Four varieties of Shimane's Izumo Daikoku Beer arrive for the first time at The Beer Shop Hirakata city
The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata, Osaka, has received its first shipment of "Izumo Daikoku Beer" from Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. A post introduces how the shop decided to stock it after being impressed by the "Izumo Daikoku Lager" at Kobe Beer Jamboree, along with the lineup of four varieties.
Hop BroA first-arrival guest from Shimane's Izumo has come to The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata.
MugiWow! Izumo is far away, so why is it here? Did you reconnect in Kobe?
Hop BroYes, the trigger was Izumo Daikoku Lager. I had it at the Kobe Beer Jamboree after-party, and then we connected again at a tasting event later.
MugiI see... but lager sounds kind of strong! What does lager mean?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a crisp style that's fermented slowly at low temperatures. It's clean and easy to drink without getting tiring.
MugiOhhh! So what's in this lineup? It said there are four varieties in total.
Hop BroThe regular lineup is lager, ale, and Shiro Usagi, plus a limited brown ale, making four in total. Shiro Usagi comes from the myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba, so even the name carries a story.
MugiWait, even the mythology names are in there? That's unfair! It already feels like a trip before you even drink it.
Hop BroAnd the Hirakata shop is in Sun Plaza Building 3, room 306, so it has that worth-following rotation of draft beers. Black Label, Kunityo, and Hirakata Beer are on tap too, which makes it interesting how local and distant beers coexist there.
MugiWhoa, today the counter feels like a travel destination! I want both the White Rabbit and the Brown Ale!
Hop BroNice. I'll start with the Daikoku Lager. If we drink Izumo's new face alongside Hirakata's taps, I don't think we'll be able to go home today.
The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a beer pub in Okahigashicho, Hirakata City, Osaka, has welcomed "Izumo Daikoku Beer" from Izumo, Shimane Prefecture for the first time.
According to the post, the trigger for the purchase was "Izumo Daikoku Lager." It was served at the after-party for Kobe Beer Jamboree, and its flavor left a strong impression. The story later came together again when the shop ran into the company at a recent tasting event. The poster says they did not even know the brewery existed until earlier this year, and introduces it as a new guest beer from Izumo.
The beers that arrived this time are a total of four varieties: the three regular offerings, "Izumo Daikoku Lager," "Izumo Daikoku Ale," and "Shiro Usagi," plus the limited-brew "Brown Ale." "Shiro Usagi" is said to be derived from the myth "The White Rabbit of Inaba," and even the brand names evoke the story of the region.
The shop is a beer pub located in Hirakata Sun Plaza Building 3, room 306, and its appeal lies in being able to drink while following the rotation of draft beers. As of April 14, the taps also included Sapporo Black Label, Kunityo Beer's American Pale Ale, Hirakata Beer's Session Citra White, Flora Fermentation's "Frigg," and West Coast Brewing's "Boom Box," alongside the new arrivals. It offers a selection of drinks that feels distinctly Hirakata, where local brands and guest beers from afar share the same counter.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA first-arrival guest from Shimane's Izumo has come to The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata.
MugiWow! Izumo is far away, so why is it here? Did you reconnect in Kobe?
Hop BroYes, the trigger was Izumo Daikoku Lager. I had it at the Kobe Beer Jamboree after-party, and then we connected again at a tasting event later.
MugiI see... but lager sounds kind of strong! What does lager mean?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a crisp style that's fermented slowly at low temperatures. It's clean and easy to drink without getting tiring.
MugiOhhh! So what's in this lineup? It said there are four varieties in total.
Hop BroThe regular lineup is lager, ale, and Shiro Usagi, plus a limited brown ale, making four in total. Shiro Usagi comes from the myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba, so even the name carries a story.
MugiWait, even the mythology names are in there? That's unfair! It already feels like a trip before you even drink it.
Hop BroAnd the Hirakata shop is in Sun Plaza Building 3, room 306, so it has that worth-following rotation of draft beers. Black Label, Kunityo, and Hirakata Beer are on tap too, which makes it interesting how local and distant beers coexist there.
MugiWhoa, today the counter feels like a travel destination! I want both the White Rabbit and the Brown Ale!
Hop BroNice. I'll start with the Daikoku Lager. If we drink Izumo's new face alongside Hirakata's taps, I don't think we'll be able to go home today.
