Craft Beer Spot Hathor Opens Minoh Beer x Inkhorn's "Bluebird IPA"
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, the collaboration beer "Bluebird IPA" from Minoh Beer x Inkhorn Brewing was tapped. With a broad 16-tap lineup, the day offered everything from lagers to hazy IPAs and fruit-forward beers.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, the collaboration beer "Bluebird IPA" from Minoh Beer x Inkhorn Brewing has just been tapped. With 16 taps on the bar, today's lineup is pretty dreamy.
MugiWhat? 16 taps? That's a total traffic jam! Lager, IPA, fruit beers too? Sounds like the kind of place where choosing is fun before you even order!
Hop BroExactly. And the star, "Bluebird IPA," is a hazy IPA. The interesting part is that it's brewed with Inkhorn Brewing's house yeast, using a style Minoh doesn't get to make very often.
MugiOhh! But house yeast sounds suddenly super lab-like! Wait, that's yeast, right?
Hop BroThat's right, it's yeast. What makes Bluebird IPA nice is the layered fruit character: Dolcita brings coconut and peach-like notes, Nelson Sauvin adds white grape, and Citra brings citrus.
MugiWhat is that! A beer with peach and white grape together? It looks like juice, but if you're careless it's still IPA, right? Sneaky!
Hop BroThat's the key. It's soft on the palate, but it still leaves just the right amount of bitterness, which makes for a really polished drinking balance. Hazy isn't just about the haze either; it's also a design that rounds out the hop aroma.
MugiI see! But I still feel safer with just the right amount of bitterness. I like a big punch too, but today I want something gentle and comforting!
Hop BroThen Hathor is a great fit. From a crisp pint like Trillium's Pilsner to something hop-forward like Revision's "Disco Ninja IPA," it has a broad lineup that lets you play based on your mood.
MugiAnd it pairs well with house-smoked dishes too? Isn't that basically cheating? A place that does both beer and food this well is the best!
Hop BroBottom line: if you're wondering what to drink first in Osaka today, this is the place. Enjoy the aroma with Bluebird IPA, then compare it with lagers and distinctive styles, and you may never want to leave.
MugiWhoa, now I really want a drink! The moment I heard tasting in Kyobashi, my plans for today were already decided!
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, the draft lineup for May 10 included the collaboration beer "Bluebird IPA" from Minoh Beer x Inkhorn Brewing. True to the bar's profile, it offers craft beer across many taps, along with a menu that pairs well with its house-smoked dishes.
The day's featured beer, "Bluebird IPA," is a hazy IPA that Minoh does not often have the chance to brew, made with Inkhorn Brewing's house yeast. The main hop, Dolcita, brings coconut and a sweet fruitiness reminiscent of ripe peaches, layered with Nelson Sauvin's white grape and passion fruit, plus Citra's citrus and tropical notes. Soft on the palate and juicy, with just the right amount of bitterness, it is a well-balanced, highly drinkable beer.
The shop's recommendations also included Trillium's "Pilsner" and Revision's "Disco Ninja IPA," offering choices ranging from a crisp lager to an IPA packed with hop character. Other taps included "Yebisu / Sapporo Breweries," "Tifina / Nara Brewing x Vertere," "Memory Bouquet / Ise Kadoya Brewery," "Minamichita Blood Orange IPA / Y Market Brewing," "Sansho W-IPA / Minoh Beer," and "Snow Monkey IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer," making it an appealing lineup that spans classics and distinctive styles.
Whether you're unsure what to have first in Osaka or want to enjoy a tasting comparison, this was a lineup that let you check out a wide range of styles all at once.
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, the collaboration beer "Bluebird IPA" from Minoh Beer x Inkhorn Brewing has just been tapped. With 16 taps on the bar, today's lineup is pretty dreamy.
MugiWhat? 16 taps? That's a total traffic jam! Lager, IPA, fruit beers too? Sounds like the kind of place where choosing is fun before you even order!
Hop BroExactly. And the star, "Bluebird IPA," is a hazy IPA. The interesting part is that it's brewed with Inkhorn Brewing's house yeast, using a style Minoh doesn't get to make very often.
MugiOhh! But house yeast sounds suddenly super lab-like! Wait, that's yeast, right?
Hop BroThat's right, it's yeast. What makes Bluebird IPA nice is the layered fruit character: Dolcita brings coconut and peach-like notes, Nelson Sauvin adds white grape, and Citra brings citrus.
MugiWhat is that! A beer with peach and white grape together? It looks like juice, but if you're careless it's still IPA, right? Sneaky!
Hop BroThat's the key. It's soft on the palate, but it still leaves just the right amount of bitterness, which makes for a really polished drinking balance. Hazy isn't just about the haze either; it's also a design that rounds out the hop aroma.
MugiI see! But I still feel safer with just the right amount of bitterness. I like a big punch too, but today I want something gentle and comforting!
Hop BroThen Hathor is a great fit. From a crisp pint like Trillium's Pilsner to something hop-forward like Revision's "Disco Ninja IPA," it has a broad lineup that lets you play based on your mood.
MugiAnd it pairs well with house-smoked dishes too? Isn't that basically cheating? A place that does both beer and food this well is the best!
Hop BroBottom line: if you're wondering what to drink first in Osaka today, this is the place. Enjoy the aroma with Bluebird IPA, then compare it with lagers and distinctive styles, and you may never want to leave.
MugiWhoa, now I really want a drink! The moment I heard tasting in Kyobashi, my plans for today were already decided!
