Two Kegs Tapped at Hathor, a Craft Beer Spot in Osaka's Kyobashi: Oni to Bakeneko and IPA
At the craft beer spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, two kegs are being tapped today. Ise Kadoya Brewery x Oni Densetsu Beer’s “Oni to Bakeneko” and T.Y. Harbor’s “Imperial White IPA” are on tap, filling out the venue's 16 taps with a lineup full of distinctive character.
Hop BroAt Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, two kegs are on tap, and today's lineup is pretty interesting. First up are Ise Kadoya Brewery x Oni Densetsu Beer’s “Oni to Bakeneko” and T.Y. Harbor’s “Imperial White IPA.”
MugiWait, Oni to Bakeneko already sounds intense! A bakeneko that's a lager? That's a total information traffic jam!
Hop BroIt's a lager with a clear, clean finish. Built around Eldorado and layered with Mosaic and Idaho 7, it has melon- and watermelon-like aromas with citrus and tropical notes on top.
MugiWait a second, a melon-and-watermelon lager? What does that even mean!? Aren't lagers supposed to be crisp and restrained?
Hop BroThat's true in general, but when you bring out the hop character cleanly, this is what you get. And it still keeps its lager-like drinkability, so it's flashy but goes down smoothly.
MugiWow! Then the other Imperial White IPA sounds interesting too! The name alone sounds powerful, and a white beer that's also an IPA is confusing!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's built on a Belgian wheat base, with boosted hops and malt, so the yeast brings out strong tropical and spicy notes.
MugiAnd it even has strawberry-like aromas!? Wait, is it showing up as a white beer and bringing dessert along too?
Hop BroExactly, that's the aroma from Strata. And the finish makes the alcohol hard to notice, so before you know it, your hand is reaching for the next sip.
MugiEven with 16 taps, having such a lineup of distinctive beers is impressive! And if they even have smoked dishes, I can't tell whether the beer or the food is the star!
Hop BroThat's the great thing about Hathor. Pair them with the house-smoked dishes, and the crispness of Oni to Bakeneko and the aroma of the Imperial White IPA both become even more dimensional.
MugiAll right, today I want to go hard from the first beer in Kyobashi! I'll start light with a lager, then get dreamy with the White IPA!
Hop BroThat's settled. An update you can choose by mood is the best, and on a day like this, it makes you want to head out for drinks together.
Today's Taps
At the craft beer spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, two kegs are being tapped today. Recommended picks include Ise Kadoya Brewery x Oni Densetsu Beer’s “Oni to Bakeneko” and T.Y. Harbor’s “Imperial White IPA.” With 16 taps and house-smoked dishes to enjoy, the bar offers a lineup that stands out on its own and pairs well with food.
“Oni to Bakeneko” is a lager built around Eldorado, layered with Mosaic and Idaho 7. Starting from a clear, clean-drinking base, it adds aromas reminiscent of melon and watermelon, plus citrus and tropical notes. It’s a beer with a clearly defined hop character while still retaining the easy drinkability of a lager.
The other beer, “Imperial White IPA,” is a rich style based on Belgian wheat, with increased hops and malt. Yeast-driven tropical and spicy notes are joined by strawberry-like aromas from Strata, creating a finish that doesn't make the alcohol feel heavy.
Today's Draft Beer
- LAGER: Oni to Bakeneko / Ise Kadoya Brewery x Oni Densetsu Beer, Sawagu / Noboru Brewing, Edel Pils / Sapporo Beer
- WHITE BEER: Hoppy Weizen / Minoh Beer
- ALE BEER: Komagatake Ale / Minami Shinshu Beer, Hopple Up / Ushitora Brewery
- FRUITS: Apple Hop Ohrin ver. / Minami Shinshu Beer, Apple Hop Shinano Gold ver. / Minami Shinshu Beer
- IPA: Sencha HAZY IPA / Ise Kadoya Brewery, Hakobu / Noboru Brewing x Yuya Boys, Imperial White IPA / T.Y. Harbor
- BLACK BEER: Enmusubi Stout Real Ale ver. / Beer Hern
From hop intensity and fruitiness to lager crispness and the lingering finish of dark beer, this update lets you take in a wide range of styles at once. Built so you can choose according to your mood, it's the kind of lineup that suits anyone in Kyobashi who wants to start with the first beer and settle in for a long session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, two kegs are on tap, and today's lineup is pretty interesting. First up are Ise Kadoya Brewery x Oni Densetsu Beer’s “Oni to Bakeneko” and T.Y. Harbor’s “Imperial White IPA.”
MugiWait, Oni to Bakeneko already sounds intense! A bakeneko that's a lager? That's a total information traffic jam!
Hop BroIt's a lager with a clear, clean finish. Built around Eldorado and layered with Mosaic and Idaho 7, it has melon- and watermelon-like aromas with citrus and tropical notes on top.
MugiWait a second, a melon-and-watermelon lager? What does that even mean!? Aren't lagers supposed to be crisp and restrained?
Hop BroThat's true in general, but when you bring out the hop character cleanly, this is what you get. And it still keeps its lager-like drinkability, so it's flashy but goes down smoothly.
MugiWow! Then the other Imperial White IPA sounds interesting too! The name alone sounds powerful, and a white beer that's also an IPA is confusing!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's built on a Belgian wheat base, with boosted hops and malt, so the yeast brings out strong tropical and spicy notes.
MugiAnd it even has strawberry-like aromas!? Wait, is it showing up as a white beer and bringing dessert along too?
Hop BroExactly, that's the aroma from Strata. And the finish makes the alcohol hard to notice, so before you know it, your hand is reaching for the next sip.
MugiEven with 16 taps, having such a lineup of distinctive beers is impressive! And if they even have smoked dishes, I can't tell whether the beer or the food is the star!
Hop BroThat's the great thing about Hathor. Pair them with the house-smoked dishes, and the crispness of Oni to Bakeneko and the aroma of the Imperial White IPA both become even more dimensional.
MugiAll right, today I want to go hard from the first beer in Kyobashi! I'll start light with a lager, then get dreamy with the White IPA!
Hop BroThat's settled. An update you can choose by mood is the best, and on a day like this, it makes you want to head out for drinks together.
