ALE HOUSE Kamiyaya Announces Its 15th Anniversary Beer, "Curry Is My Friend"
ALE HOUSE Kamiyaya, a beer pub in Osaka's Higashi-Umeda, introduced "Curry Is My Friend" as its 15th anniversary beer. This English spice ale uses 15 kinds of ingredients and was created from the idea of pairing beer with curry.
Hop BroWhen I hear that ALE HOUSE Kamiyaya's 15th anniversary beer in Osaka's Higashi-Umeda is called "Curry Is My Friend," my stomach starts growling just from the name.
MugiWhat is that?! A beer that goes with curry? It's aiming to be the main event, not just a side dish, right?
Hop BroExactly. And the style is an English spice ale. It uses 15 kinds of ingredients, so the aroma and flavor both have real depth.
MugiFifteen kinds is a lot, isn't it? It's basically a full-blown spice festival, like the kitchen turned into an event venue!
Hop BroThe clever part is that it is not just intense for the sake of being intense. It's put together so you don't get tired of drinking it.
MugiOh, I see! So the point is that it's not only spicy, but also easy to drink as a beer on its own.
Hop BroExactly. And since Kamiyaya's theme this year was "curry is hot," it's pretty sharp that they brought that all the way into the anniversary beer.
MugiThey're taking that kind of approach at a beer pub in Osaka?! And if they also have food like fried chicken and fish & chips, the pairing possibilities never stop!
Hop BroIt's on the basement first floor, and with seating from the counter to semi-private rooms, it works for a drink after work or a long beer tasting session.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me hungry! I want to line up "Curry Is My Friend" with curry and drink them right now!
The anniversary beer is "Curry Is My Friend"
On April 4, 2026, ALE HOUSE Kamiyaya announced "Curry Is My Friend" as the anniversary beer marking its 15th year. In the shop's blog, it was revealed that this year's concept centered on "a beer that goes well with curry," and the beer has been crafted as an English spice ale using 15 kinds of spices and other ingredients.
One of this beer's defining features is that it is designed to remain easy to drink on its own while also taking food pairings into account. With this year's theme of "curry is hot" in the background, Kamiyaya adopted a design that adds depth to both aroma and flavor. While bringing the spice character to the forefront, it is also put together in a way that makes it less tiring to drink.
ALE HOUSE Kamiyaya is a beer pub on the basement first floor in Higashi-Umeda, Osaka. While placing craft beer at the center, it also offers dishes such as fried chicken, fish and chips, steak, and game meat. The interior, which can be used from the counter to semi-private rooms, is easy to use for a wide range of occasions, from a drink after work to a night spent slowly comparing beers.
The anniversary beer "Curry Is My Friend" fits the pub's style well. It is very much like Kamiyaya to let the beer take center stage while also making it enjoyable in combination with food. As a beer that gives shape to the shop's character at this milestone anniversary, it is one to watch.
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Hop BroWhen I hear that ALE HOUSE Kamiyaya's 15th anniversary beer in Osaka's Higashi-Umeda is called "Curry Is My Friend," my stomach starts growling just from the name.
MugiWhat is that?! A beer that goes with curry? It's aiming to be the main event, not just a side dish, right?
Hop BroExactly. And the style is an English spice ale. It uses 15 kinds of ingredients, so the aroma and flavor both have real depth.
MugiFifteen kinds is a lot, isn't it? It's basically a full-blown spice festival, like the kitchen turned into an event venue!
Hop BroThe clever part is that it is not just intense for the sake of being intense. It's put together so you don't get tired of drinking it.
MugiOh, I see! So the point is that it's not only spicy, but also easy to drink as a beer on its own.
Hop BroExactly. And since Kamiyaya's theme this year was "curry is hot," it's pretty sharp that they brought that all the way into the anniversary beer.
MugiThey're taking that kind of approach at a beer pub in Osaka?! And if they also have food like fried chicken and fish & chips, the pairing possibilities never stop!
Hop BroIt's on the basement first floor, and with seating from the counter to semi-private rooms, it works for a drink after work or a long beer tasting session.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me hungry! I want to line up "Curry Is My Friend" with curry and drink them right now!
