12-Tap Refresh at Anybrew in Nakamozu, Osaka; Six New Pours Including Maruef
At the beer pub Anybrew in Nakamozu-cho, Sakai City, the 12-draft-tap lineup was updated on March 20. From Asahi Draft Beer Maruef to selections from Ushitora Brewery and Shiga Kogen Beer, six varieties were newly tapped.
Hop BroAnybrew in Nakamozu-cho, Sakai City just got a 12-tap refresh. With the keg change on March 20 and six new taps added, that's a pretty lively update.
MugiWait, six new taps at once!? Just looking at the menu would make me get completely lost!
Hop BroFirst up, TAP1 is Asahi Breweries' Asahi Draft Beer Maruef, and TAP2 is Ushitora Brewery's Hatopoppo Ale. TAP3 is Yokohama Bay Brewing's Bay Pilsner, so right from the start the differences in character are really clear.
MugiWhat does "mashimashi" even mean!? If it's Hatomugi Mashimashi, does that mean more grains means more birds? My head is floating away!
Hop BroDon't worry, Hatomugi Mashimashi ver. is basically an image of the hatomugi being dialed up. In other words, the roasted and grainy notes stand out more, and the ale gets a little wilder.
MugiOhhh! Then TAP4's Live Weizen is that fluffy, white-bread kind of beer? And TAP5's Golden Ale sounds interesting too!
Hop BroExactly. TAP4 is Banrikun Brewing's Live Weizen, and TAP5 is Minami Shinshu Beer's Golden Ale. Add Shiga Kogen Beer's Farmhouse Grisette to that, and the lineup's mix of lightness and rustic character gets really interesting.
MugiA grisette? What even is that! Farmhouse Grisette sounds like the name of work clothes for farmers!
Hop BroThat's not too far off. Farmhouse Grisette is a style that was originally enjoyed as a light beer, often with a little tartness and spice, during breaks from farm work. Then TAP7 is Banrikun Brewing's Amber Ale, and TAP8 is Oyamag B Beer's Stout, so both color and flavor deepen all at once.
MugiWhoa, going from amber to stout sounds so fun! From something like baked sweets to black beer, my mouth turns into an amusement park!
Hop BroThe second half is strong too. TAP9 is BEPPU BREWERY's Cold IPA for a crisp finish, TAP10 is NOMCRAFT BREWING's IPA, TAP11 is Swan Lake Beer's Miel Blanc, and TAP12 is Yokohama Bay Brewing's Uncle Rinne, ending with a DDH Juicy IPA.
MugiDDH is another spell!? I can't tell if DDH Juicy IPA is juice or beer anymore!
Hop BroDDH is a method that layers on lots of dry hopping, so the aroma really explodes. That's why this day at Anybrew is basically a journey from the lightness of pilsner, to IPA aroma, to the individuality of grisette all in one go.
MugiSo it's like a flavor journey in one visit! If I'm drinking in Osaka today, I'm heading to Anybrew, and even Hop-nii and I will want to chase the keg changes!
On March 20, Anybrew, a beer pub in Nakamozu-cho, Sakai City, Osaka, unveiled a refreshed draft lineup after a series of keg changes. The post announced, "A whopping six new taps!" and, with takeout also available, the venue is offering a broad range of beer styles.
TAP1 for the day is Asahi Breweries' Asahi Draft Beer Maruef. TAP2 is Ushitora Brewery's Hatopoppo Ale ~Hatomugi Mashimashi ver.~, and TAP3 is Yokohama Bay Brewing's Bay Pilsner. From pilsners to pale ale styles, even the first three pours already show distinct personalities.
The presence of the new taps becomes especially noticeable in the middle of the lineup. TAP4 is Banrikun Brewing's Live Weizen, TAP5 is Minami Shinshu Beer’s Golden Ale, and TAP6 is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Farmhouse Grisette. TAP7 is another Banrikun Brewing beer, the Amber Ale, while TAP8 is Oyamag B Beer’s Stout.
The second half continues with characterful selections. TAP9, Nikotensokuten, is BEPPU BREWERY's Cold IPA, and TAP10, Moon Bow Sheep, is NOMCRAFT BREWING's IPA. TAP11 is Swan Lake Beer’s Miel Blanc, and TAP12 is Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Uncle Rinne, finishing with a DDH Juicy IPA.
From a crisp pilsner and a toasty amber ale to a firmly bitter IPA, plus grisette and specialty beers, today's lineup offers a wide range of flavors in a single visit. For anyone planning to keep drinking craft beer around Osaka, Anybrew's keg rotation is not something to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAnybrew in Nakamozu-cho, Sakai City just got a 12-tap refresh. With the keg change on March 20 and six new taps added, that's a pretty lively update.
MugiWait, six new taps at once!? Just looking at the menu would make me get completely lost!
Hop BroFirst up, TAP1 is Asahi Breweries' Asahi Draft Beer Maruef, and TAP2 is Ushitora Brewery's Hatopoppo Ale. TAP3 is Yokohama Bay Brewing's Bay Pilsner, so right from the start the differences in character are really clear.
MugiWhat does "mashimashi" even mean!? If it's Hatomugi Mashimashi, does that mean more grains means more birds? My head is floating away!
Hop BroDon't worry, Hatomugi Mashimashi ver. is basically an image of the hatomugi being dialed up. In other words, the roasted and grainy notes stand out more, and the ale gets a little wilder.
MugiOhhh! Then TAP4's Live Weizen is that fluffy, white-bread kind of beer? And TAP5's Golden Ale sounds interesting too!
Hop BroExactly. TAP4 is Banrikun Brewing's Live Weizen, and TAP5 is Minami Shinshu Beer's Golden Ale. Add Shiga Kogen Beer's Farmhouse Grisette to that, and the lineup's mix of lightness and rustic character gets really interesting.
MugiA grisette? What even is that! Farmhouse Grisette sounds like the name of work clothes for farmers!
Hop BroThat's not too far off. Farmhouse Grisette is a style that was originally enjoyed as a light beer, often with a little tartness and spice, during breaks from farm work. Then TAP7 is Banrikun Brewing's Amber Ale, and TAP8 is Oyamag B Beer's Stout, so both color and flavor deepen all at once.
MugiWhoa, going from amber to stout sounds so fun! From something like baked sweets to black beer, my mouth turns into an amusement park!
Hop BroThe second half is strong too. TAP9 is BEPPU BREWERY's Cold IPA for a crisp finish, TAP10 is NOMCRAFT BREWING's IPA, TAP11 is Swan Lake Beer's Miel Blanc, and TAP12 is Yokohama Bay Brewing's Uncle Rinne, ending with a DDH Juicy IPA.
MugiDDH is another spell!? I can't tell if DDH Juicy IPA is juice or beer anymore!
Hop BroDDH is a method that layers on lots of dry hopping, so the aroma really explodes. That's why this day at Anybrew is basically a journey from the lightness of pilsner, to IPA aroma, to the individuality of grisette all in one go.
MugiSo it's like a flavor journey in one visit! If I'm drinking in Osaka today, I'm heading to Anybrew, and even Hop-nii and I will want to chase the keg changes!
