HINO BREWING's 'Heisei Banana' on tap at Fructus Sakaba, with five draft beers introduced
The beer pub "Fructus Sakaba" in Osaka's Honmachi area announced a rotation of its draft craft beers on Instagram. The post introduces HINO BREWING's "Heisei Banana," along with the five beers currently on tap and the small plates that pair well with them.
Hop BroThe taps at Fructus Sakaba in Osaka's Honmachi have rotated, and this time HINO BREWING's "Heisei Banana" is the headline beer.
MugiWait, just the name Heisei Banana makes me curious! Is it banana, or is there some sort of Showa-era thing in it?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Weizen made with roasted bananas, so it's smooth and silky with restrained bitterness. Since weizen is a style that uses wheat, it tends to have a soft mouthfeel.
MugiSilky? So beer turns into luxury satin? And this thing called a light body sounds fluffy and hard to grasp too!
Hop BroBody refers to the thickness of the drinking experience. The five taps this time are AGE AGE SAME AGE, Alternative IPA, Heisei Banana, Yellow Sky Pale Ale, and Kabel, so there's a lineup ranging from easy-drinking to fuller-bodied styles.
MugiWow, with five taps even deciding sounds fun! But I have total confidence I'd get lost just from the names alone!
Hop BroIf you're unsure, you can choose based on the food. The herring and bamboo shoot ajillo combines the umami of herring with the aroma of bamboo shoots, and it's the kind of dish where neither the bread nor the oil will be left behind.
MugiWait, you can even turn the leftover oil into pasta!? That's a completely perfect post-drinks plan!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it's a standing beer pub south of Utsubo Park, so it's easy to drop in on weekdays. It's just right for checking out the rotating taps over a drink after work.
MugiThen I'll have the Heisei Banana, and Hop-senpai can have the IPA, right? Saying just one drink tonight and then somehow probably going for another one!
At Fructus Sakaba in the Utsubohonmachi area of Osaka's Honmachi, the draft craft beer lineup has changed. In an Instagram post, the shop first introduces HINO BREWING's "Heisei Banana". It is described as a fruit weizen made with roasted bananas, with a smooth, silky mouthfeel, a light body, and restrained bitterness.
There are currently five taps in the shop. The labels visible in the post are:
- AGE AGE SAME AGE / REPUBREW × Born in '91-'92 Brewers
Czech Style Dark Lager 5.0%
- Alternative IPA / CRAFTROCK BREWING
American IPA 6.0%
- Heisei Banana / HINO BREWING
Fruit Weizen 5.0%
- Yellow Sky Pale Ale / Y.MARKET BREWING
Fruit Pale Ale 5.5%
- Kabel / Nara Brewing
Oktoberfest 6.0%
As for food to pair with the beers, herring and bamboo shoot ajillo also appears on the menu. It is a dish made by butterflying herring and combining it with bamboo shoots sautéed with marjoram, and it can be enjoyed with bread; the remaining oil can also be used for pasta. In addition, Spanish mackerel and bonito flake curry is also on the menu that day.
Fructus Sakaba is a standing beer pub south of Utsubo Park. Its appeal is easygoing craft beer and food centered on Italian cuisine, with spices and herbs woven in, and draft beers that rotate frequently. The post says weekday visitors are welcome to drop in for just one casual drink, making it an easy place to stop by after work to check out the latest tap lineup.
The post also announces a planned TTO event on Saturday, June 27. Because the tap list changes quickly at a place like this, it looks worth stopping by while the beers that interest you are still available.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe taps at Fructus Sakaba in Osaka's Honmachi have rotated, and this time HINO BREWING's "Heisei Banana" is the headline beer.
MugiWait, just the name Heisei Banana makes me curious! Is it banana, or is there some sort of Showa-era thing in it?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Weizen made with roasted bananas, so it's smooth and silky with restrained bitterness. Since weizen is a style that uses wheat, it tends to have a soft mouthfeel.
MugiSilky? So beer turns into luxury satin? And this thing called a light body sounds fluffy and hard to grasp too!
Hop BroBody refers to the thickness of the drinking experience. The five taps this time are AGE AGE SAME AGE, Alternative IPA, Heisei Banana, Yellow Sky Pale Ale, and Kabel, so there's a lineup ranging from easy-drinking to fuller-bodied styles.
MugiWow, with five taps even deciding sounds fun! But I have total confidence I'd get lost just from the names alone!
Hop BroIf you're unsure, you can choose based on the food. The herring and bamboo shoot ajillo combines the umami of herring with the aroma of bamboo shoots, and it's the kind of dish where neither the bread nor the oil will be left behind.
MugiWait, you can even turn the leftover oil into pasta!? That's a completely perfect post-drinks plan!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it's a standing beer pub south of Utsubo Park, so it's easy to drop in on weekdays. It's just right for checking out the rotating taps over a drink after work.
MugiThen I'll have the Heisei Banana, and Hop-senpai can have the IPA, right? Saying just one drink tonight and then somehow probably going for another one!
