Three Kegs Tapped at Craft Beer Spot Hathor: Daisen G Beer, Y.Market, and North Coast
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi announced three keg openings in its May 23 tap update. With "Yago," made with Yamada Nishiki rice; "Lupulin Nectar," which stands out for its juicy hop character; and the hefty "Old Rasputin," the lineup reflects the wide range you'd expect from a shop with 16 taps and smoked dishes.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, the May 23 update brought three keg openings. That's the kind of thing that starts tonight's strategy meeting, right?
MugiWhat?! Three kegs tapped at once means the choices just exploded, doesn't it? I'm happily lost already, not sure where to start!
Hop BroFirst to notice is Yago / Daisen G Beer. It's brewed with Yamada Nishiki, and the fruity, spicy character is layered with a soft sweetness.
MugiYamada Nishiki is rice, right? Beer with rice in it makes me feel like there's a sake vibe coming through!
Hop BroExactly. Using sake rice gives the aroma and mouthfeel a distinctive nuance. Yago also has the heft of 7% ABV, so it's more substantial than it looks.
MugiOhhh! Then Lupulin Nectar / Y.Market is next on my list. The name alone sounds like the hops are running wild!
Hop BroExactly. Its appeal is that juicy hop character, with aromas that spread like tropical juice. The bitterness is mild, so it's easy to savor the aroma.
MugiSo much hops without much bitterness feels almost unfair! Then the dark one, Old Rasputin, catches my eye too, but isn't that name too intense?
Hop BroThat's an imperial stout with a heavy body, rich dark chocolate depth, and even a slightly rum-like aroma. It really shines when you sip it slowly.
MugiAnd the bar has the breadth of 16 taps, right? From Helles!? and Spring Lager all the way to Neko Nihiki, that's just going to crank my indecision up even more!
Hop BroExactly. Hathor is the kind of place where you want to pair beers with smoked dishes, so starting light and moving to something richer later is the best flow. All right, today is definitely a drinking day.
MugiYeah, this is definitely one of those I want to go right now situations! If I start with a lager and finish with Old Rasputin, it might be so perfect I won't be able to leave!
According to the tap information published by Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi on May 23, three kegs were opened today. With 16 taps and house-smoked dishes, this beer pub offers a lineup that makes it easy to pair with food, from a crisp lager to a dark strong stout.
Today's Openings
- Yago / Daisen G Beer
A 7% beer blended with the sake rice Yamada Nishiki. Fruity, spicy flavors are layered with a soft mouthfeel and a distinctive sweetness, giving it plenty of heft.
- Lupulin Nectar / Y.Market
Defined by juicy, tropical-juice-like character and a smooth mouthfeel. Even with plenty of hops, the bitterness stays gentle, making it easy to enjoy the depth of its aroma.
- Old Rasputin / North Coast
A stout with the kind of heavy body you'd expect from an imperial stout. Rich dark-chocolate-like intensity is joined by a slightly rum-like aroma, making this a black beer you want to sip slowly.
The Day's Lineup
On the bar that day were also lagers like Helles!? / Shiga Kogen Beer, Jukusen / Asahi Beer, Spring Lager / Minoh Beer, and Papa Zaru Lager / Minoh Beer; fruit-forward beers like Shine Muscat Ale / Island Brewery; IPAs like Neko Nihiki / Isekadoya Beer and King of Beer / Y.Market; and black beers such as Old Rasputin / North Coast. In addition, the recommended beers of the day included Mirror Pond Pale Ale / Deschutes and Shine Muscat Ale / Island Brewery, making it easy to compare each beer's distinct character one by one.
Hathor is the kind of place in Kyobashi you can drop into without fuss, where you can take your time testing beer temperature and how each brew pairs with food. This update also looks like the kind that makes it easy to start with something light and move on to beers with more aroma and body later in the night.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, the May 23 update brought three keg openings. That's the kind of thing that starts tonight's strategy meeting, right?
MugiWhat?! Three kegs tapped at once means the choices just exploded, doesn't it? I'm happily lost already, not sure where to start!
Hop BroFirst to notice is Yago / Daisen G Beer. It's brewed with Yamada Nishiki, and the fruity, spicy character is layered with a soft sweetness.
MugiYamada Nishiki is rice, right? Beer with rice in it makes me feel like there's a sake vibe coming through!
Hop BroExactly. Using sake rice gives the aroma and mouthfeel a distinctive nuance. Yago also has the heft of 7% ABV, so it's more substantial than it looks.
MugiOhhh! Then Lupulin Nectar / Y.Market is next on my list. The name alone sounds like the hops are running wild!
Hop BroExactly. Its appeal is that juicy hop character, with aromas that spread like tropical juice. The bitterness is mild, so it's easy to savor the aroma.
MugiSo much hops without much bitterness feels almost unfair! Then the dark one, Old Rasputin, catches my eye too, but isn't that name too intense?
Hop BroThat's an imperial stout with a heavy body, rich dark chocolate depth, and even a slightly rum-like aroma. It really shines when you sip it slowly.
MugiAnd the bar has the breadth of 16 taps, right? From Helles!? and Spring Lager all the way to Neko Nihiki, that's just going to crank my indecision up even more!
Hop BroExactly. Hathor is the kind of place where you want to pair beers with smoked dishes, so starting light and moving to something richer later is the best flow. All right, today is definitely a drinking day.
MugiYeah, this is definitely one of those I want to go right now situations! If I start with a lager and finish with Old Rasputin, it might be so perfect I won't be able to leave!
