Craft Beer Spot Hathor updates its draft lineup on April 9, featuring Edel Pils and SEYA!
The beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi updated its draft lineup for April 9. The taps featured a wide range of beers, including Sapporo's Edel Pils and Minoh Beer collaboration SEYA!, along with offerings from Nara Brewing, Ise Kadoya Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Onidensetsu Beer.
Hop BroToday, Osaka-Kyobashi's Craft Beer Spot Hathor is on fire. With the 4/9 draft update, the lineup across 16 taps has suddenly gotten a lot livelier.
MugiWait, 16 taps? I'm pretty sure I'd end up having one drink before I even decide what to order!
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is Edel Pils / Sapporo Beer. It's a premium pilsner made with 100% Czech Zatec hops, and its bright aroma and crisp bitterness feel great.
MugiCzech Zatec, what even is that? And refined bitterness? So it's bitter, but in an aristocratic way?
Hop BroMore like elegant than aristocratic. The hop aroma lifts gently, and the bitterness fades cleanly, so it's for people who want to enjoy a classic pils in its pure form.
MugiThen next is SEYA! / Minoh Beer! There are so many collaborations that the name alone sounds like a festival!
Hop BroThis is the culmination of the Masaji Project, a revival brew that follows the flow from Iwatekura Beer, Swan Lake Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Johana Beer. It has the softness of rice, while the malt richness and hop bitterness come together, and even at 6.5% the finish stays dry.
MugiSoftness of rice? So does that mean this beer feels like rice balls? And what does a dry finish mean, like it dries out your mouth?
Hop BroNot drying it out so much as ending cleanly without leaving too much sweetness behind. And there are also sweet-tart beers like Underwater Luminous / Nara Brewing, made in collaboration with Kaze no Mori using sake yeast and brewing water, plus a wide range from IPAs and saisons to dark beers.
MugiWow, having everything from sweet-tart beers to dark beer is amazing! Pair that with smoked dishes and it's basically a beer festival in your mouth!
Hop BroExactly. Hathor is also strong on pairing with smoked dishes. Start light with Edel Pils, take your time with SEYA!, then finish with something rich. It's a pretty dangerous but fun flow.
MugiDecision made! I'm going with the tasting set! But there's no way I'm not going to keep saying, 'just one more,' halfway through!
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, information on the draft beers for April 9 has been released. The shop is a beer pub offering craft beer on 16 taps, along with house-made smoked dishes. From a weekday pint to a relaxed tasting session, it is set up to be an easy stop for beer lovers.
The first beer drawing attention that day is Edel Pils / Sapporo Beer. This premium pilsner is 100% malt and made with 100% fine aroma hops from Zatec, Czech Republic. It is defined by its bright aroma and refined bitterness, making it ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the clean contours of a classic pils.
Another flagship beer is SEYA! / Minoh Beer. As the culmination of the Masaji Project, this revival brew is based on collaborations with four breweries: Iwatekura Beer, Swan Lake Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Johana Beer. It brings together the gentle sweetness of rice, the richness of malt, and hop bitterness, finishing dry despite its 6.5% ABV.
In the recommendation section is Underwater Luminous / Nara Brewing. Made in collaboration with the sake Kaze no Mori, it uses sake yeast, brewing water, and soyashi water, while this version clearly emphasizes sweetness and acidity from the malt. With aromas reminiscent of watermelon, honeyed apples, and ramune, it suits anyone looking for a sweet-tart beer.
Other lineup highlights include Mugi no Manimani / Ise Kadoya Beer, Yuya Boys IPL - Jamboree SP Ver / Onidensetsu Beer, Sentinel (Watchman) / Dieu du Ciel!, Honey Saison / Minoh Beer, Kanpai Peach Ale / T.Y. Harbor, House IPA Real Ale ver / Shiga Kogen Beer, Brain-Melting Ultra Heaven 3xIPA / Ise Kadoya Beer, Sono Sen Real Ale ver / Shiga Kogen Beer, and Black Oni Stout Kato SP Ver. Mk2 / Onidensetsu Beer.
With lagers, saisons, fruit beers, IPAs, and dark beers all on offer, the appeal of the day is that you can choose your way from a light, refreshing pint to something rich and intense. Paired with smoked dishes, the hop aromas and malt depth should come through even more vividly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Osaka-Kyobashi's Craft Beer Spot Hathor is on fire. With the 4/9 draft update, the lineup across 16 taps has suddenly gotten a lot livelier.
MugiWait, 16 taps? I'm pretty sure I'd end up having one drink before I even decide what to order!
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is Edel Pils / Sapporo Beer. It's a premium pilsner made with 100% Czech Zatec hops, and its bright aroma and crisp bitterness feel great.
MugiCzech Zatec, what even is that? And refined bitterness? So it's bitter, but in an aristocratic way?
Hop BroMore like elegant than aristocratic. The hop aroma lifts gently, and the bitterness fades cleanly, so it's for people who want to enjoy a classic pils in its pure form.
MugiThen next is SEYA! / Minoh Beer! There are so many collaborations that the name alone sounds like a festival!
Hop BroThis is the culmination of the Masaji Project, a revival brew that follows the flow from Iwatekura Beer, Swan Lake Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Johana Beer. It has the softness of rice, while the malt richness and hop bitterness come together, and even at 6.5% the finish stays dry.
MugiSoftness of rice? So does that mean this beer feels like rice balls? And what does a dry finish mean, like it dries out your mouth?
Hop BroNot drying it out so much as ending cleanly without leaving too much sweetness behind. And there are also sweet-tart beers like Underwater Luminous / Nara Brewing, made in collaboration with Kaze no Mori using sake yeast and brewing water, plus a wide range from IPAs and saisons to dark beers.
MugiWow, having everything from sweet-tart beers to dark beer is amazing! Pair that with smoked dishes and it's basically a beer festival in your mouth!
Hop BroExactly. Hathor is also strong on pairing with smoked dishes. Start light with Edel Pils, take your time with SEYA!, then finish with something rich. It's a pretty dangerous but fun flow.
MugiDecision made! I'm going with the tasting set! But there's no way I'm not going to keep saying, 'just one more,' halfway through!
