Raisin-do in Osaka taps Suntory's Kaoru Ale alongside Baeren and REPUBREW
BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do in Ibaraki, Osaka, posted its July 6 tap list. The board adds Suntory's Kaoru Ale, while Baeren, Dot Crimson Brewing, REPUBREW, Minoh Beer and Pilsner Urquell fill out a wide draft lineup.
Hop BroToday's topic is the July 6 tap list at BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisindo in Ibaraki, Osaka. They just put SUNTORY's "Kaoru Ale" on draft.
MugiWait, Kaoru Ale on tap? And at a place that also pours Beeren and REPUBREW? That lineup swings hard.
Hop BroThat's exactly why it stands out. Apparently one of the regulars helped with its development, so this pour has special meaning for the bar.
MugiNo way! Then I need the rest of it too. What does this region-packed lineup actually look like?
Hop BroFirst up is Beeren Brewery's "Ihatov no Umi." It's a salty lager brewed with Iwate hops and sea salt, and the name already sounds like a road trip.
MugiWhat is that! For a second I thought, you're not serving seawater, right? Is it super salty?
Hop BroNothing that extreme. The salt works more like salt that sharpens the finish and lifts the crispness. And Beeren's "Classic" is a Dortmund-style lager with a nice balance of malt depth and bitterness.
MugiHold on, class is in session now. And what about Dot Crimson Brewing's rice ale, that floral aroma means light and easy-drinking?
Hop BroExactly. Dot Crimson 147 Rice Ale uses local yeast and local rice, so it drinks clean but still has character. Then REPUBREW's COASTAL CRUSH is a Hazy IPA that starts dry, turns silky from oats and wheat, and finishes with juicy hop flavor, while Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen layers in peach, lychee, and white grape notes.
MugiWait, what is a Hazy IPA? Is that the cloudy one that looks almost like juice?
MugiI'm done for, I need a pint now. I'd start crisp with Pilsner Urquell, then march straight into Kaoru Ale and the Hazy IPA.
Hop BroThat route is hard to argue with. At Raisindo, with music playing and beer-and-food ping-pong, I'd go from mackerel sandwich to smoked dishes and still be thinking about the upcoming kabosu radler and SORACHI 1984.
Draft lineup for July 6
BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do in Ibaraki, Osaka, shared its tap list for Monday, July 6. The only new opening tap is Suntory's Kaoru Ale. The shop notes that one of its regular guests was involved in the beer's development, which gives this pour a special meaning for the bar.
The rest of the board leans into variety and regional character. Baeren Brewing's Ihatobu no Umi is a salty lager brewed with Iwate-grown hops and sea salt. Baeren's Classic brings a Dortmund-style lager profile with a balance of malt depth and bitterness. Dot Crimson Brewing's Dot Crimson 147 Rice Ale uses a natural yeast from Iwate Town and locally grown rice, aiming for a floral aroma and a clean finish.
REPUBREW's Coastal Crush Hazy IPA is built around a dry first impression, then soft oat-and-wheat texture, followed by hop-driven juiciness. Minoh Beer’s Hoppy Weizen layers Dolcita and Nelson Sauvin hops for aromas that suggest peach, lychee and white grape. For a classic European reference point, draft Pilsner Urquell is also on the list, delivering the bright, golden refreshment that defined the style.
Coming soon
Also listed as coming soon are Baeren's Kabosu Radler and SAPPORO BEER's Sorachi 1984, two beers that should broaden the lineup even further.
Food and atmosphere
Raisin-do is a beer pub with a cafe-like pace and music in the background, so it works well for both focused tasting and an easy meal. The food menu includes mackerel sandwiches, eisbein, house-made oil sardines, smoked snacks, zangi, fries, pizza and pasta. It is the kind of place where the tap list and the food menu can be matched course by course, rather than treated as separate parts of the visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the July 6 tap list at BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisindo in Ibaraki, Osaka. They just put SUNTORY's "Kaoru Ale" on draft.
MugiWait, Kaoru Ale on tap? And at a place that also pours Beeren and REPUBREW? That lineup swings hard.
Hop BroThat's exactly why it stands out. Apparently one of the regulars helped with its development, so this pour has special meaning for the bar.
MugiNo way! Then I need the rest of it too. What does this region-packed lineup actually look like?
Hop BroFirst up is Beeren Brewery's "Ihatov no Umi." It's a salty lager brewed with Iwate hops and sea salt, and the name already sounds like a road trip.
MugiWhat is that! For a second I thought, you're not serving seawater, right? Is it super salty?
Hop BroNothing that extreme. The salt works more like salt that sharpens the finish and lifts the crispness. And Beeren's "Classic" is a Dortmund-style lager with a nice balance of malt depth and bitterness.
MugiHold on, class is in session now. And what about Dot Crimson Brewing's rice ale, that floral aroma means light and easy-drinking?
Hop BroExactly. Dot Crimson 147 Rice Ale uses local yeast and local rice, so it drinks clean but still has character. Then REPUBREW's COASTAL CRUSH is a Hazy IPA that starts dry, turns silky from oats and wheat, and finishes with juicy hop flavor, while Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen layers in peach, lychee, and white grape notes.
MugiWait, what is a Hazy IPA? Is that the cloudy one that looks almost like juice?
MugiI'm done for, I need a pint now. I'd start crisp with Pilsner Urquell, then march straight into Kaoru Ale and the Hazy IPA.
Hop BroThat route is hard to argue with. At Raisindo, with music playing and beer-and-food ping-pong, I'd go from mackerel sandwich to smoked dishes and still be thinking about the upcoming kabosu radler and SORACHI 1984.
