Ichioka Beer Workshop: Journey to the Underworld
- Address
- Osaka City, Minato Ward, 3-6-26 Minamiichioka, Minato Ward, Osaka City
- Area
- Osaka Osaka City, Minato Ward
What kind of brewery is Ichioka Beer Workshop: Journey to the Underworld?
Hop BroIchioka Beer Workshop "Journey to the Underworld" in Bentencho has a birth story that feels like a movie.
MugiJourney to the Underworld? What kind of sci-fi name is that?
Hop BroThis place used to be an ironworks, but it went bankrupt about 30 years ago. Then the remaining workers, on a whim, dug into the ground and found a hot spring.
MugiWhat! They dug and found a hot spring? That sounds like a drama!
Hop BroThe hot spring water gushes up from 1,200 meters underground, from geological layers about 10,000 years old. Using that water directly as the brewing water is the biggest feature here. It has been a brewery since 1998.
MugiWater from 10,000 years ago... it must be rich in minerals.
Hop BroExactly. Thanks to the minerals in the hot spring water, the beer has a smooth finish. They make just two kinds: Pilsner and Märzen. The Pilsner is crisp, refreshing, and easy to drink, while the Märzen is a rich, fruity style with strong malt sweetness.
MugiAnd the building was renovated from a former factory, right? The atmosphere must be incredible.
Hop BroThey made use of the spacious former factory interior, with the restaurant arranged as if it were floating on the upper floor. There’s even an artificial pond inside. The operator, Nikutaanaka Co., also handles OEM brewing for Miyajima Beer, so their technical skill is solid.
MugiWow, so they’re skilled enough to brew beer for other breweries too.
Hop BroEven better, if you use the restaurant you can also enjoy the hot spring for just 200 yen. In Bentencho, a downtown area, you can soak in a hot spring and drink beer made with 10,000-year-old water. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you can only have here.
MugiBeer after the hot spring! 200 yen!? I’m going this weekend!
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