PEDROLINO in Osaka welcomes back Ballast Point, with three Sculpin variants and two BEHEMOTH beers
Osaka beer pub PEDROLINO has posted a guest-beer update centered on Ballast Point's return. The lineup includes three Sculpin variants, two BEHEMOTH beers, and a mixed tap list that blends imported classics with Japanese pours.
Hop BroPEDROLINO in Andojimachi, Osaka just posted a Ballast Point comeback, and it is the kind of guest beer lineup that gets people moving fast.
MugiWait, three Sculpins? The fish-label one? The word comeback alone makes me want to run there.
Hop BroExactly. They brought in Sculpin IPA plus Grapefruit Sculpin IPA and Pineapple Sculpin IPA, which is a very clean side-by-side setup.
MugiWhat do you mean, fruit twist IPA? It is the same family, so does it really change that much, or are we basically in a juice aisle now?
Hop BroIt really changes. IPA puts hops front and center, so when citrus or tropical notes lean in, the whole impression shifts, which makes it great for comparing.
MugiThat sounds like an IPA theme park. And PEDROLINO also got two from BEHEMOTH, right? My attention span is gone.
Hop BroRight, from New Zealand's BEHEMOTH they have a fresh hop hazy IPA and a West Coast IPA, both in small quantities.
MugiHold on, what is hazy? It sounds like fog, and now West Coast entered the chat, so suddenly this is geography class.
Hop BroHazy usually means a cloudy look, softer texture, and big hop aroma, while West Coast tends to show crisp bitter edges and a sharper outline.
MugiSo the same IPA style can have opposite personalities? That absolutely sounds like something I need to test in one sitting.
Hop BroAnd the rest of the board is stacked too: Farmentry's No.6 MINAZUKI IPA, a CRAFT BEER BASE pilsener, Shima's tea saison, and more, so it is local and imported together.
MugiWith pairings like ayu, eel, and white meat dishes, this is over. I want to start with grapefruit and pineapple, then go straight into the hazy and West Coast showdown.
PEDROLINO in Osaka's Andoji-cho shared a fresh beer update highlighting Ballast Point's comeback. The post brings back the brewery known for Sculpin, alongside two BEHEMOTH beers and a tap list that mixes imports with domestic craft.
Ballast Point is back
The post says Ballast Point has returned after its 2015 corporate shift, and lists three beers now available:
- Sculpin IPA
- Grapefruit Sculpin IPA
- Pineapple Sculpin IPA
All three are described as limited arrivals, so this is the kind of lineup worth checking early. As one of the pioneers of American IPA, Ballast Point's core Sculpin plus its fruit variations make for an easy side-by-side tasting.
BEHEMOTH also arrives in small quantities
From New Zealand, BEHEMOTH adds Fresh Hop Hazy IPA and West Coast IPA. Putting a hop-forward hazy next to a sharper West Coast IPA makes the differences in aroma, bitterness, and finish easy to compare.
The day's taps
The day's Today’s Beers list also includes No.6 MINAZUKI IPA from Farmentry, Pilsener- Northern Style - from CRAFT BEER BASE, and Karigane-cha Saison from Shima Brewery on tap. By The Glass features YUZU PEEL Infused Lambiek from Oud Beersel, while Stock Beers includes COASTAL CRUSH HAZY IPA from Repubrew.
As a beer pub in Osaka, PEDROLINO stands out for offering imported beers and Japanese brewery pours on the same day. The post also mentions food pairings such as ayu, eel, and white-fleshed fish, making it easy to picture these beers alongside a meal. Ballast Point's return gives the current lineup a clear focal point, but the rest of the board is just as worth following.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPEDROLINO in Andojimachi, Osaka just posted a Ballast Point comeback, and it is the kind of guest beer lineup that gets people moving fast.
MugiWait, three Sculpins? The fish-label one? The word comeback alone makes me want to run there.
Hop BroExactly. They brought in Sculpin IPA plus Grapefruit Sculpin IPA and Pineapple Sculpin IPA, which is a very clean side-by-side setup.
MugiWhat do you mean, fruit twist IPA? It is the same family, so does it really change that much, or are we basically in a juice aisle now?
Hop BroIt really changes. IPA puts hops front and center, so when citrus or tropical notes lean in, the whole impression shifts, which makes it great for comparing.
MugiThat sounds like an IPA theme park. And PEDROLINO also got two from BEHEMOTH, right? My attention span is gone.
Hop BroRight, from New Zealand's BEHEMOTH they have a fresh hop hazy IPA and a West Coast IPA, both in small quantities.
MugiHold on, what is hazy? It sounds like fog, and now West Coast entered the chat, so suddenly this is geography class.
Hop BroHazy usually means a cloudy look, softer texture, and big hop aroma, while West Coast tends to show crisp bitter edges and a sharper outline.
MugiSo the same IPA style can have opposite personalities? That absolutely sounds like something I need to test in one sitting.
Hop BroAnd the rest of the board is stacked too: Farmentry's No.6 MINAZUKI IPA, a CRAFT BEER BASE pilsener, Shima's tea saison, and more, so it is local and imported together.
MugiWith pairings like ayu, eel, and white meat dishes, this is over. I want to start with grapefruit and pineapple, then go straight into the hazy and West Coast showdown.
