Beer House Hobbit taps Nomcraft Brewing’s Octopus King in Hirakata
Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka, tapped Nomcraft Brewing’s Octopus King on August 24. The post also notes a temporary closure on Tuesday, August 25. The day’s lineup spans lager, white ale, IPA, and citrus-driven beers, with pub food built to match.
Hop BroToday's tap talk is Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, where Nomcraft Brewing's "Octopus King" was freshly tapped on August 24.
MugiWait, Octopus King? That name sounds like a beer that should enter with boss music!
Hop BroPretty much, and it's a tropical IPA with juicy flavor and soft fruity hop character leading the way.
MugiOkay, but hop finish sounds suspiciously technical. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroIt just means the beer leaves lingering aroma after each sip, so the fruity tropical notes stick around instead of vanishing fast.
MugiOhhh, got it! And they had six beers on tap that day? That's not a lineup, that's a side quest menu.
Hop BroExactly. Taiyo no Lager, Session Citra White, Nomcraft IPA, Octopus King, Hassaku Overdrive, and Kyushu Craft Kabosu make it a tasting flight paradise kind of night.
MugiThat's a stacked bench! But closed on August 25 means Monday is the must-hit timing, right?
Hop BroRight. August 25, 2026 is a temporary closure, so August 24 is the window. Add montanara-style fried pizza dough and roast beef, and the food game gets very serious.
MugiWe're finished, honestly. Both of us are at one pint immediately status now, and I want Octopus King with fresh chips right away!
Beer House Hobbit, a beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, tapped Nomcraft Brewing’s `Octopus King` on August 24. The Instagram post also announced a temporary closure for Tuesday, August 25, making this a notable day for anyone planning a weekday stop.
`Octopus King` is presented as a tropical, juicy IPA with soft fruity hop character and a lingering finish. It is the kind of beer that invites slow sipping and attention to aroma.
The day’s draft lineup included six beers:
- Miyazaki Hideji Brewery, Taiyo no Lager
- Hirakata Beer, Session Citra White
- Nomcraft Brewing, Nomcraft IPA
- Nomcraft Brewing, Octopus King
- Kuninocho Brewery, Hassaku Over Drive
- Miyazaki Hideji Brewery, Kyushu Craft Kabosu
Food is part of the draw at Beer House Hobbit as well. The post highlights monteranara-style fried pizza dough with house curry sauce, plus roast beef and vegetable plates, pork shoulder karaage, local beef rump steak, edamame, and freshly fried potato chips. The setup makes it easy to pair a beer with something on the plate, rather than treating food as an afterthought.
For drinkers in Osaka looking for a pub that keeps a steady flow of local craft taps and food-friendly options, this is an easy one to keep on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's tap talk is Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, where Nomcraft Brewing's "Octopus King" was freshly tapped on August 24.
MugiWait, Octopus King? That name sounds like a beer that should enter with boss music!
Hop BroPretty much, and it's a tropical IPA with juicy flavor and soft fruity hop character leading the way.
MugiOkay, but hop finish sounds suspiciously technical. What does that actually taste like?
Hop BroIt just means the beer leaves lingering aroma after each sip, so the fruity tropical notes stick around instead of vanishing fast.
MugiOhhh, got it! And they had six beers on tap that day? That's not a lineup, that's a side quest menu.
Hop BroExactly. Taiyo no Lager, Session Citra White, Nomcraft IPA, Octopus King, Hassaku Overdrive, and Kyushu Craft Kabosu make it a tasting flight paradise kind of night.
MugiThat's a stacked bench! But closed on August 25 means Monday is the must-hit timing, right?
Hop BroRight. August 25, 2026 is a temporary closure, so August 24 is the window. Add montanara-style fried pizza dough and roast beef, and the food game gets very serious.
MugiWe're finished, honestly. Both of us are at one pint immediately status now, and I want Octopus King with fresh chips right away!
