Craft Beer Spot Hathor Prepares 12 Drafts for 4/20
At the beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, information on the draft beers for 4/20 has been released. From Island Brewery's Golden Ale to fruit-forward brews, IPAs, and dark beers, the lineup reflects the shop's character, with 16 taps and house-smoked dishes.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing the 4/20 draft selection at Craft Beer Spot Hathor, the beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka. As you'd expect from a place with 16 taps, the range is broad from start to finish.
MugiWait, 16 taps? That's wild! If there are that many, my brain's going to turn into a foam head before I even pick one!
Hop BroThe first one to watch is Golden Ale / Island Brewery. It layers the gentle acidity of white koji with the citrus aroma of Citra hops, and it's designed to pair easily with fish dishes, especially sashimi.
MugiI hear white koji mentioned a lot in the world of sake, but can beer really have that kind of natural acidity? It suddenly feels like Japanese food and beer are shaking hands!
Hop BroIt can. When there's a soft acidity from koji, the hop aroma doesn't overpower the beer, and it becomes a pint that works with sashimi. Hathor is impressive for actually putting together food-friendly beers like this.
MugiWhoa, then the fruit beers sound interesting too! From the name alone, Yamaso Hop sounds like grapes are running at full speed!
Hop BroExactly. Yamaso Hop from Minamishinshu Beer is a fruit beer made with juice from Yamaso Vinion grapes grown in Miyata Village, Nagano, and it really brings out the deep color, acidity, and fruitiness of red grapes.
MugiWhat, so it has a wine-like feel even though it's beer? In that case, I'm curious about the Lemon Ale too!
Hop BroYep, Katabura Lemon Ale / Shonan Beer uses lemon peel and juice, and it has a sweet, refreshing aroma with elegant acidity. It's the kind of beer you can drink down easily as the weather gets hotter.
MugiBut just hearing IPA makes me brace myself a little. I picture bitterness first, and then when people say juicy-style IPA, it sounds tasty and confusing at the same time!
Hop BroThat's where it gets interesting. Double Hazy / BrewDog brings pineapple, mango, and lime aromas to the front, while Pray For 3.11 / Black Tide has pear-like sweetness, piney character, and moderate bitterness. Even within IPA, the personalities are pretty different.
MugiWhoa, having everything from lager to dark beer is almost unfair! It's such a tasting paradise that my stomach alone won't be enough for one tap!
Hop BroExactly. When you factor in how well it goes with smoked dishes, the aromatic Hazy and the finishing Black Oni Stout should both fit beautifully. Today's Hathor lineup makes you want to bar-hop.
MugiIt's decided then! If we don't go before the taps start rotating, our pints might sell out before we get there!
4/20 Draft Lineup
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka is a beer pub with 16 taps and house-made smoked dishes. In its 4/20 post, it introduced today's open beers, recommended beers, and the overall tap lineup.
From a pint that pairs with fish to fruit-forward limited releases
One of the stars of the day is Golden Ale / Island Brewery. The article describes it as being built around the concept of "going well with fish," with the gentle acidity of white koji and the citrus aroma of Citra hops standing out, making it especially appealing as a beer designed with sashimi pairings in mind. It is a popular flagship label from Island Brewery.
In the fruit-beer category, Yamaso Hop / Minamishinshu Beer is featured. This fruit beer uses juice from Yamaso Vinion grapes grown in Miyata Village, Nagano, and is characterized by a deep red-grape color, acidity, fruit-derived aroma, and a rich flavor profile.
Also, Katabura Lemon Ale / Shonan Beer is a beer crafted with careful use of lemon peel and juice. With the sweet, refreshing aroma of Shonan Chosai lemons layered over an elegant acidity, it is the kind of beer that is easy to reach for as the weather turns hotter.
A wide selection from IPA to lager and dark beer
The IPA selection includes Double Hazy / BrewDog and Pray For 3.11 / Black Tide. The former is described as featuring vivid aromas and juiciness with pineapple, mango, and lime, while the latter is introduced as an IPA with sweet fruity notes like pear, piney aromas, and moderate bitterness.
Other taps include Yebisu / Sapporo Breweries, West Coast Pilsner / Ise Kadoya Beer, SEYA! / Minoh Beer, Pale Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer, Sencha Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer, and Black Oni Stout Kato SPVer. Mk2 / Onidensetsu Beer. From a crisp lager to hop-forward IPAs and a dark beer for the finish, the lineup gives drinkers plenty of options depending on their mood.
Best enjoyed together with the shop's style
Hathor is the kind of beer pub suited to a day of slowly comparing craft beers. Because it offers a Golden Ale made with food pairing in mind, aromatic hazies, and fruit beers with plenty of fruit character, it invites people to enjoy beer alongside a meal. Paired with smoked dishes, the beer's aroma, bitterness, and acidity should come through even more clearly.
On a day when a particular label catches your eye, you'll want to check it before the taps start turning over too quickly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing the 4/20 draft selection at Craft Beer Spot Hathor, the beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka. As you'd expect from a place with 16 taps, the range is broad from start to finish.
MugiWait, 16 taps? That's wild! If there are that many, my brain's going to turn into a foam head before I even pick one!
Hop BroThe first one to watch is Golden Ale / Island Brewery. It layers the gentle acidity of white koji with the citrus aroma of Citra hops, and it's designed to pair easily with fish dishes, especially sashimi.
MugiI hear white koji mentioned a lot in the world of sake, but can beer really have that kind of natural acidity? It suddenly feels like Japanese food and beer are shaking hands!
Hop BroIt can. When there's a soft acidity from koji, the hop aroma doesn't overpower the beer, and it becomes a pint that works with sashimi. Hathor is impressive for actually putting together food-friendly beers like this.
MugiWhoa, then the fruit beers sound interesting too! From the name alone, Yamaso Hop sounds like grapes are running at full speed!
Hop BroExactly. Yamaso Hop from Minamishinshu Beer is a fruit beer made with juice from Yamaso Vinion grapes grown in Miyata Village, Nagano, and it really brings out the deep color, acidity, and fruitiness of red grapes.
MugiWhat, so it has a wine-like feel even though it's beer? In that case, I'm curious about the Lemon Ale too!
Hop BroYep, Katabura Lemon Ale / Shonan Beer uses lemon peel and juice, and it has a sweet, refreshing aroma with elegant acidity. It's the kind of beer you can drink down easily as the weather gets hotter.
MugiBut just hearing IPA makes me brace myself a little. I picture bitterness first, and then when people say juicy-style IPA, it sounds tasty and confusing at the same time!
Hop BroThat's where it gets interesting. Double Hazy / BrewDog brings pineapple, mango, and lime aromas to the front, while Pray For 3.11 / Black Tide has pear-like sweetness, piney character, and moderate bitterness. Even within IPA, the personalities are pretty different.
MugiWhoa, having everything from lager to dark beer is almost unfair! It's such a tasting paradise that my stomach alone won't be enough for one tap!
Hop BroExactly. When you factor in how well it goes with smoked dishes, the aromatic Hazy and the finishing Black Oni Stout should both fit beautifully. Today's Hathor lineup makes you want to bar-hop.
MugiIt's decided then! If we don't go before the taps start rotating, our pints might sell out before we get there!
