CraftBeerSpot Hathor taps Kinoni Pale Ale Real Ale Ver. and Vit Natt IPA on Aug. 1
Osaka's CraftBeerSpot Hathor updated its draft lineup on Aug. 1, featuring Kinoni Pale Ale Real Ale Ver. and Vit Natt IPA alongside brown ale, porter, fruit beer, and other styles on tap.
Hop BroToday’s Hathor tap update in Kyobashi, Osaka is a strong one. The August 1 lineup is headlined by Kinki Pale Ale Real Ale ver and Vitt Natt IPA.
MugiWhat! A 16-tap lineup with those two on it? That’s the kind of menu that makes my eyes panic the second I walk in!
Hop BroExactly. Kinki Pale Ale from Oni Densetsu Beer is an American pale ale loaded with Cascade hops, pouring golden and drinking clean.
MugiOkay, but Real Ale ver means what exactly? It sounds like the beer is daring me to take it seriously.
Hop BroFair question. Real ale basically means softer carbonation, so the beer’s aroma and malt-hop flavor come through in a gentler, rounder way.
MugiOhh, so it’s more of a soft easy drinker than a fizzy punch to the face. I could absolutely start with that.
Hop BroThen there’s Vitt Natt IPA from Minoh Beer and BREWSKI. It’s a revival collaboration brew with citrus and tropical hop aroma layered over oats and wheat.
MugiHold on, oats and wheat in an IPA too? I expected bitterness, and now you’re telling me mango and passion fruit. This beer booked a beach vacation.
Hop BroThat range is the fun part. With Isekadoya’s brown ale, Nomcraft’s porter, fruit beers, and lemon-forward taps, it really covers pale to dark styles in one visit.
MugiAnd if they’ve got house-smoked food too, this becomes a pairing and tasting mission. After hearing all that, I fully want a glass right now.
CraftBeerSpot Hathor, a beer pub in Osaka's Kyobashi area, is known for its 16 taps and house-smoked food. On this day's draft list, the bar lined up beers across a wide range of styles, from familiar lagers to hop-forward IPAs and darker pours.
Highlights
- Kinoni Pale Ale Real Ale Ver. / Onidensetsu Beer
Brewed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Noboribetsu local beer, this golden American pale ale uses Cascade hops generously and is described as a clean, easy-to-drink beer. It also has a gold-medal history at the 2008 and 2010 International Beer Competition.
- Vit Natt IPA / Minoh Beer × BREWSKI
A revival brew of a collaboration with Sweden's BREWSKI. It is described as having citrus and tropical hop aromas, a soft mouthfeel from oats and wheat, and a juicy profile with mango- and passion fruit-like notes. The name refers to the Swedish word for white night.
Other beers on tap
The recommended list also includes Brown Ale / Isekadoya Beer and Nomclassic Porter / Nomcraft. The brown ale combines caramel and chocolate malt character with bright citrus notes from Citra and Amarillo, while the porter is an English-style dark beer with a gentler roast profile.
The broader tap list includes Heartland, Momo Weizen Wasei Ver. / Minoh Beer, Gougin / Daisen G Beer, Shimanami Super Lemon Sour / Shimanami Brewery, Nichinan Lemon Freshly Squeezed Session Hazy IPA / Miyazaki Hideji Beer, Lime Session / Shonan Beer, Hop Nyaon 11th Fleet / Isekadoya Beer, and This Is The Way / Long Beach Beer Lab.
With pale ales, wheat beer, fruit beer, IPAs, and dark beer all represented, the bar offers plenty of options for beer fans who want to compare styles over a meal. It is the kind of Kyobashi stop where the next tap change is part of the appeal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s Hathor tap update in Kyobashi, Osaka is a strong one. The August 1 lineup is headlined by Kinki Pale Ale Real Ale ver and Vitt Natt IPA.
MugiWhat! A 16-tap lineup with those two on it? That’s the kind of menu that makes my eyes panic the second I walk in!
Hop BroExactly. Kinki Pale Ale from Oni Densetsu Beer is an American pale ale loaded with Cascade hops, pouring golden and drinking clean.
MugiOkay, but Real Ale ver means what exactly? It sounds like the beer is daring me to take it seriously.
Hop BroFair question. Real ale basically means softer carbonation, so the beer’s aroma and malt-hop flavor come through in a gentler, rounder way.
MugiOhh, so it’s more of a soft easy drinker than a fizzy punch to the face. I could absolutely start with that.
Hop BroThen there’s Vitt Natt IPA from Minoh Beer and BREWSKI. It’s a revival collaboration brew with citrus and tropical hop aroma layered over oats and wheat.
MugiHold on, oats and wheat in an IPA too? I expected bitterness, and now you’re telling me mango and passion fruit. This beer booked a beach vacation.
Hop BroThat range is the fun part. With Isekadoya’s brown ale, Nomcraft’s porter, fruit beers, and lemon-forward taps, it really covers pale to dark styles in one visit.
MugiAnd if they’ve got house-smoked food too, this becomes a pairing and tasting mission. After hearing all that, I fully want a glass right now.
