Craftsman in Nishi-Gotanda Starts Pouring Hansharo Beer's Osakeman IPA
The beer pub Craftsman in Nishi-Gotanda has added Hansharo Beer's “Osakeman IPA” as a guest tap. Brewed in collaboration with HILLS FIELD, the Belgian IPA is marked by tropical fruit aroma and a solid 6.5% ABV.
Hop BroNishigotanda is looking lively today. Craftman’s guest tap just started pouring “Osakeman IPA” from Hansharo Beer.
MugiWait, Osakeman IPA sounds intense already... like a superhero is about to jump out of the keg!
Hop BroThat vibe is pretty accurate. It’s a collab between Hansharo Beer and HILLS FIELD, and the style is a Belgian IPA with a huge aromatic kick.
MugiHold on, Belgian IPA? What is that? This beer sounds like it has too many passports!
Hop BroThat part matters. It’s basically IPA hop character with a more expressive Belgian-style lift, so think extra aroma layers in one glass.
MugiOhh, so the aroma keeps stacking! And Amarillo, Citra, Idaho7, Mosaic, Sabro, and Simcoe means a six-hop lineup? That’s gloriously excessive.
Hop BroExactly. You get notes of peach, grapefruit, apple, and pineapple, so it feels like full tropical coverage instead of just brute bitterness.
MugiWhat! With all that fruitiness, it’s still 6.5% ABV? That’s the kind of beer that smiles first and then ambushes your legs.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The opening is bright, but the finish has a solid body that keeps it grounded, whether you pair it with food or sip it solo.
MugiAnd you can get it at an easy-stop beer pub in Nishi-Gotanda, right? I can already picture myself saying “just one” and not meaning it at all.
Hop BroExactly. Craft Beer Bistro Craftman works for a quick pint or a slow session, so this is a must-check in Gotanda kind of guest beer.
MugiI’m done for. My brain is already full of peaches and pineapple, and now I want a toast with Osakeman IPA tonight!
The beer
"Osakeman IPA" is a Belgian IPA brewed by Hansharo Beer in collaboration with HILLS FIELD. It uses Amarillo, Citra, Idaho 7, Mosaic, Sabro, and Simcoe, building layers of yellow peach, grapefruit, apple, and pineapple. The first impression is bright and aromatic, while the 6.5% ABV gives the beer a fuller body and satisfying depth.
The venue
The beer is being served at Craftsman, a beer pub in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo. It is the kind of place where food and craft beer naturally go together, and where a guest tap like this works well whether you stop in for one drink or settle in for a longer session.
Why it matters
This collaboration beer is clearly built around aroma and drinkability rather than harsh bitterness. That makes it a good match for IPA fans, but also for anyone looking for a fruit-forward beer with real heft. If you're following guest taps in Gotanda, this is one to keep on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNishigotanda is looking lively today. Craftman’s guest tap just started pouring “Osakeman IPA” from Hansharo Beer.
MugiWait, Osakeman IPA sounds intense already... like a superhero is about to jump out of the keg!
Hop BroThat vibe is pretty accurate. It’s a collab between Hansharo Beer and HILLS FIELD, and the style is a Belgian IPA with a huge aromatic kick.
MugiHold on, Belgian IPA? What is that? This beer sounds like it has too many passports!
Hop BroThat part matters. It’s basically IPA hop character with a more expressive Belgian-style lift, so think extra aroma layers in one glass.
MugiOhh, so the aroma keeps stacking! And Amarillo, Citra, Idaho7, Mosaic, Sabro, and Simcoe means a six-hop lineup? That’s gloriously excessive.
Hop BroExactly. You get notes of peach, grapefruit, apple, and pineapple, so it feels like full tropical coverage instead of just brute bitterness.
MugiWhat! With all that fruitiness, it’s still 6.5% ABV? That’s the kind of beer that smiles first and then ambushes your legs.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The opening is bright, but the finish has a solid body that keeps it grounded, whether you pair it with food or sip it solo.
MugiAnd you can get it at an easy-stop beer pub in Nishi-Gotanda, right? I can already picture myself saying “just one” and not meaning it at all.
Hop BroExactly. Craft Beer Bistro Craftman works for a quick pint or a slow session, so this is a must-check in Gotanda kind of guest beer.
MugiI’m done for. My brain is already full of peaches and pineapple, and now I want a toast with Osakeman IPA tonight!
