Craft Bank to hold 4th anniversary event in Fukuchiyama on July 25
Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, will hold its 4th anniversary event on July 25. The brewery plans to serve its anniversary Kölsch straight from the tank, alongside BBQ, live music, and a public brew day on July 26.
Hop BroI want to talk about CRAFT BANK 4th Anniversary today. It’s a July 25 event at Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama, and the star of the show is their anniversary Kolsch.
MugiWait, Craft Bank is that brewery in an old bank, right? The name alone already has me interested!
Hop BroExactly. CRAFT BANK was born in 2020 by renovating a former bank building that had sat empty for 30 years. Being just a five-minute walk from JR Fukuchiyama Station is a strong move too.
MugiAnd this 4th anniversary Kolsch... what kind of style is that? The name sounds cute, but also kind of pro-level!
Hop BroKolsch is a crisp and refreshing style. It’s brewed with ale yeast, but it drinks with a lager-like lightness, the kind that makes your throat demand another sip on its own.
MugiWhat is that, my throat staging a takeover? But what does the article mean by super-fresh draft? How is that different from regular draft beer?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s poured straight from the tank, so you get much closer to the just-made aroma and texture. And making it a challenge to enjoy all 1,000 liters is seriously bold.
MugiA thousand liters sounds less like a party and more like a quest! And with an original BBQ set too, that’s the kind of event where you eat, drink, and never want to leave.
Hop BroThere’ll also be live music on each floor, rooftop time after 9 p.m., remote six-can sets and lodging plans for out-of-town fans, plus an art glass and limited T-shirts. It’s built as a full experience, not just a drinking session.
MugiWow! And there’s open brewing the next day too, right? But when I hear mash-in, I suddenly feel like I walked into a science lab!
Hop BroMash-in is the first brewing step where crushed malt is mixed with hot water to draw out sugars. So drinking the Kolsch on the 25th and seeing the process on the 26th honestly makes me want to go too.
MugiSo July 25 is for cheers, and July 26 is for seeing the brewing up close? That’s two straight days of heaven. You and I both totally want that Kolsch in Fukuchiyama now!
Event overview
Craft Bank will host its 4th Anniversary event on July 25 at the brewery in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and the anniversary beer will be poured straight from the tank as an ultra-fresh Kölsch. The brewery says the goal is to enjoy the beer until the 1,000-liter tank is emptied.
A brewery born in an old bank
Craft Bank began in 2020 in a former bank building that had stood vacant for about 30 years. The site has since been reborn as a brewery and restaurant in Fukuchiyama, about a five-minute walk from JR Fukuchiyama Station. The project gives the building a new role while keeping the local setting at the center of the brewery’s identity.
What guests can expect
For the anniversary, Craft Bank is offering several ways to take part: an original BBQ set with unlimited Kölsch, a drink-only plan, a remote participation plan with canned beer, and a hotel package for guests coming from farther away. Live music will run on multiple floors during the event, with rooftop performances scheduled later in the evening.
The brewery also notes that the original glass features artwork by Kentaro Okawara, and limited goods and T-shirts will be sold on site. The event is built as more than a tasting session; it combines beer, food, music, and commemorative items in one program.
Public brew day on July 26
The anniversary schedule continues on July 26 with a public brew session (mash-in). That makes the celebration a two-day occasion, offering guests a chance to experience both the serving side and the brewing side of Craft Bank’s work. For fans of fresh beer, the combination of tank-poured Kölsch and a behind-the-scenes brew day makes this a notable milestone for the Fukuchiyama brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about CRAFT BANK 4th Anniversary today. It’s a July 25 event at Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama, and the star of the show is their anniversary Kolsch.
MugiWait, Craft Bank is that brewery in an old bank, right? The name alone already has me interested!
Hop BroExactly. CRAFT BANK was born in 2020 by renovating a former bank building that had sat empty for 30 years. Being just a five-minute walk from JR Fukuchiyama Station is a strong move too.
MugiAnd this 4th anniversary Kolsch... what kind of style is that? The name sounds cute, but also kind of pro-level!
Hop BroKolsch is a crisp and refreshing style. It’s brewed with ale yeast, but it drinks with a lager-like lightness, the kind that makes your throat demand another sip on its own.
MugiWhat is that, my throat staging a takeover? But what does the article mean by super-fresh draft? How is that different from regular draft beer?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s poured straight from the tank, so you get much closer to the just-made aroma and texture. And making it a challenge to enjoy all 1,000 liters is seriously bold.
MugiA thousand liters sounds less like a party and more like a quest! And with an original BBQ set too, that’s the kind of event where you eat, drink, and never want to leave.
Hop BroThere’ll also be live music on each floor, rooftop time after 9 p.m., remote six-can sets and lodging plans for out-of-town fans, plus an art glass and limited T-shirts. It’s built as a full experience, not just a drinking session.
MugiWow! And there’s open brewing the next day too, right? But when I hear mash-in, I suddenly feel like I walked into a science lab!
Hop BroMash-in is the first brewing step where crushed malt is mixed with hot water to draw out sugars. So drinking the Kolsch on the 25th and seeing the process on the 26th honestly makes me want to go too.
MugiSo July 25 is for cheers, and July 26 is for seeing the brewing up close? That’s two straight days of heaven. You and I both totally want that Kolsch in Fukuchiyama now!
