Osaka beer pub umbrella opens at 6 p.m. on August 27 with five drafts
Umbrella, a beer pub in Sonezaki, Osaka, announced a 6 p.m. opening on August 27. Its Instagram post listed five draft beers from Ise Kadoya Brewery, Two Rabbits Brewing, Minoh Beer x Yorocco Beer, Draught Guinness, and Kirin Lager, plus a fresh saury arrival.
Hop BroToday’s five taps at umbrella in Sonezaki look seriously strong. They open at 6:00 PM on August 27, and they’re even bringing in Pacific saury, which is basically unfair in the best way.
MugiWhat! Beer and saury at the same time? At that point, I already know my after-work self is going to lose all self-control!
Hop BroThe lineup is Isekadoya Beer’s Rush Hop as an American IPA, Two Rabbits Brewing’s Saison with Chardonnay Grape as a Fruit Saison, the newly opened Compass collaboration keg from Minoh Beer and Yorocco Beer, plus Draught Guinness and Kirin Lager.
MugiThat is a lot to process! But what even is a fruit saison? Is it basically dessert in beer form, or is it one of those stylish but secretly serious beers?
Hop BroA saison usually has a light, dry finish, and the yeast can create phenolic aromas that add character. Then when fruit notes join in, the whole thing gets way more expressive.
MugiHold on, phenolic aromas? Why did this suddenly turn into chemistry class? Are you allowed to say that in the middle of a delicious conversation?
Hop BroBasically, think spice-like notes or white grape-like aromas that give the beer more layers. That’s why both the Two Rabbits Chardonnay one and Compass sound interesting as fruit-forward saisons.
MugiOhhh! And Compass is 5.5%, right? That sounds easy to compare across the lineup. Start with the hoppy IPA, settle into Guinness, and let Kirin Lager bring me safely back to earth!
Hop BroThat’s the charm here: in a basement beer pub, you can slowly work through different styles and pair them with seared saury on the menu. Also, they said Sunday, August 30, is their regular closed day, so tonight feels like the move.
MugiThen it’s settled! Tonight’s first drink has to be at umbrella, and I’m starting with saury and a saison. Hop bro, less lecturing and more cheers!
Beer pub umbrella, located in the basement of a building in Sonezaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, posted its tap lineup for a 6 p.m. opening on Thursday, August 27.
Draft lineup
- Rush Hop / Ise Kadoya Brewery (Mie) - American IPA
- Saison with Chardonnay Grape / Two Rabbits Brewing (Shiga) - Fruit Saison
- Compass / Minoh Beer (Osaka) x Yorocco Beer (Kanagawa) - Fruit Saison, 5.5%
- Draught Guinness
- Kirin Lager / Kirin Brewery - Lager
The new release, “Compass,” is a collaboration between Minoh Beer and Yorocco Beer. The list covers a wide range of styles, from a hop-forward IPA and a grape-leaning fruit saison to Guinness and a familiar lager, making it easy to drink across styles in one visit.
The post also mentioned a fresh saury delivery, with the pub planning to serve it seared. The setting suits a slow, beer-focused night: a basement beer pub where guests can compare each draft carefully and pair it with seasonal food.
The post noted that Sunday, August 30, is a regular day off.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s five taps at umbrella in Sonezaki look seriously strong. They open at 6:00 PM on August 27, and they’re even bringing in Pacific saury, which is basically unfair in the best way.
MugiWhat! Beer and saury at the same time? At that point, I already know my after-work self is going to lose all self-control!
Hop BroThe lineup is Isekadoya Beer’s Rush Hop as an American IPA, Two Rabbits Brewing’s Saison with Chardonnay Grape as a Fruit Saison, the newly opened Compass collaboration keg from Minoh Beer and Yorocco Beer, plus Draught Guinness and Kirin Lager.
MugiThat is a lot to process! But what even is a fruit saison? Is it basically dessert in beer form, or is it one of those stylish but secretly serious beers?
Hop BroA saison usually has a light, dry finish, and the yeast can create phenolic aromas that add character. Then when fruit notes join in, the whole thing gets way more expressive.
MugiHold on, phenolic aromas? Why did this suddenly turn into chemistry class? Are you allowed to say that in the middle of a delicious conversation?
Hop BroBasically, think spice-like notes or white grape-like aromas that give the beer more layers. That’s why both the Two Rabbits Chardonnay one and Compass sound interesting as fruit-forward saisons.
MugiOhhh! And Compass is 5.5%, right? That sounds easy to compare across the lineup. Start with the hoppy IPA, settle into Guinness, and let Kirin Lager bring me safely back to earth!
Hop BroThat’s the charm here: in a basement beer pub, you can slowly work through different styles and pair them with seared saury on the menu. Also, they said Sunday, August 30, is their regular closed day, so tonight feels like the move.
MugiThen it’s settled! Tonight’s first drink has to be at umbrella, and I’m starting with saury and a saison. Hop bro, less lecturing and more cheers!
