CraftBeerSpot Hathor in Osaka taps Island Brewery's Strawberry Sour Ale
CraftBeerSpot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, announced one fresh keg: Strawberry Sour Ale from Island Brewery. The Saturday post also highlighted a 12-beer draft lineup, with the bar opening at 3 p.m. and serving its 16 taps alongside house-smoked food.
Hop BroKyobashi just dropped a tempting tap update. Hatohoru's fresh opening is Island Brewery's 'Strawberry Sour Ale.'
MugiWhat! A strawberry sour ale sounds like dessert in a glass. Is it super sweet?
Hop BroThat's the trick, though. Island Brewery's pour isn't just sweet; the tartness does the heavy lifting.
MugiWhoa, tartness takes the lead? My taste buds are holding a staff meeting already!
Hop BroA sour ale has lactic fermentation character, so you get a lemony snap with strawberry aroma floating on top.
MugiNo way! Like strawberry lemonade in beer form? That sounds dangerously crushable!
Hop BroAnd Hatohoru has a 16-tap spread with lagers, IPAs, real ale, and imported beer all lined up.
MugiHold on, real ale sounds like the beer is about to give me life advice.
Hop BroYeah, the name comes in strong. Kaneoni Pale Ale Real Ale ver means softer carbonation and a gentler, cask-style feel.
MugiOhh, so against Weiss IPA it's easier to notice how different the mouthfeel is?
Hop BroExactly. The tasting progression is the fun part; start with Strawberry Sour Ale, then move through Locomotion and 37th Anniversary Golden Ale to see the range.
MugiAnd if there's house-smoked food pairing too, I could absolutely settle in there from 3 p.m. on Saturday!
Hop BroA place that lets you build your first pint is dangerous in the best way. I want a toast in Kyobashi right now.
CraftBeerSpot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, posted that it had tapped one new keg: Island Brewery's Strawberry Sour Ale. The bar opened from 3 p.m. on Saturday and, as usual, leaned on its 16 taps and house-smoked dishes to build a place where beer and food are meant to be enjoyed together.
The day's draft list ranged widely across styles. The lineup included Yebisu, Double Switcher, Yorimichi no Lager, Strawberry Sour Ale, Weiss IPA, Where the Wind Begins, Koni Oni Pale Ale Real Ale ver, Snow Monkey IPA Orange Label, Apple Hop Fuji ver, Locomotion, Arrogant Bastard Ale, and 37th Anniversary Golden Ale. That meant everything from light lagers and sour beer to IPA, real ale, and imported golden ale.
- `Strawberry Sour Ale` is the fresh keg to start with
- `Koni Oni Pale Ale Real Ale ver` and `Weiss IPA` make side-by-side comparisons easy
- `Locomotion` and `37th Anniversary Golden Ale` round out a broad tasting session
Hathor works well for drinkers who want to follow the tap changes closely and pair them with smoked snacks. It is the kind of place where the first pint sets the direction and the rest of the lineup lets you build the night from there.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyobashi just dropped a tempting tap update. Hatohoru's fresh opening is Island Brewery's 'Strawberry Sour Ale.'
MugiWhat! A strawberry sour ale sounds like dessert in a glass. Is it super sweet?
Hop BroThat's the trick, though. Island Brewery's pour isn't just sweet; the tartness does the heavy lifting.
MugiWhoa, tartness takes the lead? My taste buds are holding a staff meeting already!
Hop BroA sour ale has lactic fermentation character, so you get a lemony snap with strawberry aroma floating on top.
MugiNo way! Like strawberry lemonade in beer form? That sounds dangerously crushable!
Hop BroAnd Hatohoru has a 16-tap spread with lagers, IPAs, real ale, and imported beer all lined up.
MugiHold on, real ale sounds like the beer is about to give me life advice.
Hop BroYeah, the name comes in strong. Kaneoni Pale Ale Real Ale ver means softer carbonation and a gentler, cask-style feel.
MugiOhh, so against Weiss IPA it's easier to notice how different the mouthfeel is?
Hop BroExactly. The tasting progression is the fun part; start with Strawberry Sour Ale, then move through Locomotion and 37th Anniversary Golden Ale to see the range.
MugiAnd if there's house-smoked food pairing too, I could absolutely settle in there from 3 p.m. on Saturday!
Hop BroA place that lets you build your first pint is dangerous in the best way. I want a toast in Kyobashi right now.
