Beer&Cafe Hafen brings back Nanto Shuzo Kölsch, alongside Shonan Gold
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, has put Nanto Shuzo’s Kölsch back on tap. The lineup also includes Shonan Gold from Sanct Gallen and Minoh Beer’s Peach Weizen, while regular pours feature Sapporo Black Label and Draft Guinness.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka has a seriously tempting lineup right now. Nanto Brewery's Kölsch is back on tap.
MugiWait, a return pour? If they brought it back, people must have wanted more, right?
Hop BroExactly. Kölsch is a pale ale style from Germany, and this one from Nanto uses water from 100m underground, so it drinks super crisp.
MugiWhoa! But what does a clean finish even mean? Like the beer took a bath before serving?
Hop BroClose enough, in a very weird way. It means less muddled flavor and a tidy finish, and it's also low in esters, so it stays easygoing.
MugiWhat is that, low in esters? Why does beer suddenly sound like chemistry class?
Hop BroEsters are those fruity aromas. When they stay restrained, the beer feels light and crisp instead of loud and showy.
MugiOkay, that I get! And the Today Taps are a three-beer lineup, right? Shonan Gold and peach weizen already sound dangerous.
Hop BroYep. Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold pops with citrus, and Minoh Beer's Peach Weizen Shimizu Hakuto ver. gives you this soft peach aroma.
MugiAnd they still have Black Label and Guinness as regulars? That's not a menu, that's a trap.
Hop BroThat's the beauty of it. You can open with Kölsch, move to the fruity taps, then pair food with the regulars for a perfect relay of pints.
MugiNo argument here. At this point, both of us just want to head to Esaka and start with that first glass.
Beer&Cafe Hafen, a beer pub in Esaka, Osaka, has announced a fresh tap rotation. In the post, Nanto Shuzo’s Kölsch from Okinawa is described as a repeat pour, with the shop noting that it had already been tapped in May and is now back again. Nanto Shuzo is presented as a brewery using water drawn from 100 meters underground near Okinawa World, and the beer is described as clean, crisp, and easy to keep drinking.
The day’s Today Taps beer lineup includes:
- Nanto Shuzo (Okinawa) Kölsch
- Sanct Gallen (Kanagawa) Shonan Gold
- Minoh Beer (Osaka) Peach Weizen, Shimizu Hakuto ver.
Regular beers on offer include Sapporo Black Label and Draft Guinness. The mix gives drinkers a wide range, from bright and fruity seasonal pours to straightforward classics. Beer&Cafe Hafen is located on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights, 1-20-32 Esakacho, Suita, Osaka, making it a convenient stop for anyone looking to chase interesting taps in the area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka has a seriously tempting lineup right now. Nanto Brewery's Kölsch is back on tap.
MugiWait, a return pour? If they brought it back, people must have wanted more, right?
Hop BroExactly. Kölsch is a pale ale style from Germany, and this one from Nanto uses water from 100m underground, so it drinks super crisp.
MugiWhoa! But what does a clean finish even mean? Like the beer took a bath before serving?
Hop BroClose enough, in a very weird way. It means less muddled flavor and a tidy finish, and it's also low in esters, so it stays easygoing.
MugiWhat is that, low in esters? Why does beer suddenly sound like chemistry class?
Hop BroEsters are those fruity aromas. When they stay restrained, the beer feels light and crisp instead of loud and showy.
MugiOkay, that I get! And the Today Taps are a three-beer lineup, right? Shonan Gold and peach weizen already sound dangerous.
Hop BroYep. Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold pops with citrus, and Minoh Beer's Peach Weizen Shimizu Hakuto ver. gives you this soft peach aroma.
MugiAnd they still have Black Label and Guinness as regulars? That's not a menu, that's a trap.
Hop BroThat's the beauty of it. You can open with Kölsch, move to the fruity taps, then pair food with the regulars for a perfect relay of pints.
MugiNo argument here. At this point, both of us just want to head to Esaka and start with that first glass.
