CRAFT BEER BASE leaf Releases Its April 28 Tap List, Featuring Guest Beers from Isekadoya Beer and More
CRAFT BEER BASE leaf at Grand Green Osaka in Osaka has released its tap list for April 28. A total of 15 beers are on offer, from house-brewed staples to guest pours, along with a full selection of cans and bottles. It is a lineup designed to satisfy both drink-in customers and takeaway demand.
Hop BroCRAFT BEER BASE leaf in Umeda, Osaka, just dropped its April 28 tap list. Ten house beers, five guest beers, plus cans and bottles too. It is a pretty serious lineup.
MugiWhoa, 15 beers on tap? I do not even know where to start, and that is a good problem to have.
Hop BroThe house lineup is fun because the flavor range is wide. Saison, blonde, pale ale, witbier, IPA, and strong ale are all there, so you can actually choose based on mood.
MugiSaison, Belgian IPA... those names already sound intense. Wait, what is the difference?
Hop BroFor example, Saison with Sage & Lemongrass is a light, easy-drinking beer with herbal aromas. Sage and lemongrass bring in a grassy freshness, which makes it perfect for just before summer.
MugiOhhh! Herb-forward beers sound kind of stylish. Now I am curious.
Hop BroWhat is great is that leaf also plays with aroma in beers like LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE and Ikeda Mikan Wit. The first is floral and refined, while the second has a gentle mandarin orange fruitiness. That makes tasting through them really fun.
MugiA mandarin witbier? That is adorable. I could probably handle that even if I am not great with bitterness.
Hop BroThe guests are strong too. Hattrick is Isekadoya Beer’s TDH Hazy IPA, Biasphobia is Totopia’s DDH Hazy TIPA, and then there is Ultra Heaven 3xIPA That Melts the Brain. Hop fans are absolutely in heaven.
MugiTDH and DDH? The spellbook is getting longer! Is the beer world always this complicated?
Hop BroSimply put, it means using a lot of hops. TDH and DDH are methods used to intensify hop aroma. Hazy styles lean juicy, and TIPAs are even richer and more punchy.
MugiI see! So if I am pairing with food, lager or sour is the move, and if I want to enjoy the aroma, hazy styles are the way to go.
Hop BroExactly. And because the cans and bottles are well stocked too, you can drink something you like in the shop and take it home afterward. That makes it especially practical for stocking up before Golden Week.
MugiAnd there is even a karaage event? That leaves no excuse not to drink. This is the kind of place that makes you want to stop by after work!
CRAFT BEER BASE leaf in Umeda, Osaka, has released its tap list for Tuesday, April 28. Business hours are 11:00 to 23:00, with last orders for food at 22:00 and for drinks at 22:00 as well. Located on the 2nd floor of the North Building of Grand Green Osaka Shops & Restaurants, it is an easy place to stop by for an after-work pint or a break between shopping trips.
The taps for the day are made up of 10 original beers and 5 guest beers. The house lineup is:
- leaf : Saison with Sage & Lemongrass
- BLONDE : Blonde Ale
- PALE ALE : American Pale Ale
- LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE : Golden Ale with Lavender & Chamomile
- Wu-Xiang Red Ale : Red Ale with Wu-Xiang Fen
- Ikeda Mikan Wit : Belgian style Witbier
- Belgian IPA : American Belgo-Style Ale
- West Coast IPA : West Coast style IPA
- Red Ale : Red Ale
- Xmas Ale : Belgian Speciality Strong Ale
From saison, blonde, pale ale, IPA, witbier, to strong ale, the range is broad. Because the flavor profiles are spread across different styles, it is easy to choose based on what you feel like drinking, and it also makes for a good tasting comparison.
The guest beers are:
- Taiyo no Lager : German style Pilsner / Miyazaki Hideji Beer
- Fruits Life : Sour Ale with Fruits / Kyoto Brewing
- Hattrick : TDH Hazy IPA / Isekadoya Beer
- Biasphobia : DDH Hazy TIPA / Totopia Brewery
- Ultra Heaven 3xIPA That Melts the Brain : West Coast TIPA / Isekadoya Beer
That lineup spans pilsner, sour, hazy IPA, and TIPA. If you want something to pair with food, the lager or sour sounds like a good fit; if you want to focus on aroma and hop character, the hazy styles and triple IPA seem right for the mood.
The post also noted that, in addition to draft beer, cans and bottles are well stocked. Alongside CBB cans from the house brand, there are leaf bottles, a featured can selection from Burdock, the brewery based in Toronto, Canada, and even a staff-recommended corner for barrel-aged beers. It offers plenty of options not only for drinking in the store but also for taking beer home. It is the kind of lineup suited to stock up before Golden Week or pick bottles for a tasting session.
The venue is also running a karaage event inside the shop, making it a setup where food and beer can be enjoyed together. If you are looking for a drink in Osaka today, this is a tap list worth checking first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCRAFT BEER BASE leaf in Umeda, Osaka, just dropped its April 28 tap list. Ten house beers, five guest beers, plus cans and bottles too. It is a pretty serious lineup.
MugiWhoa, 15 beers on tap? I do not even know where to start, and that is a good problem to have.
Hop BroThe house lineup is fun because the flavor range is wide. Saison, blonde, pale ale, witbier, IPA, and strong ale are all there, so you can actually choose based on mood.
MugiSaison, Belgian IPA... those names already sound intense. Wait, what is the difference?
Hop BroFor example, Saison with Sage & Lemongrass is a light, easy-drinking beer with herbal aromas. Sage and lemongrass bring in a grassy freshness, which makes it perfect for just before summer.
MugiOhhh! Herb-forward beers sound kind of stylish. Now I am curious.
Hop BroWhat is great is that leaf also plays with aroma in beers like LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE and Ikeda Mikan Wit. The first is floral and refined, while the second has a gentle mandarin orange fruitiness. That makes tasting through them really fun.
MugiA mandarin witbier? That is adorable. I could probably handle that even if I am not great with bitterness.
Hop BroThe guests are strong too. Hattrick is Isekadoya Beer’s TDH Hazy IPA, Biasphobia is Totopia’s DDH Hazy TIPA, and then there is Ultra Heaven 3xIPA That Melts the Brain. Hop fans are absolutely in heaven.
MugiTDH and DDH? The spellbook is getting longer! Is the beer world always this complicated?
Hop BroSimply put, it means using a lot of hops. TDH and DDH are methods used to intensify hop aroma. Hazy styles lean juicy, and TIPAs are even richer and more punchy.
MugiI see! So if I am pairing with food, lager or sour is the move, and if I want to enjoy the aroma, hazy styles are the way to go.
Hop BroExactly. And because the cans and bottles are well stocked too, you can drink something you like in the shop and take it home afterward. That makes it especially practical for stocking up before Golden Week.
MugiAnd there is even a karaage event? That leaves no excuse not to drink. This is the kind of place that makes you want to stop by after work!
