Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi Taps Hansharo Beer's DIPA on 5/28
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, a West Coast DIPA from Hansharo Beer has been tapped alongside its 16-tap lineup. It is a day with a wide range of beers, from classics like pale ales to characterful picks like imperial stouts.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, the 16 taps were lined up nicely on 5/28, and a new release from Hansharo Beer got added to the mix.
MugiWhat! 16 taps? That's a lot! I'd get happily lost before deciding what to drink!
Hop BroThe star is Full Bloom DIPA, Hansharo Beer's West Coast DIPA, and it balances bright hop character with real drinking heft.
MugiWhat is that! West Coast DIPA already sounds strong just from the name, but how is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, DIPA means double IPA, so the hops and alcohol are stronger, and West Coast is the style where citrus and bitterness come through sharply.
MugiI get it, so that's why the citrus character of Citra really comes through! But is the 'Dip Hop' process the one where you put hops in a bath?
Hop BroClose, but it's not a bath - think adding hops later in the process. That helps keep the aroma from blowing off and brings out the bright citrus notes.
MugiOhh! Then a pale ale comparison sounds fun too. With Sierra Nevada and Mirror Pond, you could sip lightly and hunt for the flavor differences!
Hop BroExactly, and with an imperial stout like Old Rasputin on top of that, you can build your tasting like a staircase from light and lively to full-bodied and heavy.
MugiThat's strong for Kyobashi... you end up with a blueprint for how to drink. Start with a pale, move to the DIPA, and finish with a dark beer!
Hop BroIf you add the house-smoked items at the end, that's almost unfair. It makes me want to toast right now.
MugiExactly! From the first drink in Kyobashi to the last, today makes me want to settle in and drink slowly at Hathor!
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, 16 taps of craft beer are on offer as of 5/28. Known for its house-smoked items as well, the shop adds Hansharo Beer's new DIPA today, creating a lineup that makes hop-focused comparison tastings easy.
Today's Tap
- Full Bloom DIPA Marihana Mankai / Hansharo Beer
A West Coast DIPA inspired by the image of a gentle spring day. It uses plenty of bright, punchy hops, balancing fruity, refreshing flavor with the satisfying heft that comes with higher alcohol. The citrus character from the Citra hops used in the Dip Hop process stands out.
Today's Picks
- Pale Ale / Sierra Nevada
A beer with a light mouthfeel, layered with hops that evoke fresh green grass and floral notes, all balanced nicely against the malt sweetness. It finishes dry, making it the kind of beer you'll want to drink again and again.
- Mirror Pond Pale Ale / Deschutes
A single-hop pale ale defined by floral and citrusy hops and a smooth caramel note. Its easygoing flavor makes it a good choice for taking your time.
- Old Rasputin / North Coast
An imperial stout with fine foam, a sturdy body, and deep dark-chocolate-like richness. This is a satisfying black beer where sweetness and bitterness intertwine in layers.
Other Taps
For lagers, there are Super Dry / Asahi Beer and Yuya Boys IPL Jamboree SP Ver / Oni Densetsu Beer; for white beer, Amakusa Shiranui Weizen / Mojiko Beer; and for fruit-forward beers, Morning Sauna / Rise & Win. In the IPA category, Mr. Dank / Isekadoya Beer and Mugishu no Osho / Y Market are also available, making it easy to choose according to your mood.
If you want to really enjoy hop aroma, go with the DIPA; if you want something brisk, choose a pale ale; if you want to take your time, go for Old Rasputin. That clear range is part of Hathor's appeal. In Kyobashi, it's easy to build a lineup from the first beer to the last.
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Hop BroAt Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, the 16 taps were lined up nicely on 5/28, and a new release from Hansharo Beer got added to the mix.
MugiWhat! 16 taps? That's a lot! I'd get happily lost before deciding what to drink!
Hop BroThe star is Full Bloom DIPA, Hansharo Beer's West Coast DIPA, and it balances bright hop character with real drinking heft.
MugiWhat is that! West Coast DIPA already sounds strong just from the name, but how is it different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, DIPA means double IPA, so the hops and alcohol are stronger, and West Coast is the style where citrus and bitterness come through sharply.
MugiI get it, so that's why the citrus character of Citra really comes through! But is the 'Dip Hop' process the one where you put hops in a bath?
Hop BroClose, but it's not a bath - think adding hops later in the process. That helps keep the aroma from blowing off and brings out the bright citrus notes.
MugiOhh! Then a pale ale comparison sounds fun too. With Sierra Nevada and Mirror Pond, you could sip lightly and hunt for the flavor differences!
Hop BroExactly, and with an imperial stout like Old Rasputin on top of that, you can build your tasting like a staircase from light and lively to full-bodied and heavy.
MugiThat's strong for Kyobashi... you end up with a blueprint for how to drink. Start with a pale, move to the DIPA, and finish with a dark beer!
Hop BroIf you add the house-smoked items at the end, that's almost unfair. It makes me want to toast right now.
MugiExactly! From the first drink in Kyobashi to the last, today makes me want to settle in and drink slowly at Hathor!
