The Beer Shop Hirakata city adds three Minoh Beers, including Kozaru IPA
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, shared a July 24 update featuring three Minoh Beers: Kozaru IPA, Coffee IPA, and Plum Gose. The same post also lists several draft beers available that day.
Hop BroHirakata is looking dangerous today, because three Minoh Beer releases just landed at The Beer Shop Hirakata city, and the lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWhat! A beer pub in Hirakata is packing that much heat? I only just got into craft beer, and now my detour plans are basically locked in!
Hop BroThe drop is Kozaru IPA, Coffee IPA, and Plum Gose, and that spread of personalities feels very Minoh Beer.
MugiNo way, Kozaru IPA sounds adorable, but is it actually a real IPA? Calling it the little brother of Osaru already has me invested!
Hop BroOh, it's real. It's a session IPA, so you still get a nice bitterness, but the body stays light and easy for summer drinking.
MugiOkay, but session IPA means what exactly? It sounds like a beer attending a workshop!
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA that's easy to enjoy over a few rounds. The alcohol feel is toned down a bit, so it stays friendly for a longer session.
MugiThat somehow makes sense and also makes me thirstier. So what is Coffee IPA supposed to do, merge breakfast and happy hour?
Hop BroPretty much, and it works. You get an iced coffee kind of aroma layered with hop bitterness, so it stays roasty without stopping being an IPA.
MugiWhoa, then Plum Gose sounds even more mysterious. Gose already sounds like my taste buds getting lost!
Hop BroGose is a salty, tart beer style, and this one uses fully ripe Nanko plums plus plum vinegar, so it's built for hot weather. The tap list is stacked too, and I'm already ready to head over.
MugiThat is absolutely unfair. I want a tasting flight right now. I'll start with Coffee IPA, you grab Kozaru IPA, and then we cool off together with Plum Gose.
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub in Okahigashi-cho, Hirakata, Osaka, posted its latest beer update for Friday, July 24. The headline addition is a trio from Minoh Beer, each with a different character and a clear summer-friendly profile.
The three Minoh beers
- Kozaru IPA: Introduced as the younger sibling of O-saru IPA. It is a session IPA with moderate bitterness and a brisk, easygoing finish.
- Coffee IPA: Brewed with coffee beans, this IPA layers a light iced-coffee-like aroma over classic hop bitterness.
- Plum Gose: A refreshing gose made with fully ripened Nanko plums and plum vinegar, making it a natural fit for hot weather.
The same post also lists the day’s draft lineup: Sapporo Black Label, Nichinan Lemon Session Hazy IPA from Miyazaki Hideji Brewery, Wonder Mosaic from Nomcraft, DIPA from Revision Brewing, and Session Citra White from Hirakata Beer. The result is a broad, mixed tap list ranging from familiar lager to citrusy hazy styles and hop-forward DIPA.
For anyone in the Hirakata area looking for a pub where they can start with a familiar pint and move into more distinctive guest beers, this update is worth noting. On this day, the focus is clearly on the three Minoh beers, supported by a wide draft selection that matches the pub’s beer-first character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHirakata is looking dangerous today, because three Minoh Beer releases just landed at The Beer Shop Hirakata city, and the lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWhat! A beer pub in Hirakata is packing that much heat? I only just got into craft beer, and now my detour plans are basically locked in!
Hop BroThe drop is Kozaru IPA, Coffee IPA, and Plum Gose, and that spread of personalities feels very Minoh Beer.
MugiNo way, Kozaru IPA sounds adorable, but is it actually a real IPA? Calling it the little brother of Osaru already has me invested!
Hop BroOh, it's real. It's a session IPA, so you still get a nice bitterness, but the body stays light and easy for summer drinking.
MugiOkay, but session IPA means what exactly? It sounds like a beer attending a workshop!
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA that's easy to enjoy over a few rounds. The alcohol feel is toned down a bit, so it stays friendly for a longer session.
MugiThat somehow makes sense and also makes me thirstier. So what is Coffee IPA supposed to do, merge breakfast and happy hour?
Hop BroPretty much, and it works. You get an iced coffee kind of aroma layered with hop bitterness, so it stays roasty without stopping being an IPA.
MugiWhoa, then Plum Gose sounds even more mysterious. Gose already sounds like my taste buds getting lost!
Hop BroGose is a salty, tart beer style, and this one uses fully ripe Nanko plums plus plum vinegar, so it's built for hot weather. The tap list is stacked too, and I'm already ready to head over.
MugiThat is absolutely unfair. I want a tasting flight right now. I'll start with Coffee IPA, you grab Kozaru IPA, and then we cool off together with Plum Gose.
