Craft Beer Spot Hathor to pour 12 draft beers on 5/12, including Shiga Kogen's "Sono no Sen"
Craft Beer Spot Hathor in Kyobashi, Osaka, has announced its draft lineup for May 12. From Shiga Kogen Beer's "Sono no Sen" to Trillium's pilsner and Revision's IPA, the selection spans lagers, distinctive IPAs, and fruit-forward beers.
Hop BroCraft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi has unveiled its 16-tap draft lineup for May 12. Lagers, IPAs, and fruit beers are all there, making for a pretty exciting spread.
MugiWait, 16 kinds? That's great, but with that many I'd probably freeze up in front of the shop and not be able to choose!
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is Shiga Kogen Beer's Sono no Sen. It has a bright blond color, citrus aromas like grapefruit and hassaku, and a hint of tropical fruit layered on top.
MugiWhoa, but you'd never guess it's 8.5%. How is something that strong still so dry? That's basically beer camouflage!
Hop BroThat's where the brewery's homegrown sake rice, Kinmonnishiki, comes in. It adds a gentle sweetness, but the firm bitterness keeps it balanced, so it finishes clean instead of heavy.
MugiWhat, it's easy to pair with Japanese food too? That's unfair! And if it's something you want to sip slowly, it's basically an invitation to a good night!
Hop BroOne recommendation is Trillium's Pilsner. It's a classic, refined lager built with Bohemian floor-malted malt, Hallertau Magnum, and Saaz hops.
MugiWait, what's floor malting? The name alone sounds like serious craftsmanship, and now I'm imagining the barley taking a little break on the floor!
Hop BroBasically, it's the old-school method of carefully germinating malt on the floor. That's why you get bread-crust-like aromas and a crisp finish.
MugiI see, now I want snacks too! Hathor is supposed to be strong on smoked dishes, right? I want to cut through the fat with lager and chase the smoke with beer!
Hop BroAnother one is Revision's Disco Ninja IPA. Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, and Amarillo bring a juicy IPA with citrus, mango, and resin notes.
MugiWow, being able to choose from draft beers by mood is the best! Today I'll savor Sono no Sen, next I'll have fun with Disco Ninja, and then I'll finish with smoked dishes!
Hop BroExactly. They also have Yebisu, sour IPA, red ale, sansho W-IPA, and stout, so you can cover everything from staples to distinctive picks. It's the kind of lineup that makes you want not just one drink, but two or three in Kyobashi.
MugiDecided! I want to toast at Hathor today! I'll take my time with Sono no Sen, then get lively with the IPA, and end up saying, 'Just one more...'!
Draft lineup for 5/12
At Craft Beer Spot Hathor, a beer pub in Kyobashi, Osaka, 16 draft beers will be available that day. Known for its house-smoked dishes, the shop offers a lineup that lets you choose not only for each beer's individual character, but also with food pairing in mind.
The highlight is Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Sono no Sen." It pours a slightly hazy, bright blond, with citrus aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and hassaku, layered with a subtle tropical note. Sweetness from the brewery’s homegrown sake rice "Kinmonnishiki" is balanced by a firm bitterness, resulting in a beer so dry it hardly seems 8.5%. The description also notes that it shares the same easy pairing character with Japanese food as "Sono no Juu," making this a beer to sip slowly.
Recommended picks include Trillium’s "Pilsner" and Revision’s "Disco Ninja IPA." The former is a classic, refined lager built with Bohemian floor-malted pilsner malt, Hallertau Magnum, and Saaz hops. Its straw-colored appearance is matched by aromas like bread crust and a crisp finish. The latter is a juicy IPA driven by Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, and Amarillo, layering citrus, mango, and resin notes, with a medium body and a soft mouthfeel.
Other beers on tap include Yebisu; Nara Brewing x Batterie’s "Tifina"; Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Memory Bouquet" and "Electro Squash Sour IPA"; Iwate Kura Beer’s "Red Ale Real Ale ver" and "Raspberry Pink"; Y.Market Brewing’s "Minamichita Blood Orange IPA"; Minoh Beer’s "Sansho W-IPA"; and Beer Hearn’s "Enmusubi Beer Stout Real Ale ver." From staples to seasonal releases, the lineup makes it easy to pick something based on your mood that day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Spot Hathor in Osaka's Kyobashi has unveiled its 16-tap draft lineup for May 12. Lagers, IPAs, and fruit beers are all there, making for a pretty exciting spread.
MugiWait, 16 kinds? That's great, but with that many I'd probably freeze up in front of the shop and not be able to choose!
Hop BroThe first thing to watch is Shiga Kogen Beer's Sono no Sen. It has a bright blond color, citrus aromas like grapefruit and hassaku, and a hint of tropical fruit layered on top.
MugiWhoa, but you'd never guess it's 8.5%. How is something that strong still so dry? That's basically beer camouflage!
Hop BroThat's where the brewery's homegrown sake rice, Kinmonnishiki, comes in. It adds a gentle sweetness, but the firm bitterness keeps it balanced, so it finishes clean instead of heavy.
MugiWhat, it's easy to pair with Japanese food too? That's unfair! And if it's something you want to sip slowly, it's basically an invitation to a good night!
Hop BroOne recommendation is Trillium's Pilsner. It's a classic, refined lager built with Bohemian floor-malted malt, Hallertau Magnum, and Saaz hops.
MugiWait, what's floor malting? The name alone sounds like serious craftsmanship, and now I'm imagining the barley taking a little break on the floor!
Hop BroBasically, it's the old-school method of carefully germinating malt on the floor. That's why you get bread-crust-like aromas and a crisp finish.
MugiI see, now I want snacks too! Hathor is supposed to be strong on smoked dishes, right? I want to cut through the fat with lager and chase the smoke with beer!
Hop BroAnother one is Revision's Disco Ninja IPA. Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, and Amarillo bring a juicy IPA with citrus, mango, and resin notes.
MugiWow, being able to choose from draft beers by mood is the best! Today I'll savor Sono no Sen, next I'll have fun with Disco Ninja, and then I'll finish with smoked dishes!
Hop BroExactly. They also have Yebisu, sour IPA, red ale, sansho W-IPA, and stout, so you can cover everything from staples to distinctive picks. It's the kind of lineup that makes you want not just one drink, but two or three in Kyobashi.
MugiDecided! I want to toast at Hathor today! I'll take my time with Sono no Sen, then get lively with the IPA, and end up saying, 'Just one more...'!
