CRAFT BANK to host AL FORNO collaboration event on June 21
CRAFT BANK in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, will host the collaboration event “AL FORNO -90’s FUKUCHIYAMA BOYS-” on June 21 with IL PAZZINI and Kitchen Picasso. The evening is billed as a casual gathering with craft beer, wine, and food.
Hop BroI've got a Fukuchiyama event on my radar. On June 21, CRAFT BANK is hosting AL FORNO, a night built for beer and food in one swing.
MugiWait, a collab event? So it isn't just CRAFT BANK doing it alone?
Hop BroRight, it's IL PAZZINI, Kitchen Picasso, and CRAFT BANK in a three-way team-up. Pizza, charcoal-grilled dishes, craft beer, and wine all show up, so your appetite doesn't stand a chance.
MugiWhat is that, an appetite ambush? I kind of want to get captured by it. And if wine's there too, it's easy to invite friends who aren't deep into beer yet.
Hop BroAnd the price is solid: 3,000 yen for adults with one drink included, plus an appetizer buffet. You can sample different dishes and try pairing as you go.
MugiHold on, pairing just sounded way too pro. What does that actually mean in normal-person language?
Hop BroIt just means a flavor match between food and drink. Like, if you put a toasty pizza next to an IPA, the hop bitterness tightens up the finish and keeps it lively.
MugiOhhh, tightens the finish makes beer sound like a TV host keeping the show moving. What's the venue like?
Hop BroCRAFT BANK is a former bank building five minutes on foot from JR Fukuchiyama Station, and it was reborn in 2020 as a brewery-restaurant.
MugiA toast inside a bank? That concept rules. And being that close to the station makes it perfect for wandering the town first.
Hop BroThey usually pour seven craft beers, and the flagship is BANK IPA. The style is IPA, and they work with Tamba ingredients, so the local character really comes through.
MugiOkay, Tamba ingredients in the glass is such a good hook. Now I already feel like a Fukuchiyama tourist with a drinking plan.
Hop BroIt runs from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., last entry at 9:00 p.m., and elementary school kids and younger are 1,500 yen. On June 21 only, pizza, appetizers, and BANK IPA sound like the kind of combo that would make both of us want a drink immediately.
Event overview
On June 21, CRAFT BANK in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, will host the collaboration event “AL FORNO -90’s FUKUCHIYAMA BOYS-” with IL PAZZINI, Kitchen Picasso, and CRAFT BANK. The announcement frames it as a relaxed night to enjoy food alongside craft beer and wine.
Time and pricing
The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with final admission at 9:00 p.m. Pricing is listed at JPY 3,000 for adults, including one drink and an appetizer buffet, and JPY 1,500 for elementary school children and younger. The promotion also points to a menu built around an appetizer buffet, pizza, and charcoal-grilled dishes.
About CRAFT BANK
CRAFT BANK is a brewery and restaurant built in a former bank, about a five-minute walk from JR Fukuchiyama Station. The brewery was reborn from the old building in 2020 and serves seven craft beers alongside carefully prepared food. Its flagship BANK IPA and beers made with local Tamba ingredients show how strongly the brewery ties its beer program to the region.
Why it stands out
This event brings together local food and beer culture in one place. With beer, wine, and food all in the mix, it offers a different kind of visit from a standard brewery stop. Its location near the station also makes it easy to combine with a walk around Fukuchiyama, turning the event into a neat snapshot of the city’s craft beer scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a Fukuchiyama event on my radar. On June 21, CRAFT BANK is hosting AL FORNO, a night built for beer and food in one swing.
MugiWait, a collab event? So it isn't just CRAFT BANK doing it alone?
Hop BroRight, it's IL PAZZINI, Kitchen Picasso, and CRAFT BANK in a three-way team-up. Pizza, charcoal-grilled dishes, craft beer, and wine all show up, so your appetite doesn't stand a chance.
MugiWhat is that, an appetite ambush? I kind of want to get captured by it. And if wine's there too, it's easy to invite friends who aren't deep into beer yet.
Hop BroAnd the price is solid: 3,000 yen for adults with one drink included, plus an appetizer buffet. You can sample different dishes and try pairing as you go.
MugiHold on, pairing just sounded way too pro. What does that actually mean in normal-person language?
Hop BroIt just means a flavor match between food and drink. Like, if you put a toasty pizza next to an IPA, the hop bitterness tightens up the finish and keeps it lively.
MugiOhhh, tightens the finish makes beer sound like a TV host keeping the show moving. What's the venue like?
Hop BroCRAFT BANK is a former bank building five minutes on foot from JR Fukuchiyama Station, and it was reborn in 2020 as a brewery-restaurant.
MugiA toast inside a bank? That concept rules. And being that close to the station makes it perfect for wandering the town first.
Hop BroThey usually pour seven craft beers, and the flagship is BANK IPA. The style is IPA, and they work with Tamba ingredients, so the local character really comes through.
MugiOkay, Tamba ingredients in the glass is such a good hook. Now I already feel like a Fukuchiyama tourist with a drinking plan.
Hop BroIt runs from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., last entry at 9:00 p.m., and elementary school kids and younger are 1,500 yen. On June 21 only, pizza, appetizers, and BANK IPA sound like the kind of combo that would make both of us want a drink immediately.
