Craft Beer Spot Hathor Opens Four Kegs on April 20, Featuring Island, Minamishinshu, and More
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi announced four "Today's Tapped Beers" on April 20. The lineup includes beers from Island Brewery, Minamishinshu Beer, Shonan Beer, and BrewDog, while the shop also offers a wide range of pours, including recommended selections and regular draft staples.
Hop BroOn April 20 at Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, they added four beers to the "Today's Tapped Beers" lineup, and just looking at it makes me restless.
MugiFour kegs!? Just hearing that it's easy to compare them makes me want to start acting weird in front of the menu!
Hop BroOne of the highlights is Island Brewery's Golden Ale. It's a glass that layers Citra hop citrus over the natural tartness of white koji, and it pairs well with fish dishes.
MugiWhite koji? Wait, they put koji in beer?
Hop BroExactly. White koji is sometimes used to bring out acidity, giving the flavor a sharp outline. That's why this Golden Ale ties citrus and acidity together so cleanly.
MugiWhoa, Minamishinshu Beer's Yamasohop sounds interesting too. Juice from mountain grapes sounds rich just from the name!
Hop BroThat's the appeal. It has a reddish grape-like color, fruit-driven aroma, and a deep flavor on top, so it's a beer that really shows the fun of fruit beer.
MugiShonan Beer's Kataura Lemon Ale feels very spring-like too! Lemon peel and juice sound obviously refreshing.
Hop BroExactly. It has a refreshing acidity and a long finish, so it's the kind that leaves a strong impression even though it looks light. Pair that with BrewDog's Double Hazy, and pineapple, mango, and lime all come rushing in for a total flood of aroma.
MugiAn aroma flood? That's amazing! And with 16 taps of draft beer, plus standards and recommendations, I'd probably be so happy I'd collapse before choosing!
Hop BroExactly. They have everything from Yebisu to IPA and dark beer, and they even serve house-smoked dishes, so days to aim for in Kyobashi are days like this.
MugiAlright, decided. I'll start with the Lemon Ale! Hop bro, you take the Double Hazy, and let's toast tonight!
Tap Lineup for April 20
Craft Beer Spot Hathor is known as a beer pub that opened in 2015, and it offers 16 draft taps plus house-smoked dishes. On April 20, four kegs were added to the "Today's Tapped Beers" list, creating a lineup that made side-by-side tasting easy for beer fans.
Today's Tapped Beers
- `Golden Ale / Island Brewery` is a glass that layers the natural tartness of white koji with the citrus notes of Citra hops. The recipe is designed with fish dishes in mind, making it easy to pair with the shop's food.
- `Yamasohop / Minamishinshu Beer` is a fruit beer made with juice from mountain grapes. It is characterized by a red grape-like color, fruit-derived aroma, and a rich flavor.
- `Kataura Lemon Ale / Shonan Beer` is a lemon ale made carefully with lemon peel and juice. Its refreshing acidity and long finish are memorable, making it the kind of beer you want from spring into early summer.
- `Double Hazy / BrewDog` is a juicy IPA with layers of pineapple, mango, and fresh lime. It also carries pine notes, letting you enjoy the hop aroma fully.
Recommendations and Standards
That day's "Today's Recommended Beers" included `Golden Ale / Shonan Beer` and `Pray for 3.11 / Black Tide`. The former offers bright citrus aroma and a dry finish, while the latter is known for its sweet pear-like fruitiness, piney character, and moderate bitterness.
In addition, `Yebisu / Sapporo Beer`, `West Coast Pilsner / Ise Kadoya Beer`, `SEYA! / Minoh Beer`, `Pale Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer`, `Sencha Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer`, and `Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver. Mk2 / Oni Densetsu Beer` were also on draft, giving the lineup a broad range from lager to fruit beer, IPA, and dark beer.
Because each keg has a clearly defined character, you can work your way through them according to your mood, from a light pour to a hop-heavy IPA and on to a dark beer. If you're drinking craft beer in Kyobashi, days with a multi-layered lineup like this are the ones to aim for.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn April 20 at Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi, they added four beers to the "Today's Tapped Beers" lineup, and just looking at it makes me restless.
MugiFour kegs!? Just hearing that it's easy to compare them makes me want to start acting weird in front of the menu!
Hop BroOne of the highlights is Island Brewery's Golden Ale. It's a glass that layers Citra hop citrus over the natural tartness of white koji, and it pairs well with fish dishes.
MugiWhite koji? Wait, they put koji in beer?
Hop BroExactly. White koji is sometimes used to bring out acidity, giving the flavor a sharp outline. That's why this Golden Ale ties citrus and acidity together so cleanly.
MugiWhoa, Minamishinshu Beer's Yamasohop sounds interesting too. Juice from mountain grapes sounds rich just from the name!
Hop BroThat's the appeal. It has a reddish grape-like color, fruit-driven aroma, and a deep flavor on top, so it's a beer that really shows the fun of fruit beer.
MugiShonan Beer's Kataura Lemon Ale feels very spring-like too! Lemon peel and juice sound obviously refreshing.
Hop BroExactly. It has a refreshing acidity and a long finish, so it's the kind that leaves a strong impression even though it looks light. Pair that with BrewDog's Double Hazy, and pineapple, mango, and lime all come rushing in for a total flood of aroma.
MugiAn aroma flood? That's amazing! And with 16 taps of draft beer, plus standards and recommendations, I'd probably be so happy I'd collapse before choosing!
Hop BroExactly. They have everything from Yebisu to IPA and dark beer, and they even serve house-smoked dishes, so days to aim for in Kyobashi are days like this.
MugiAlright, decided. I'll start with the Lemon Ale! Hop bro, you take the Double Hazy, and let's toast tonight!
