CraftBeerSpot Hathor unveils its 8/16 draft lineup with sansho white ale
The Kyobashi beer pub CraftBeerSpot Hathor posted its August 16 draft list, led by Beer Hearn’s sansho white ale, two Onidensetsu Kinnoki pale ale variants, and a featured Firestone Walker fruit beer. The bar offers 16 taps and smoked dishes.
Hop BroHatohor's board today has a 16-tap lineup worth talking about. For August 16 in Kyobashi, Osaka, they've got everything from a sansho white ale to fruit-heavy pours.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds strong! Hatohor in Kyobashi is the place where just reading the tap list makes you lose direction, right?
Hop BroThe headline pour is Sansho White Ale from Beer Hearn. It uses fresh sansho from Okuizumo, crushed right after harvest and brewed the same day, so the aroma should really pop.
MugiWait, sansho in beer!? Belgian white suddenly sounds like a wizard spell. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroIt's a light wheat-based white beer with gentle spice, so think refreshing spiced wheat beer. With sansho, you also get that Japanese citrusy lift.
MugiThat explanation alone made me thirsty! But two Kon Oni pale ales from Oni Densetsu? That name sounds like it walks in with dramatic wind effects.
Hop BroOne is the real-ale version, a gentle American pale using Cascade hops. The other is the Citra version, more citrus-forward, though this batch sounds a bit calmer.
MugiHold on, what even is real ale? That name sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroIt means serving beer with less forced carbonation, closer to its natural condition, so you get soft foam and live texture. Side by side, the difference should be easy to catch.
MugiOooh! And the recommended one is a full-on fruit bomb, right? Firestone Walker with blueberry and marionberry is basically dessert.
Hop BroExactly. Primal Elements layers fruit onto a blended base of wild saison, Flanders red, and lager, so you get deep color and a sweet-tart finish that sticks with you.
MugiStart with sansho, compare the Kon Onis, then finish on berries... that Hatohor flight plan is way too perfect. Can we go now?
Hop BroThat order makes sense, and I want it with their house-smoked food too. First pint right now has to be the Sansho White Ale.
Today’s Draft Lineup
CraftBeerSpot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka shared its draft beer lineup for 8/16. The bar is known for its 16 taps and house-smoked food, and this post highlights beers with distinct aromas and clear style differences.
Highlights
- Sansho White Ale / Beer Hearn
An original Belgian white-style beer brewed with fresh sansho pepper from Okuizumo in Shimane. The pepper is crushed on the day it is used, which should give the beer a vivid, fresh aroma.
- Kinnoki Pale Ale Real Ale Ver / Onidensetsu Beer
A real-ale version of the brewery’s 10th-anniversary pale ale. It is built around Cascade hops and keeps an easy-drinking American pale ale profile.
- Kinnoki Pale Ale Citra Ver / Onidensetsu Beer
A Citra-driven version with citrusy character. This batch is described as a slightly softer take, making it a good comparison pour against the real-ale version.
Other Beers on Tap
- Super Dry / Asahi Beer
- First Lager / Shimanami Brewery
- 30th Pale Ale / Minamishinsyu Beer
- Double Swisher / Nara Brewing
- Brain Melts Ultra Heaven / Isekadoya Beer
- Potion Crusher / Barebottle
- Decacorn Tawaki / Flora Fermentation × Umbrella Rib
- Three Factor Authentication / Barebottle
- Primal Elements Blueberry & Marionberry / Firestone Walker
Recommended Pour
The featured recommendation is Firestone Walker’s Primal Elements Blueberry & Marionberry. The beer blends a wild-yeast saison, a Flanders red, and a lager base, then layers in blueberry and marionberry character for a deep color and a tart, fruit-forward finish.
Overall, the lineup ranges from a sansho-spiced white ale to two Kinnoki pale ales and a fruit-heavy specialty beer. It is a practical selection for drinkers who want to compare styles across a meal, especially in a pub setting that also pairs beer with smoked food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHatohor's board today has a 16-tap lineup worth talking about. For August 16 in Kyobashi, Osaka, they've got everything from a sansho white ale to fruit-heavy pours.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds strong! Hatohor in Kyobashi is the place where just reading the tap list makes you lose direction, right?
Hop BroThe headline pour is Sansho White Ale from Beer Hearn. It uses fresh sansho from Okuizumo, crushed right after harvest and brewed the same day, so the aroma should really pop.
MugiWait, sansho in beer!? Belgian white suddenly sounds like a wizard spell. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroIt's a light wheat-based white beer with gentle spice, so think refreshing spiced wheat beer. With sansho, you also get that Japanese citrusy lift.
MugiThat explanation alone made me thirsty! But two Kon Oni pale ales from Oni Densetsu? That name sounds like it walks in with dramatic wind effects.
Hop BroOne is the real-ale version, a gentle American pale using Cascade hops. The other is the Citra version, more citrus-forward, though this batch sounds a bit calmer.
MugiHold on, what even is real ale? That name sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroIt means serving beer with less forced carbonation, closer to its natural condition, so you get soft foam and live texture. Side by side, the difference should be easy to catch.
MugiOooh! And the recommended one is a full-on fruit bomb, right? Firestone Walker with blueberry and marionberry is basically dessert.
Hop BroExactly. Primal Elements layers fruit onto a blended base of wild saison, Flanders red, and lager, so you get deep color and a sweet-tart finish that sticks with you.
MugiStart with sansho, compare the Kon Onis, then finish on berries... that Hatohor flight plan is way too perfect. Can we go now?
Hop BroThat order makes sense, and I want it with their house-smoked food too. First pint right now has to be the Sansho White Ale.
