Craft Beer Spot Hathor taps Oni Densetsu's "Oni Kaku TY" on 4/1
Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Osaka's Kyobashi, has released its draft lineup for April 1. From Oni Densetsu Beer’s "Oni Kaku TY Imperial Red Ale" to Minoh Beer’s "Rockin' Osaru IPA," the selection spans a wide range of styles.
Hop BroOsaka Kyobashi's Hathor with its 16 taps is really going for it on 4/1. What's interesting is the wide lineup, from Oni Densetsu Beer’s Oni Kaku TY to Minoh Beer’s Rockin' Osaru IPA.
MugiWhoa! For April 1, this feels more genuinely serious than April Fool's-like! With 16 taps, you're already happy before you even decide what to drink.
Hop BroThe main one to watch first is Oni Kaku TY Imperial Red Ale, right? It's layered with Strata, Chinook, and Galaxy, plus Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra, giving the red liquid depth in both aroma and bitterness.
MugiWait a second, that hop-name spell is way too long! Strata and Galaxy sound like some kind of space squadron, and I have no idea what's going on!
Hop BroBasically, it's about building layers of aroma. They add tropical notes and citrus character, then bring in roast-like qualities and bitterness to make a red ale with plenty of body that still goes down smoothly.
MugiI see! So the recommended Rockin' Osaru IPA is even more hop-bomb-like? It sounds like the monkey itself might go wild!
Hop BroExactly, and this one is an 8.5% alcohol boosted version. It brings grapefruit and passion fruit, along with pine-like and grassy earthiness, so IPA fans will probably love it.
Mugi8.5%? That’s not a reward for the throat anymore, it’s a full-on determined pint! But if it has that much aroma, it sounds like you could feel like you're traveling with every sip.
Hop BroAnd today is a full lineup of styles too, with saison, stout, helles, and fruit beer all represented. Things like Tomodachi Saison, Peanut Butter Milk Stout, and Kyobashi Helles ~Shikkou Yuyo~ show a playful spirit even in the names.
MugiIt's the kind of lineup that starts a tasting session just from the names! If there’s everything from lager to black beer, starting light and finishing dark sounds perfect.
Hop BroExactly, and since you can pair it with smoked dishes too, it makes you want to work through it in order, from a light pint to something dark and rich. Today feels like the kind of day to fully enjoy both hops and malt at Hathor.
MugiIt’s decided! Let’s make it a tasting route: start with Rockin' Osaru, move on to Oni Kaku TY, and finish with the stout. Reading this has already made me want to go so badly!
The Osaka/Kyobashi beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor updated its draft lineup for April 1. True to a bar with 16 taps, the day’s selection ranges widely from lager to black beer, making it easy to choose according to your mood.
Today's Taps
Oni Densetsu Beer's Oni Kaku TY Imperial Red Ale is a beer built around Strata, Chinook, and Galaxy, layered with Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra. It is introduced as an easy-drinking beer with a deep red hue, aromas reminiscent of grapes and peaches, bright citrus freshness, and a strong roasted character and bitterness.
Today's Recommendation
The recommendation is Minoh Beer's Rockin' Osaru IPA. This punchy version raises the alcohol content of the standard "Osaru IPA" to 8.5%, making it a classic hop-forward IPA packed with grapefruit, passion fruit, and even an earthy character reminiscent of pine and grass. For those who want to fully enjoy hop aroma and bitterness, this is likely the first beer to put on the list.
Other Taps
The lineup also includes Tomodachi Saison (Himitsu Beer x Tone x Kemupa), Peanut Butter Milk Stout (Belching Beaver), Kyobashi Helles ~Shikkou Yuyo~ (T.Y. Harbor x Hathor), and Sentinel (Watchman) (Due du Ciel!). In addition, Gouden Carolus Tripel, Golden Dragon, Kanpai Peach Ale, Apple Hop Ringo Sanninshimai ver, Code Breaker, and Charm are available, so you can enjoy the full range from lager, ale, and fruit beer to IPA and dark beer. Since the shop also serves smoked dishes, this is the kind of place that makes you want to work your way through everything from a light, refreshing pint to a dark, full-bodied one.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOsaka Kyobashi's Hathor with its 16 taps is really going for it on 4/1. What's interesting is the wide lineup, from Oni Densetsu Beer’s Oni Kaku TY to Minoh Beer’s Rockin' Osaru IPA.
MugiWhoa! For April 1, this feels more genuinely serious than April Fool's-like! With 16 taps, you're already happy before you even decide what to drink.
Hop BroThe main one to watch first is Oni Kaku TY Imperial Red Ale, right? It's layered with Strata, Chinook, and Galaxy, plus Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra, giving the red liquid depth in both aroma and bitterness.
MugiWait a second, that hop-name spell is way too long! Strata and Galaxy sound like some kind of space squadron, and I have no idea what's going on!
Hop BroBasically, it's about building layers of aroma. They add tropical notes and citrus character, then bring in roast-like qualities and bitterness to make a red ale with plenty of body that still goes down smoothly.
MugiI see! So the recommended Rockin' Osaru IPA is even more hop-bomb-like? It sounds like the monkey itself might go wild!
Hop BroExactly, and this one is an 8.5% alcohol boosted version. It brings grapefruit and passion fruit, along with pine-like and grassy earthiness, so IPA fans will probably love it.
Mugi8.5%? That’s not a reward for the throat anymore, it’s a full-on determined pint! But if it has that much aroma, it sounds like you could feel like you're traveling with every sip.
Hop BroAnd today is a full lineup of styles too, with saison, stout, helles, and fruit beer all represented. Things like Tomodachi Saison, Peanut Butter Milk Stout, and Kyobashi Helles ~Shikkou Yuyo~ show a playful spirit even in the names.
MugiIt's the kind of lineup that starts a tasting session just from the names! If there’s everything from lager to black beer, starting light and finishing dark sounds perfect.
Hop BroExactly, and since you can pair it with smoked dishes too, it makes you want to work through it in order, from a light pint to something dark and rich. Today feels like the kind of day to fully enjoy both hops and malt at Hathor.
MugiIt’s decided! Let’s make it a tasting route: start with Rockin' Osaru, move on to Oni Kaku TY, and finish with the stout. Reading this has already made me want to go so badly!
