Shiga Kogen Beer House IPA on Tap at Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi
Craft Beer Spot Hathor announced in a May 2, 2026 post that there would be one new keg on tap today. The highlight is Shiga Kogen Beer's House IPA. Alongside it, 12 draft beers are available, offering a lineup that ranges from classics to more distinctive choices.
Hop BroToday is a Hathor tap update from Osaka's Kyobashi. In the May 2, 2026 post, the star was Shiga Kogen Beer's House IPA.
MugiWhoa! Hearing that today's new tap is one keg makes it sound small, but it feels totally like the main event!
Hop BroExactly, but the interesting part is that there are actually 12 draft beers lined up. And Hathor has around 16 taps, so the selection is pretty rich.
MugiWhat! A 16-tap setup? That's basically becoming a beer vending machine, right?
Hop BroNo, no, people are still the ones pouring it. House IPA is an IPA with a solid backbone, with a firm core of hop aroma and bitterness, so it's easy to pair with food or enjoy on its own.
MugiOhh! So when you say it's easy to pair with food, does that mean it works with fried stuff too?
Hop BroDefinitely. And the fun of this day's lineup is that it has a wide range of flavors. From Edel Pils and Golden Ale to Raspberry Pink, there are plenty of choices depending on your mood.
MugiWait, there's even a fruity glass in there!? So it's not just IPAs!
Hop BroOf course. The IPA side is strong too, with hop-heavy picks like DDH Citra Hazy IPA and Double Hazy, and if you want something calmer, the Pale Ale real ale ver is a good choice.
MugiWow, the fun of tasting side by side is too strong! And then there's a Milk Stout at the end too, that's unfair!
Hop BroRight? If you're looking for a laid-back pint in Kyobashi, Hathor is a seriously strong option, and with smoked dishes too, it makes you want to go right now.
MugiI can't help it, the moment I heard it opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday, I was ready to drink! I want to grab a beer at Hathor today!
Today's New Tap
In Craft Beer Spot Hathor's May 2, 2026 post, one keg was announced as the day's new tap, and `House IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)` appeared. Centered on an IPA with the sturdy character typical of Shiga Kogen Beer, it is a glass worth paying attention to because it can be enjoyed both with a meal and on its own.
The Lineup That Day
The post also listed `Edel Pils / Sapporo Beer (Japan)`, `Golden Ale / Shonan Beer (Kanagawa)`, `Golden Ale / Island Brewery (Nagasaki)`, `A la Playa / Trademark (USA)`, and `Raspberry Pink / Iwate Kura Beer (Iwate)`, creating a lineup that also offers light and fruity beers.
IPA styles are also well represented, with `Pale Ale Real Ale ver / Minoh Beer (Osaka)`, `Heaven's Age / Black Tide × Teenage (Miyagi)`, `Saruyama Shikao / Minoh Beer × Akishika Sake Brewery (Osaka)`, `Double Hazy / BrewDog (Scotland)`, and `DDH Citra Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie)` covering a wide range of flavors. From people who want to fully enjoy hop aroma to those seeking a softer drinking feel, it is easy to choose according to mood.
To finish, `Milk Stout Nitro ver / Left Hand (USA)` is also on offer, letting you enjoy the aftertaste with a dessert-like dark beer. Although the post centers on one newly tapped keg, the fact that 12 draft beers are actually lined up conveys the fun of tasting them side by side.
About the Shop
Hathor is a beer pub in Osaka's Kyobashi that serves craft beer on draft at a scale of around 16 taps and also offers house-smoked dishes. As a beer hub you can drop into without pretension, it is easy to use for a weekday pint or a weekend tasting session. It opens at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, making it attractive for starting a relaxed drinking session from the daylight hours.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday is a Hathor tap update from Osaka's Kyobashi. In the May 2, 2026 post, the star was Shiga Kogen Beer's House IPA.
MugiWhoa! Hearing that today's new tap is one keg makes it sound small, but it feels totally like the main event!
Hop BroExactly, but the interesting part is that there are actually 12 draft beers lined up. And Hathor has around 16 taps, so the selection is pretty rich.
MugiWhat! A 16-tap setup? That's basically becoming a beer vending machine, right?
Hop BroNo, no, people are still the ones pouring it. House IPA is an IPA with a solid backbone, with a firm core of hop aroma and bitterness, so it's easy to pair with food or enjoy on its own.
MugiOhh! So when you say it's easy to pair with food, does that mean it works with fried stuff too?
Hop BroDefinitely. And the fun of this day's lineup is that it has a wide range of flavors. From Edel Pils and Golden Ale to Raspberry Pink, there are plenty of choices depending on your mood.
MugiWait, there's even a fruity glass in there!? So it's not just IPAs!
Hop BroOf course. The IPA side is strong too, with hop-heavy picks like DDH Citra Hazy IPA and Double Hazy, and if you want something calmer, the Pale Ale real ale ver is a good choice.
MugiWow, the fun of tasting side by side is too strong! And then there's a Milk Stout at the end too, that's unfair!
Hop BroRight? If you're looking for a laid-back pint in Kyobashi, Hathor is a seriously strong option, and with smoked dishes too, it makes you want to go right now.
MugiI can't help it, the moment I heard it opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday, I was ready to drink! I want to grab a beer at Hathor today!
