Namba's café&beer Aruka→Aruka updates 9 taps on March 30, centered on Osaka beers including Mugicha Bitter
The beer pub `café&beer あるか→アるか` in Namba Sennichimae, Osaka, opened at 5:00 p.m. on March 30. The announcement said nine taps would be on offer, centered on Osaka breweries including Minoh Beer's `Mugicha Bitter`, alongside regulars like Heartland and PUNK IPA.
Hop BroA beer pub in Namba Sennichimae, café&beer Aruka→Aruka, is opening at 5:00 p.m. on March 30 with a 9-tap lineup centered on local Osaka beers. That's a pretty intriguing selection.
MugiWhat! A beer pub that's café-like? And a 9-tap update at that? They're basically telling you to start drinking from the entrance!
Hop BroExactly. It's easy to walk in without feeling tense, but the contents are seriously craft-focused. This time, the star is Minoh Beer's Mugicha Bitter.
MugiMugicha Bitter? What is that! Is it barley tea? Is it bitter? My brain is already starting an internal taste meeting!
Hop BroJust like the name says, the key point is a roasty aroma that comes through like barley tea. Bitterness is what 'bitter' refers to, but here it's easier to picture something that's aroma-forward and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! Then the Osaka lineup sounds fun too. It feels like a full-scale local showdown packed with hometown pride!
Hop BroThat's right. `13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA` is a collaboration between Aruka→Aruka and One's Brewery, and `Ikeda Mikan Wit`, `Nishinari Riot Ale`, `Caroten Shower`, and `Katano Kiri` make it a full Osaka brewery lineup.
MugiEvery name has character! Especially Nishinari Riot Ale. It sounds so intense I want to apologize first!
Hop BroAnd in the second half, they've got Minoh Beer's STOUT, BrewDog's PUNK IPA, and Heartland at the end, so it's easy to switch between an adventurous pour and a reassuring standard.
MugiThat's perfect! The food runs from chocolate ganache to char siu egg, and with such strong snack appeal, I could end up staying for a while!
Hop BroYeah, a place you can use for your first drink or your last in Minami is valuable. Starting the night with Mugicha Bitter and winding down with a classic at the end makes it feel like the ideal starting point for a bar crawl.
MugiI definitely want to go now! I'll start with Mugicha Bitter, and you can take the collaboration one, hop bro. That makes this an immediate toast-worthy situation, right?
`café&beer あるか→アるか` in Namba Sennichimae is a beer pub with the relaxed feel of a café, while still offering a solid craft beer experience. In a March 30 post, it announced a 5:00 p.m. opening and “9 taps centered on local Osaka beers,” drawing attention for its distinctly local lineup.
The highlight of the day is Minoh Beer's `Mugicha Bitter`. The post describes it as “a roasty barley-tea aroma that gently rises after you keep gulping it down,” making it a drink that lives up to its name with a Japanese-style nuance. Other selections include `13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA`, a collaboration between `あるか→アるか` and `One's Brewery`; `Ikeda Mikan Wit` from `CRAFT BEER BASE`; `Nishinari Riot Ale` from `Derailleur Brew Works`; `Caroten Shower` from `Kamigata Beer`; and `Katano Kiri` from `CIVIC BREWERS`, showcasing Osaka's distinct character.
The latter half of the tap list includes Minoh Beer's `STOUT`, `PUNK IPA` from `BrewDog Brewing`, and the familiar `Heartland` as a closing staple. From boldly crafted beers to familiar classics, the lineup offers enough range to match whatever mood you're in that day.
The food menu is just as substantial, ranging from `Chocolate Ganache ~with olive oil and rock salt~`, `Cinnamon Roll Scone`, `Char Siu Egg`, `Mapo Potatoes`, `Fried Broad Beans with Cumin Salt`, `Teriyaki Chicken Pizza`, `Whole New Onion`, `Juicy Meatballs`, to `Thick-Cut Ham Cutlet`. Built around beer but pairing well with everything from light bites to more substantial snacks, it's an easy stop for your first drink of the night or your last in Minami.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA beer pub in Namba Sennichimae, café&beer Aruka→Aruka, is opening at 5:00 p.m. on March 30 with a 9-tap lineup centered on local Osaka beers. That's a pretty intriguing selection.
MugiWhat! A beer pub that's café-like? And a 9-tap update at that? They're basically telling you to start drinking from the entrance!
Hop BroExactly. It's easy to walk in without feeling tense, but the contents are seriously craft-focused. This time, the star is Minoh Beer's Mugicha Bitter.
MugiMugicha Bitter? What is that! Is it barley tea? Is it bitter? My brain is already starting an internal taste meeting!
Hop BroJust like the name says, the key point is a roasty aroma that comes through like barley tea. Bitterness is what 'bitter' refers to, but here it's easier to picture something that's aroma-forward and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! Then the Osaka lineup sounds fun too. It feels like a full-scale local showdown packed with hometown pride!
Hop BroThat's right. `13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA` is a collaboration between Aruka→Aruka and One's Brewery, and `Ikeda Mikan Wit`, `Nishinari Riot Ale`, `Caroten Shower`, and `Katano Kiri` make it a full Osaka brewery lineup.
MugiEvery name has character! Especially Nishinari Riot Ale. It sounds so intense I want to apologize first!
Hop BroAnd in the second half, they've got Minoh Beer's STOUT, BrewDog's PUNK IPA, and Heartland at the end, so it's easy to switch between an adventurous pour and a reassuring standard.
MugiThat's perfect! The food runs from chocolate ganache to char siu egg, and with such strong snack appeal, I could end up staying for a while!
Hop BroYeah, a place you can use for your first drink or your last in Minami is valuable. Starting the night with Mugicha Bitter and winding down with a classic at the end makes it feel like the ideal starting point for a bar crawl.
MugiI definitely want to go now! I'll start with Mugicha Bitter, and you can take the collaboration one, hop bro. That makes this an immediate toast-worthy situation, right?
