Naminoto Brewing's 'Circle' Opens at Beer House Hobbit - Awaji Island Melon IPA
On May 18, Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka, tapped Naminoto Brewing's draft IPA 'Circle.' It's a juicy pint packed with melon from Awaji Island, offering a balance of melon-derived aroma and hop character.
Hop BroOn May 18, Naminoto Brewing's 'Circle' was tapped at Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka. It's an IPA packed with melon from Awaji Island, and even the aroma alone is almost unfairly good.
MugiWait, a melon IPA!? I thought fruit-forward IPAs would be cloyingly sweet, but they're really going that hard?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This isn't just sweet; the hop outline still stands out clearly. It balances fruitiness and bitterness, so it doesn't lose its IPA character.
MugiThe hop outline? What is that! Is a beer's outline something you can see like a drawing?
Hop BroExactly. It means the flavor doesn't blur when you drink it, and it has a clear line from the first sip to the finish. 'Circle' brings a soft melon aroma up front, then finishes cleanly with that IPA-style satisfying depth.
MugiI get it now! So it's not a gulp-it-down kind of beer, but one you really sit with and enjoy. And if the aroma is the star, then it's the kind that tastes good all the way to your nose!
Hop BroAnd the lineup that day was strong too. They had Minoh Beer's 'Papa Zaru Lager,' Kyoto Brewing's 'Shigoku Touten,' and Hirakata Beer's 'Session Citra White' on top of that. It's the kind of lineup that feels like a tasting paradise.
MugiWhat, they had lagers, IPAs, and whites all at once!? That's tap overload in the best way, the kind where you can't wait to decide where to start!
Hop BroThe food is great too. They had clay-pot rice, young corn spring rolls, and sautéed domestic beef rump, so the menu is properly built around dishes that go with beer.
MugiThat's amazing... if I stopped by after work, it would totally loosen me up. It really feels like one of those places in Hirakata that makes you want to drop in casually.
Hop BroYeah, that's why the right move is to go while 'Circle' is still on tap. Tonight, let's dive into that melon aroma and go after happiness from the very first glass.
MugiI'm going, I'm going! My head's already full of 'Circle' now, so all I can think is that I want to drink it right away!
At Beer House Hobbit in Kawaramachi, Hirakata, Osaka, Naminoto Brewing's 'Circle' was newly tapped on May 18.
'Circle' is a juicy IPA made with a large amount of melon from Awaji Island. When you take a sip, the melon aroma gently spreads, and the fruit-forward mouthfeel is layered with hop flavor. Another hallmark is that it does not push sweetness too far to the front. While it has fruity elements, it still keeps the sharp contours typical of an IPA, making it a fit for those who want both vivid aroma and a satisfying drink.
On tap that day were also Minoh Beer's 'Papa Zaru Lager,' Kyoto Brewing's 'Shigoku Touten,' Mojiko Retro Beer's 'Pilsner,' Minoh Beer's 'Osaru IPA,' and Hirakata Beer's 'Session Citra White.' The lineup ranged from standard lagers to hop-focused IPAs and light white-style beers, creating a broad selection for comparison tastings.
The food menu centered on dishes that pair well with beer, including clay-pot rice with new onions and asparagus, young corn spring rolls, a fresh vegetable plate, and sautéed domestic beef rump. One of Beer House Hobbit's charms is that you can enjoy food alongside a rotating tap feature.
Beer House Hobbit is a beer pub in Kawaramachi, Hirakata, Osaka, and a city-center spot that's easy to stop by after work. For people who want to enjoy the character of each day's draft beer through craft beer, Naminoto Brewing's 'Circle' is one to check out while it's still on tap.
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Hop BroOn May 18, Naminoto Brewing's 'Circle' was tapped at Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka. It's an IPA packed with melon from Awaji Island, and even the aroma alone is almost unfairly good.
MugiWait, a melon IPA!? I thought fruit-forward IPAs would be cloyingly sweet, but they're really going that hard?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. This isn't just sweet; the hop outline still stands out clearly. It balances fruitiness and bitterness, so it doesn't lose its IPA character.
MugiThe hop outline? What is that! Is a beer's outline something you can see like a drawing?
Hop BroExactly. It means the flavor doesn't blur when you drink it, and it has a clear line from the first sip to the finish. 'Circle' brings a soft melon aroma up front, then finishes cleanly with that IPA-style satisfying depth.
MugiI get it now! So it's not a gulp-it-down kind of beer, but one you really sit with and enjoy. And if the aroma is the star, then it's the kind that tastes good all the way to your nose!
Hop BroAnd the lineup that day was strong too. They had Minoh Beer's 'Papa Zaru Lager,' Kyoto Brewing's 'Shigoku Touten,' and Hirakata Beer's 'Session Citra White' on top of that. It's the kind of lineup that feels like a tasting paradise.
MugiWhat, they had lagers, IPAs, and whites all at once!? That's tap overload in the best way, the kind where you can't wait to decide where to start!
Hop BroThe food is great too. They had clay-pot rice, young corn spring rolls, and sautéed domestic beef rump, so the menu is properly built around dishes that go with beer.
MugiThat's amazing... if I stopped by after work, it would totally loosen me up. It really feels like one of those places in Hirakata that makes you want to drop in casually.
Hop BroYeah, that's why the right move is to go while 'Circle' is still on tap. Tonight, let's dive into that melon aroma and go after happiness from the very first glass.
MugiI'm going, I'm going! My head's already full of 'Circle' now, so all I can think is that I want to drink it right away!
