Craft Beer Spot Hathor: 8.5% Rockin' Osaru IPA appears in the March 29 draft lineup
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, the March 29 draft lineup has been announced. The selection ranges widely from IPA to saison and milk stout, and among them Minoh Beer's "Rockin' Osaru IPA" stands out as a punchy 8.5% brew.
Hop BroThe 16-tap lineup in Kyobashi, Osaka is pretty bold today. The March 29 draft selection at Craft Beer Spot Hathor is interesting because it ranges from IPA to dark styles.
MugiWait, from IPA to dark styles!? So it is like a world tour in one day?
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is the Rockin' Osaru IPA. It is Minoh Beer's standard "Osaru IPA" turned up to 8.5%, with Centennial and Citra bringing citrus notes layered with pine and grassy character.
MugiCentennial and Citra sound like spell names for hops... so what changes?
Hop BroHops are like a blueprint for aroma, and they are the main players that create grapefruit notes and tropical character. Because it finishes dry, even at 8.5% it does not feel loose or heavy on the palate.
MugiI see! Then the Tomodachi Saison sounds interesting too! Chipotle and lime in beer is allowed!?
Hop BroThat is what makes it interesting. The chipotle’s smokiness and the lime’s acidity push it toward being smoky and refreshing. With the lightness of a saison and the spice on top, it should be very easy to drink with food.
MugiWow, that sounds like a strong food-pairing beer... then is the stout with the peanut-butter aroma sweet too?
Hop BroYes, it feels like a sweet, toasty dark beer. Belching Beaver’s milk stout brings a soft body, and the peanut-butter richness comes through, so you can enjoy it almost like dessert.
MugiIf that lineup is standing there in Kyobashi, that is unfair. I want to bar-hop today!
Hop BroHathor’s lineup lets you see the current face of the shop. Start with Rockin' Osaru IPA, then Tomodachi Saison, and finish with the stout, and today is already perfect.
MugiYeah, drinking them in order from IPA to dark styles would definitely be fun! I want to go to Kyobashi right now!
The beer pub Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, has announced its draft lineup for March 29. The shop is known for its 16 taps of craft beer and house-smoked dishes, and the day’s selection spans everything from lager and fruit beers to IPA and dark styles.
The first recommendation that catches the eye is Rockin' Osaru IPA / Minoh Beer. It is a version of the standard "Osaru IPA" pushed up to 8.5% ABV, using Centennial, Cascade, Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo. Its aroma evokes grapefruit, passion fruit, and ripe tropical fruit, layered with bright citrus, pine, and grassy notes. After the malt sweetness comes a firm bitterness, finishing dry.
Another recommendation is Tomodachi Saison / Himitsu Beer x Tone x Kemupar. Brewed with chipotle and lime, it has been crafted into a distinctive saison where smokiness and refreshment coexist. The nimble lightness typical of a farmhouse ale is joined by spice-driven kick and citrus character, making it likely easy to pair with food.
For dark styles, Peanut Butter Milk Stout / Belching Beaver is also on offer. This popular beer brings peanut-butter flavor to the forefront, with sweet nutty notes and the smoothness of a milk stout.
Also on the list are Yebisu / Sapporo Beer, Kyobashi Helles - Shikko Yuyo - / T.Y. Harbor x Hathor, Sentinel / Dew de Ciel!, Gouden Carolus Tripel / Het Anker, Golden Dragon / Ise Kadoya Brewery, Kanpai Peach Ale / T.Y. Harbor, Apple Hop Ringo San Kyodai ver / Nanshu Beer, Code Breaker / Trademark, and Charm / Nara Brewing.
It is a day where you can compare beers with very different structures all at once, in a way that feels quintessentially Hathor. If you want to drink well in Kyobashi, starting with the IPA, then the saison, and finally the stout should give you a clear picture of the shop’s current mood.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 16-tap lineup in Kyobashi, Osaka is pretty bold today. The March 29 draft selection at Craft Beer Spot Hathor is interesting because it ranges from IPA to dark styles.
MugiWait, from IPA to dark styles!? So it is like a world tour in one day?
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is the Rockin' Osaru IPA. It is Minoh Beer's standard "Osaru IPA" turned up to 8.5%, with Centennial and Citra bringing citrus notes layered with pine and grassy character.
MugiCentennial and Citra sound like spell names for hops... so what changes?
Hop BroHops are like a blueprint for aroma, and they are the main players that create grapefruit notes and tropical character. Because it finishes dry, even at 8.5% it does not feel loose or heavy on the palate.
MugiI see! Then the Tomodachi Saison sounds interesting too! Chipotle and lime in beer is allowed!?
Hop BroThat is what makes it interesting. The chipotle’s smokiness and the lime’s acidity push it toward being smoky and refreshing. With the lightness of a saison and the spice on top, it should be very easy to drink with food.
MugiWow, that sounds like a strong food-pairing beer... then is the stout with the peanut-butter aroma sweet too?
Hop BroYes, it feels like a sweet, toasty dark beer. Belching Beaver’s milk stout brings a soft body, and the peanut-butter richness comes through, so you can enjoy it almost like dessert.
MugiIf that lineup is standing there in Kyobashi, that is unfair. I want to bar-hop today!
Hop BroHathor’s lineup lets you see the current face of the shop. Start with Rockin' Osaru IPA, then Tomodachi Saison, and finish with the stout, and today is already perfect.
MugiYeah, drinking them in order from IPA to dark styles would definitely be fun! I want to go to Kyobashi right now!
