The Beer Shop Hirakata city taps Craft Beer Base's Old School IPA
The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Osaka's Hirakata announced its July 3 tap lineup, led by Craft Beer Base's Old School IPA and joined by five beers including Sapporo's Black Label and Sierra Nevada Brewing's Pale Ale.
Hop BroThis tap list from The Beer Shop Hirakata city is a strong one. They just tapped Craft Beer Base's Old School IPA, and the five-beer lineup for July 3 looks very well balanced.
MugiWait, Old School IPA already sounds intense! Does “old school” mean the bitterness comes in like a strict gym teacher?
Hop BroThat is not far off. It's a firmly bitter IPA, meant to evoke the kind of American IPA that was widely loved in the early 2010s, with that nostalgic punch of bitterness up front.
MugiWow, so IPA is already a commitment, and now we're adding nostalgic bitterness too? Is this like a bitterness reunion party or what?
Hop BroExactly that kind of energy. And the full list is great: Sapporo Black Label, Sierra Nevada Brewing's Pale Ale, Craft Beer Base's Old School IPA and Lavender & Chamomile, plus Hirakata Beer’s Session Citra White.
MugiHold on, what does session style mean? It sounds like a jam band term, not something you'd order in a beer glass!
Hop BroImportant question. Session usually means light and easy-drinking, often with less weight or alcohol presence, so it's the kind of beer that quietly makes you think, “Yeah, I could have another.”
MugiOkay, so you can start gently and then let the IPA bitterness hit later. And they even have Lavender & Chamomile in the mix? That range is ridiculous in the best way!
Hop BroRight, this set works really well as a starting point for comparisons. You can move from a classic lager to a staple pale ale, then herbs, then session, and finally the full bitter IPA experience.
MugiAnd it's near Keihan Hirakatashi Station, with easy drinks-in or takeaway too, right? Hirakata Sun Plaza Building No. 3, 3F is officially locked into my brain now.
Hop BroThe hours make it easy too: July 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., July 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and July 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. I'd start with Pale Ale as a warm-up and save Old School IPA for the bitter finale.
MugiThat settles it. I want to begin with something lighter and finish with that nostalgic wave of bitterness. My throat is fully in beer-pub mode now.
July 3 Tap Lineup
The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata, Osaka, added Craft Beer Base's "Old School IPA" on July 3. In the post, the beer is presented as a nostalgic, firmly bitter IPA that recalls the early-2010s wave of American IPAs.
The lineup for the day includes five beers:
- Black Label / Sapporo Brewery
- Pale Ale / Sierra Nevada Brewing (USA)
- Old School IPA / Craft Beer Base (Osaka)
- Lavender & Chamomile / Craft Beer Base (Osaka)
- Session Citra White / Hirakata Beer (Osaka)
The selection covers a wide range, from a classic lager and a standard pale ale to a bitterness-forward IPA, a herb-infused beer, and a lighter session-style option. The Beer Shop Hirakata city is a beer-focused pub on the 3rd floor of Hirakata Sun Plaza, near Keihan Hirakata-shi Station, with both on-site drinking and takeaway-friendly service.
The post also lists the near-term opening hours: July 3 from 15:00 to 23:00, July 4 from 13:00 to 23:00, and July 5 from 13:00 to 20:00. It is a practical stop for drinkers who want to spend time with a bitter IPA or start with something lighter first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis tap list from The Beer Shop Hirakata city is a strong one. They just tapped Craft Beer Base's Old School IPA, and the five-beer lineup for July 3 looks very well balanced.
MugiWait, Old School IPA already sounds intense! Does “old school” mean the bitterness comes in like a strict gym teacher?
Hop BroThat is not far off. It's a firmly bitter IPA, meant to evoke the kind of American IPA that was widely loved in the early 2010s, with that nostalgic punch of bitterness up front.
MugiWow, so IPA is already a commitment, and now we're adding nostalgic bitterness too? Is this like a bitterness reunion party or what?
Hop BroExactly that kind of energy. And the full list is great: Sapporo Black Label, Sierra Nevada Brewing's Pale Ale, Craft Beer Base's Old School IPA and Lavender & Chamomile, plus Hirakata Beer’s Session Citra White.
MugiHold on, what does session style mean? It sounds like a jam band term, not something you'd order in a beer glass!
Hop BroImportant question. Session usually means light and easy-drinking, often with less weight or alcohol presence, so it's the kind of beer that quietly makes you think, “Yeah, I could have another.”
MugiOkay, so you can start gently and then let the IPA bitterness hit later. And they even have Lavender & Chamomile in the mix? That range is ridiculous in the best way!
Hop BroRight, this set works really well as a starting point for comparisons. You can move from a classic lager to a staple pale ale, then herbs, then session, and finally the full bitter IPA experience.
MugiAnd it's near Keihan Hirakatashi Station, with easy drinks-in or takeaway too, right? Hirakata Sun Plaza Building No. 3, 3F is officially locked into my brain now.
Hop BroThe hours make it easy too: July 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., July 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and July 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. I'd start with Pale Ale as a warm-up and save Old School IPA for the bitter finale.
MugiThat settles it. I want to begin with something lighter and finish with that nostalgic wave of bitterness. My throat is fully in beer-pub mode now.
