Osaka's umbrella opens at 6:00 p.m. on May 23; new taps are Kiwi IPA and Kozaru IPA
The beer pub umbrella in Soenazaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, begins service at 6:00 p.m. on May 23. New taps are Kiwi IPA from Two Rabbits Brewing and Kozaru IPA from Minoh Beer, with Ichigo Ichie, Draft Guinness, and Kirin Lager also on the lineup.
Hop BroToday's topic is the beer pub in Soenazaki, Osaka, opening at 6:00 p.m. on May 23. The underground umbrella is kicking off from that day, and with two new taps on board, it's shaping up to be a pretty hot night.
MugiWhoa, a beer pub underground!? And with two new taps? That's immediately interesting. Tell me quickly what opened!
Hop BroFirst up is Kiwi IPA from Two Rabbits Brewing. It's 6.0% from Shiga, and as a New Zealand IPA, it's the kind that really lets the hop aroma stand out. The appeal is the tropical notes and the bright, green citrus character.
MugiNew Zealand IPA doesn't mean it actually has kiwis in it!? When you say 'hop aroma,' it sounds so vague my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroThat's an important point. The kiwi isn't the fruit; it's more the image of New Zealand-style hops. The other one is Kozaru IPA from Minoh Beer, a 4.5% Session IPA. It's lighter-bodied and easy to drink several pints of.
MugiSo Session IPA means the kind you can drink gulp after gulp! And the name Kozaru is cute too. It sounds strong but kind of gentle, which I like.
Hop BroAnd that's not all on the tap list that day. There's Ichigo Ichie, a collaboration between Egret Brewery and umbrella. Add Draft Guinness and Kirin Lager, and you've got a lineup where you can enjoy both craft beer and classic standards.
MugiWhoa, craft and classics all at once? That's the kind of menu that triggers indecision. Having Guinness there is powerful!
Hop BroWhat's also interesting is the affordable beer ticket. It gets you six servings of each craft beer's smallest size for 5,800 yen, and at the underground umbrella it can also be used for a Guinness pint.
MugiThat sounds like a place I want to keep coming back to! If it's valid for six months, I could use it bit by bit whenever I'm in Umeda, and I'd want to secure one before they run out.
Hop BroMay 24 is a day off, May 25 closes at midnight for maintenance, and June 4 is also a day off for both locations, so checking the schedule matters. So for tonight, how about starting with a Kiwi IPA tasting comparison?
MugiAgreed! First compare the aromas, then go for the Kozaru IPA for something light, and finish with Guinness! Tonight is officially a tasting comparison night!
Beer pub umbrella, located underground in Soenazaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, opens at 6:00 p.m. on May 23. The post introduces the tap list for the day, along with a scene of conversation inside the shop.
Two new taps
- Kiwi IPA / Two Rabbits Brewing (Shiga) 6.0%
- Kozaru IPA / Minoh Beer (Osaka) 4.5%
Both are welcome picks for craft beer fans who enjoy side-by-side comparisons. Kiwi IPA is described as a New Zealand IPA, while Kozaru IPA is presented as a Session IPA, making it easy to compare differences in aroma and drinkability.
Taps for the day
- Kiwi IPA / Two Rabbits Brewing (Shiga)
- ★Ichigo Ichie / Egret Brewery (Hyogo) × Umbrella (Osaka)
- Kozaru IPA / Minoh Beer (Osaka)
- Draft Guinness (Ireland)
- Kirin Lager / Kirin Brewery (JP)
The collaboration beer Ichigo Ichie is highlighted by the pairing of Egret Brewery and umbrella. Add Draft Guinness and Kirin Lager, and the lineup offers not only craft beer but also familiar lagers.
The post also introduces an "affordable beer ticket." It covers six servings of the smallest size of each craft beer for 5,800 yen, and at the underground umbrella it can also be used for a Guinness pint. It is valid for six months from the date of purchase and ends when sold out, so anyone interested should probably act early.
As for opening hours, Sunday, May 24 is a regular day off; Monday, May 25 closes at midnight due to store maintenance; Sunday, May 30 is a day off; and Thursday, June 4 is a day off for both locations. In the Osaka/Umeda area, this is a place to check out on a night when you want both rotating taps and classic staples.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the beer pub in Soenazaki, Osaka, opening at 6:00 p.m. on May 23. The underground umbrella is kicking off from that day, and with two new taps on board, it's shaping up to be a pretty hot night.
MugiWhoa, a beer pub underground!? And with two new taps? That's immediately interesting. Tell me quickly what opened!
Hop BroFirst up is Kiwi IPA from Two Rabbits Brewing. It's 6.0% from Shiga, and as a New Zealand IPA, it's the kind that really lets the hop aroma stand out. The appeal is the tropical notes and the bright, green citrus character.
MugiNew Zealand IPA doesn't mean it actually has kiwis in it!? When you say 'hop aroma,' it sounds so vague my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroThat's an important point. The kiwi isn't the fruit; it's more the image of New Zealand-style hops. The other one is Kozaru IPA from Minoh Beer, a 4.5% Session IPA. It's lighter-bodied and easy to drink several pints of.
MugiSo Session IPA means the kind you can drink gulp after gulp! And the name Kozaru is cute too. It sounds strong but kind of gentle, which I like.
Hop BroAnd that's not all on the tap list that day. There's Ichigo Ichie, a collaboration between Egret Brewery and umbrella. Add Draft Guinness and Kirin Lager, and you've got a lineup where you can enjoy both craft beer and classic standards.
MugiWhoa, craft and classics all at once? That's the kind of menu that triggers indecision. Having Guinness there is powerful!
Hop BroWhat's also interesting is the affordable beer ticket. It gets you six servings of each craft beer's smallest size for 5,800 yen, and at the underground umbrella it can also be used for a Guinness pint.
MugiThat sounds like a place I want to keep coming back to! If it's valid for six months, I could use it bit by bit whenever I'm in Umeda, and I'd want to secure one before they run out.
Hop BroMay 24 is a day off, May 25 closes at midnight for maintenance, and June 4 is also a day off for both locations, so checking the schedule matters. So for tonight, how about starting with a Kiwi IPA tasting comparison?
MugiAgreed! First compare the aromas, then go for the Kozaru IPA for something light, and finish with Guinness! Tonight is officially a tasting comparison night!
