ALE HOUSE Kamiya taps Honjo Ginza Brewery's Honjo Special Bitter
On July 17, ALE HOUSE Kamiya in Osaka's Umeda district announced a new tap of Honjo Special Bitter on Instagram. The guest beer comes from Honjo Ginza Brewery and is described as a simplified recipe with a nutty aroma, gentle malt character, and balanced bitterness.
Hop BroAt ALE HOUSE Kammiya in Umeda, the guest tap just got Honjo Special Bitter. It has been a while since this one showed up, so this is a fun pour to talk about.
MugiWait, Osaka is pouring Honjo Ginza Brewery from Saitama? That suddenly feels like a road trip in a glass!
Hop BroYep, and this return is a simplified recipe version of their flagship. No extra decoration, just the core flavor doing the work.
MugiThe word bitter still sounds like serious bitterness to me. Am I about to make the crunchy-face sip?
Hop BroThat is the nice part. You get a nutty aroma and gentle malt character first, then the bitterness comes in neatly after that.
MugiHold on, what does malt character even mean? Is that beer language for please sense the barley aura?
Hop BroNot an aura training arc. Think fresh bread or biscuits, that grainy sweetness. And it is served in real ale style, so the texture stays softer too.
MugiWhat! Real ale sounds intense, but it is actually the kind senior who talks softly?
Hop BroExactly. It does not punch you with flashy hops; it opens up as it warms a bit, making it a slow sipping bitter that should work really well with Kammiya’s food.
MugiThat is unfairly tempting. First glass or last glass, it fits. Now I want to check their stories and go drink it now.
Hop BroThen it is settled. I want a pint of Honjo Special Bitter in Doyamacho and I want to judge that roast-and-bitter balance properly.
MugiI am in! Tonight sounds like a nutty little reward instead of beer boot camp!
Honjo Ginza Brewery's signature bitter returns to Kamiya
ALE HOUSE Kamiya, a beer pub in Osaka's Doyamacho area, has tapped Honjo Special Bitter from Honjo Ginza Brewery as a guest beer. In its July 17 Instagram post, the shop said it had been a while since this beer last appeared, and that this version uses a simpler recipe.
According to the post, the beer is defined by a nutty aroma, soft malt character, and moderate bitterness. Rather than pushing loud hop aroma, it is presented as a beer with a calm, well-balanced profile that lets the malt and bitterness stay in focus. The shop also notes that it is easy to enjoy at a relaxed pace as a real ale, which should appeal to drinkers who prefer a more measured, classic bitter experience.
ALE HOUSE Kamiya centers on craft beer, and its official website highlights food pairings alongside beer. Located in Osaka's Umeda area, it is an accessible place to stop in for a pint with food rather than beer alone. Honjo Special Bitter fits naturally into that setting as a guest beer for drinkers who want a straightforward, malt-driven pint.
The shop says its daily beer lineup is updated in Instagram Stories, so checking before visiting is a good idea. Whether as the first pint with dinner or a slower final beer of the night, this tap gives bitter-beer fans a clear read on the beer's balance and character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt ALE HOUSE Kammiya in Umeda, the guest tap just got Honjo Special Bitter. It has been a while since this one showed up, so this is a fun pour to talk about.
MugiWait, Osaka is pouring Honjo Ginza Brewery from Saitama? That suddenly feels like a road trip in a glass!
Hop BroYep, and this return is a simplified recipe version of their flagship. No extra decoration, just the core flavor doing the work.
MugiThe word bitter still sounds like serious bitterness to me. Am I about to make the crunchy-face sip?
Hop BroThat is the nice part. You get a nutty aroma and gentle malt character first, then the bitterness comes in neatly after that.
MugiHold on, what does malt character even mean? Is that beer language for please sense the barley aura?
Hop BroNot an aura training arc. Think fresh bread or biscuits, that grainy sweetness. And it is served in real ale style, so the texture stays softer too.
MugiWhat! Real ale sounds intense, but it is actually the kind senior who talks softly?
Hop BroExactly. It does not punch you with flashy hops; it opens up as it warms a bit, making it a slow sipping bitter that should work really well with Kammiya’s food.
MugiThat is unfairly tempting. First glass or last glass, it fits. Now I want to check their stories and go drink it now.
Hop BroThen it is settled. I want a pint of Honjo Special Bitter in Doyamacho and I want to judge that roast-and-bitter balance properly.
MugiI am in! Tonight sounds like a nutty little reward instead of beer boot camp!
