CRAFT BEER BASE leaf updates 15 taps, with 10 house beers and 5 guest beers on tap
The beer pub "CRAFT BEER BASE leaf" at Grand Green Osaka in Osaka released its tap list for April 2. Alongside 10 house-brewed beers are five guest beers from Yokohama Bay Brewing, Yatsugatake Touchdown, and others, and its spring pairing campaign is also continuing.
Hop BroCRAFT BEER BASE leaf in Umeda, Osaka, refreshed its taps all at once on April 2, bringing in 15 in total. With 10 house beers and 5 guest beers, it is a pretty aggressive lineup.
MugiWait, 15 taps updated? Isn't that too many!? It's the kind of problem where I'm happy, but also stuck wondering what to drink first!
Hop BroThe house beers are especially interesting. There's `leaf`, a saison made with sage and lemongrass, and the familiar BLONDE and PALE ALE are there too.
MugiSage and lemongrass!? That's less beer and more like the scent of an herb garden. What, do you get reminded of yard work when you drink it?
Hop BroThat's the charm of it. On top of that, there are herbal aromas like `LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE`, the Hazy IPA `MIX JUICY 012`, and the fruitiness of `Ikeda Mikan Wit`.
MugiWhat is that, the range is huge! So today you can choose based on your mood, right? Aroma and flavor, both.
Hop BroAnd it doesn't leave bitterness drinkers out either. There's `Belgian IPA(new!!)`, `Hop Scheme058 Super Delic`, `Red Ale`, and even `IMPERIAL STOUT`, so the span from bitterness to roasted character is incredible.
MugiRoasted character, like coffee? And you're saying it goes with sakura mochi? My brain is completely failing to keep up!
Hop BroExactly. In particular, `IMPERIAL STOUT` was suggested with the sweetness of red bean paste in mind. The toasted malt character seems to catch the sakura mochi nicely.
MugiThe guests are amazing too, with Yokohama Bay Brewing, Yatsugatake Touchdown, Ise Kadoya Beer, and Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori. Those 5 distinctive guest beers are seriously luxurious!
Hop BroAnd since business hours are 11:00-23:00, with last orders at 22:00, it's easy to stop by on the way home from shopping. This makes me want to go pick my real candidate for today's drink.
MugiYeah, I can't hold back anymore! Let's check the spring tap list and go out for drinks together today!
April 2 Tap List
At "CRAFT BEER BASE leaf" in Umeda, Osaka, 15 taps were running as of the start of business on April 2. The lineup consisted of 10 house-brewed beers and 5 guest beers, offering a wide range of styles to enjoy all at once. Business hours are 11:00-23:00, with last orders at 22:00 for both food and drinks.
10 House-Brewed Beers
- `leaf`, a saison made with sage and lemongrass
- Easy-drinking staples like `BLONDE` and `PALE ALE`
- A golden ale that makes use of herbal aromas, such as `LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE`
- A Hazy IPA called `MIX JUICY 012` and a fruit-forward beer like `Ikeda Mikan Wit`
- A lineup that also stretches from `Belgian IPA(new!!)`, `Hop Scheme058 Super Delic`, and `Red Ale` to `IMPERIAL STOUT`, with a wide range of bitterness, aroma, and roasted character
5 Guest Beers
- `Beer Terrace` / Yokohama Bay Brewing
- `Dunkel(new!!)` / Yatsugatake Touchdown
- `Tropical Terps` / Belching Beaver
- `A Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven 3xIPA` / Ise Kadoya Beer
- `UNDERWATER` / Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori
In that day's post, the shop also mentioned pairings with sakura mochi as part of day 2 of its "Enjoy Spring Pairings: Sakura Mochi Special." In particular, the suggestion for `IMPERIAL STOUT` stood out for how it was matched with the sweetness of red bean paste and the roasted character derived from the malt. With everything from house beers with bright aromas to distinctive guest beers from Japanese and overseas breweries, the shop's appeal also lies in how easy it is to compare different flavor directions as you drink.
The shop is located on the 2nd floor of the North Building of Grand Green Osaka Shops & Restaurants, making it easy to stop by after shopping or work. Reservations are accepted from 11:00 to 21:00, and private bookings are also available. Since taps turn over quickly here, it seems best to check any beers that catch your eye early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCRAFT BEER BASE leaf in Umeda, Osaka, refreshed its taps all at once on April 2, bringing in 15 in total. With 10 house beers and 5 guest beers, it is a pretty aggressive lineup.
MugiWait, 15 taps updated? Isn't that too many!? It's the kind of problem where I'm happy, but also stuck wondering what to drink first!
Hop BroThe house beers are especially interesting. There's `leaf`, a saison made with sage and lemongrass, and the familiar BLONDE and PALE ALE are there too.
MugiSage and lemongrass!? That's less beer and more like the scent of an herb garden. What, do you get reminded of yard work when you drink it?
Hop BroThat's the charm of it. On top of that, there are herbal aromas like `LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE`, the Hazy IPA `MIX JUICY 012`, and the fruitiness of `Ikeda Mikan Wit`.
MugiWhat is that, the range is huge! So today you can choose based on your mood, right? Aroma and flavor, both.
Hop BroAnd it doesn't leave bitterness drinkers out either. There's `Belgian IPA(new!!)`, `Hop Scheme058 Super Delic`, `Red Ale`, and even `IMPERIAL STOUT`, so the span from bitterness to roasted character is incredible.
MugiRoasted character, like coffee? And you're saying it goes with sakura mochi? My brain is completely failing to keep up!
Hop BroExactly. In particular, `IMPERIAL STOUT` was suggested with the sweetness of red bean paste in mind. The toasted malt character seems to catch the sakura mochi nicely.
MugiThe guests are amazing too, with Yokohama Bay Brewing, Yatsugatake Touchdown, Ise Kadoya Beer, and Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori. Those 5 distinctive guest beers are seriously luxurious!
Hop BroAnd since business hours are 11:00-23:00, with last orders at 22:00, it's easy to stop by on the way home from shopping. This makes me want to go pick my real candidate for today's drink.
MugiYeah, I can't hold back anymore! Let's check the spring tap list and go out for drinks together today!
