Two NOMCRAFT West Coast IPAs on draft at diagonal in Kofu
At diagonal, a beer pub in Kofu, Yamanashi, a side-by-side tasting of NOMCRAFT Brewing's West Coast IPAs is now available. Both "PUNKY DUCK" and "TRIPPING OUT," brewed for diagonal's 8th anniversary collaboration, are being served from the keg, making it easy to compare their citrus character and bitterness.
Hop BroA side-by-side tasting at the Kofu beer pub diagonal - NOMCRAFT Brewing has two West Coast IPAs lined up. Just being an 8th anniversary collaboration is already a strong reason to raise a glass.
MugiWait, both of them are on draft!? That sounds like the kind of place where you walk in and instantly have to put on a face that says, "Today is a serious drinking day."
Hop BroExactly. And PUNKY DUCK has that clean citrus feel and aroma, with bitterness that comes through nicely too.
MugiWhat!? Citrus and bitterness - is it lemon? Grapefruit? Or is the beer suddenly getting serious?
Hop BroIt's closer to grapefruit. A West Coast IPA is a style known for its sharp finish, showing off hop aroma and bitterness with a clean edge.
MugiOhh! So the other one, TRIPPING OUT, has a different personality even though it's in the same family?
Hop BroThat's right. TRIPPING OUT has a tropical impression, along with dankness and bitterness, so it should feel a little wilder than PUNKY DUCK.
MugiDankness sounds like space language all of a sudden! What kind of face am I supposed to make when I drink something with a dank character?
Hop BroBasically, it means a grassy note or a denser hop character. So if you want something light and sharp, go with PUNKY DUCK; if you want to enjoy fruitiness and a bit of funk, TRIPPING OUT is an easy choice.
MugiGot it - even among IPAs, they're totally different! Being able to choose based on your preference is beginner-friendly, and the comparison tasting sounds fun!
Hop BroAnd best of all, both can be compared under the same keg conditions. So tonight, at diagonal in Kofu, let's start with PUNKY DUCK and then move on to TRIPPING OUT, one after the other.
MugiI'm in! When you get an opportunity to try them together, there's really no answer other than going out for a drink!
At the beer pub "diagonal" in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, you can now compare NOMCRAFT Brewing's West Coast IPAs side by side.
The post is introducing two beers: PUNKY DUCK and TRIPPING OUT, both created for diagonal's 8th anniversary collaboration. Both are being served on draft, offering a special tasting experience.
Beers Available
- PUNKY DUCK - A West Coast-style IPA with a clean citrus character, plus aroma and bitterness to enjoy
- TRIPPING OUT - A West Coast-style IPA with citrus and tropical impressions, along with dankness and bitterness
Even though both are West Coast IPAs, the difference in direction is one of the main points here. If you want a light, sharp finish, PUNKY DUCK is the pick; if you want to enjoy a more fruity, dank character, TRIPPING OUT is the easier choice.
"diagonal" is a beer pub in Aonuma, Kofu City, and its focus on craft beer is part of its appeal. Tasting events like this are a great fit for beer fans who want to experience the differences between styles in person. Since both beers are served from the keg this time, it's also easier to compare their flavors under the same conditions. This is a chance to sample NOMCRAFT Brewing's West Coast IPAs together in Kofu.
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Hop BroA side-by-side tasting at the Kofu beer pub diagonal - NOMCRAFT Brewing has two West Coast IPAs lined up. Just being an 8th anniversary collaboration is already a strong reason to raise a glass.
MugiWait, both of them are on draft!? That sounds like the kind of place where you walk in and instantly have to put on a face that says, "Today is a serious drinking day."
Hop BroExactly. And PUNKY DUCK has that clean citrus feel and aroma, with bitterness that comes through nicely too.
MugiWhat!? Citrus and bitterness - is it lemon? Grapefruit? Or is the beer suddenly getting serious?
Hop BroIt's closer to grapefruit. A West Coast IPA is a style known for its sharp finish, showing off hop aroma and bitterness with a clean edge.
MugiOhh! So the other one, TRIPPING OUT, has a different personality even though it's in the same family?
Hop BroThat's right. TRIPPING OUT has a tropical impression, along with dankness and bitterness, so it should feel a little wilder than PUNKY DUCK.
MugiDankness sounds like space language all of a sudden! What kind of face am I supposed to make when I drink something with a dank character?
Hop BroBasically, it means a grassy note or a denser hop character. So if you want something light and sharp, go with PUNKY DUCK; if you want to enjoy fruitiness and a bit of funk, TRIPPING OUT is an easy choice.
MugiGot it - even among IPAs, they're totally different! Being able to choose based on your preference is beginner-friendly, and the comparison tasting sounds fun!
Hop BroAnd best of all, both can be compared under the same keg conditions. So tonight, at diagonal in Kofu, let's start with PUNKY DUCK and then move on to TRIPPING OUT, one after the other.
MugiI'm in! When you get an opportunity to try them together, there's really no answer other than going out for a drink!
