Three Kegs Tapped at Craft Beer Spot Hathor, with Sencha Hazy IPA Debuting
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi announced three new kegs in a post on April 19. The lineup includes Yebisu, Golden Ale from Shonan Beer, and Sencha Hazy IPA from Ise Kadoya Beer, making it something to enjoy alongside its broad 12-tap selection.
Hop BroOsaka's Kyobashi Craft Beer Spot Hathor posted three new kegs tapped on April 19. Yebisu, Shonan Beer’s Golden Ale, and Ise Kadoya Beer’s Sencha Hazy IPA make for a pretty wide-ranging lineup, right?
MugiWait, what even is Sencha Hazy IPA? Is it tea? Is it beer? My head's already a total tangle of teabags and hops!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Hazy IPA is a cloudy IPA that pushes aroma to the front and keeps bitterness gentler, and when a sencha-like green note overlaps with that, it takes on a pretty Japanese feel.
MugiHuh! But when I hear Golden Ale, it suddenly feels reassuring. Is this the kind of beer even a beginner like me could ease into?
Hop BroExactly. Shonan Beer’s Golden Ale is light and easy on the palate, and it contrasts nicely with the classic lager Yebisu. Plus, Hathor has 12 taps right now, so it’s stocked with everything from light to rich, with nowhere to hide.
MugiNo place to hide is scary! But I’m curious! That full 12-tap lineup is the kind of thing that gets you hyped just choosing, right!
Hop BroAnd this time they also have West Coast Pilsner, the real-ale version of Session Black IPA, Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA, and Black Oni Stout, so it’s a setup that makes style-by-style tasting easy.
MugiWait, what’s real ale? And Session Black IPA sounds so intense it’s basically a black meeting room!
Hop BroReal ale is when the carbonation is dialed back for a softer mouthfeel. That makes the aroma and malt character easier to pick up. At a beer pub like Hathor, those differences in how the beer is served are part of the fun.
MugiAnd standing service with table seating sounds great because it feels casual enough to grab a drink! In that case, I’m starting with the Golden Ale and then ordering the Sencha Hazy IPA!
Hop BroThe closing Roast Pork Punishment also sounds tempting, and if it comes with ginger sauce, that’s basically unfair. Faced with this tap lineup in Kyobashi, tonight is going straight from one drink to a second.
Details of the Three New Taps
The new taps that day were Yebisu / Sapporo Breweries, Golden Ale / Shonan Beer, and Sencha Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer. From a classic lager to an easy-drinking ale and a Hazy IPA that seems to offer tea-leaf-like nuances, the lineup spans a wide range.
Hathor is a beer pub operating in Kyobashi, and it was also announcing table-seat standing service. Rather than a formal meal, it gives off an atmosphere that feels suited to casually starting with a first drink.
On the food side, a dish called "Roast Pork Punishment" also appeared. It pairs roast pork with a ginger sauce made by simmering down the pork-beer liquid from a recent beer-braised spare rib dish with added ginger, showing the kind of place that lets you move back and forth between beer and food.
Draft List for the Day
- Yebisu / Sapporo Breweries
- West Coast Pilsner / Ise Kadoya Beer
- Golden Ale / Shonan Beer
- Session Black IPA Real Ale ver / Minoh Beer
- Pale Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer
- Sencha Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer
- Yuya Boys IPL - Jamboree SP Ver / Oni Densetsu Beer
- SEYA! / Minoh Beer
- Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer
- Play for 3.11 / Black Tide
- Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver. Mk2 / Oni Densetsu Beer
- What What What / Revision
In addition to the three new kegs tapped this time, the lineup also includes IPA, pilsner, and stout, making it easy to compare styles based on your preferences. If you're looking for craft beer in Kyobashi, Hathor is a place worth keeping on your list thanks to its wide selection of taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOsaka's Kyobashi Craft Beer Spot Hathor posted three new kegs tapped on April 19. Yebisu, Shonan Beer’s Golden Ale, and Ise Kadoya Beer’s Sencha Hazy IPA make for a pretty wide-ranging lineup, right?
MugiWait, what even is Sencha Hazy IPA? Is it tea? Is it beer? My head's already a total tangle of teabags and hops!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Hazy IPA is a cloudy IPA that pushes aroma to the front and keeps bitterness gentler, and when a sencha-like green note overlaps with that, it takes on a pretty Japanese feel.
MugiHuh! But when I hear Golden Ale, it suddenly feels reassuring. Is this the kind of beer even a beginner like me could ease into?
Hop BroExactly. Shonan Beer’s Golden Ale is light and easy on the palate, and it contrasts nicely with the classic lager Yebisu. Plus, Hathor has 12 taps right now, so it’s stocked with everything from light to rich, with nowhere to hide.
MugiNo place to hide is scary! But I’m curious! That full 12-tap lineup is the kind of thing that gets you hyped just choosing, right!
Hop BroAnd this time they also have West Coast Pilsner, the real-ale version of Session Black IPA, Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA, and Black Oni Stout, so it’s a setup that makes style-by-style tasting easy.
MugiWait, what’s real ale? And Session Black IPA sounds so intense it’s basically a black meeting room!
Hop BroReal ale is when the carbonation is dialed back for a softer mouthfeel. That makes the aroma and malt character easier to pick up. At a beer pub like Hathor, those differences in how the beer is served are part of the fun.
MugiAnd standing service with table seating sounds great because it feels casual enough to grab a drink! In that case, I’m starting with the Golden Ale and then ordering the Sencha Hazy IPA!
Hop BroThe closing Roast Pork Punishment also sounds tempting, and if it comes with ginger sauce, that’s basically unfair. Faced with this tap lineup in Kyobashi, tonight is going straight from one drink to a second.
