café&beer Aruka➝A-ruka announces a 9-tap lineup centered on local Osaka for May 4
The beer pub café&beer Aruka➝A-ruka in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae has released its tap list for May 4. Featuring nine taps, including a session red IPA collaboration that carries the shop's name, the lineup centers on Osaka breweries and spans everything from IPA and pilsner to stout.
Hop BroToday's nine-tap lineup in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae is seriously hot at café&beer Aruka➝A-ruka. Opening while playing Star Wars in the shop during Golden Week feels like the mood is already in outer space before the beer even starts.
MugiWait, you can drink with that Star Wars screening vibe!? That alone makes me want to go, but are the beers actually serious too?
Hop BroMore than serious. They've got the shop-named 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA. It's a collaboration between Aruka→A-ruka × Wans Brewery, basically the shop's personality poured straight into the glass.
MugiA session red IPA means an IPA that's lighter? That sounds contradictory. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It has IPA-level aroma, but the alcohol is dialed back a bit so it's easier to drink. The reddish malt character adds another layer, so you should get a nice balance of hop brightness and depth.
MugiWhoa, so the local Osaka breweries are all lined up! It's not just IPA, right? There are a bunch of different styles?
Hop BroThere are. CRAFT BEER BASE's English IPA, Derailleur Brew Works's Mint Herbal Ale, MARCA's HAZY IPA and Pilsener, and even BAK's SOUR IPA. The strength is being able to drink what Osaka is like right now all at once.
MugiA mint beer!? I'd start wondering whether it's a drink or toothpaste. That takes a little courage, but I'm curious...!
Hop BroIt's definitely beer. It's the kind with a soft herbal freshness, and it should pair well as the weather gets warmer. And if you like dark beers, don't miss Minoh Beer's × STOUT.
MugiWhoa, there's even a dark-beer standby!? And if it says it arrives tomorrow, that makes me want to time my visit around it!
Hop BroExactly. They even have imports like PUNK IPA and Heartland, so it's nice that you can choose by mood. The food includes eryngii mushroom menma and chicken-and-green-onion tsukune, so this is definitely a stay-a-while-in-Namba sort of spot.
MugiOkay, I've got to make a reservation and go drink! With nine taps and food too, we're definitely the type to say, one more drink.
Hop BroNo doubt. If you want to drink your way through a day in Osaka, then May 4 at Aruka➝A-ruka is a pretty strong candidate. Today, let's watch Star Wars and finish with beer.
At the beer pub café&beer Aruka➝A-ruka in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae, the tap list for May 4 has been announced. The post also mentions that the shop is open while playing Star Wars on the large in-store screen, so it looks like a day you can enjoy together with the Golden Week vibe.
This day's lineup is a nine-tap selection centered on local Osaka breweries. The standout is the namesake 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA. A collaboration between Aruka→A-ruka × Wans Brewery, it feels like the shop's character has been poured straight into a glass. Other highlights include CRAFT BEER BASE's English IPA, Derailleur Brew Works' MINT BLUE LINE SWINGER / Mint Herbal Ale, MARCA BREWING's HAZY IPA and Pilsener, and BAK's Newbie / SOUR IPA—a lineup that shows where Osaka is right now.
Not to miss is Minoh Beer's × STOUT. The post says it will be arriving tomorrow, so if you want a dark beer after it lands, this is one to watch. In addition, BrewDog Brewing's PUNK IPA / IPA joins the imported selection, while Kirin Beer's Heartland / Pilsner fills the classic slot. From IPA and sour to stout and pilsner, there's something to choose for every mood.
The food menu includes eryngii mushrooms and menma, chicken and scallion tsukune, sweet potato and honey nut salad, and wood ear mushrooms tossed in chili oil—all dishes that go well with beer. Reservations are available through the official site or by phone, and advance tickets for Craft Beer Live are also on sale. It's the kind of place you'll want to keep in mind for a slow drinking session in Namba.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's nine-tap lineup in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae is seriously hot at café&beer Aruka➝A-ruka. Opening while playing Star Wars in the shop during Golden Week feels like the mood is already in outer space before the beer even starts.
MugiWait, you can drink with that Star Wars screening vibe!? That alone makes me want to go, but are the beers actually serious too?
Hop BroMore than serious. They've got the shop-named 13 Red Ale / Session Red IPA. It's a collaboration between Aruka→A-ruka × Wans Brewery, basically the shop's personality poured straight into the glass.
MugiA session red IPA means an IPA that's lighter? That sounds contradictory. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It has IPA-level aroma, but the alcohol is dialed back a bit so it's easier to drink. The reddish malt character adds another layer, so you should get a nice balance of hop brightness and depth.
MugiWhoa, so the local Osaka breweries are all lined up! It's not just IPA, right? There are a bunch of different styles?
Hop BroThere are. CRAFT BEER BASE's English IPA, Derailleur Brew Works's Mint Herbal Ale, MARCA's HAZY IPA and Pilsener, and even BAK's SOUR IPA. The strength is being able to drink what Osaka is like right now all at once.
MugiA mint beer!? I'd start wondering whether it's a drink or toothpaste. That takes a little courage, but I'm curious...!
Hop BroIt's definitely beer. It's the kind with a soft herbal freshness, and it should pair well as the weather gets warmer. And if you like dark beers, don't miss Minoh Beer's × STOUT.
MugiWhoa, there's even a dark-beer standby!? And if it says it arrives tomorrow, that makes me want to time my visit around it!
Hop BroExactly. They even have imports like PUNK IPA and Heartland, so it's nice that you can choose by mood. The food includes eryngii mushroom menma and chicken-and-green-onion tsukune, so this is definitely a stay-a-while-in-Namba sort of spot.
MugiOkay, I've got to make a reservation and go drink! With nine taps and food too, we're definitely the type to say, one more drink.
Hop BroNo doubt. If you want to drink your way through a day in Osaka, then May 4 at Aruka➝A-ruka is a pretty strong candidate. Today, let's watch Star Wars and finish with beer.
