CraftBeerSpot Hathor updates its draft lineup with Super Dry and Isekadoya barrel-aged stout on July 2
In Kyobashi, Osaka, CraftBeerSpot Hathor refreshed its taps with Asahi's Super Dry and Isekadoya Beer’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay 2024 and 2025, alongside a broad 16-tap lineup and house-smoked dishes.
Hop BroCraft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi just dropped its July 2 draft update. Sixteen taps, from Super Dry to barrel-aged stout, and honestly there is a lot to unpack.
MugiWait, all 16 taps are lined up like that? I am already overwhelmed in the best way. What do you start with?
Hop BroThe easy opener is Asahi Super Dry. It keeps that crisp dry backbone, but the aroma and body are balanced enough to make it a very comfortable first pint.
MugiOoh, great first beer sounds safe and smart. But the stars of the article are those super long Isekadoya names, right?
Hop BroExactly. The headline bottles are Shadowplay 2024/2025 from Isekadoya Brewery. They are bourbon barrel aged versions of a Russian Imperial Stout, and having both vintages side by side is a big deal.
MugiHold on, Russian Imperial Stout sounds like a boss battle. Translate that into normal person language for me!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it is a huge dark beer. This one is blended from multiple aged components, then layered with notes like coconut, tonka bean, and banana, so it lands rich and dessert-like.
MugiWhat even is a tonka bean note doing in my beer story? This started as stout, and now my brain is picturing a fancy tropical dessert parade.
Hop BroAnd Hathor also has house-smoked dishes, which matters a lot. You can open with Super Dry, move through things like Ume White or Nikukyu IPA, then finish on the barrel-aged stout with a proper flow.
MugiSo this is basically a full tasting route already planned out! Light to heavy, smoky snacks in the middle, and my mouth gets its own little festival.
Hop BroThat is the beauty of it. Comparing 2024 and 2025 is not something you get to do every day, and those 16 taps cover lagers, fruit beers, IPAs, and dark beer without trying too hard.
MugiThen it is settled, Hathor tonight. We start with Super Dry and finish with Shadowplay, because this article already has me fully in drinking mode.
Venue
CraftBeerSpot Hathor is a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka. The bar offers craft beer on 16 taps and is also known for its house-smoked dishes, making it a practical stop for drinkers who want to compare different styles in one visit.
Main pours
The day’s opening keg is Super Dry from Asahi Beer. It is presented as a familiar lager with a clean finish and a balance of aroma and drinkability, making it an easy first glass.
The recommended beers include Isekadoya Beer’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay 2024 and Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay 2025. Built on a Russian imperial stout base, the beer blends several matured base batches and layers in notes of coconut, tonka bean, and banana for a rich barrel-aged profile.
The rest of the list
The tap list also includes Fresh Pressed Beyond the Pacific, Ume White, Golden Dragon, Wheat Wine 2024, Momoka to Kyouko no Duet Weizen, Nekonihiki, Nekosanbiki, Nikukyu IPA, and Chocolate Brownie Stout. With lager, white beer, ale, fruit beer, IPA, and black beer represented, the lineup is easy to navigate and shows the pub’s strength as a place to move from a crisp opener to something deeper and more contemplative.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi just dropped its July 2 draft update. Sixteen taps, from Super Dry to barrel-aged stout, and honestly there is a lot to unpack.
MugiWait, all 16 taps are lined up like that? I am already overwhelmed in the best way. What do you start with?
Hop BroThe easy opener is Asahi Super Dry. It keeps that crisp dry backbone, but the aroma and body are balanced enough to make it a very comfortable first pint.
MugiOoh, great first beer sounds safe and smart. But the stars of the article are those super long Isekadoya names, right?
Hop BroExactly. The headline bottles are Shadowplay 2024/2025 from Isekadoya Brewery. They are bourbon barrel aged versions of a Russian Imperial Stout, and having both vintages side by side is a big deal.
MugiHold on, Russian Imperial Stout sounds like a boss battle. Translate that into normal person language for me!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it is a huge dark beer. This one is blended from multiple aged components, then layered with notes like coconut, tonka bean, and banana, so it lands rich and dessert-like.
MugiWhat even is a tonka bean note doing in my beer story? This started as stout, and now my brain is picturing a fancy tropical dessert parade.
Hop BroAnd Hathor also has house-smoked dishes, which matters a lot. You can open with Super Dry, move through things like Ume White or Nikukyu IPA, then finish on the barrel-aged stout with a proper flow.
MugiSo this is basically a full tasting route already planned out! Light to heavy, smoky snacks in the middle, and my mouth gets its own little festival.
Hop BroThat is the beauty of it. Comparing 2024 and 2025 is not something you get to do every day, and those 16 taps cover lagers, fruit beers, IPAs, and dark beer without trying too hard.
MugiThen it is settled, Hathor tonight. We start with Super Dry and finish with Shadowplay, because this article already has me fully in drinking mode.
