Baird's "Imperial IPA" tapped at The Beer Shop Hirakata City, tap lineup updated on 4/15
On April 15, Baird Brewing's "Imperial IPA" was tapped at the beer pub The Beer Shop Hirakata City in Hirakata, Osaka. In addition to Sapporo Black Label, the bar announced a wide-ranging tap lineup featuring draft beers from Kokunonaga, Hirakata, Shiga, and Shizuoka.
Hop BroToday, it's the opening of Imperial IPA in Hirakata. Baird Brewing's brew came in on 4/15 at The Beer Shop Hirakata City.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Imperial IPA sounds powerful! It sounds like some kind of king's beer - drink it and I might gain a title too!
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it. Rather than swinging hops around flashily, this IPA is the kind that is supported by the umami of the malt.
MugiWait, so the hops aren't the star? Even though it's an IPA? My head is already imagining the hops being sent off stage!
Hop BroIPA is usually about hop aroma and bitterness, but this Imperial IPA adds malt sweetness and body to create a satisfying drink. In other words, it's not just bitter - it leaves you feeling satisfied.
MugiOhhh! So it's like the beer world's 'properly eats a meal too' type! Sounds like it would fill both your stomach and your heart!
Hop BroThe taps are fun too. It's a broad draft lineup, with Sapporo Black Label, Kokunonaga's American Pale Ale, and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White all on tap.
MugiWhat?! You can compare that many beers in Hirakata? Local and out-of-prefecture beers are here, and the tap wall feels like it's traveling!
Hop BroAnd there are beers from Shiga and Shizuoka too, so it's a real perfect day for a tasting comparison. You can work in some light session beers and finish with the Imperial IPA.
MugiThat's the best! But the owner was running the place solo that day, right? With that station-close convenience, it's nice to be able to just swing by!
Hop BroExactly. They were also promoting support for the ACL2 semifinal that night, so it's the perfect place for a beer before or after the match. Today really makes you want to check the draft lineup first and raise a glass together.
MugiYeah, I want to go! I'm curious about the sharp bitterness, and I want to try the lighter ones too. In the end, it sounds like one glass each won't be enough for either of us!
At the beer pub The Beer Shop Hirakata City in Okahigashicho, Hirakata, Osaka, Baird Brewing's "Imperial IPA" was newly tapped on April 15. The post introduced this beer not as a style that relies solely on flashy hops, but as a satisfying IPA supported by the umami and sweetness of the malt. It is a selection for people looking for a well-rounded glass with a defined bitterness and a high level of satisfaction.
That day's draft lineup ranged from familiar staples to beers with strong regional character.
- Sapporo Black Label
- Kokunonaga Beer "American Pale Ale"
- Hirakata Beer "Session Citra White"
- Flora Fermentation "Frigg"
- West Coast Brewing "Boom Box"
- coming soon
Along with local Osaka breweries, the lineup also included labels from Shiga and Shizuoka, making it a perfect selection for a day when you want to compare different styles of beer in Hirakata. The shop also noted that it was operating solo all day, and in the evening it was also promoting support for the ACL2 semifinal. True to its station-front beer-pub feel, it sounds like an easy place to stop by before or after the match and enjoy a drink from the first pour onward.
Whether you want a beer with the heft of an IPA or want to slot in something light and sessionable, the first thing to check is the day's draft lineup.
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Hop BroToday, it's the opening of Imperial IPA in Hirakata. Baird Brewing's brew came in on 4/15 at The Beer Shop Hirakata City.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Imperial IPA sounds powerful! It sounds like some kind of king's beer - drink it and I might gain a title too!
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it. Rather than swinging hops around flashily, this IPA is the kind that is supported by the umami of the malt.
MugiWait, so the hops aren't the star? Even though it's an IPA? My head is already imagining the hops being sent off stage!
Hop BroIPA is usually about hop aroma and bitterness, but this Imperial IPA adds malt sweetness and body to create a satisfying drink. In other words, it's not just bitter - it leaves you feeling satisfied.
MugiOhhh! So it's like the beer world's 'properly eats a meal too' type! Sounds like it would fill both your stomach and your heart!
Hop BroThe taps are fun too. It's a broad draft lineup, with Sapporo Black Label, Kokunonaga's American Pale Ale, and Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White all on tap.
MugiWhat?! You can compare that many beers in Hirakata? Local and out-of-prefecture beers are here, and the tap wall feels like it's traveling!
Hop BroAnd there are beers from Shiga and Shizuoka too, so it's a real perfect day for a tasting comparison. You can work in some light session beers and finish with the Imperial IPA.
MugiThat's the best! But the owner was running the place solo that day, right? With that station-close convenience, it's nice to be able to just swing by!
Hop BroExactly. They were also promoting support for the ACL2 semifinal that night, so it's the perfect place for a beer before or after the match. Today really makes you want to check the draft lineup first and raise a glass together.
MugiYeah, I want to go! I'm curious about the sharp bitterness, and I want to try the lighter ones too. In the end, it sounds like one glass each won't be enough for either of us!
