Osaka Beer’s "Shiran kedo." Wins JFS Grand Prix: Unfiltered IPA from Its Umeda Brewery
The Juicy IPA "Shiran kedo.", brewed at Osaka Beer Brewery in Umeda, Osaka, won the Grand Prix, the top award in the Japan Food Selection. We also introduce the locally rooted beer, finished unfiltered, and the company-owned base where you can see the brewing process.
Hop BroThe "Shiran kedo." brewed at Osaka Beer Brewery in Umeda, Osaka won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection. It is already impressive that it’s more than just a catchy name.
MugiWhoa! Is a Grand Prix win that big a deal? It’s kind of unfair how strong something called “Shiran kedo” can be!
Hop BroThe judging doesn’t just look at taste; it checks over 100 items including safety and packaging. And since the Grand Prix goes to products with a score of 90% or higher, it’s basically an honor student.
MugiHmm... but what exactly is a Juicy IPA? Juicy doesn’t mean it has fruit juice in it, right?
Hop BroIt doesn’t, and that’s the point. It’s an IPA that puts hop aroma front and center, giving you a tropical fragrance and a fresh, juicy feel. With 5% ABV and 30 IBU, it’s also designed to be easy to drink.
MugiOhh! So it has plenty of hop character without being too bitter? That easy-on-the-palate thing sounds interesting!
Hop BroAnd this beer is finished unfiltered, too. By leaving a little yeast in, it gets a fuller mouthfeel, and combined with refrigerated handling, you can enjoy the natural carbonation at just the right level.
MugiThat’s amazing! Brewing beer like that right in the middle of Umeda has a certain romance to it. A glass-walled brewery makes me want to tour it!
Hop BroExactly. It’s attached to the brewery-run shop 'Beer and Sheep,' and you can see the brewing process from outside. It’s a city brewery, but it still has a real on-the-ground presence.
MugiI also love the distinctly Osaka-style names! K.I.X, Umeda Maigo... I’d probably laugh at the names before even tasting them.
Hop BroIt also goes well with steak, fried foods, salads, and cheese, so it’s easy to pair with food. The hop-driven fruitiness helps sweep away the heaviness of oil.
MugiAll right, I have to try this! I want to check it on draft first and see whether it’s really a taste that won’t end with just “shiran kedo.”
Hop BroThat’s the plan. If you see it in Umeda, start with one glass. Let’s confirm the award-winning quality with our own tongues.
"Shiran kedo." wins the top prize
Osaka Beer’s "Shiran kedo." won the Grand Prix in the Japan Food Selection. The official site describes it as a Juicy IPA with 5% ABV and 30 IBU, and its defining feature is a tropical, juicy flavor that makes full use of hops.
The judging system checks more than 100 items, including "taste," "safety," and "packaging." The Grand Prix is the top award, given to products that score 90% or higher. In other words, not only the beer’s individuality but also its overall completeness as a product was highly evaluated.
A visible brewery in the very heart of Umeda
Osaka Beer Brewery is located in central Umeda, Osaka, next to the brewery-run shop "Beer and Sheep." One of its features is its glass-walled design, which lets visitors peek in on the brewing process from outside. Even though it is in the middle of the city, it gives you a real sense of the atmosphere of brewers working on brewing and quality control.
The beer is made unfiltered, aiming for a rich mouthfeel that includes living yeast. Because it is transported and stored under refrigeration, its naturally derived carbonation comes through at just the right level, making it easier to enjoy without getting tired of the flavor. The lineup includes 10 varieties, with names that feel distinctly Osaka, such as K.I.X, Umeda Maigo, Osaka LOOPLINE, KONAMON, and kudamon - fig -.
A beer to enjoy with food
The award-winning "Shiran kedo." is also recommended with steak, fried foods, salads, and cheese. Its hop-derived fruitiness comes to the forefront, making it a bottle that can support the umami of meat dishes while softening the heaviness of oil.
For people who want to take their time trying an unfiltered craft beer available only in Osaka, paired with food, this award should serve as a clear sign of quality. If you spot it on draft in Umeda, it is worth starting with "Shiran kedo." first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe "Shiran kedo." brewed at Osaka Beer Brewery in Umeda, Osaka won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection. It is already impressive that it’s more than just a catchy name.
MugiWhoa! Is a Grand Prix win that big a deal? It’s kind of unfair how strong something called “Shiran kedo” can be!
Hop BroThe judging doesn’t just look at taste; it checks over 100 items including safety and packaging. And since the Grand Prix goes to products with a score of 90% or higher, it’s basically an honor student.
MugiHmm... but what exactly is a Juicy IPA? Juicy doesn’t mean it has fruit juice in it, right?
Hop BroIt doesn’t, and that’s the point. It’s an IPA that puts hop aroma front and center, giving you a tropical fragrance and a fresh, juicy feel. With 5% ABV and 30 IBU, it’s also designed to be easy to drink.
MugiOhh! So it has plenty of hop character without being too bitter? That easy-on-the-palate thing sounds interesting!
Hop BroAnd this beer is finished unfiltered, too. By leaving a little yeast in, it gets a fuller mouthfeel, and combined with refrigerated handling, you can enjoy the natural carbonation at just the right level.
MugiThat’s amazing! Brewing beer like that right in the middle of Umeda has a certain romance to it. A glass-walled brewery makes me want to tour it!
Hop BroExactly. It’s attached to the brewery-run shop 'Beer and Sheep,' and you can see the brewing process from outside. It’s a city brewery, but it still has a real on-the-ground presence.
MugiI also love the distinctly Osaka-style names! K.I.X, Umeda Maigo... I’d probably laugh at the names before even tasting them.
Hop BroIt also goes well with steak, fried foods, salads, and cheese, so it’s easy to pair with food. The hop-driven fruitiness helps sweep away the heaviness of oil.
MugiAll right, I have to try this! I want to check it on draft first and see whether it’s really a taste that won’t end with just “shiran kedo.”
Hop BroThat’s the plan. If you see it in Umeda, start with one glass. Let’s confirm the award-winning quality with our own tongues.
