Osaka's Torne taps Fair Isle Brewing's Nels, revives Bikkuritei meat stir-fry, and lines up a July 4 sushi-and-beer event
In a July 2 post, Torne Craft Beer in Osaka announced one new tap: Nels from Seattle's Fair Isle Brewing. The pub also brought back its Bikkuritei-inspired meat stir-fry and teased a July 4 sushi-and-beer event.
Hop BroToday in Tenroku, Osaka, torne just tapped Fair Isle's Nels as its only new keg.
MugiWait, just one keg? That somehow makes it feel even more special! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a bright saison from Seattle's Fair Isle Brewing, brewed with Nelson Sauvin hops and even fir.
MugiWhat is that, Nelson Sauvin hops sounds like a wizard name! What does it taste like?
Hop BroThat hop can give a white-grape vibe, and with grapefruit, bergamot, and pine layered in, it's basically forest-meets-citrus aroma.
MugiWhoa, so it's like drinking a mountain fruit basket? Why is that so fancy?
Hop BroAnd the food matters too: Fukuoka-style meat stir-fry is back, with sizzling pork harami that should pair beautifully with the saison.
MugiHot meat and a crisp saison? That's a summer festival in my mouth! Beer is absolutely winning over rice tonight.
Hop BroThen on July 4, torne is hosting Hands-On: Saison & Sushi, with summer oysters, seasonal sushi, Fair Isle beers, and even nitro pours for a sushi-beer night.
MugiI'm sold. Nels with sushi and then the meat stir-fry after? That sounds like a perfect night.
In a July 2 update, `torne_craftbeer` in Osaka's Kaneanmachi area said it would add just one new beer on tap: `Nels` from Fair Isle Brewing in Seattle, Washington. The saison is brewed with Nelson Sauvin hops and fir tips, and is described as offering bright citrus, bergamot, and pine-like aromatics.
On the food side, the pub brought back its Fukuoka Bikkuritei-style meat stir-fry, a skillet dish built around pork and cabbage. It fits the kind of beer-first, bar-food-friendly lineup that Torne is known for, pairing naturally with the pub's broad craft beer selection.
The post also pointed to a special event on July 4: `Hands-On : Saison & Sushi`, hosted with Snack Naoko and Koto-mi. Scheduled from 17:00 to 23:00, the night will feature summer oysters, seasonal original sushi, and a range of Fair Isle Brewing beers. The tap list around the post spans a wide range of styles and origins, including `ENice Bitter nitro ver.` (Minoh Beer), `The Black Fog of Hamburg nitro ver.` (Repubrew), `Gold Label` (Chuckanut Brewery + Yokohama Bay Brewing), `Grapefruit Sour` (Minoh Beer), `Bird Wave #3` (Inkhorn Brewing), `Yanbaru Kuina 2026` (Inkhorn Brewing + Enjoy?), `Extra Lush` (Fremont Brewing), `Tomodachi Saison` (Himitsu Beer x Kemupa x torne), `El Clásico` (Craft Bank Brewing), and `Earl Grey Tea Infused Lambic` (Oud Beersel).
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Hop BroToday in Tenroku, Osaka, torne just tapped Fair Isle's Nels as its only new keg.
MugiWait, just one keg? That somehow makes it feel even more special! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a bright saison from Seattle's Fair Isle Brewing, brewed with Nelson Sauvin hops and even fir.
MugiWhat is that, Nelson Sauvin hops sounds like a wizard name! What does it taste like?
Hop BroThat hop can give a white-grape vibe, and with grapefruit, bergamot, and pine layered in, it's basically forest-meets-citrus aroma.
MugiWhoa, so it's like drinking a mountain fruit basket? Why is that so fancy?
Hop BroAnd the food matters too: Fukuoka-style meat stir-fry is back, with sizzling pork harami that should pair beautifully with the saison.
MugiHot meat and a crisp saison? That's a summer festival in my mouth! Beer is absolutely winning over rice tonight.
Hop BroThen on July 4, torne is hosting Hands-On: Saison & Sushi, with summer oysters, seasonal sushi, Fair Isle beers, and even nitro pours for a sushi-beer night.
MugiI'm sold. Nels with sushi and then the meat stir-fry after? That sounds like a perfect night.
