CraftBeerSpot Hathor taps Minamishinshu's 30th Anniversary Pale Ale on Aug. 15
CraftBeerSpot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi updated its Aug. 15 draft lineup with beers from Minamishinshu Beer, Nara Brewing, Isekadoya Beer, and Firestone Walker. The bar's 16 taps and smoked-food menu make it a strong stop for broad-style beer tasting.
Hop BroToday, Craft Beer Spot Hathor has a seriously good August 15 draft list. In Kyobashi, a lineup with this much range is hard to pass up.
MugiWait, the name 30ssu Pale Ale already sounds like a toast! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's South Shinshu Beer's 30th anniversary pale ale, an American Pale Ale with Cascade-driven citrus and an easygoing finish that won't wear you out.
MugiHold on, what are Cascade hops? That sounds more like a superhero than an ingredient!
Hop BroBasically, they tend to give off grapefruit-like aromas, so you get that bright citrus freshness right up front.
MugiNo way! And Hathor has 16 taps and smoked bites, right? That's dangerously good sit-there-all-night equipment!
Hop BroAnd then there's Nara Brewing's Double Swisher, which layers coffee aroma and tropical notes using Ugandan natural-process beans, with no fruit added.
MugiNatural-process beans? What is that? I blinked and somehow this turned into science class!
Hop BroIt means the coffee cherries are dried with the fruit still on, so fermentation creates extra aromatics. That's how you get a fruit-free tropical vibe.
MugiWow, I feel smarter already! And with Isekadoya Beer's Ultra Heaven plus Firestone Walker's Primal Elements Blueberry & Marionberry, you've got berry beers in the mix too? That's wild range!
Hop BroExactly. Ultra Heaven is a 10% Triple IPA driven by Mosaic but still dry on the finish, and with Shiga Kogen's from scratch real ale ver plus lighter lagers, the tasting-flight potential is ridiculously high. I want a pint now.
MugiThat's it, we're going. In Kyobashi, with smoked house snacks, first pour is 30ssu and then we go full adventure mode!
CraftBeerSpot Hathor, a beer pub in Osaka's Kyobashi, posted its draft lineup for Aug. 15. The bar is known for 16 taps and house-smoked food, making it a place where guests can move from easy-drinking everyday pours to more characterful styles.
The standout opening is Minamishinshu Beer's "30th Pale Ale," brewed to mark the brewery's 30th anniversary. It is an American pale ale built around Cascade hops, with bright citrus aroma and an approachable, steady drinkability. Nara Brewing's "Double Swisher" takes a different direction, layering coffee aroma with tropical notes. It uses natural Ugandan beans and no added fruit, creating a beer that reads like a coffee-forward, lightly sparkling hybrid.
Among the IPA options, Isekadoya Beer's "Brain Melts Ultra Heaven" carries the most weight. Built around Mosaic hops, it is a 10% triple IPA with a dry finish and a dense hop profile. The recommended pour, Firestone Walker's "Primal Elements Blueberry & Marionberry," adds a berry-driven option with barrel-aging character and tart fruit depth.
The rest of the board stays varied: Shiga Kogen's "from scratch Real Ale Ver," Nomcraft x Choryo's "Wine Not?," Shonan Beer's "Summer Orange Ale," Barebottle's "Potion Crusher" and "Three Factor Authentication," and Flora Fermentation x Umbrella Rib's "Decacorn TAWAKI." For drinkers who want a wide style range in one stop, the Aug. 15 lineup is especially broad.
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Hop BroToday, Craft Beer Spot Hathor has a seriously good August 15 draft list. In Kyobashi, a lineup with this much range is hard to pass up.
MugiWait, the name 30ssu Pale Ale already sounds like a toast! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's South Shinshu Beer's 30th anniversary pale ale, an American Pale Ale with Cascade-driven citrus and an easygoing finish that won't wear you out.
MugiHold on, what are Cascade hops? That sounds more like a superhero than an ingredient!
Hop BroBasically, they tend to give off grapefruit-like aromas, so you get that bright citrus freshness right up front.
MugiNo way! And Hathor has 16 taps and smoked bites, right? That's dangerously good sit-there-all-night equipment!
Hop BroAnd then there's Nara Brewing's Double Swisher, which layers coffee aroma and tropical notes using Ugandan natural-process beans, with no fruit added.
MugiNatural-process beans? What is that? I blinked and somehow this turned into science class!
Hop BroIt means the coffee cherries are dried with the fruit still on, so fermentation creates extra aromatics. That's how you get a fruit-free tropical vibe.
MugiWow, I feel smarter already! And with Isekadoya Beer's Ultra Heaven plus Firestone Walker's Primal Elements Blueberry & Marionberry, you've got berry beers in the mix too? That's wild range!
Hop BroExactly. Ultra Heaven is a 10% Triple IPA driven by Mosaic but still dry on the finish, and with Shiga Kogen's from scratch real ale ver plus lighter lagers, the tasting-flight potential is ridiculously high. I want a pint now.
MugiThat's it, we're going. In Kyobashi, with smoked house snacks, first pour is 30ssu and then we go full adventure mode!
