The Beer Shop Hirakata city adds two Himitsu Beer releases and pre-opens two Coronado beers
On August 19, The Beer Shop Hirakata city in Hirakata, Osaka added two beers from Himitsu Beer: Chili Hopper and Azarashi Milk. The tap list also includes Sapporo Black Label, Sanktgallen, Hirakata Beer, and two Coronado beers ahead of a weekend feature.
Hop BroToday's station-side tap update is serious. At The Beer Shop Hirakata city, the August 19 draft lineup added two Himitsu beers and two early Coronado tappings.
MugiWhat! Himitsu Beer arrival already sounds like breaking news, and Coronado is pouring early too? This place has zero patience for weekends!
Hop BroThe first one to watch is Chili Hopper IPA. It layers Okinawan island chili heat with tropical hop aroma, and it should pair well with meat dishes or sauteed white fish.
MugiHold on, hop aroma makes this sound like science class! Spicy and tropical at the same time? Is my mouth supposed to start dancing?
Hop BroBasically it's tropical fruit character floating up from the glass. IPA is a bitter-forward style, but Chili Hopper tries to balance chili kick with flashy hop perfume.
MugiOkay, then what about Azarashi Milk? The name is cute, which usually means it's secretly dangerous!
Hop BroExactly, because it's a milky Triple IPA. It uses Koshihikari rice and Ouchiyama milk from Mie, and even at 11% it's built to stay drinkable.
MugiAt 11%, drinkable sounds like a final boss wearing a friendly smile! What does that actually mean?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a smooth easy-drinking build. The ABV is high, but it isn't meant to feel heavy, so it keeps inviting the next sip.
Hop BroAnd the current taps are ridiculously stacked. There's Sapporo Black Label, Sankt Gallen Pineapple Ale, Hirakata Beer Session Citra White, and ahead of the August 22 and 23 Coronado feature, Aloha Warrior and Big Weekend Double IPA are already on.
Hop BroIf we're planning it out, the tasting route is obvious. Start classic, move into Chili Hopper, then Azarashi Milk, and finish with Coronado, and I'm already ready to order.
MugiThen it's settled, I want this now! Surprise me with Chili Hopper, melt me with Azarashi Milk, and let me pregame the Coronado weekend at The Beer Shop Hirakata city!
At The Beer Shop Hirakata city, a craft-beer pub and bottle shop inside Hirakata Sun Plaza No. 3 near Hirakata-shi Station, the tap list was refreshed on August 19.
The headline additions are two beers from Himitsu Beer. "Chili Hopper" is an IPA brewed with Okinawa-origin island chili peppers, pairing a hot aroma with tropical hop notes. "Azarashi Milk" is a milky triple IPA made with Koshihikari rice and Dainichi milk from Mie Prefecture; it comes in at 11% ABV, but is described as highly drinkable.
Other taps on the day include:
- Sapporo Beer / Black Label
- Sanktgallen / Pineapple Ale
- Hirakata Beer / Session Citra White
- Coronado Brewing / Aloha Warrior
- Coronado Brewing / Big Weekend Double IPA
The shop is also preparing a Coronado Brewing feature for August 22-23, making these two beers a timely early pour. It is a neat example of how the venue connects local names, well-known Japanese breweries, and imported favorites in one compact stop in Hirakata.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's station-side tap update is serious. At The Beer Shop Hirakata city, the August 19 draft lineup added two Himitsu beers and two early Coronado tappings.
MugiWhat! Himitsu Beer arrival already sounds like breaking news, and Coronado is pouring early too? This place has zero patience for weekends!
Hop BroThe first one to watch is Chili Hopper IPA. It layers Okinawan island chili heat with tropical hop aroma, and it should pair well with meat dishes or sauteed white fish.
MugiHold on, hop aroma makes this sound like science class! Spicy and tropical at the same time? Is my mouth supposed to start dancing?
Hop BroBasically it's tropical fruit character floating up from the glass. IPA is a bitter-forward style, but Chili Hopper tries to balance chili kick with flashy hop perfume.
MugiOkay, then what about Azarashi Milk? The name is cute, which usually means it's secretly dangerous!
Hop BroExactly, because it's a milky Triple IPA. It uses Koshihikari rice and Ouchiyama milk from Mie, and even at 11% it's built to stay drinkable.
MugiAt 11%, drinkable sounds like a final boss wearing a friendly smile! What does that actually mean?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a smooth easy-drinking build. The ABV is high, but it isn't meant to feel heavy, so it keeps inviting the next sip.
Hop BroAnd the current taps are ridiculously stacked. There's Sapporo Black Label, Sankt Gallen Pineapple Ale, Hirakata Beer Session Citra White, and ahead of the August 22 and 23 Coronado feature, Aloha Warrior and Big Weekend Double IPA are already on.
Hop BroIf we're planning it out, the tasting route is obvious. Start classic, move into Chili Hopper, then Azarashi Milk, and finish with Coronado, and I'm already ready to order.
MugiThen it's settled, I want this now! Surprise me with Chili Hopper, melt me with Azarashi Milk, and let me pregame the Coronado weekend at The Beer Shop Hirakata city!
