Craft Beer Spot Hathor's 16 Taps on 4/16 Feature Lake Lager and XPA
Osaka's Kyobashi craft beer spot Hathor released its tap list for April 16. Centered on Tora Rabbit and Blade Factory, the lineup spans lager, IPA, and stout, making it easy to enjoy alongside house-smoked dishes.
Hop BroOsaka's Kyobashi 16-tap feast is here. Craft Beer Spot Hathor brought out its April 16 draft lineup. With everything from lager to IPA to stout, it's easy to build your drinking flow from start to finish.
MugiWhoa! That many choices!? Sixteen taps sounds amazing, but it also sounds like it could make me collapse from indecision.
Hop BroThe first one to watch is Lake Lager / Tora Rabbit. It uses Shiga Prefecture's brand rice Mizukagami, and the smooth body, citrusy and floral aroma, and moderate bitterness are all beautifully put together.
MugiWhat! An rice lager!? Does it taste a little like rice? It sounds gentle, but does it still look like a beer?
Hop BroIt's less about tasting like rice and more about creating a clean foundation. Using rice can make the finish lighter, so when you pair it with smoked snacks like Hathor's, the food doesn't overwhelm the beer.
MugiOhhh! Then the Hop Chop XPA sounds interesting! XPA sounds like a spell again, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a collaborative XPA brewed with Galaxy and Vic Secret, so it brings tropical notes like pineapple and passion fruit. Basically, think of XPA as an ale that's a little lighter and easier to drink than an IPA.
MugiI get it, so it's tropical and brisk! That sounds like a great first beer to lift your mood and make you want to keep going.
Hop BroAnd what's more, Hathor's lineup that day has the knife series lined up all together, which is fun. Yanagiba Lager, Gyujiba IPA, Moroha, and Shirahagazumi are all there, so it already feels like a tasting showdown just from the names.
MugiWhoa, those names are intense! But if they've got dark beers like Shinigami and a coffee stout too, then it sounds like I can finish strong, which is a problem in the best way.
Hop BroExactly, moving from lager to stout feels great. Since this place also has house-smoked dishes, there are really no excuses not to go drinking in Kyobashi today, from the first pour to the last one.
MugiLet's go, let's go! I want to start with house-smoked dishes and Lake Lager, then finish happily sinking into a coffee stout!
April 16 Draft Lineup
The beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi announced a wide-ranging draft lineup that made full use of its 16 taps on this day. The shop's basic style is to enjoy craft beer paired with house-smoked dishes. It is easy to use whether you drink the beer on its own or with a meal.
Notable Openings
- Lake Lager / Tora Rabbit
A lager brewed with Shiga Prefecture brand rice "Mizukagami," with a smooth, clean drinking profile at its core. Citrus- and floral-like aromas, moderate bitterness, and a crisp carbonated feel come together in a well-balanced beer.
- Hop Chop XPA / Blade Factory × Tora Rabbit
A collaborative XPA using Galaxy and Vic Secret. Tropical notes like pineapple and passion fruit are layered with a clean bitterness.
Today's Tap List
The lagers were Japanese Lager With Tea / Tora Rabbit, Lake Lager / Tora Rabbit, and Yanagiba Lager / Blade Factory. The ales included Love Is In The Air / Tora Rabbit, Hop Chop XPA / Blade Factory × Tora Rabbit, and Aratogi / Blade Factory.
In the fruit-driven category were Kinkan Wit / Tora Rabbit. The IPAs were IPA / Tora Rabbit, Gyujiba IPA / Blade Factory, Bokashi / Blade Factory, Moroha / Blade Factory, and Shirahagazumi / Blade Factory, bringing together the knife-themed series. The dark beers were Shinigami / Tora Rabbit and Kurouchi Coffee Stout / Blade Factory.
Hathor is the kind of place where you can start with a lager, raise the tempo with an IPA, and finish with a stout. Rather than flashy impact, it lines up beers that clearly express each style's character, so it's easy to choose whether you're chasing hop aroma or looking for a beer that pairs well with food. In Kyobashi, it's a highly usable tap setup that makes it easy to build a drinking session from the first glass to the last.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOsaka's Kyobashi 16-tap feast is here. Craft Beer Spot Hathor brought out its April 16 draft lineup. With everything from lager to IPA to stout, it's easy to build your drinking flow from start to finish.
MugiWhoa! That many choices!? Sixteen taps sounds amazing, but it also sounds like it could make me collapse from indecision.
Hop BroThe first one to watch is Lake Lager / Tora Rabbit. It uses Shiga Prefecture's brand rice Mizukagami, and the smooth body, citrusy and floral aroma, and moderate bitterness are all beautifully put together.
MugiWhat! An rice lager!? Does it taste a little like rice? It sounds gentle, but does it still look like a beer?
Hop BroIt's less about tasting like rice and more about creating a clean foundation. Using rice can make the finish lighter, so when you pair it with smoked snacks like Hathor's, the food doesn't overwhelm the beer.
MugiOhhh! Then the Hop Chop XPA sounds interesting! XPA sounds like a spell again, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a collaborative XPA brewed with Galaxy and Vic Secret, so it brings tropical notes like pineapple and passion fruit. Basically, think of XPA as an ale that's a little lighter and easier to drink than an IPA.
MugiI get it, so it's tropical and brisk! That sounds like a great first beer to lift your mood and make you want to keep going.
Hop BroAnd what's more, Hathor's lineup that day has the knife series lined up all together, which is fun. Yanagiba Lager, Gyujiba IPA, Moroha, and Shirahagazumi are all there, so it already feels like a tasting showdown just from the names.
MugiWhoa, those names are intense! But if they've got dark beers like Shinigami and a coffee stout too, then it sounds like I can finish strong, which is a problem in the best way.
Hop BroExactly, moving from lager to stout feels great. Since this place also has house-smoked dishes, there are really no excuses not to go drinking in Kyobashi today, from the first pour to the last one.
MugiLet's go, let's go! I want to start with house-smoked dishes and Lake Lager, then finish happily sinking into a coffee stout!
