The Beer Shop Hirakata city adds two Thornbridge beers and refreshes its draft board
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub next to Hirakatashi Station in Osaka, used its June 24 Instagram post to announce two Thornbridge arrivals and an updated draft lineup. The board spans UK IPA, American pale ale, Japanese craft, and a familiar lager.
Hop BroHirakata in Osaka just gave me a reason to get off the train. The Beer Shop Hirakata city brought in two Thornbridge beers, and a station-side pub doing that is dangerously persuasive.
MugiWait, right by the station? And two Thornbridge arrivals too? Is this the kind of difference even a beginner can taste?
Hop BroFirst up is Jaipur IPA. It's Thornbridge's flagship, with bright hop aroma and a firm bitterness, and people keep loving it every time it comes back.
MugiOooh! Strong name. But what makes HAZY Jaipur different from regular Jaipur?
Hop BroHere comes the beer-nerd phrase: double dry hopping. They add hops again after fermentation, not to make it harsher, but to crank the aroma way up.
MugiWhat is that, like a bonus hop combo? So basically extra aroma mode, with a softer and juicier vibe?
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. Using the same hops in a hazy IPA build gives it a cloudier look and a rounder, fluffier mouthfeel.
MugiI was already busy comparing those two, and now the draft list got a six-tap refresh? My schedule and my stomach are both under pressure.
Hop BroYep, and the new keg is Sapporo Black Label. Then you've got Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, West Coast Brewing Starwatcher, Craft Bank's El Clasico and Bank Lager, plus Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White.
MugiWhoa, local and international all at once! That's basically a style amusement park, and I do not trust myself to stop at one pint.
Hop BroExactly, and you can drink there or take bottles and cans home. Starting with an IPA side-by-side and then moving onto draft sounds like the correct life choice.
MugiSold. The second I get to Hirakata Station, I'm already planning my first pint. This really makes me want to go drink.
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub directly connected to Hirakatashi Station in Osaka, highlighted a Thornbridge beer drop and the day’s draft lineup in its June 24 Instagram post. The shop combines on-site drinking with takeout and carries a broad bottle-and-can selection, making it an easy stop for both a quick pint and a beer run.
The newly arrived Thornbridge beers were:
- Jaipur, the brewery’s flagship IPA, which the post notes has been a repeat favorite and costs around JPY 600 including tax.
- HAZY Jaipur, a first-time arrival described as a hazy IPA that uses the same hops as Jaipur and adds double dry hopping to push the aroma further.
The draft board was updated as well, with Sapporo Black Label marked as a new tap along with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, West Coast Brewing Starwatcher, Craftbank Brewery El Clasico, Craftbank Brewery Bank Lager, and Hirakata Beer Session Citra White. The lineup covered a wide range of styles, from lager to hop-forward craft beers.
For beer drinkers in Hirakata, it is a convenient station-side spot where you can compare imported and domestic beers without leaving the area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHirakata in Osaka just gave me a reason to get off the train. The Beer Shop Hirakata city brought in two Thornbridge beers, and a station-side pub doing that is dangerously persuasive.
MugiWait, right by the station? And two Thornbridge arrivals too? Is this the kind of difference even a beginner can taste?
Hop BroFirst up is Jaipur IPA. It's Thornbridge's flagship, with bright hop aroma and a firm bitterness, and people keep loving it every time it comes back.
MugiOooh! Strong name. But what makes HAZY Jaipur different from regular Jaipur?
Hop BroHere comes the beer-nerd phrase: double dry hopping. They add hops again after fermentation, not to make it harsher, but to crank the aroma way up.
MugiWhat is that, like a bonus hop combo? So basically extra aroma mode, with a softer and juicier vibe?
Hop BroThat's actually pretty close. Using the same hops in a hazy IPA build gives it a cloudier look and a rounder, fluffier mouthfeel.
MugiI was already busy comparing those two, and now the draft list got a six-tap refresh? My schedule and my stomach are both under pressure.
Hop BroYep, and the new keg is Sapporo Black Label. Then you've got Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, West Coast Brewing Starwatcher, Craft Bank's El Clasico and Bank Lager, plus Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White.
MugiWhoa, local and international all at once! That's basically a style amusement park, and I do not trust myself to stop at one pint.
Hop BroExactly, and you can drink there or take bottles and cans home. Starting with an IPA side-by-side and then moving onto draft sounds like the correct life choice.
MugiSold. The second I get to Hirakata Station, I'm already planning my first pint. This really makes me want to go drink.
