Ushitora Brewery’s "Hatopoppo Ale" Tapped at Enibrew in Naka-Mozu, Osaka
At the beer pub "Enibrew" in Naka-Mozu, Osaka, Ushitora Brewery’s 20th anniversary beer, "Hatopoppo Ale Hatomugi Mashi-Mashi Cereal Ale ver.", is being served. Its defining feature is that you can enjoy it as a real ale poured from a hand pump.
Hop BroAt Enibrew in Osaka’s Naka-Mozu, the big news is that Hatopoppo Ale has been tapped. The cool part is that Ushitora Brewery’s 20th anniversary beer is available as a real ale from a hand pump.
MugiWait! Is pouring it with a hand pump really that different? It feels like it’s not a machine, but someone putting their whole heart into it by hand!
Hop BroExactly, because they don’t force in a lot of carbon dioxide, the mouthfeel is smooth and gentle. The foam is fluffy, and the appeal of real ale is that the barley aroma and hop character come through slowly and clearly.
MugiWhat is real ale anyway? Is it just a little softer than regular beer?
Hop BroPretty much. To put it simply, it’s draft beer with restrained carbonation. This time’s "Hatopoppo Ale Hatomugi Mashi-Mashi Cereal Ale ver." uses hato mugi from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, and its toasted character and straw-like flavor really come forward.
MugiWow! Just from the name "Hatomugi Mashi-Mashi" it already sounds interesting! I used to think of it as tea, but in beer does it take on the job of bringing the toastiness?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting, and it also has the playful spirit you’d expect from Ushitora Brewery’s 20th anniversary beer. Its Japanese pale ale-like structure is layered with the grainy character of hato mugi and herbal hops, so the flavor changes a little with every sip.
MugiWait, and Enibrew has 19 kinds of draft beer?! That’s basically a beer amusement park. Just choosing sounds like it could get me drunk!
Hop BroIt’s only a 2-minute walk from Naka-Mozu Station, so it’s also a great place for tasting side by side. And since they even suggest "Salmon and spring vegetable lemon-genovese steam" as a pairing, the soft beer and the spring-like dish should go together really well.
MugiAnd then they even have American fried chicken, plus that Thursday M-to-L upgrade deal! This is totally the kind of day where you’d want to raise a glass with real ale and chicken!
At the beer pub "Enibrew" in Nakamozu-cho, Sakai City, Osaka, Ushitora Brewery’s "Hatopoppo Ale Hatomugi Mashi-Mashi Cereal Ale ver." has appeared.
This beer is Ushitora Brewery’s 20th anniversary beer. It is a fragrant Japanese-style pale ale made with hato mugi (Job’s tears) from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, and the biggest highlight is the real ale served via Enibrew’s signature hand pump. Because carbon dioxide is intentionally not added, you can take your time to appreciate its smoother mouthfeel, the straw-like flavor derived from the hato mugi, and the herbal impression of the hops.
Enibrew is a beer pub a 2-minute walk from Naka-Mozu Station. Known as a place that gathers draft craft beers from all over Japan, its official information says it offers 19 kinds of draft craft beer. It is a place suited not only to those who want to compare craft beers, but also to those who want to savor a single glass carefully.
As a pairing, the post introduces "Salmon and spring vegetable lemon-genovese steam". It is a dish of plump salmon with bamboo shoots, spring cabbage, and new onions, finished lightly with lemon’s acidity, and it seems to pair well with the soft drinking feel of real ale.
Also not to be missed is Enibrew’s staple American fried chicken. The post also introduces a Thursday regular promotion in which ordering chicken upgrades the beer from M to L, making it a setup where you can enjoy both food and beer centered around the drinks. In Naka-Mozu, this guest beer is definitely one to watch for anyone who wants to enjoy craft beer, including the way it is poured.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Enibrew in Osaka’s Naka-Mozu, the big news is that Hatopoppo Ale has been tapped. The cool part is that Ushitora Brewery’s 20th anniversary beer is available as a real ale from a hand pump.
MugiWait! Is pouring it with a hand pump really that different? It feels like it’s not a machine, but someone putting their whole heart into it by hand!
Hop BroExactly, because they don’t force in a lot of carbon dioxide, the mouthfeel is smooth and gentle. The foam is fluffy, and the appeal of real ale is that the barley aroma and hop character come through slowly and clearly.
MugiWhat is real ale anyway? Is it just a little softer than regular beer?
Hop BroPretty much. To put it simply, it’s draft beer with restrained carbonation. This time’s "Hatopoppo Ale Hatomugi Mashi-Mashi Cereal Ale ver." uses hato mugi from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, and its toasted character and straw-like flavor really come forward.
MugiWow! Just from the name "Hatomugi Mashi-Mashi" it already sounds interesting! I used to think of it as tea, but in beer does it take on the job of bringing the toastiness?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting, and it also has the playful spirit you’d expect from Ushitora Brewery’s 20th anniversary beer. Its Japanese pale ale-like structure is layered with the grainy character of hato mugi and herbal hops, so the flavor changes a little with every sip.
MugiWait, and Enibrew has 19 kinds of draft beer?! That’s basically a beer amusement park. Just choosing sounds like it could get me drunk!
Hop BroIt’s only a 2-minute walk from Naka-Mozu Station, so it’s also a great place for tasting side by side. And since they even suggest "Salmon and spring vegetable lemon-genovese steam" as a pairing, the soft beer and the spring-like dish should go together really well.
MugiAnd then they even have American fried chicken, plus that Thursday M-to-L upgrade deal! This is totally the kind of day where you’d want to raise a glass with real ale and chicken!
