Craft Beer Spot Hathor taps Raspberry Pink and Cask IPA on 4/27
Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, has released its draft lineup for 4/27. Centered on Iwate Kura Beer’s fruit ale "Raspberry Pink" and Nanshinshu Beer’s barrel-aged IPA "Cask IPA," the selection spans everything from IPA and stout to lager.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, is pretty interesting on 4/27. From fruit beers to barrel-aged IPA, today is a feast for anyone who likes to indulge.
MugiWhoa! From fruit beers to IPA all at once? I’m going to get lost just trying to choose!
Hop BroThe first beer to watch is Iwate Kura Beer’s Raspberry Pink. It’s a raspberry-forward wheat ale, and its aroma, acidity, and the soft sweetness of the wheat come together beautifully.
MugiHuh~! What exactly is a wheat ale? Is it bread-like, or is the fruit flavor stronger?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a beer that uses wheat malt to give it a softer mouthfeel. With raspberry acidity layered on top, it gets that springlike lightness.
MugiI see! Then I’m really curious about the other one, Cask IPA! Since it’s barrel-aged, it sounds like it has a suddenly more grown-up aroma!
Hop BroExactly. Nanshinshu Beer uses bourbon barrel aging, so the IPA’s bitterness and hop aroma are joined by woody notes. Compared with an ordinary IPA, the finish becomes much deeper.
MugiIt even has wood aroma? Wait, you said the malt supports the bitterness - what exactly is doing the supporting?
Hop BroThink of the malt sweetness and body as the foundation, catching the hop bitterness so it doesn’t run wild. That’s what gives it an experience with real depth.
MugiI’m getting it! And on top of that, there’s Double Hazy and Milk Stout in the recommendations too - that’s a bold lineup!
Hop BroExactly. The hazy is tropical, and the nitro Milk Stout’s creamy mouthfeel is the charm. There’s also Jukusen, lager, and dark beers, so today is less about picking one favorite and more about comparing them all.
MugiNow I really want to go drinking...! If they even have house-made smoked dishes, neither the beer nor the food is going to stop flowing.
Hop BroThat settles it. Today, let’s head to Kyobashi’s paradise for tasting side by side, work our way from raspberry to barrel-aged IPA, and finish with smoked snacks.
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, the draft beer information for 4/27 has been updated. The taps feature a lineup that lets drinkers choose according to their preferences, ranging from seasonal fruit beers to barrel-aged IPA, classic lager, and stout.
Today’s Openings
The first highlight is Raspberry Pink / Iwate Kura Beer. This wheat ale uses raspberry as its main ingredient and is presented as an easy-drinking fruit beer with a well-balanced mix of aroma, acidity, and the soft sweetness of wheat. It has a springlike lightness and seems well suited to a first pint.
The other newly tapped beer is Cask IPA / Nanshinshu Beer. This IPA, in which the malt body supports the bitterness, is fermented and matured in bourbon barrels. In addition to the refreshing bitterness and aroma of hops, the subtle woody notes from the barrel create the finish. Its defining feature is a layered drinking experience that differs from a standard IPA.
Today’s Recommendations
The recommendations include Double Hazy / BrewDog and Milk Stout Nitro ver / Left Hand. Double Hazy is a hazy IPA in which aromas evoking pineapple, mango, and fresh lime are layered with hints of pine, bringing together the flavor of ripe fruit. Meanwhile, Milk Stout Nitro ver is appealing for its creamy mouthfeel made possible by nitrogen gas, letting you enjoy roast coffee and chocolate flavors at a relaxed pace.
Other Taps
The lineup for the day also includes Jukusen / Asahi Beer, A la Playa / Trademark, Pale Ale Real Ale ver / Minoh Beer, Sarayama Shikao / Minoh Beer x Akishika Shuzo, Golden Ale / Island Brewery, Golden Ale / Shonan Beer, Nikukyu IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer, and NEW Oni Momiji IPA / Onidensetsu Beer. With styles spanning LAGER, ALE, FRUITS, IPA, and BLACK, it is a setup that also suits those who want to take their time comparing different beers.
Craft Beer Spot Hathor is a craft beer bar that opened in 2015, and one of its attractions is the chance to enjoy house-made smoked dishes alongside draft beer. Even on 4/27, it is welcoming drinkers as a place where they can appreciate the individuality of each beer and enjoy food pairings as part of the experience.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, is pretty interesting on 4/27. From fruit beers to barrel-aged IPA, today is a feast for anyone who likes to indulge.
MugiWhoa! From fruit beers to IPA all at once? I’m going to get lost just trying to choose!
Hop BroThe first beer to watch is Iwate Kura Beer’s Raspberry Pink. It’s a raspberry-forward wheat ale, and its aroma, acidity, and the soft sweetness of the wheat come together beautifully.
MugiHuh~! What exactly is a wheat ale? Is it bread-like, or is the fruit flavor stronger?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a beer that uses wheat malt to give it a softer mouthfeel. With raspberry acidity layered on top, it gets that springlike lightness.
MugiI see! Then I’m really curious about the other one, Cask IPA! Since it’s barrel-aged, it sounds like it has a suddenly more grown-up aroma!
Hop BroExactly. Nanshinshu Beer uses bourbon barrel aging, so the IPA’s bitterness and hop aroma are joined by woody notes. Compared with an ordinary IPA, the finish becomes much deeper.
MugiIt even has wood aroma? Wait, you said the malt supports the bitterness - what exactly is doing the supporting?
Hop BroThink of the malt sweetness and body as the foundation, catching the hop bitterness so it doesn’t run wild. That’s what gives it an experience with real depth.
MugiI’m getting it! And on top of that, there’s Double Hazy and Milk Stout in the recommendations too - that’s a bold lineup!
Hop BroExactly. The hazy is tropical, and the nitro Milk Stout’s creamy mouthfeel is the charm. There’s also Jukusen, lager, and dark beers, so today is less about picking one favorite and more about comparing them all.
MugiNow I really want to go drinking...! If they even have house-made smoked dishes, neither the beer nor the food is going to stop flowing.
Hop BroThat settles it. Today, let’s head to Kyobashi’s paradise for tasting side by side, work our way from raspberry to barrel-aged IPA, and finish with smoked snacks.
