Shima Brewery’s XPA Now Pouring at Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata
Beer House Hobbit, a beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, has tapped Shima Brewery’s XPA Extra Pale Ale. The beer is described as hoppy and highly drinkable, with a sharp, dry palate and ripe-peach-like aroma, and is recommended with vegetable tempura.
Hop BroBeer House Hobbit in Hirakata has tapped Shima Brewing’s XPA on draft. A pale ale with a peach-like aroma sounds irresistible.
MugiWow! Is XPA related to IPA? Extra Pale Ale sounds pretty powerful!
Hop BroThey are related, but XPA means Extra Pale Ale. It is hop-forward and highly drinkable, with a sharp, dry finish.
MugiDry beer does not mean it dries out your mouth, right? I do not want a desert in my mouth!
Hop BroNo desert worries. It means less lingering sweetness, so the finish feels clean and crisp.
MugiI see! And with an aroma like ripe peaches, it can be refreshing while still smelling wonderfully fruity.
Hop BroExactly. It is paired with seasonal vegetable tempura: Tamba Daikan, white eggplant, and okra. The dry beer neatly cuts through the crisp batter.
MugiVegetable sweetness plus a peachy beer aroma—this sweet-and-fruity pairing sounds dangerously snackable!
Hop BroThere is roast beef, sea bream rice-ball-style onigiri, and conger eel nanbanzuke too. That is a serious beer-pub menu.
MugiWhat?! The food is just as exciting as the beer! And there are lots of distinctive drafts too, right?
Hop BroYes—there is Kuninaga’s Bay Leaf Dry Lager, Shima’s Pearl Salt Gose, and more, making for a great style tasting. Check availability before visiting.
MugiFresh tempura and XPA in Hirakata… I am already happy just imagining it. I want to toast now—let’s go to Beer House Hobbit!
Shima Brewery’s XPA on tap
Beer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka, is serving XPA Extra Pale Ale from Shima Brewery in Mie Prefecture. According to the pub’s post, the beer combines a hoppy aroma with a sharp, dry palate and an aroma reminiscent of ripe peaches. Its highly drinkable profile makes it suitable for enjoying alongside food.
The recommended pairing is a vegetable tempura platter featuring Tamba Daikan sweet peppers, white eggplant, and okra. The natural sweetness of the vegetables is intended to complement the beer’s fruity aroma and dry finish, while the crisp tempura coating adds a contrasting texture.
The food lineup also includes a roast beef plate, burdock? The post specifically lists a clay-pot rice ball made with yellowtail, hamo nanbanzuke, grilled black edamame, curry-seasoned fried chicken, domestic beef rump steak, and freshly fried potato chips.
Other beers listed on draft include Kuninocho Brewery’s Laurier Dry Lager, Wuchawteng Brewery’s Aria, Shimanami Brewery’s Lager Strikes Back 02 Pure Black Lager, Shima Brewery’s Pearl Salt Gose, and Hino Brewing’s Blumen Ale. The selection offers several styles for comparison alongside the newly tapped XPA.
Beer House Hobbit is a beer pub located in Kawaramachi, Hirakata, Osaka. For beer drinkers looking for a food-friendly pale ale, the combination of Shima Brewery’s XPA and seasonal vegetable tempura is the featured pairing. Check with the pub before visiting for current availability and opening hours.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer House Hobbit in Hirakata has tapped Shima Brewing’s XPA on draft. A pale ale with a peach-like aroma sounds irresistible.
MugiWow! Is XPA related to IPA? Extra Pale Ale sounds pretty powerful!
Hop BroThey are related, but XPA means Extra Pale Ale. It is hop-forward and highly drinkable, with a sharp, dry finish.
MugiDry beer does not mean it dries out your mouth, right? I do not want a desert in my mouth!
Hop BroNo desert worries. It means less lingering sweetness, so the finish feels clean and crisp.
MugiI see! And with an aroma like ripe peaches, it can be refreshing while still smelling wonderfully fruity.
Hop BroExactly. It is paired with seasonal vegetable tempura: Tamba Daikan, white eggplant, and okra. The dry beer neatly cuts through the crisp batter.
MugiVegetable sweetness plus a peachy beer aroma—this sweet-and-fruity pairing sounds dangerously snackable!
Hop BroThere is roast beef, sea bream rice-ball-style onigiri, and conger eel nanbanzuke too. That is a serious beer-pub menu.
MugiWhat?! The food is just as exciting as the beer! And there are lots of distinctive drafts too, right?
Hop BroYes—there is Kuninaga’s Bay Leaf Dry Lager, Shima’s Pearl Salt Gose, and more, making for a great style tasting. Check availability before visiting.
MugiFresh tempura and XPA in Hirakata… I am already happy just imagining it. I want to toast now—let’s go to Beer House Hobbit!
