Beer&Cafe Hafen Taps Ise Kadoya’s Sansho Lager in Esaka
Beer&Cafe Hafen, a beer pub in Esaka, Osaka, has tapped Sansho Lager from Ise Kadoya Brewery. Its dry finish combines citrusy hop aromas with the fresh, spicy character of Japanese sansho pepper.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, has tapped Isekadoya Beer’s Sansho Lager on draft. It sounds made for a good meal.
MugiWhat? Beer with Japanese pepper? Won’t my tongue start buzzing so much that I can’t talk?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part—it’s more of a tingly numbness than heat. It pours straw-colored, from clear to slightly hazy in appearance.
MugiOoh! Does the pepper dominate the aroma too? And what exactly is a hop aroma?
Hop BroHops are the plant that gives beer aroma and bitterness. Here they bring a grapefruit-like citrus note, layered with fresh, spicy sansho.
MugiGrapefruit and sansho! My nose feels refreshed already. Does dry and crisp mean it drinks nice and light?
Hop BroExactly. It finishes clean without lingering sweetness. The aftertaste leaves shared citrus nuances from both the hops and sansho.
MugiThat sounds like a snack thief! Hafen suggests pairing it with dishes featuring house-made soy sauce sauce, right?
Hop BroRight—the lager lifts the savory food and calls for another bite. The taps also include Akita Akura Beer × Togakushi Original Beer’s “302” on tap.
MugiAnd Minoh Beer’s Peach Weizen Shimizu Hakuto too? From sansho to peach—my mouth is going on a field trip!
Hop BroNext up, they’re expecting Isekadoya’s Oktoberfest Lager and Daisen G Beer’s Weihen Hop also planned. Check their social channels for the latest availability.
MugiGot it! Hafen is on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights, and groups of three or more need a reservation. I want to toast with Sansho Lager first!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Let’s alternate that refreshing sansho tingle with soy-sauce dishes and go for another sip tonight!
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Suita, Osaka, is serving Sansho Lager from Ise Kadoya Brewery in Mie.
The beer pours straw-colored with a slight haze. Grapefruit and citrus-like hop aromas are joined by the spicy, refreshing character of sansho pepper. Its palate is dry and crisp, with a tingling sensation on the tongue. Rather than straightforward heat, the pepper impression is closer to a gentle numbing spice, followed by a lingering citrus note shared by the hops and sansho.
The pub recommends pairing the beer with dishes featuring its house-made soy-based sauce, making it a natural choice for a meal.
Other beers listed on the tap lineup include 302, a collaboration between Akita Arakura Beer and Togakushi Original Beer, and Minoh Beer’s Peach Weizen: Shimizu White Peach Version. Upcoming beers include Ise Kadoya Brewery’s Oktoberfest Lager and Daisen G Beer’s Weihenhop.
Beer&Cafe Hafen is a small beer pub located on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights. The pub asks groups of three or more to make a reservation, excluding guests ordering drinks only. Visitors should check the pub’s social media for the latest tap availability, hours, and holidays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, has tapped Isekadoya Beer’s Sansho Lager on draft. It sounds made for a good meal.
MugiWhat? Beer with Japanese pepper? Won’t my tongue start buzzing so much that I can’t talk?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part—it’s more of a tingly numbness than heat. It pours straw-colored, from clear to slightly hazy in appearance.
MugiOoh! Does the pepper dominate the aroma too? And what exactly is a hop aroma?
Hop BroHops are the plant that gives beer aroma and bitterness. Here they bring a grapefruit-like citrus note, layered with fresh, spicy sansho.
MugiGrapefruit and sansho! My nose feels refreshed already. Does dry and crisp mean it drinks nice and light?
Hop BroExactly. It finishes clean without lingering sweetness. The aftertaste leaves shared citrus nuances from both the hops and sansho.
MugiThat sounds like a snack thief! Hafen suggests pairing it with dishes featuring house-made soy sauce sauce, right?
Hop BroRight—the lager lifts the savory food and calls for another bite. The taps also include Akita Akura Beer × Togakushi Original Beer’s “302” on tap.
MugiAnd Minoh Beer’s Peach Weizen Shimizu Hakuto too? From sansho to peach—my mouth is going on a field trip!
Hop BroNext up, they’re expecting Isekadoya’s Oktoberfest Lager and Daisen G Beer’s Weihen Hop also planned. Check their social channels for the latest availability.
MugiGot it! Hafen is on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights, and groups of three or more need a reservation. I want to toast with Sansho Lager first!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Let’s alternate that refreshing sansho tingle with soy-sauce dishes and go for another sip tonight!
