Cartle Club in Ikaho Serves Kayaba Saison and NFA Golden Ale
The beer pub Cartle Club Craft Beer Stand in Ikaho Onsen, Gunma, announced today’s craft beers. The lineup features OctOne Brewing’s "Kayaba Saison" and "NFA Golden Ale." With two beers offering different drinking profiles, it’s an easy pair to enjoy in a hot spring town.
Hop BroThe today’s tap update from Ikaho Onsen is interesting: Cartle Club Craft Beer Stand has OctOne Brewing’s Kayaba Saison and NFA Golden Ale, and the lineup already sounds like it’ll hit the spot after a long walk.
MugiWait, just two beers and I’m already really curious! Kayaba Saison sounds like a saison, right? The name alone feels like it has a breeze in it!
Hop BroExactly. It’s in the farmhouse ale family, with ABV 5.5% and IBU 19. It has the character of Belgian yeast, but the bitterness is restrained, so it’s good at feeling refreshing and hydrating.
MugiBelgian yeast sounds kind of complicated...! But if it isn’t bitter, maybe I can handle it too?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it’s a yeast that brings out aromatic character. Saisons tend to develop a little spiciness and dryness through fermentation, and OctOne’s Kayaba is apparently based on a recipe that evokes a pampas grass field, so it really fits the atmosphere of Ikaho.
MugiOhhh! So it’s perfect as a post-hot-spring beer. After walking around and then taking a gulp, that definitely sounds delicious!
Hop BroThe other beer, NFA Golden Ale, is presented as an American Pale Ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 40. The hops are restrained and the malt sweetness comes through gently, so it’s the kind of beer with a smooth but satisfying presence.
MugiWow, IBU 40 is actually pretty solid! And yet the hops are restrained? It’s interesting how the numbers and the actual feel can be a little different!
Hop BroThat’s the good part. The flow of starting with the saison to settle your palate, then moving on to the golden ale, is really clean. After walking the stone stairway streets of Ikaho, it should hit even harder.
MugiI’m completely in the mood to drink now! I’d stop by on the way back from the stone stairway district and go with Kayaba Saison first, then NFA Golden Ale!
Today’s Taps Confirmed in Ikaho
Cartle Club Craft Beer Stand, located in Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, announced today’s craft beers on Instagram. The post featured two selections: "Kayaba Saison" and "NFA Golden Ale." It’s a beer-pub-style tap update that makes for an easy stop while strolling through the stone stairway district.
Kayaba Saison
"Kayaba Saison" is a farmhouse ale from OctOne Brewing. The post lists it as ABV 5.5% and IBU 19, describing it as having the character of Belgian yeast while keeping bitterness restrained and delivering a refreshing, thirst-quenching finish. According to OctOne’s official information, the beer is named after the "Kayaba" area in Minakami Town, and it is presented as a recipe evoking the scenery of a pampas grass field.
It’s a beer that layers a faintly rustic nuance onto saison-like lightness, making it easy to enjoy for its aroma without becoming tiring to drink. It’s the kind of beer that suits a first pour after walking around a hot spring town.
NFA Golden Ale
The other beer, "NFA Golden Ale," is listed in the post as an American Pale Ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 40. The description says the hop aroma is restrained and the malt sweetness comes through gently, suggesting a fuller drinking experience than Kayaba Saison.
Both beers are around 5.5%, creating a lineup with a good balance of lightness and drinkability. In a tourist area like Ikaho, it seems fitting to start with the saison to settle the palate, then move on to the golden ale.
About the Shop
Cartle Club Craft Beer Stand is a beer pub in the Ikaho Onsen area. Its appeal lies in being close enough to drop in between sightseeing stops and enjoy craft beer casually. Rather than flashy presentation, it’s the kind of place that lets you focus on the beers on tap themselves.
Reference: Instagram post / Kayaba Saison (OctOne Brewing)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe today’s tap update from Ikaho Onsen is interesting: Cartle Club Craft Beer Stand has OctOne Brewing’s Kayaba Saison and NFA Golden Ale, and the lineup already sounds like it’ll hit the spot after a long walk.
MugiWait, just two beers and I’m already really curious! Kayaba Saison sounds like a saison, right? The name alone feels like it has a breeze in it!
Hop BroExactly. It’s in the farmhouse ale family, with ABV 5.5% and IBU 19. It has the character of Belgian yeast, but the bitterness is restrained, so it’s good at feeling refreshing and hydrating.
MugiBelgian yeast sounds kind of complicated...! But if it isn’t bitter, maybe I can handle it too?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it’s a yeast that brings out aromatic character. Saisons tend to develop a little spiciness and dryness through fermentation, and OctOne’s Kayaba is apparently based on a recipe that evokes a pampas grass field, so it really fits the atmosphere of Ikaho.
MugiOhhh! So it’s perfect as a post-hot-spring beer. After walking around and then taking a gulp, that definitely sounds delicious!
Hop BroThe other beer, NFA Golden Ale, is presented as an American Pale Ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 40. The hops are restrained and the malt sweetness comes through gently, so it’s the kind of beer with a smooth but satisfying presence.
MugiWow, IBU 40 is actually pretty solid! And yet the hops are restrained? It’s interesting how the numbers and the actual feel can be a little different!
Hop BroThat’s the good part. The flow of starting with the saison to settle your palate, then moving on to the golden ale, is really clean. After walking the stone stairway streets of Ikaho, it should hit even harder.
MugiI’m completely in the mood to drink now! I’d stop by on the way back from the stone stairway district and go with Kayaba Saison first, then NFA Golden Ale!