diagonal in Kofu taps Nomcraft's PUNKY DUCK, an 8th-anniversary West Coast IPA
Craft beer pub diagonal in Kofu, Yamanashi announced the tap opening of Nomcraft's PUNKY DUCK. The 6.5% West Coast IPA is being presented as the final keg of the bar's 8th-anniversary beer.
Hop BroAt the beer pub diagonal in Kofu, the last keg of Nomcraft's PUNKY DUCK just got tapped!
MugiWait, PUNKY DUCK? That name sounds like a duck in a leather jacket! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a West Coast IPA at 6.5% ABV. Total classic IPA energy, with citrus aroma and a clean bitterness.
MugiWhoa, but West Coast makes me think of sunsets and sunglasses, not beer styles!
Hop BroFair reaction, but it really means an IPA built around aroma and snap. Less sweetness, more bright citrus and a crisp finish.
MugiWhat is that! crisp finish makes it sound like the beer just strutted off a runway!
Hop BroAnd at diagonal in Kofu, it's being poured as their 8th anniversary beer. The final keg of a milestone beer has real drama.
MugiSo it's basically a one-night-only pour! In a place known for rotating guest taps, that feels dangerously tempting.
Hop BroExactly. diagonal in Aonuma is all about the guest beer magic of fleeting encounters, and now I absolutely want a glass.
MugiSame here! I want that citrus punch and classic IPA bite right now. If that keg is still on, we're going.
Craft beer pub diagonal in Kofu, Yamanashi shared a tap-opening update on Instagram. The beer on tap is Nomcraft's "PUNKY DUCK," a West Coast IPA with an ABV of 6.5%. In the post, the bar describes it as a classic IPA with citrus aroma and a clean bitterness.
The beer is positioned as diagonal's 8th-anniversary beer, and the post also notes that it is the "final keg." That gives the release a special place in the bar's lineup, beyond a simple guest-beer update. For drinkers who like IPAs with a clear hop profile, bright citrus notes, and a dry, clean finish, this is an easy beer to read and appreciate.
Diagonal is a beer pub located in Naga Ryo Building in Aonuma, Kofu City. The bar's appeal lies in following changing taps and catching limited beers at the right moment. PUNKY DUCK fits that pattern well: a one-time tap moment that combines brewery identity, anniversary timing, and a style many hop-forward beer fans look for.
If you're tracking guest beers in Kofu, this is one to note. It is the kind of release that rewards people who enjoy a well-defined West Coast IPA and the atmosphere of a bar built around rotating taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub diagonal in Kofu, the last keg of Nomcraft's PUNKY DUCK just got tapped!
MugiWait, PUNKY DUCK? That name sounds like a duck in a leather jacket! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a West Coast IPA at 6.5% ABV. Total classic IPA energy, with citrus aroma and a clean bitterness.
MugiWhoa, but West Coast makes me think of sunsets and sunglasses, not beer styles!
Hop BroFair reaction, but it really means an IPA built around aroma and snap. Less sweetness, more bright citrus and a crisp finish.
MugiWhat is that! crisp finish makes it sound like the beer just strutted off a runway!
Hop BroAnd at diagonal in Kofu, it's being poured as their 8th anniversary beer. The final keg of a milestone beer has real drama.
MugiSo it's basically a one-night-only pour! In a place known for rotating guest taps, that feels dangerously tempting.
Hop BroExactly. diagonal in Aonuma is all about the guest beer magic of fleeting encounters, and now I absolutely want a glass.
MugiSame here! I want that citrus punch and classic IPA bite right now. If that keg is still on, we're going.
