Two Sankt Gallen Beers Tapped at The Beer Shop in Hirakata, March 18 Tap Update
The beer pub "The Beer Shop Hirakata city" in Hirakata, Osaka, updated its tap info for March 18. Two seasonal Sankt Gallen beers, "Whey Sour Ale Strawberry" and "Sakura," have arrived, and together with the regular Ise Kadoya Beer lineup, the taps are looking especially spring-like.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the March 18 tap update! Two spring seasonal beers from Sankt Gallen have landed at The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata.
MugiWow! What kind of beers are the two spring seasonals? Their names already sound cute!
Hop BroFirst up is Whey Sour Ale Strawberry, a sour ale where the fruitiness of strawberries and the gentle acidity from lactic acid bacteria take center stage.
MugiWait, does acidity from lactic acid bacteria mean it’s sour like yogurt?
Hop BroKind of, but it’s lighter and more refreshing, with what you could call a clean sour character that finishes crisp and quick. Very spring-friendly.
MugiOhhh! Then what about the other one, "Sakura"? Is there flower petals swimming in it?
Hop BroNot swimming, but the aroma is amazing, and it has a soft sakura mochi-like nuance that comes through gently without being sweet, making it an easy seasonal beer to drink.
MugiWhat! And they even have Ise Kadoya Beer’s Neko Nibhiki and Neko Sanbiki? My cat-loving heart is purring!
Hop BroPlus Sapporo Black Label, Another Cut, and Nama Kado Smoked Oyster Stout, so it’s a really wide-ranging lineup that’s perfect for side-by-side tasting.
MugiIf it opens at 15:00 near Hirakata-shi Station, that’s a straight-after-work route for sure. I’ve already decided on my first pint!
Hop BroThen tonight let’s do a spring beer tasting at The Beer Shop Hirakata city. We’ll start with the Strawberry and make a toast!
At The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Okahigashicho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, the March 18 draft lineup was announced. The highlight this time is the arrival of two seasonal Sankt Gallen beers, as the post title suggests.
First is "Whey Sour Ale Strawberry". This is a sour-style beer centered on the fruitiness of strawberries and the gentle acidity derived from lactic acid bacteria, with the lightness you start craving in early spring. The other beer, "Sakura", is an annual seasonal release that makes the most of aromas from cherry blossom leaves, offering nuances reminiscent of sakura mochi and a calm, easy-drinking finish.
The tap list for the day also includes:
- Sapporo Black Label
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Neko Nibhiki"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Neko Sanbiki"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Nama Kado Smoked Oyster Stout"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Another Cut"
The lineup ranges from classic lager to hop-driven beers and a smoky stout, making it easy to compare alongside the seasonal releases.
The shop is located inside Sun Plaza near Keihan Hirakata-shi Station and serves as a convenient neighborhood craft beer hub with taps that change daily. On March 18, it was scheduled to open at 15:00, making it a good stop for an after-work pint or a relaxed multi-beer tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the March 18 tap update! Two spring seasonal beers from Sankt Gallen have landed at The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata.
MugiWow! What kind of beers are the two spring seasonals? Their names already sound cute!
Hop BroFirst up is Whey Sour Ale Strawberry, a sour ale where the fruitiness of strawberries and the gentle acidity from lactic acid bacteria take center stage.
MugiWait, does acidity from lactic acid bacteria mean it’s sour like yogurt?
Hop BroKind of, but it’s lighter and more refreshing, with what you could call a clean sour character that finishes crisp and quick. Very spring-friendly.
MugiOhhh! Then what about the other one, "Sakura"? Is there flower petals swimming in it?
Hop BroNot swimming, but the aroma is amazing, and it has a soft sakura mochi-like nuance that comes through gently without being sweet, making it an easy seasonal beer to drink.
MugiWhat! And they even have Ise Kadoya Beer’s Neko Nibhiki and Neko Sanbiki? My cat-loving heart is purring!
Hop BroPlus Sapporo Black Label, Another Cut, and Nama Kado Smoked Oyster Stout, so it’s a really wide-ranging lineup that’s perfect for side-by-side tasting.
MugiIf it opens at 15:00 near Hirakata-shi Station, that’s a straight-after-work route for sure. I’ve already decided on my first pint!
Hop BroThen tonight let’s do a spring beer tasting at The Beer Shop Hirakata city. We’ll start with the Strawberry and make a toast!
