CRAFT BEER BASE leaf Releases April 20 Tap List: 10 House Beers and 5 Guest Slots
The beer pub CRAFT BEER BASE leaf in Grand Green Osaka, Osaka, has released its tap list for April 20. Alongside 10 beers brewed in-house, guest beers from Yokohama Bay Brewing, Chuckanut Brewery, and others are on the lineup, making it a well-rounded selection that can take you from your first spring pint to a full tasting flight.
Hop BroOsaka's Grand Green Osaka has brought in 10 house beers and 5 guest slots. CRAFT BEER BASE leaf's April 20 tap list is really pushing it, from your first spring pint all the way to a tasting flight.
MugiWait, that many?! 15 draft beers is basically a setup for getting lost. What am I even supposed to drink first?!
Hop BroThe first one to watch is the saison with sage and lemongrass. `leaf : Saison with Sage & Lemongrass` has a clean lift in aroma, and it really captures that spring feeling.
MugiI keep hearing about saison, but what does aroma really popping even mean? This is turning into a flower talk, even though it's beer!
Hop BroGood question. When the yeast character and herbal notes overlap, you feel it even before it hits your mouth. Here, there's also a Golden Ale with lavender and chamomile and a new Ikeda mikan Wit, so it's a lineup that keeps your nose busy.
MugiThat sounds fun! A new Ikeda mikan Wit almost feels like citrus juice, right? And Winter White with ginger and anise? That's a lot of spice!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes leaf interesting. They've got staples like blonde and pale ale, plus hop-forward beers like `Hop Schema 057 Nectaron : IPA`, so the range from light to bitter is huge in one place.
MugiOhh, then the guests are interesting too! Having Bay Pilsner and even RODENBACH CLASSIC there is like suddenly starting a world tour.
Hop BroExactly. That's what I like about seeing Yokohama Bay Brewing, Chuckanut Brewery, and Daisen G Beer all on the board. They really bring in everything from the classic to the distinctive, so it's fun to start with a pilsner and then move on to a red-brown ale or a wheat wine.
MugiAnd it's right there next to your shopping stop too, which is perfect. I can already see myself wandering through Umeda, popping in for a bit, and before I know it I'm doing a tasting flight!
Hop BroThe hours are 11:00-23:00, so it's easy to use for a daytime beer or a nightcap. Now it's already a real dilemma: start light with a saison, or go straight after hops with an IPA.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a spring pint kind of place. I want to start with something light and finish strong with a proper hop punch!
April 20 Tap List
At CRAFT BEER BASE leaf, located on the 2nd floor of Grand Green Osaka North Building in Osaka, the tap list was updated for service on April 20. Business hours are 11:00-23:00, with food last order at 22:00 and drinks last order at 22:00.
10 House Taps
The original beers on tap that day are 10 varieties with a wide range of aromas and body.
- `leaf : Saison with Sage & Lemongrass`
- `BLONDE : Blonde Ale`
- `PALE ALE : American Pale Ale`
- `LAVENDER & CHAMOMILE : Golden Ale with Lavender & Chamomile`
- `Hop Schema 057 Nectaron : IPA`
- `Ikeda Mikan Wit(new!!) : Belgian style Witbier`
- `Belgian IPA : American Belgian-Style Ale`
- `English IPA : English Style IPA`
- `Red Ale : Red Ale`
- `Winter White : Belgian White with Ginger & Anise`
The lineup stands out for its aromatic character, from a saison made with sage and lemongrass to a golden ale paired with lavender and chamomile, plus a new Wit made with Ikeda mikan. It also includes staples like blonde, pale ale, IPA styles, red ale, and Winter White, making it a lineup where you can try a wide range of styles in one place.
Guest Beers
The guest slots feature four beers with distinct flavors, plus one preview slot marked "Coming soon...".
- `Bay Pilsner : Bohemian style Pilsner / Yokohama Bay Brewing`
- `Vienna Lager : Vienna Lager / Chuckanut Brewery`
- `RODENBACH CLASSIC : Flemish Red-Brown Ale / RODENBACH`
- `Wheat Wine 2023 : Wheat Wine / Daisen G Beer`
From pilsner and lager to Flemish red-brown ale and wheat wine, the styles vary widely. Even as a venue centered on its own beers, leaf still brings in guest selections that cover both the classics and the distinctive, which is very much part of its appeal.
About the Venue
CRAFT BEER BASE leaf is a beer pub that highlights 15 draft beers, including its own brews, along with food pairings on its official website. It also offers bottled and canned beer for takeaway, so you can enjoy more than just in-house tastings.
Because it is located in the new commercial area of Grand Green Osaka, it is easy to stop by between shopping and strolling around Umeda. If you're choosing a spring pint, a light saison or wit-style beer is a good place to start, or you could go straight for an IPA and chase hops hard. Whether you already know what style you want or you're in the mood to decide on the spot, the lineup is built for both.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOsaka's Grand Green Osaka has brought in 10 house beers and 5 guest slots. CRAFT BEER BASE leaf's April 20 tap list is really pushing it, from your first spring pint all the way to a tasting flight.
MugiWait, that many?! 15 draft beers is basically a setup for getting lost. What am I even supposed to drink first?!
Hop BroThe first one to watch is the saison with sage and lemongrass. `leaf : Saison with Sage & Lemongrass` has a clean lift in aroma, and it really captures that spring feeling.
MugiI keep hearing about saison, but what does aroma really popping even mean? This is turning into a flower talk, even though it's beer!
Hop BroGood question. When the yeast character and herbal notes overlap, you feel it even before it hits your mouth. Here, there's also a Golden Ale with lavender and chamomile and a new Ikeda mikan Wit, so it's a lineup that keeps your nose busy.
MugiThat sounds fun! A new Ikeda mikan Wit almost feels like citrus juice, right? And Winter White with ginger and anise? That's a lot of spice!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes leaf interesting. They've got staples like blonde and pale ale, plus hop-forward beers like `Hop Schema 057 Nectaron : IPA`, so the range from light to bitter is huge in one place.
MugiOhh, then the guests are interesting too! Having Bay Pilsner and even RODENBACH CLASSIC there is like suddenly starting a world tour.
Hop BroExactly. That's what I like about seeing Yokohama Bay Brewing, Chuckanut Brewery, and Daisen G Beer all on the board. They really bring in everything from the classic to the distinctive, so it's fun to start with a pilsner and then move on to a red-brown ale or a wheat wine.
MugiAnd it's right there next to your shopping stop too, which is perfect. I can already see myself wandering through Umeda, popping in for a bit, and before I know it I'm doing a tasting flight!
Hop BroThe hours are 11:00-23:00, so it's easy to use for a daytime beer or a nightcap. Now it's already a real dilemma: start light with a saison, or go straight after hops with an IPA.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a spring pint kind of place. I want to start with something light and finish strong with a proper hop punch!
