Craft Beer Spot Hathor's April 4 Draft Update: Braumeister and Shiga Kogen 'Sono Sen' Tapped
The beer pub "Craft Beer Spot Hathor" in Kyobashi, Osaka, has released its draft beer lineup for April 4. The selection includes Kirin Beer’s Braumeister and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Sono Sen Real Ale ver," among a wide range of beers that also pair well with Japanese cuisine.
Hop BroToday we're looking at the April 4 update from Osaka's Kyobashi beer pub, Craft Beer Spot Hathor. Among its 16 draft beers, Braumeister and Shiga Kogen's Sono Sen are on tap first, right?
MugiWow! 16 draft beers? That means the shop is basically a beer theme park! And Braumeister sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroBraumeister is a lager from Kirin Beer, and the key points are the aroma from marigold hops and its fine foam. Long aging brings out a calm umami, which makes it easy to keep drinking.
MugiI get the fine foam, but what does long-aging umami mean? Does beer get more astringent as it gets older?
Hop BroNot really astringent so much as more rounded and cohesive in flavor. What pairs well with that is Shiga Kogen's Sono Sen Real Ale ver, an IPA with citrus aromas layered with tropical notes.
MugiHuh! But when I hear 8.5%, I feel like my face would turn red first! Is it really true that it has the alcohol presence kept in check?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It uses homegrown sake rice called 'Kinmonnishiki,' and while it's finished with a dry drinking profile, it still keeps the softness typical of a real ale.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds like it would go with Japanese food too! I mean, you can actually feel the character of Kinmonnishiki in beer, even though it's rice.
Hop BroExactly. And what's more, the lineup is amazing today, with Kyobashi Helles ~Shikkō Yūyo~, Sentinel, and Gouden Carolus Triple all on the list.
MugiWait, they have saison and stout too? Then I'll start with Tomodachi Saison, and finish with Black Oni Stout!
Hop BroNice. If there are smoked snacks too, the pairings open up even more, and it'll be a night where you can compare everything from lager to stout.
MugiNow I definitely want to go drinking! I'm putting a tasting round at Hathor on my plan for tonight!
Today's Taps and Recommendations
"Craft Beer Spot Hathor" in Kyobashi, Osaka, is a beer pub featuring 16 draft beers. In the April 4 update, Braumeister / Kirin Beer appeared in the lager slot first. It is introduced as a beer with the aroma of marigold hops, fine foam, and a calm, well-rounded umami developed through long aging, making it a brew that is easy to keep drinking without getting tired of it.
Also recommended is Sono Sen Real Ale ver / Shiga Kogen Beer. This IPA has a bright blonde appearance, layered citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and hassaku, and a subtle tropical note. Its dry finish, made with the brewery's homegrown sake rice "Kinmonnishiki," is especially distinctive. Even at 8.5% ABV, the alcohol presence is kept in check, and it also carries the softness characteristic of a real ale.
Other Lineup
The menu for the day also includes Kyobashi Helles ~Shikkō Yūyo~ / T.Y. Harbor × Hathor, Sentinel / Dieu du Ciel!, Gouden Carolus Triple / Het Anker, Golden Dragon / Ise Kadoya Beer, Tomodachi Saison / Himitsu Beer × Tone × Kemupā, Kanpai Peach Ale / T.Y. Harbor, Onikaku T.Y. Imperial Red Ale / Onidensetsu Beer, Code Breaker / Trademark, Charm / Nara Brewing, and Black Oni Stout Kato SP Ver. Mk2 / Onidensetsu Beer.
A Day With Wide Drinking Options
Belgian, saison, fruit, IPA, and stout styles are all represented, making it an easy lineup to choose from, whether you're in the mood for something light or a beer with a higher alcohol content. The shop also says its house-smoked dishes are available, so pairing them with savory food should bring out the crispness of the lager, the citrus character of the IPA, and the roasted notes of the stout even more clearly. If you're stopping by for the draft beer, it looks like a night where you can compare a wide range of styles all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're looking at the April 4 update from Osaka's Kyobashi beer pub, Craft Beer Spot Hathor. Among its 16 draft beers, Braumeister and Shiga Kogen's Sono Sen are on tap first, right?
MugiWow! 16 draft beers? That means the shop is basically a beer theme park! And Braumeister sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroBraumeister is a lager from Kirin Beer, and the key points are the aroma from marigold hops and its fine foam. Long aging brings out a calm umami, which makes it easy to keep drinking.
MugiI get the fine foam, but what does long-aging umami mean? Does beer get more astringent as it gets older?
Hop BroNot really astringent so much as more rounded and cohesive in flavor. What pairs well with that is Shiga Kogen's Sono Sen Real Ale ver, an IPA with citrus aromas layered with tropical notes.
MugiHuh! But when I hear 8.5%, I feel like my face would turn red first! Is it really true that it has the alcohol presence kept in check?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It uses homegrown sake rice called 'Kinmonnishiki,' and while it's finished with a dry drinking profile, it still keeps the softness typical of a real ale.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds like it would go with Japanese food too! I mean, you can actually feel the character of Kinmonnishiki in beer, even though it's rice.
Hop BroExactly. And what's more, the lineup is amazing today, with Kyobashi Helles ~Shikkō Yūyo~, Sentinel, and Gouden Carolus Triple all on the list.
MugiWait, they have saison and stout too? Then I'll start with Tomodachi Saison, and finish with Black Oni Stout!
Hop BroNice. If there are smoked snacks too, the pairings open up even more, and it'll be a night where you can compare everything from lager to stout.
MugiNow I definitely want to go drinking! I'm putting a tasting round at Hathor on my plan for tonight!
