CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE Refreshes Its Taps, With Pilsner Urquell and Kampai from Torrance Too
CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE in Osaka's Kita-Horie unveiled its March 20 tap list. With 15 beers ranging from pilsners to coffee lagers, fruit saisons, and IPAs, the lineup offers a broad selection that pairs easily with food.
Hop BroThe tap lineup refresh in Osaka's Kita-Horie is seriously exciting. CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE updated its March 20 selection and lined up 15 beers all at once, from pilsners to IPAs.
MugiWhoa, 15 kinds? With that many, I'd probably get lost just looking at the menu!
Hop BroAnd this time the big point is how strong the lager selection is. Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry, Asahi Maruef Kuro Nama, HELLES!?, and even Cold-Brew Coffee Lager are on tap, so the range is wide from the start.
MugiOh, really! But what exactly is lager again? I know it's supposed to be crisp, but I always forget the details.
Hop BroIn short, it's beer fermented at low temperatures. Because it is brewed slowly at cooler temperatures, it tends to have a clean finish and pairs easily with food. That's why it goes so well with pizza or karaage, and before you know it, your glass is empty.
MugiI see, so it's a food thief! And Cold-Brew Coffee Lager sounds almost unfairly interesting for a beer that also brings out coffee notes!
Hop BroThe ale side is interesting too, because the flavor design is so varied. MUGICHA BITTER, Tora no O Spice Ale, Hatopoppo Ale - Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. -, and Barrel-aged Imperial Stout are all there, so barley tea, spices, adzuki barley, and barrel aging all go in completely different directions. It's fun.
MugiWait, "hatomugi mashimashi"? What is that supposed to mean!? Pushing beer that hard with adzuki barley is a total curveball!
Hop BroFruit beers and IPAs are covered too, so the range of ways to drink is broad. With Shirobudo Saison / Koshu grape Saison from Kusanaka-san's home, Indian Summer Saison, Yamainudake, US Toraman Dyna IPA, Kampai from Torrance, and Paperback Bunny with a Chainsaw, both crisp fans and full-bodied fans are covered.
MugiThis might be the perfect place to start with a lager and finish with an IPA! If I did a tasting in Kita-Horie, I'd definitely end up saying, 'Just one more.'
The beer lineup at CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE, a beer pub in Osaka's Kita-Horie, was updated for March 20. The shop is open from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with the full menu available from 6:00 p.m. onward; outside those hours, it mainly operates as a bar. It's a tap list that lets you take in everything from classics to more distinctive styles at a glance, making it easy to pair with pizza or karaage.
The biggest highlight this time is the strong showing in lagers. Alongside Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry, and Asahi Maruef Kuro Nama, the lineup also includes HELLES!? and Cold-Brew Coffee Lager. From crisp, refreshing pours to beers with roasted aromas, there is a wide range here, adding to the fun of choosing your first glass.
The ale side is just as interesting, with a wide range of flavor designs. MUGICHA BITTER, Tora no O Spice Ale, Hatopoppo Ale - Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. -, and Barrel-aged Imperial Stout stand out. From barley tea and spices to adzuki barley and barrel aging, the flavor concepts vary widely. It is a lineup that changes character the more you drink.
The fruit beers and IPAs are also well covered. Shirobudo Saison / Koshu grape Saison from Kusanaka-san's home, Indian Summer Saison, Yamainudake, US Toraman Dyna IPA, Kampai from Torrance, and Paperback Bunny with a Chainsaw are all available, offering choices from crisp styles to double-IPA-level intensity. It is a lineup that works whether you want to make the beer the whole experience or pair it with food.
This is exactly the kind of place for a relaxed tasting night in Kita-Horie. Starting with a lager and finishing with an IPA is an easy flow to build, and for craft beer fans, this is a tap list worth stopping by for at least once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap lineup refresh in Osaka's Kita-Horie is seriously exciting. CraftBeerWorks KAMIKAZE updated its March 20 selection and lined up 15 beers all at once, from pilsners to IPAs.
MugiWhoa, 15 kinds? With that many, I'd probably get lost just looking at the menu!
Hop BroAnd this time the big point is how strong the lager selection is. Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry, Asahi Maruef Kuro Nama, HELLES!?, and even Cold-Brew Coffee Lager are on tap, so the range is wide from the start.
MugiOh, really! But what exactly is lager again? I know it's supposed to be crisp, but I always forget the details.
Hop BroIn short, it's beer fermented at low temperatures. Because it is brewed slowly at cooler temperatures, it tends to have a clean finish and pairs easily with food. That's why it goes so well with pizza or karaage, and before you know it, your glass is empty.
MugiI see, so it's a food thief! And Cold-Brew Coffee Lager sounds almost unfairly interesting for a beer that also brings out coffee notes!
Hop BroThe ale side is interesting too, because the flavor design is so varied. MUGICHA BITTER, Tora no O Spice Ale, Hatopoppo Ale - Hatomugi Mashimashi Ver. -, and Barrel-aged Imperial Stout are all there, so barley tea, spices, adzuki barley, and barrel aging all go in completely different directions. It's fun.
MugiWait, "hatomugi mashimashi"? What is that supposed to mean!? Pushing beer that hard with adzuki barley is a total curveball!
Hop BroFruit beers and IPAs are covered too, so the range of ways to drink is broad. With Shirobudo Saison / Koshu grape Saison from Kusanaka-san's home, Indian Summer Saison, Yamainudake, US Toraman Dyna IPA, Kampai from Torrance, and Paperback Bunny with a Chainsaw, both crisp fans and full-bodied fans are covered.
MugiThis might be the perfect place to start with a lager and finish with an IPA! If I did a tasting in Kita-Horie, I'd definitely end up saying, 'Just one more.'
