flavor changes with temperature is like it grew up on grapefruit! But wouldn't it disappear in no time once you notice it?
Hop BroThat's the dangerous part. The draft lineup also includes Sapporo Black Label, Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White, Flora Fermentation's Frigg, and St. Gallen's Shonan Gold, so the six-draft lineup is impressively strong.
MugiThat lineup is unfair when it's this close to the station! If you've got both Black Label and limited releases there, it's the kind of place where you say you'll just have one, and then end up having two.
Hop BroYou can already see how that goes. If you can compare beers right by the station, I'd start with Black Label to settle in, then take my time with either "Rakkoni Hiki" or "Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA."
At The Beer Shop Hirakata city, located on the 3rd floor of Hirakata Sun Plaza Building No. 3 on the east side of Osaka's Hirakata-shi Station, a new Himitsu Beer arrival was announced on Sunday, April 19. In the post, two beers from Himitsu Beer in Mie Prefecture were introduced: "Rakkoni Hiki" and "Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA."
"Rakkoni Hiki" is a double dry-hopped IPA brewed as a collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer. With citrus and tropical aromas layered over a juicy finish, it seems well suited to anyone who wants to fully enjoy hop character.
"Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA," on the other hand, is an IPA made with plenty of grapefruit grown in-house. In addition to its fruitiness, it also offers a mild bitterness from the peel, and as the temperature rises, the impression becomes more like grapefruit juice. It sounds especially appealing to anyone looking for a glass that puts citrus flavor front and center.
The draft beers on tap that day included Sapporo Black Label, Hirakata Beer's "Session Citra White," Flora Fermentation's "Frigg," and St. Gallen's "Shonan Gold." The post also mentioned a discount on Black Label tied to the game, making for a lineup that ranges from an easygoing pint to seasonal limited releases.
The Beer Shop Hirakata city is a beer pub and bottle shop that handles craft beer from Japan and abroad. It is close to the station and easy to drop by, and its distinguishing feature is that it supports both standing drinks inside the shop and takeout. Having local Hirakata labels and limited releases from breweries outside the prefecture appear on the same day, as in this case, is part of the shop's appeal.
Featured Beers of the Day
- Himitsu Beer "Rakkoni Hiki"
- Himitsu Beer "Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA"
- Hirakata Beer "Session Citra White"
- Flora Fermentation "Frigg"
- St. Gallen "Shonan Gold"
- Sapporo Black Label
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe big highlight today is the arrival of two Himitsu Beer brews on the east side of Hirakata Station. "Rakkoni Hiki" and "Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA" are on the menu at The Beer Shop Hirakata city, and the draft lineup is lively too.
MugiWhoa, the name Himitsu Beer already has me curious! And "Rakkoni Hiki" sounds like two otters clinking glasses or something.
Hop BroThat image isn't too far off, honestly. In reality, it's a collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer, and it's a double dry-hopped IPA. Because the hops are layered in, the aroma really comes forward.
MugiDouble dry-hopped means adding hops twice, right? This is suddenly starting to sound like a lab experiment!
Hop BroMore or less. They add hops later in the process too, so the citrus and tropical notes lift up nicely. That's why it's perfect for people who want to enjoy a juicy aroma.
MugiOhhh! So the other one, Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA, sounds like it's bursting with citrus power just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. This one uses plenty of homegrown grapefruit, and the fruitiness and gentle bitterness are beautifully balanced. It's also interesting how it starts to feel more juice-like as it warms up.
MugiThe way the flavor changes with temperature is like it grew up on grapefruit! But wouldn't it disappear in no time once you notice it?
Hop BroThat's the dangerous part. The draft lineup also includes Sapporo Black Label, Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White, Flora Fermentation's Frigg, and St. Gallen's Shonan Gold, so the six-draft lineup is impressively strong.
MugiThat lineup is unfair when it's this close to the station! If you've got both Black Label and limited releases there, it's the kind of place where you say you'll just have one, and then end up having two.
Hop BroYou can already see how that goes. If you can compare beers right by the station, I'd start with Black Label to settle in, then take my time with either "Rakkoni Hiki" or "Gyu Gyu to Grefru IPA."
