CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!! adds Shiga Kogen Beer’s KASUMI
CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!!, a beer pub on the 31st floor of Hankyu Grand Building in Umeda, Osaka, has added KASUMI from Shiga Kogen Beer. The limited hazy IPA is described as citrusy, lightly fruity, and easy to drink at 4.5% ABV.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap worth talking about in Umeda. Shiga Kogen Beer KASUMI just landed at CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!!.
MugiWhat! A 31st-floor beer pub pouring a hazy IPA? That sounds like peak after-work luxury!
Hop BroAnd KASUMI has a light 4.5% body, so even for a hazy IPA it never feels heavy. It’s built for easy drinking.
MugiWait, hazy IPA sounds literally foggy… is this delicious mist in a glass?
Hop BroFair question. It’s basically a cloudy-style IPA with soft hop aroma and a smoother, less intimidating bitterness.
MugiNo way, so for people who think craft beer is too bitter, this is a perfect gateway?
Hop BroExactly. The aroma leads with grapefruit and hassaku, then a gentle white-peach note drifts in behind it.
MugiWhoa, citrus and peach too? If it’s dry, not sugary, I could totally see that going down fast!
Hop BroThat’s the smart part. It stays juicy but finishes clean, so the food-friendly balance is really strong with a meal.
MugiThere’s the beer-bar manager voice. So basically it won’t fight your meal, right? Very polite beer.
Hop BroAnd it’s limited, so check it early. A glass of KASUMI with Umeda’s night view is a dangerous level of temptation.
MugiI’m sold. I want a KASUMI toast tonight, with the skyline, some food, and absolutely no self-control!
CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!! in Umeda, Osaka, has added KASUMI from Shiga Kogen Beer to its lineup. The Instagram post positions it as a beer suited to the current season and suggests enjoying it with food while taking in the night view from the restaurant’s 31st-floor setting.
KASUMI is described as a hazy IPA with bright citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and hassaku, plus a subtle white-peach-like fruitiness. Despite the hazy appearance, sweetness is kept in check. It is juicy but finishes dry, and at 4.5% ABV it is presented as an especially approachable pint.
The venue’s appeal is straightforward: a beer pub with a view, located high above Umeda, where guests can pair beer with dinner and take their time. The post also notes that the beer is a good fit even for people who think craft beer tends to be bitter. As a limited release, it is the kind of tap addition worth checking sooner rather than later.
Beer on offer
- Shiga Kogen Beer “KASUMI”
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fresh tap worth talking about in Umeda. Shiga Kogen Beer KASUMI just landed at CRAFT BEER HOUSE molto!!.
MugiWhat! A 31st-floor beer pub pouring a hazy IPA? That sounds like peak after-work luxury!
Hop BroAnd KASUMI has a light 4.5% body, so even for a hazy IPA it never feels heavy. It’s built for easy drinking.
MugiWait, hazy IPA sounds literally foggy… is this delicious mist in a glass?
Hop BroFair question. It’s basically a cloudy-style IPA with soft hop aroma and a smoother, less intimidating bitterness.
MugiNo way, so for people who think craft beer is too bitter, this is a perfect gateway?
Hop BroExactly. The aroma leads with grapefruit and hassaku, then a gentle white-peach note drifts in behind it.
MugiWhoa, citrus and peach too? If it’s dry, not sugary, I could totally see that going down fast!
Hop BroThat’s the smart part. It stays juicy but finishes clean, so the food-friendly balance is really strong with a meal.
MugiThere’s the beer-bar manager voice. So basically it won’t fight your meal, right? Very polite beer.
Hop BroAnd it’s limited, so check it early. A glass of KASUMI with Umeda’s night view is a dangerous level of temptation.
MugiI’m sold. I want a KASUMI toast tonight, with the skyline, some food, and absolutely no self-control!
