The beer pub umbrella in Osaka’s Sonezaki announced that it will open at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. The post also included the tap list for the day, making it a lineup craft beer fans won’t want to miss.

The first beer that stands out in the day’s lineup is Nara Brewing’s “Charm.” Its style is Hazy IPA, a beer for those who want to enjoy its aromatic lift and soft mouthfeel. Because it’s a style where the character of the regional brewery comes through clearly, it’s an easy choice for the first pour.

Next up, Kamigata Beer’s “Awawa Sour” is a Sour Ale, and Minoh Beer’s “Mugichobi Bitter” is an English Bitter. Both are from Osaka breweries, and tasting them side by side at the same bar makes it easier to see the direction each brewery takes in its brewing. You can start lightly with a sour, or enjoy the contours of malt with a bitter, giving you a wide range of drinking styles.

Also on the list are draft Guinness and Kirin Lager. Guinness being available by the pint feels very much like umbrella, and it should suit anyone who wants to slip in a drink between craft beers. With a lager included, there are options for something crisp and easy to drink, not just fuller-bodied beers.

umbrella is a basement beer pub in the Umeda area of Osaka that’s easy to stop by. Its no-frills atmosphere, paired with a tap list that clearly caters to beer lovers, is well reflected in this five-tap lineup. The post also mentions a value beer ticket deal: 5,800 yen for six drinks at the smallest size, and at the basement bar umbrella, Guinness by the pint is also available. It’s a convenient option for a drink after cherry-blossom viewing or for an early evening stop.

Tap List for the Day


- Charm / Nara Brewing - Hazy IPA
- Awawa Sour / Kamigata Beer - Sour Ale
- Mugichobi Bitter / Minoh Beer - English Bitter
- Draft Guinness / Guinness - Draught Guinness
- Kirin Lager / Kirin Brewery - Lager