Beer&Cafe Hafen opens Shiga Kogen's Miyama Blond, with Minoh Peach Weizen on tap
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, shared its latest tap update on Instagram, highlighting Shiga Kogen Beer’s Miyama Blond. The lineup also includes Minoh Beer’s Peach Weizen (Early Maturing Ver.) and Miyazaki Hidetoshi Beer’s Ninchinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA, alongside cheese pairings.
Hop BroToday’s headline is a fresh tap at Hafen. At Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Miyama Blonde" just went on draft.
MugiWhat! That name, Miyama Blonde, sounds like a mountain fairy. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s basically a flagship-style saison from Shiga Kogen Beer, inspired by Belgian saison. The cool part is that it uses estate-grown sake rice and the Shinshu Wase hop.
MugiHold on, what is a saison? That suddenly sounds like a beer finishing move.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it’s a style with a crisp, easy finish. Miyama Blonde brings hop character, a faint sweetness, and a refreshing feel that doesn’t scream its strength.
MugiOh wow, it hides the alcohol? That is the friendly-looking type that absolutely tricks you in summer.
Hop BroAnd the rest of the list is a full fruit combo too. They’ve also got Minoh Beer’s "Peach Weizen Hayase ver" and Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Nichinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA."
MugiWait, Session Hazy IPA sounds like an upgraded spell. What does that even mean?
Hop BroSession means built for easy drinking, and Hazy IPA means a cloudy IPA with juicy aroma. So this one gives you lemony acidity and fragrance without getting too heavy.
MugiSoft peach and bright lemon? That’s a summer reward lineup. And the snacks are serious too, right?
Hop BroVery serious. There’s Guinness-made cheese and even goat cheese from Mirasaka, plus next up are Sankt Gallen’s "Chou Shonan Gold" and NOMCRAFT BREWING’s "Passion Magic." I’m thirsty already.
MugiI’m fully in straight-to-Esaka mode now. If we go with three or more we book ahead, check SNS around the 10 p.m. last-order window, and start with Miyama Blonde.
Tap Update
Beer&Cafe Hafen, a beer pub in Esaka, Osaka, posted its latest tap list on Instagram. The featured new opening is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Miyama Blond. The brewery describes it as a flagship beer inspired by Belgian saison, brewed with homegrown sake rice and the Shinshu-wase hop.
According to the post, the beer is defined by a crisp finish, pronounced hop character, subtle sweetness, and a refreshing drinkability that does not make the alcohol feel heavy. It is the kind of beer that reminds drinkers why Shiga Kogen’s classics are so often sought out.
The day’s `Today Taps beer` lineup also included Minoh Beer’s Peach Weizen (Early Maturing Ver.) and Miyazaki Hidetoshi Beer’s Ninchinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA. Together, the taps lean fruity and bright, making them an easy match for the summer season.
Looking ahead, `Next stock` features Sankt Gallen’s Super Shonan Gold and NOMCRAFT BREWING’s Passion Magic. The rotation suggests a steady flow of fresh choices for regulars who like to follow what is coming next.
Food-wise, the shop also highlighted a Guinness-made cheese, described as a cheddar-based item with a beer-like depth and acidity. Another seasonal snack was goat cheese sourced from Mirasaka in Miyoshi, adding a more distinctive pairing option for beer drinkers.
Beer&Cafe Hafen is a compact beer pub, so parties of three or more are by reservation only. The shop also notes that it may close once last orders end at 22:00 if no guests are present. Checking social media before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is a fresh tap at Hafen. At Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Miyama Blonde" just went on draft.
MugiWhat! That name, Miyama Blonde, sounds like a mountain fairy. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s basically a flagship-style saison from Shiga Kogen Beer, inspired by Belgian saison. The cool part is that it uses estate-grown sake rice and the Shinshu Wase hop.
MugiHold on, what is a saison? That suddenly sounds like a beer finishing move.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it’s a style with a crisp, easy finish. Miyama Blonde brings hop character, a faint sweetness, and a refreshing feel that doesn’t scream its strength.
MugiOh wow, it hides the alcohol? That is the friendly-looking type that absolutely tricks you in summer.
Hop BroAnd the rest of the list is a full fruit combo too. They’ve also got Minoh Beer’s "Peach Weizen Hayase ver" and Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Nichinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA."
MugiWait, Session Hazy IPA sounds like an upgraded spell. What does that even mean?
Hop BroSession means built for easy drinking, and Hazy IPA means a cloudy IPA with juicy aroma. So this one gives you lemony acidity and fragrance without getting too heavy.
MugiSoft peach and bright lemon? That’s a summer reward lineup. And the snacks are serious too, right?
Hop BroVery serious. There’s Guinness-made cheese and even goat cheese from Mirasaka, plus next up are Sankt Gallen’s "Chou Shonan Gold" and NOMCRAFT BREWING’s "Passion Magic." I’m thirsty already.
MugiI’m fully in straight-to-Esaka mode now. If we go with three or more we book ahead, check SNS around the 10 p.m. last-order window, and start with Miyama Blonde.
