Ise Kadoya Beer, TAROS BREWING, and REPUBREW tapped at Beer&Cafe Hafen
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka, Osaka, has released its latest tap list. In addition to new pours from Ise Kadoya Beer, TAROS BREWING, and REPUBREW, Sapporo Black Label and draft Guinness remain on tap. There is also a sour ale described as reminiscent of apple pie, offering a lineup that lets you enjoy both staples and distinctive beers.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka is starting its 14th year on a really good note. The latest taps are seriously interesting, so this one is worth introducing today.
MugiWait, already 14 years! The strength of a small shop is kind of cool. I really want to see the tap list!
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is Ise Kadoya Beer’s Mugi no Manimani. It’s a German Pilsner, with a crisp finish and a clean, elegant hop character that comes through nicely.
MugiWhen I hear German Pilsner, it suddenly feels like I should sit up straighter! So what’s the deal with Pilsner anyway? Basically just easy to drink?
Hop BroPretty much, yes. It still has the richness of the malt, but the finish is clean and sharp, so it works great as a first beer. What makes it interesting here is TAROS BREWING’s SUCKER PUNCH #3.
MugiWhoa, now it’s a sour ale! The note saying it’s like apple pie is making my brain glitch. Is it sweet or sour?
Hop BroThat confusion is part of the fun. It’s the kind that makes you imagine fruity acidity with a hint of spice, and it has that playful TAROS BREWING vibe. And with REPUBREW’s CONIX BRUT IPA on the board too, they’re really going for it.
MugiWhat even is a brut IPA! Brut IPA sounds like beer with a wine name, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s not far off. It’s an IPA finished dry with restrained sweetness, and the carbonation can feel especially light and crisp. Add in the reliable Black Label and draft Guinness, and you still get a solid sense of comfort too.
MugiBest of both worlds, classic and unique! A wide range for tasting side by side is the kind of thing that makes you want to linger.
Hop BroAnd they’ve already teased future candidates like Biscuit Hop and Spring Lager. Reservations are recommended for groups of three or more, last orders are at 10 p.m., and they’re handing out 13th anniversary stickers too. They’ve stacked up every reason to stop by for a beer in Esaka.
MugiI definitely want to go! Just hearing a drink in Esaka puts me in beer mode for tonight.
Esaka beer pub starts its 14th year
Beer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka-cho, Suita City, Osaka, is a beer pub on the first floor of Esaka Garden Heights. In this post, the start of its 14th year of business was announced, along with a tap list that includes new additions. Although it is a small shop, its appeal lies in combining a rotating draft lineup with regular staples.
Taps to watch today
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Mugi no Manimani" - German Pilsner
- TAROS BREWING "SUCKER PUNCH #3" - Apple sour ale
- REPUBREW "CONIX BRUT IPA" - Brut IPA
The sour ale is described as something that brings to mind "apple pie," suggesting a fruity drinking impression. Since the styles range across pilsner, sour, and brut IPA, the lineup also offers plenty of room for comparison tasting.
Regulars and upcoming candidates
The regular lineup includes Sapporo Beer "Black Label" and draft Guinness, firmly covering the classics while layering on characterful draft beers. Looking ahead, the following have also been announced as possible future additions: TAROS BREWING "AWAKENING #4", Minami Shinshu Beer Ogna "Biscuit Hop", and Minoh Beer "Spring Lager".
Beer&Cafe Hafen leaves a strong impression as a place designed to be relaxed while still putting beer first. The post also notes that reservations are required for parties of three or more, and that last orders are at 10:00 p.m. Visitors can also receive a 13th anniversary commemorative sticker, making this feel like a very fitting beer for a milestone season.
If you're drinking craft beer in Esaka, this is one spot whose tap updates are worth following first. Its appeal is that you can enjoy the reassurance of the classics and the excitement of constantly changing draft beers at the same time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer&Cafe Hafen in Esaka is starting its 14th year on a really good note. The latest taps are seriously interesting, so this one is worth introducing today.
MugiWait, already 14 years! The strength of a small shop is kind of cool. I really want to see the tap list!
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is Ise Kadoya Beer’s Mugi no Manimani. It’s a German Pilsner, with a crisp finish and a clean, elegant hop character that comes through nicely.
MugiWhen I hear German Pilsner, it suddenly feels like I should sit up straighter! So what’s the deal with Pilsner anyway? Basically just easy to drink?
Hop BroPretty much, yes. It still has the richness of the malt, but the finish is clean and sharp, so it works great as a first beer. What makes it interesting here is TAROS BREWING’s SUCKER PUNCH #3.
MugiWhoa, now it’s a sour ale! The note saying it’s like apple pie is making my brain glitch. Is it sweet or sour?
Hop BroThat confusion is part of the fun. It’s the kind that makes you imagine fruity acidity with a hint of spice, and it has that playful TAROS BREWING vibe. And with REPUBREW’s CONIX BRUT IPA on the board too, they’re really going for it.
MugiWhat even is a brut IPA! Brut IPA sounds like beer with a wine name, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s not far off. It’s an IPA finished dry with restrained sweetness, and the carbonation can feel especially light and crisp. Add in the reliable Black Label and draft Guinness, and you still get a solid sense of comfort too.
MugiBest of both worlds, classic and unique! A wide range for tasting side by side is the kind of thing that makes you want to linger.
Hop BroAnd they’ve already teased future candidates like Biscuit Hop and Spring Lager. Reservations are recommended for groups of three or more, last orders are at 10 p.m., and they’re handing out 13th anniversary stickers too. They’ve stacked up every reason to stop by for a beer in Esaka.
MugiI definitely want to go! Just hearing a drink in Esaka puts me in beer mode for tonight.
