The Beer Shop Hirakata city Adds MARCA Brewing's Berry Shake IPA and Coffee Amber
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub directly connected to Keihan Hirakata-shi Station, updated its tap list on July 10 with a long-awaited return from MARCA Brewing (Osaka). The shop highlighted two beers now on tap: Berry Shake IPA and Coffee Amber.
Hop BroRight by Hirakata-shi Station, The Beer Shop Hirakata city just dropped a long-awaited MARCA restock. The July 10 tap update is hard to ignore.
MugiWhat, at the station itself?! Osaka's MARCA showing up there is a big deal?
Hop BroThis round starts with two featured pours: Berry Shake IPA and Coffee Amber. And they hinted that two more are coming soon.
MugiThose names are already doing too much! Berry Shake IPA sounds like beer just shook hands with dessert.
Hop BroPretty much. It's a milkshake IPA with strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry, and lactose plus vanilla build that sweet aromatic base.
MugiHold on, what is lactose!? Your explanation just walked straight into a science classroom!
Hop BroIt's a milk sugar that softens bitterness and makes the body feel smoother. So think of it as the sweetness support crew.
MugiOkay, that clicks! If the fruit ferments with it too, this is basically a full-berry attack in fluffy IPA form!
Hop BroExactly. And the Coffee Amber is clever too: not stout-based, but still layered with coffee aroma. Amber color, easier-drinking finish.
MugiNo way, coffee without going dark? That's a visual fake-out and I respect it. Now I really want that as the closer.
Hop BroAnd the tap list was wide too: Sapporo Black Label, Yosano no Aooni, Old School IPA, Lavender & Chamomile, and Session Citra White. That's serious range on tap for one stop by the station.
MugiThat lineup is dangerous! Two-beer plan locked: start with the berry bomb, then finish with Coffee Amber and act like I meant to be classy.
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub directly connected to Keihan Hirakata-shi Station in Hirakata City, Osaka, posted a July 10 tap update featuring a long-awaited arrival from MARCA Brewing (Osaka). The shop said two beers were available now, with two more to be announced soon.
The featured pair is `Berry Shake IPA` and `Coffee Amber`. `Berry Shake IPA` is described as a milkshake IPA brewed with strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The shop notes a base of lactose and vanilla sweetness, with fruit fermented together in the tank for added depth. `Coffee Amber`, presented as MARCA's signature beer, is an amber-colored beer with a coffee aroma rather than a stout base, making it an easy-drinking option that also works well as a final pour.
The full tap lineup for the day also included:
- Sapporo Brewery `Kurolabel`
- Asobi Brewery (Kyoto) `Yosano no Aooni`
- Craft Beer Base (Osaka) `Old School IPA`
- Craft Beer Base (Osaka) `Lavender & Chamomile`
- Hirakata Beer (Osaka) `Session Citra White`
The result is a lineup that ranges from familiar lager to aromatic specialty beers, with local Osaka and Kyoto pours alongside MARCA's fruit-forward and coffee-accented offerings. The station-side location makes it easy to stop in and check what is on tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRight by Hirakata-shi Station, The Beer Shop Hirakata city just dropped a long-awaited MARCA restock. The July 10 tap update is hard to ignore.
MugiWhat, at the station itself?! Osaka's MARCA showing up there is a big deal?
Hop BroThis round starts with two featured pours: Berry Shake IPA and Coffee Amber. And they hinted that two more are coming soon.
MugiThose names are already doing too much! Berry Shake IPA sounds like beer just shook hands with dessert.
Hop BroPretty much. It's a milkshake IPA with strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry, and lactose plus vanilla build that sweet aromatic base.
MugiHold on, what is lactose!? Your explanation just walked straight into a science classroom!
Hop BroIt's a milk sugar that softens bitterness and makes the body feel smoother. So think of it as the sweetness support crew.
MugiOkay, that clicks! If the fruit ferments with it too, this is basically a full-berry attack in fluffy IPA form!
Hop BroExactly. And the Coffee Amber is clever too: not stout-based, but still layered with coffee aroma. Amber color, easier-drinking finish.
MugiNo way, coffee without going dark? That's a visual fake-out and I respect it. Now I really want that as the closer.
Hop BroAnd the tap list was wide too: Sapporo Black Label, Yosano no Aooni, Old School IPA, Lavender & Chamomile, and Session Citra White. That's serious range on tap for one stop by the station.
MugiThat lineup is dangerous! Two-beer plan locked: start with the berry bomb, then finish with Coffee Amber and act like I meant to be classy.
