Beer House Hobbit Taps Refluxo Bia’s Tea-Infused AGARI IPA
Beer House Hobbit, a beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, has tapped AGARI IPA from Hansharo Beer Brewing. Brewed with matcha, sencha, and stick tea, this Japanese Tea West Coast IPA combines citrusy hop character with refined tea umami and a crisp bitterness.
Hop BroBeer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka has tapped AGARI IPA today from Hansharo Beer. A tea-infused West Coast IPA sounds pretty irresistible, right?
MugiWait, tea in an IPA? With matcha and sencha? My brain cannot decide whether to grab a pint glass or a teapot!
Hop BroIt also uses roasted stem tea, making it a proper Japanese Tea West Coast IPA. The leaves come from Nirayama tea estate, a brand made by Hansharo Beer's parent company.
MugiOh wow! But wouldn't tea make it overly bitter or grassy? The tea addition method must really matter.
Hop BroExactly. The matcha and sencha are added at lower temperatures to preserve their character, avoiding a harsh tea-beer effect from overcooking the leaves.
MugiLower temperatures... that sounds like a science experiment! But it means they protect the tea's best aromas, right?
Hop BroYou've got it. Amarillo Cryo, Citra Cryo, Mosaic Cryo and more bring bright citrus aromas of lemon and grapefruit, followed by gentle green-tea notes.
MugiThat is an aroma relay race! Grapefruit meets green tea—my imaginary beer shelf is getting very crowded!
Hop BroAt 6.5% ABV and 40 IBU, it layers elegant tea umami and subtle astringency with a crisp IPA bitterness. IBU is a bitterness guide, and 40 should keep the finish nicely sharp.
MugiSo it has tea's calming character and IPA's snap in one glass! Pairing it with yuzu-kosho fried chicken sounds like my stomach has already RSVP'd.
Hop BroBeer House Hobbit is an easy stop near Hirakata-shi Station in Kawaramachi. Check availability and go enjoy a tea-scented IPA for yourself.
MugiI'm in! AGARI IPA first, fried chicken next, then another pint... Let's toast in Hirakata!
Beer House Hobbit, a craft beer pub in Hirakata, Osaka, has announced the tapping of AGARI IPA from Hansharo Beer Brewing, also known as Hansharo Bia.
AGARI IPA is a Japanese Tea West Coast IPA brewed with Shizuoka-grown matcha, sencha, and stick tea. The tea comes from the Irukaya Furnace Tea-no-an brand, produced by Kuraya Narusawa, the company behind Hansharo Beer Brewing. Matcha and sencha are added at low temperatures to preserve a clean, delicate tea profile.
The beer uses Amarillo Cryo, Cascade, Citra Cryo, Simcoe, and Mosaic Cryo hops. Its aroma opens with lemon and grapefruit-like citrus notes, followed by a soft green character reminiscent of green tea. On the palate, bright citrus hop flavor meets elegant tea umami and a subtle astringency, leading to the sharp bitterness and clean finish expected from a West Coast IPA. AGARI IPA is 6.5% ABV with 40 IBU.
It can be enjoyed on its own to appreciate the interplay between tea and hops, or paired with savory food such as yuzu-pepper-seasoned fried chicken. Located in Kawaramachi, Hirakata, Beer House Hobbit offers a welcoming setting for exploring a broad range of craft beers. Guests interested in tea-forward or experimental IPAs can check with the pub for current availability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer House Hobbit in Hirakata, Osaka has tapped AGARI IPA today from Hansharo Beer. A tea-infused West Coast IPA sounds pretty irresistible, right?
MugiWait, tea in an IPA? With matcha and sencha? My brain cannot decide whether to grab a pint glass or a teapot!
Hop BroIt also uses roasted stem tea, making it a proper Japanese Tea West Coast IPA. The leaves come from Nirayama tea estate, a brand made by Hansharo Beer's parent company.
MugiOh wow! But wouldn't tea make it overly bitter or grassy? The tea addition method must really matter.
Hop BroExactly. The matcha and sencha are added at lower temperatures to preserve their character, avoiding a harsh tea-beer effect from overcooking the leaves.
MugiLower temperatures... that sounds like a science experiment! But it means they protect the tea's best aromas, right?
Hop BroYou've got it. Amarillo Cryo, Citra Cryo, Mosaic Cryo and more bring bright citrus aromas of lemon and grapefruit, followed by gentle green-tea notes.
MugiThat is an aroma relay race! Grapefruit meets green tea—my imaginary beer shelf is getting very crowded!
Hop BroAt 6.5% ABV and 40 IBU, it layers elegant tea umami and subtle astringency with a crisp IPA bitterness. IBU is a bitterness guide, and 40 should keep the finish nicely sharp.
MugiSo it has tea's calming character and IPA's snap in one glass! Pairing it with yuzu-kosho fried chicken sounds like my stomach has already RSVP'd.
Hop BroBeer House Hobbit is an easy stop near Hirakata-shi Station in Kawaramachi. Check availability and go enjoy a tea-scented IPA for yourself.
MugiI'm in! AGARI IPA first, fried chicken next, then another pint... Let's toast in Hirakata!
