Torne Craft Beer in Osaka adds Pinkie. and a rare oak-aged grape yeast beer
On July 16, Osaka beer pub torne_craftbeer announced two new beers on tap: Hansharo Beer’s Italian Pilsner Pinkie. and Natural Yeast Beer. Red, a grape-skin, oak-aged collaboration with Cocofarm & Winery. A limited kale salad menu was added as well.
Hop BroTenroku is looking seriously good today. torne_craftbeer just tapped two fresh kegs, and the lineup balances easy-drinking with full-on complexity.
MugiWhat! Two fresh taps already sounds exciting. What kind of beers are we talking about?
Hop BroFirst up is Hansharo Beer’s Italian Pilsner called `Pinkie.` It’s herbal, floral, and extra rare because it’s not sold outside.
MugiWait, what? Italian Pilsner makes it sound like a regular pilsner suddenly put on fancy shoes.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses a dry-hop finish, so instead of just bitterness, you get a bright hop aroma on top of that crisp lager snap.
MugiOhhh! So it’s basically a low-key aroma show-off. Now I totally get why they called it a perfect summer beer.
Hop BroAnd the second keg goes hard: Natural Yeast Beer. Red from Hansharo Beer and Coco Farm & Winery, made with grape skins and aged in oak for two years.
MugiTwo years in oak? Oak-barrel aged for two years sounds less like beer and more like the final boss of the drinks menu.
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. You get ripe berry aromas, red-wine-like character, and a spicy oak note, so every sip changes a little.
MugiThat sounds ridiculously fun to compare. And with the limited kale salad, maybe my taste buds can take a little halftime break.
Hop BroExactly. With up to 12 taps and beers like BUDDY and Tomodachi Saison, the range of styles is what makes torne_craftbeer such a great stop.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a Pinkie.-and-Red flight with that salad on the side, and I already know I’m going to say, “One more round!”
Two new taps
Osaka’s hidden beer pub `torne_craftbeer`, tucked away in Tenroku, updated its tap list on July 16. The venue is known for its British-pub feel, a relaxed room, and a rotating selection that can reach up to 12 taps, so the new release fits neatly into the bar’s style: one beer built for easy drinking, and one built for depth.
A rare Italian Pilsner from Hansharo Beer
The first new beer is `Pinkie.` from Hansharo Beer. It is described as an Italian Pilsner brewed with bittering hops including Hallertau Mittelfruh and Tettnanger, then dry-hopped with Tettnanger and Opal. The post highlights a clear, herbal, floral profile and notes that it is a rare beer with no retail release.
A grape-yeast beer made with Cocofarm & Winery
The second release is `Natural Yeast Beer. Red`, a collaboration between Hansharo Beer and Cocofarm & Winery. The beer uses grape skins from winemaking and was finished after two years of oak-barrel aging. The result is described as layered, with ripe berry and red-wine character plus spicy barrel notes.
More of the tap list
The post also lists `BUDDY`, `Gimmie Shelter nitro ver.`, `Madame R.Galle.`, `Eugene - Krush.`, `Excursions nitro ver.`, `Extra Lush.`, `Tomodachi Saison.`, `Bitter Bug.`, and `Winter Lambiek.` The lineup shows the bar’s range across Japanese and international craft beer.
Limited food special
A limited kale salad menu also appears in the update, built with kale, a mild sweet pepper, and ham. It sounds like a practical food pairing for a beer session, especially in a room where music, taps, and cans are all part of the experience.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTenroku is looking seriously good today. torne_craftbeer just tapped two fresh kegs, and the lineup balances easy-drinking with full-on complexity.
MugiWhat! Two fresh taps already sounds exciting. What kind of beers are we talking about?
Hop BroFirst up is Hansharo Beer’s Italian Pilsner called `Pinkie.` It’s herbal, floral, and extra rare because it’s not sold outside.
MugiWait, what? Italian Pilsner makes it sound like a regular pilsner suddenly put on fancy shoes.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses a dry-hop finish, so instead of just bitterness, you get a bright hop aroma on top of that crisp lager snap.
MugiOhhh! So it’s basically a low-key aroma show-off. Now I totally get why they called it a perfect summer beer.
Hop BroAnd the second keg goes hard: Natural Yeast Beer. Red from Hansharo Beer and Coco Farm & Winery, made with grape skins and aged in oak for two years.
MugiTwo years in oak? Oak-barrel aged for two years sounds less like beer and more like the final boss of the drinks menu.
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. You get ripe berry aromas, red-wine-like character, and a spicy oak note, so every sip changes a little.
MugiThat sounds ridiculously fun to compare. And with the limited kale salad, maybe my taste buds can take a little halftime break.
Hop BroExactly. With up to 12 taps and beers like BUDDY and Tomodachi Saison, the range of styles is what makes torne_craftbeer such a great stop.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a Pinkie.-and-Red flight with that salad on the side, and I already know I’m going to say, “One more round!”
