Two Casks Tapped at Craft Beer Spot Hathor: Raspberry Pink and Cask IPA
At the beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, two casks were tapped today. Iwate Kura Beer’s "Raspberry Pink" and Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Cask IPA" have been added, bringing the draft lineup to 12 in total.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, two casks were tapped today. Iwate Kura Beer’s "Raspberry Pink" and Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Cask IPA" have been added, bringing the draft lineup to 12 in total.
MugiWait, two casks at once!? If that many beers get added, I’d be happy and crying because I can’t choose!
Hop BroAnd "Raspberry Pink" is cute just from the name, but the taste is all about its fruity acidity. When those berry-like aromas drift up, it almost starts looking like dessert, even though it’s beer.
MugiBeer that tastes like dessert!? Wait, can you really tell it’s a raspberry aroma that clearly?
Hop BroYou can. When fruit is used, or when fermentation-derived aromas overlap, the beer really shows its character. And the other one, "Cask IPA," is appealing for its soft mouthfeel. Because the carbonation isn’t too sharp, the hop aroma comes through gradually.
MugiWhat!? I thought IPA was supposed to be aggressively bitter. So there’s such a thing as a soft IPA too!?
Hop BroThere is. Cask ales tend to settle into a calmer character in the cask, so they can have a more approachable, real-ale-like feel. Add IPA’s hop presence on top of that, and you get something that isn’t flashy but still feels satisfying.
MugiWow! And then seeing beer-braised spare ribs in the photo makes my stomach growl too! Beer and meat together is almost unfair.
Hop BroThat’s one of Hathor’s strengths. It’s not just about the beer; they also think about how it pairs with food, so something like IPA with meat dishes just works. And since Mondays start at 5:00 p.m., it’s easy to stop by after work too.
MugiOkay, now I’m feeling like I want to do a tasting of all 12! Start with the raspberry one and finish with Cask IPA, and it sounds like the perfect night!
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, two casks were tapped today. Newly added to the lineup are Raspberry Pink / Iwate Kura Beer (Iwate) and Cask IPA / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano).
The post notes that on Mondays the shop opens from 5:00 p.m., so it’s easy to stop by after work and enjoy a drink. Inside the shop, the focus is clearly on beer, while also keeping food pairings in mind. This photo was introduced as "putting beautiful spare ribs to the beer-braising treatment," and together with the draft IPA, it gives the impression of enjoying hearty meat dishes.
Today’s draft lineup totals 12. Ranging from classics to more distinctive styles, the list includes Jukusen / Asahi Breweries, Golden Ale / Shonan Beer, Golden Ale / Island Brewery, A la Playa / Trademark, Pale Ale Real Ale ver / Minoh Beer, Niku Kyu IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer, Saruyama Shikao / Minoh Beer × Akishika Shuzō, Double Hazy / BrewDog, NEW Oni Momiji IPA / Oni Densetsu Beer, and Milk Stout Nitro ver / Left Hand. From a fruity raspberry-based pour to a Cask IPA with a clearly different drinking texture, it looks like there’s a wide-ranging tasting comparison to enjoy.
Hathor is the kind of beer pub that puts craft beer at the center, and its appeal lies in frequent draft rotations and food pairings. On days like this, when two new casks are tapped, it is worth paying attention as the lineup changes and shows a different side.
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, two casks were tapped today. Iwate Kura Beer’s "Raspberry Pink" and Minami Shinshu Beer’s "Cask IPA" have been added, bringing the draft lineup to 12 in total.
MugiWait, two casks at once!? If that many beers get added, I’d be happy and crying because I can’t choose!
Hop BroAnd "Raspberry Pink" is cute just from the name, but the taste is all about its fruity acidity. When those berry-like aromas drift up, it almost starts looking like dessert, even though it’s beer.
MugiBeer that tastes like dessert!? Wait, can you really tell it’s a raspberry aroma that clearly?
Hop BroYou can. When fruit is used, or when fermentation-derived aromas overlap, the beer really shows its character. And the other one, "Cask IPA," is appealing for its soft mouthfeel. Because the carbonation isn’t too sharp, the hop aroma comes through gradually.
MugiWhat!? I thought IPA was supposed to be aggressively bitter. So there’s such a thing as a soft IPA too!?
Hop BroThere is. Cask ales tend to settle into a calmer character in the cask, so they can have a more approachable, real-ale-like feel. Add IPA’s hop presence on top of that, and you get something that isn’t flashy but still feels satisfying.
MugiWow! And then seeing beer-braised spare ribs in the photo makes my stomach growl too! Beer and meat together is almost unfair.
Hop BroThat’s one of Hathor’s strengths. It’s not just about the beer; they also think about how it pairs with food, so something like IPA with meat dishes just works. And since Mondays start at 5:00 p.m., it’s easy to stop by after work too.
MugiOkay, now I’m feeling like I want to do a tasting of all 12! Start with the raspberry one and finish with Cask IPA, and it sounds like the perfect night!
