Mugishima-omotecho- Taps Sankt Gallen’s Pineapple Ale on Draft
Mugishima-omotecho-, a beer pub in Okayama’s Omotecho district, announced a draft tapping of Sankt Gallen’s summer seasonal Pineapple Ale on July 21. The tap list also featured local brews from Johana Beer and Kurashiki Brewing, alongside a wide range of guest beers and regular favorites.
Hop BroSomething tasty just got tapped in Omotecho: Bakushujima-omotecho- opened a keg of Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale.
MugiWait, pineapple beer? That sounds like dessert in a glass! You can get that in an Okayama shopping street?
Hop BroExactly, and it's a limited summer beer. They ferment it with Golden Pineapple in the wort, so the pineapple note shows up not just in aroma but even softly in the foam.
MugiHold on, fruit in the wort? That suddenly got very science class. How is that different from just mixing in juice?
Hop BroIf the fruit goes in before fermentation, the yeast ties everything together while eating the sugars. In plain terms, you get aroma with a crisp finish instead of a messy fruit bomb.
MugiOkay, but what is Brut IPA? That sounds more like skincare than beer!
Hop BroThat's the key. Brut IPA is a style built to drink extra dry, almost champagne-like, so this beer balances fruit and dryness at the same time.
MugiOhhh, so it's not some syrupy tropical soda, it's clean-cut pineapple with snap. That is ridiculously good summer energy.
Hop BroAnd the tap list was stacked too: Johana Ale's Earl Grey, Kurashiki Brewing's Kurashiki Hazy IPA, Mimasaka Beer Works, and more. It was basically a comparison-flight paradise.
MugiWhoa, from local pours to Uchu Brewing? That's a full day-drinking fantasy right there.
Hop BroThey open from 3 p.m. on weekdays, late on Fridays, and from daytime on weekends, so tracking rotating taps is half the fun. I mostly want to test that pineapple in the foam claim myself.
MugiSame. If I'm doing a craft beer crawl in Okayama, this sounds like the stop that makes me want to grab a pint now.
Mugishima-omotecho-, a beer pub located on the first floor of Hibariterasu in Omotecho Shopping Street, Okayama City, posted that it had tapped Sankt Gallen’s Pineapple Ale on July 21. The shop is open from 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, until midnight on Fridays, and from lunchtime on weekends, making it a place where drinkers can follow a rotating draft lineup.
Sankt Gallen’s Pineapple Ale is a summer seasonal fruit beer brewed with golden pineapple. According to the brewery, the fruit is added to the wort before fermentation, which gives the beer a gentle pineapple note not only in the aroma but also in the foam. The base style is a dry Brut IPA, so the beer is designed to balance juicy fruit character with a crisp finish.
The day’s tap list also included Johana Beer’s Earl Grey, Kurashiki Brewing’s Kurashiki Hazy IPA, Mimasaka Beer Works’ Hazy Pale Ale, Uchu Brewing’s Monolith, Free Spirits Brewing’s Lockhart IPA, and Kuriyama Craft’s Natsu Matsuri 2026. In addition, Hime White from Isekadoya Beer, Fruity Saison from Spring Valley Brewery, Maruef Black, Heartland Draft, and All-Free Draft rounded out a lineup that ranged from local craft beers to familiar domestic staples.
As a beer pub built around rotating drafts in Okayama’s central shopping district, Mugishima-omotecho- is a straightforward stop for anyone looking to compare Japanese craft beers in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething tasty just got tapped in Omotecho: Bakushujima-omotecho- opened a keg of Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale.
MugiWait, pineapple beer? That sounds like dessert in a glass! You can get that in an Okayama shopping street?
Hop BroExactly, and it's a limited summer beer. They ferment it with Golden Pineapple in the wort, so the pineapple note shows up not just in aroma but even softly in the foam.
MugiHold on, fruit in the wort? That suddenly got very science class. How is that different from just mixing in juice?
Hop BroIf the fruit goes in before fermentation, the yeast ties everything together while eating the sugars. In plain terms, you get aroma with a crisp finish instead of a messy fruit bomb.
MugiOkay, but what is Brut IPA? That sounds more like skincare than beer!
Hop BroThat's the key. Brut IPA is a style built to drink extra dry, almost champagne-like, so this beer balances fruit and dryness at the same time.
MugiOhhh, so it's not some syrupy tropical soda, it's clean-cut pineapple with snap. That is ridiculously good summer energy.
Hop BroAnd the tap list was stacked too: Johana Ale's Earl Grey, Kurashiki Brewing's Kurashiki Hazy IPA, Mimasaka Beer Works, and more. It was basically a comparison-flight paradise.
MugiWhoa, from local pours to Uchu Brewing? That's a full day-drinking fantasy right there.
Hop BroThey open from 3 p.m. on weekdays, late on Fridays, and from daytime on weekends, so tracking rotating taps is half the fun. I mostly want to test that pineapple in the foam claim myself.
MugiSame. If I'm doing a craft beer crawl in Okayama, this sounds like the stop that makes me want to grab a pint now.
