Craft Beer Spot Hathor updates its 3/16 taps, opens Sansho W-IPA
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, has released its draft list for March 16. The highlight is Minoh Beer’s "Sansho W-IPA," a powerful brew layered with the aroma of hana-sansho. In addition, a diverse lineup of 11 draft beers includes the coffee lager from Miyazaki Hideji Beer x ROSA COFFE!.
Hop BroCraft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi has a 3/16 tap update, and the star is Minoh Beer’s Sansho W-IPA!
MugiWhat, an IPA with sansho? I can’t even picture Japanese spices in beer!
Hop BroRight, it layers the floral character of hana-sansho onto a W-IPA, so it’s boldly bitter but has an elegant aroma.
MugiWait, what does the W in W-IPA mean? It sounds strong, and I’m a little scared!
Hop BroThe W means double, so it’s a design with more malt and more hops. That makes both the bitterness and the body more substantial.
MugiOh, I see! Then the coffee lager in the recommendations must be the opposite, something lighter?
Hop BroIt’s the second collaboration between Miyazaki Hideji Beer and ROSA COFFE!, and it has a great balance of aroma and acidity that makes it easy to drink.
MugiAnd they’ve got Jukusen, Hoegaarden, and even Shiga Kogen’s 1t IPA, too. Isn’t that 11 beers of wide-ranging variety amazing?
Hop BroPlus it’s a 16-tap setup, with Ise Kadoya’s imperial red and Minoh’s barrel-aged stout as well, so the high-ABV selection is strong too.
MugiJust thinking about a tasting plan is fun! Pair that with Hathor’s house-made smoked food, and it’s a win.
Hop BroStart with the Sansho W-IPA, finish with the stout, and that’s your Kyobashi drinking plan for today.
MugiAgreed! I can’t leave out the coffee lager either. I want to toast right now!
Spotlight for 3/16: "Sansho W-IPA"
For Craft Beer Spot Hathor’s March 16 tap list, the beer announced as newly opened was "Sansho W-IPA / Minoh Beer". Built on the brewery’s signature W-IPA, it is designed with the floral, spicy character of hana-sansho layered on top, and is introduced as a beer that adds an elegant accent to its firm bitterness and malt richness.
Recommended: a collaboration coffee lager
Among the day’s recommendations is "Specialty Coffee Lager / Miyazaki Hideji Beer x ROSA COFFE!". This is the second collaboration with a specialty coffee shop in Miyazaki, and it is described as an easy-drinking beer with noticeable aroma and acidity.
The day’s lineup ranges from lagers to high-ABV styles
The day’s draft lineup includes Jukusen, Hoegaarden White, Minamishinshu Beer’s Spring Session, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Imperial Red Ale, Shiga Kogen Beer’s 1t IPA, and Minoh Beer’s Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Real Ale ver. The selection spans everything from classic styles to high-alcohol beers, making it easy to build a tasting flight.
Hathor is a beer pub known for its 16-tap setup and house-made smoked foods. It looks like a place you would want to spend time with on a day centered on aromatic IPAs and stouts, pairing them with food and taking your time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi has a 3/16 tap update, and the star is Minoh Beer’s Sansho W-IPA!
MugiWhat, an IPA with sansho? I can’t even picture Japanese spices in beer!
Hop BroRight, it layers the floral character of hana-sansho onto a W-IPA, so it’s boldly bitter but has an elegant aroma.
MugiWait, what does the W in W-IPA mean? It sounds strong, and I’m a little scared!
Hop BroThe W means double, so it’s a design with more malt and more hops. That makes both the bitterness and the body more substantial.
MugiOh, I see! Then the coffee lager in the recommendations must be the opposite, something lighter?
Hop BroIt’s the second collaboration between Miyazaki Hideji Beer and ROSA COFFE!, and it has a great balance of aroma and acidity that makes it easy to drink.
MugiAnd they’ve got Jukusen, Hoegaarden, and even Shiga Kogen’s 1t IPA, too. Isn’t that 11 beers of wide-ranging variety amazing?
Hop BroPlus it’s a 16-tap setup, with Ise Kadoya’s imperial red and Minoh’s barrel-aged stout as well, so the high-ABV selection is strong too.
MugiJust thinking about a tasting plan is fun! Pair that with Hathor’s house-made smoked food, and it’s a win.
Hop BroStart with the Sansho W-IPA, finish with the stout, and that’s your Kyobashi drinking plan for today.
MugiAgreed! I can’t leave out the coffee lager either. I want to toast right now!
