CRAFT BEER BASE leaf, 15 taps open on 3/20
CRAFT BEER BASE leaf has released its tap list for March 20. In addition to 10 house-original beers, it will serve five guest beers from breweries in Japan and abroad, offering a lineup that ranges widely from Saison to IPA and Lambic. A pairing suggestion with the seasonal "Citrus and Watercress Salad" is also included.
Hop BroOsaka’s CRAFT BEER BASE leaf is opening 15 taps on 3/20. Ten originals plus five guest beers makes it a pretty impressive day.
MugiWhat, 15 kinds!? Ten original beers? That’s basically a beer exhibition!
Hop BroExactly. Saison, Blonde Ale, American Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, and Witbier are all on the board, so you can compare the full range of aromatic expression.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Does "aromatic expression" make it sound vague? What kind of flavor is Saison?
Hop BroSaison was originally a style people drank during farm work, so it has a dry finish with a touch of spice. Leaf’s version also has herbal notes, so the fermentation character comes through clearly.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about the guest beers too! Taiyo no Lager sounds energetic just from the name!
Hop BroIt’s a beer from Miyazaki Hideji Beer, and it’s a clean, easy-drinking lager. Pairing that with leaf’s signature citrus and watercress salad is actually a really smart move.
MugiWait, watercress and lager!? That’s such a grown-up pairing! And once house-made vinegar gets involved, my stomach is already applauding!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, there’s CRAFTROCK’s Indie IPA, Belching Beaver’s Tropical Terps, Garyu Brewing’s Ozu Persimmon Hazy IPA, and Cantillon’s Ashanti, so you can feel like you’re traveling all at once while you drink.
MugiThat’s amazing! From IPA to lambic, it’s like a flavor roller coaster!
Hop BroAnd since it also mentions the 11th anniversary of sister shop BUD and the Gentle Lion collab with Firestone Walker’s Matt Brynildson, you can really feel the energy across the whole group.
MugiI can hear my throat making noise just reading this! I want to toast at leaf tonight!
The beer pub "CRAFT BEER BASE leaf" on the 2nd floor of the North Building at Grand Green Osaka, Osaka, announced its lineup for Friday, 3/20. Business hours are 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (food L.O. 10:00 p.m. / drinks L.O. 10:00 p.m.). The day’s taps total 15, split between 10 original beers that show off the shop’s character and five guest beers from Japan and overseas.
Highlights of the Day
The originals are well balanced, featuring signature styles such as Saison, Blonde Ale, American Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, and Witbier. Herb-accented Saison and Golden Ale are also included, creating a lineup with a wide aromatic range. The more you drink, the easier it is to feel how beers with similar fermentation-derived nuances can still express themselves differently.
The guest lineup includes Miyazaki Hideji Beer "Taiyo no Lager," CRAFTROCK "Indie IPA," Belching Beaver "Tropical Terps," Garyu Brewing "Ozu Persimmon Hazy IPA," and Brasserie Cantillon "Ashanti." From pilsner to lambic, the selection lets you compare everything from an easygoing pint to highly distinctive styles in one sitting.
The post also notes a food update: leaf’s signature fruit salad has been changed to "Citrus and Watercress Salad ~ with House-Made Vinegar Dressing ~". The pairing recommendation is "Taiyo no Lager." The concept is to match the watercress’s slight bitterness, the citrus’s sweet-tart character, and the lager’s grassy notes, aiming for a polished food-pairing combination.
It also mentions the 11th anniversary of sister shop BUD and a collaboration beer with Firestone Walker’s Matt Brynildson, "Gentle Lion." Centered on leaf’s tap information, it also gives a sense of the broader movement across the CRAFT BEER BASE group.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOsaka’s CRAFT BEER BASE leaf is opening 15 taps on 3/20. Ten originals plus five guest beers makes it a pretty impressive day.
MugiWhat, 15 kinds!? Ten original beers? That’s basically a beer exhibition!
Hop BroExactly. Saison, Blonde Ale, American Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, and Witbier are all on the board, so you can compare the full range of aromatic expression.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Does "aromatic expression" make it sound vague? What kind of flavor is Saison?
Hop BroSaison was originally a style people drank during farm work, so it has a dry finish with a touch of spice. Leaf’s version also has herbal notes, so the fermentation character comes through clearly.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about the guest beers too! Taiyo no Lager sounds energetic just from the name!
Hop BroIt’s a beer from Miyazaki Hideji Beer, and it’s a clean, easy-drinking lager. Pairing that with leaf’s signature citrus and watercress salad is actually a really smart move.
MugiWait, watercress and lager!? That’s such a grown-up pairing! And once house-made vinegar gets involved, my stomach is already applauding!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, there’s CRAFTROCK’s Indie IPA, Belching Beaver’s Tropical Terps, Garyu Brewing’s Ozu Persimmon Hazy IPA, and Cantillon’s Ashanti, so you can feel like you’re traveling all at once while you drink.
MugiThat’s amazing! From IPA to lambic, it’s like a flavor roller coaster!
Hop BroAnd since it also mentions the 11th anniversary of sister shop BUD and the Gentle Lion collab with Firestone Walker’s Matt Brynildson, you can really feel the energy across the whole group.
MugiI can hear my throat making noise just reading this! I want to toast at leaf tonight!
