Craft Beer Spot Hathor Pours A La Playa and More on 4/21
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi has released its draft beer lineup for 4/21. Today's pours include A La Playa and Double Hazy, while the recommendations also include Play for 3.11, offering a wide range to enjoy across the bar's 16 taps.
Hop BroToday, Osaka's Kyobashi-based Craft Beer Spot Hathor has released its 4/21 draft lineup. The place is loaded with 16 taps, and the selection covers everything from lager to IPA to stout.
MugiWhoa, 16 taps is a lot! Just deciding what to drink could take all day... but it sounds fun!
Hop BroFirst up among the openings is Trademark's A La Playa. It's a Mexican lager with lemon and salt as hidden accents. The article describes it as a beer to enjoy while looking out at the sea, so it should be crisp and light.
MugiWhat is that! Lemon and salt in a lager? So that's the kind of beer you just guzzle on a thirsty day?
Hop BroExactly. And that bit of salt makes the sweetness and grain character stand out. Next is BrewDog's Double Hazy, a hazy IPA. It is packed with ripe-fruit character, layering dry-hop aromas of pineapple, mango, and lime with a pine note.
MugiDry hopping? What is that! It sounds like some kind of magic trick, like drying out the flavor!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a method where hops are added after boiling, after fermentation begins, to build aroma. That way the bitterness doesn't come too far forward, and you can lay on the juicy aroma cleanly. And this Double Hazy is pushed so hard it is not only on tap, but also on the recommendations list.
MugiOhhh! Flavor-driven beers are my thing! And Double Hazy showing up again in the recommendations means the shop is serious!
Hop BroAnother recommendation you shouldn't miss is Black Tide's Play for 3.11. It carries the message of a prayer dedicated to that day's sea, and combines a piney IPA aroma with sweet pear-like fruitiness and a moderate bitterness. It's a quietly stirring beer.
MugiWow... it's not just tasty, it has feeling behind it too. If they have smoked dishes as well, the roast and hops combo is going to be insane!
Hop BroExactly. Hathor is strong on homemade smoked dishes too, so the contrast between malt sweetness, hop aroma, and roasted character really stands out. With Yebisu, West Coast Pilsner, and even Sencha Hazy IPA on tap, it should be a night where the tasting never stops.
MugiIt's decided! For my first beer in Kyobashi, I'll start with A La Playa, then go for Double Hazy! Hop brother, today I'm fully in drink mode!
Osaka's Kyobashi beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor has released its draft beer information for 4/21. The bar features 16 taps and homemade smoked dishes, which are part of its appeal. This lineup spans everything from a crisp lager to IPA and stout, making it a good one for tasting side by side.
Today's Beers on Tap
- A La Playa / Trademark
A Mexican lager with lemon and salt used as hidden accents. The article describes it as perfect for enjoying while looking out at the sea, and it sounds like a clean-drinking beer with a light salty finish.
- Double Hazy / BrewDog
A hazy IPA layering pineapple, mango, and fresh lime aromas from dry hopping with pine notes. The key points are its ripe-fruit cohesion and the juicy orange character that opens up on the finish.
Today's Recommended Beers
- Double Hazy / BrewDog
Also included among the beers on tap, this pick puts its fruity aroma and smooth drinkability front and center.
- Play for 3.11 / Black Tide
An IPA carrying the message of a prayer dedicated to that day's sea. Its design balances sweet pear-like fruitiness, piney aroma, and a moderate bitterness that tightens the whole beer.
Other Taps
The lineup also includes Yebisu / Sapporo Beer, West Coast Pilsner / Isekadoya Brewery, Saruyama Shikao / Minoh Beer x Akishika Shuzo, Golden Ale / Island Brewery, Golden Ale / Shonan Beer, Yamaso Hop / Minami Shinshu Beer, Kataura Lemon Ale / Shonan Beer, Sencha Hazy IPA / Isekadoya Brewery, and Black Oni Stout Kato SPVer. Mk2 / Oni Densetsu Beer.
Hathor's appeal is that you can take in everything from staple lagers to distinctive IPAs and dark beers in one visit. Pair it with the smoked dishes, and the contrast between malt sweetness, hop aroma, and roasted character should come through even more clearly. It is the kind of place that makes you want to think carefully about what to order first in Kyobashi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Osaka's Kyobashi-based Craft Beer Spot Hathor has released its 4/21 draft lineup. The place is loaded with 16 taps, and the selection covers everything from lager to IPA to stout.
MugiWhoa, 16 taps is a lot! Just deciding what to drink could take all day... but it sounds fun!
Hop BroFirst up among the openings is Trademark's A La Playa. It's a Mexican lager with lemon and salt as hidden accents. The article describes it as a beer to enjoy while looking out at the sea, so it should be crisp and light.
MugiWhat is that! Lemon and salt in a lager? So that's the kind of beer you just guzzle on a thirsty day?
Hop BroExactly. And that bit of salt makes the sweetness and grain character stand out. Next is BrewDog's Double Hazy, a hazy IPA. It is packed with ripe-fruit character, layering dry-hop aromas of pineapple, mango, and lime with a pine note.
MugiDry hopping? What is that! It sounds like some kind of magic trick, like drying out the flavor!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a method where hops are added after boiling, after fermentation begins, to build aroma. That way the bitterness doesn't come too far forward, and you can lay on the juicy aroma cleanly. And this Double Hazy is pushed so hard it is not only on tap, but also on the recommendations list.
MugiOhhh! Flavor-driven beers are my thing! And Double Hazy showing up again in the recommendations means the shop is serious!
Hop BroAnother recommendation you shouldn't miss is Black Tide's Play for 3.11. It carries the message of a prayer dedicated to that day's sea, and combines a piney IPA aroma with sweet pear-like fruitiness and a moderate bitterness. It's a quietly stirring beer.
MugiWow... it's not just tasty, it has feeling behind it too. If they have smoked dishes as well, the roast and hops combo is going to be insane!
Hop BroExactly. Hathor is strong on homemade smoked dishes too, so the contrast between malt sweetness, hop aroma, and roasted character really stands out. With Yebisu, West Coast Pilsner, and even Sencha Hazy IPA on tap, it should be a night where the tasting never stops.
MugiIt's decided! For my first beer in Kyobashi, I'll start with A La Playa, then go for Double Hazy! Hop brother, today I'm fully in drink mode!
