EKIZONOFRANK Sells a Set of Two Original Beers from OUR BREWING
Kobe's EKIZONOFRANK announced on Instagram that it will be selling a set of two original beers. The lineup pairs "Ookini!" and "Hona, Sorede!" from its collaboration with OUR BREWING, and with demand for one last drink before April 30, it looks like a timely offer.
Hop BroIn Kobe Sannomiya's EKIZONOFRANK, they have an original two-beer set going. It's a collab with OUR BREWING, and being able to drink "Ookini!" and "Hona, Sorede!" together is exciting, right?
MugiWhoa! Just the names are already fun! What kind of beer is this miraculous collaboration?
Hop Bro"Ookini!" is a peach and Earl Grey Hazy IPA. It's the kind of beer where the aromas layer beautifully, the sort where it's delicious as soon as you smell it.
MugiWhen I hear Hazy IPA, it suddenly becomes one of those terms that sounds hard! Does that mean cloudy IPA?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, yes. Hazy means the appearance and mouthfeel are softer, and it lets the hop aroma come forward. Add peach and Earl Grey on top of that, and you get a beer that's fun for its layers of aroma.
MugiOhhh! Then is "Hona, Sorede!" the opposite? It said crisp and refreshing, right?
Hop BroExactly, this one is a West Coast pilsner. It takes the drinkability of a pilsner and adds the sharp, defined edges you'd expect from a West Coast style, so it finishes clean.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds strong just from the name! The part about player substitution is interesting too.
Hop BroThe October-brewed "Ookini!" and the April-brewed "Hona, Sorede!" are basically reaching the point where their roles are changing over. So right now is just the right time as a last-drink season.
MugiAnd it's 2,000 yen instead of the usual 2,200 yen, which is great! If it's 200 yen off for two bottles, we have to do a side-by-side tasting!
Hop BroBeing in the station and open from 8:30 a.m. to midnight, with beer last call at 11:30 p.m., is strong too. You can stop by like you're grabbing coffee, and then finish with a Kobe Sannomiya tasting comparison - that's what EKIZONOFRANK is all about.
MugiWhoa, both the peach aroma and the crisp one are tempting! I can't stop wanting to drink it right now!
The beer pub "EKIZONOFRANK" in Kobe Sannomiya (EKIZO Kobe Sannomiya 1F) announced on Instagram that it will be selling a set of two original beers. The post title was "Miraculous collab & collab..." Looking at the details, "Ookini!", brewed in October, and "Hona, Sorede!", brewed in April, seem to be reaching the time for a "player substitution," and the period when you can drink them side by side appears to be down to the last stretch.
What is being announced this time is a set that lets you enjoy the two bottles at a good price. Normally 2,200 yen, it is offered for 2,000 yen. Rather than a simple discount, the message from the shop comes through that they want people to properly savor the two labels that are nearing the end of their roles.
The beers themselves are straightforward.
- "Ookini!"
- Style: Hazy IPA w/ peach & Earl Gray
- "Hona, Sorede!"
- Style: West coast pilsner
"Ookini!" is a Hazy IPA made with peach and Earl Grey, a glass you’ll want to enjoy for how its aromas layer together. "Hona, Sorede!" is a West coast pilsner, which suggests a crisp, clean drinkability. Offering two beers with very different personalities as a set should make the contrast in flavor enjoyable too.
The post also tags `@ourbrewing`, hinting at its connection with OUR BREWING. True to EKIZONOFRANK’s easy-to-stop-by location inside the station, it is open from 8:30 a.m. to midnight, with last call for beer at 11:30 p.m. The shop’s appeal is that you can enjoy both coffee-stand-like convenience and a beer-pub-style drink in the same place.
As a place in Kobe Sannomiya that can handle anything from a quick pint to a full tasting comparison, this two-beer set is something worth checking out. Ahead of the switch to the original beers, it is a good moment to experience the difference in flavors all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Kobe Sannomiya's EKIZONOFRANK, they have an original two-beer set going. It's a collab with OUR BREWING, and being able to drink "Ookini!" and "Hona, Sorede!" together is exciting, right?
MugiWhoa! Just the names are already fun! What kind of beer is this miraculous collaboration?
Hop Bro"Ookini!" is a peach and Earl Grey Hazy IPA. It's the kind of beer where the aromas layer beautifully, the sort where it's delicious as soon as you smell it.
MugiWhen I hear Hazy IPA, it suddenly becomes one of those terms that sounds hard! Does that mean cloudy IPA?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, yes. Hazy means the appearance and mouthfeel are softer, and it lets the hop aroma come forward. Add peach and Earl Grey on top of that, and you get a beer that's fun for its layers of aroma.
MugiOhhh! Then is "Hona, Sorede!" the opposite? It said crisp and refreshing, right?
Hop BroExactly, this one is a West Coast pilsner. It takes the drinkability of a pilsner and adds the sharp, defined edges you'd expect from a West Coast style, so it finishes clean.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds strong just from the name! The part about player substitution is interesting too.
Hop BroThe October-brewed "Ookini!" and the April-brewed "Hona, Sorede!" are basically reaching the point where their roles are changing over. So right now is just the right time as a last-drink season.
MugiAnd it's 2,000 yen instead of the usual 2,200 yen, which is great! If it's 200 yen off for two bottles, we have to do a side-by-side tasting!
Hop BroBeing in the station and open from 8:30 a.m. to midnight, with beer last call at 11:30 p.m., is strong too. You can stop by like you're grabbing coffee, and then finish with a Kobe Sannomiya tasting comparison - that's what EKIZONOFRANK is all about.
MugiWhoa, both the peach aroma and the crisp one are tempting! I can't stop wanting to drink it right now!
