CRAFT Rainbow Serves U.B.P.'s Asakano Kisaki Ale and Oni Densetsu's Kinki Pale Ale
The beer pub CRAFT Rainbow in Nodayacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, has posted today’s tap list on Instagram. Drafts from across Japan are lined up, including U.B.P.'s Asakano Kisaki Ale, Oni Densetsu's Kinki Pale Ale, and Ise Kadoya Beer’s Nikukyuu IPA.
Hop BroThe tap update at the beer pub CRAFT Rainbow in Nodayacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City is hot. Today they've got U.B.P.'s Asakano Kisaki Ale, Oni Densetsu Kinki Pale Ale, and even Ise Kadoya Beer’s Nikukyuu IPA, which is a pretty impressive lineup.
MugiWhoa, draft beers from all over Japan are gathered there? Just looking at the menu makes me feel like I've gone on a trip!
Hop BroExactly, and the five-tap range is great. Orangeale, Paleale, IPA, Kolsch, and Pilsner cover everything from ale to lager styles, so choosing by mood is a strong point.
MugiBut wait, pale ale and IPA sound so similar. What's the difference? They both just seem bitter to me!
Hop BroGood question. Roughly speaking, the presence of hops is different. Pale ale is a balanced style with aroma and drinkability, while IPA pushes the hop character further forward, with stronger aroma and bitterness.
MugiI see, so Nikukyuu IPA is definitely the cute one just from the name! And Ise Kadoya Beer feels like the kind of place that looks cute but is seriously good!
Hop BroExactly, and that's why Kinki Pale Ale being on the list is cool. Oni Densetsu's beers have names that make an impression, but when you drink them they have solid, classic flavor, so they're easy to use as a comparison anchor.
MugiOh, NewWorldKolsch catches my eye too! Kölsch sounds light, but adding 'New World' makes it suddenly feel cool, which is unfair.
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it: you can enjoy the crisp, clean character. Kölsch is light and brisk, so even if you hop from one draft to another, it doesn't wear out your palate, and finishing with the pilsner makes for a nice flow.
MugiAnd CRAFT Rainbow sounds like a place where you can drink in comfort. It's non-smoking, but there's also a smoking area, so it's nice to have options depending on your mood!
Hop BroFrom Friday through Monday they open at 3 p.m., and from Tuesday through Thursday at 5 p.m., so it's perfect for an early drink. Keeping up with the draft rotation in Okayama, this is the kind of day where you start with Asakano Kisaki Ale and end up wanting one more.
Today's Drafts
The beer pub CRAFT Rainbow in Nodayacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, posted today’s tap list on Instagram. In the post, alongside five taps of `Orangeale`, `Paleale`, `IPA`, `Kolsch`, and `Pilsner`, the lineup includes `U.B.P`'s `Asakano Kisaki Ale`, `Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu`'s `Kinki Pale Ale`, `Ise Kadoya Beer`'s `Nikukyuu IPA`, `Hansharo Beer`'s `NewWorldKolsch`, and `Suntory Draft`.
Lineup Highlights
- A broad lineup spanning pale ale, IPA, kölsch, and pilsner styles.
- Since beers such as `Asakano Kisaki Ale` and `Kinki Pale Ale` are named explicitly, it is easy to build a tasting comparison around them.
- It also includes `Nikukyuu IPA` and `NewWorldKolsch`, so you can enjoy the distinct character of Japanese craft beer all at once.
Store Info
CRAFT Rainbow is a beer pub with a non-smoking interior and a smoking area. Hours are 3 p.m. from Friday through Monday and 5 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday, making it convenient not only for an evening drink but also for an earlier stop-in. It is a place suited to days when you want to keep up with draft updates in Okayama while relaxing with a beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap update at the beer pub CRAFT Rainbow in Nodayacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City is hot. Today they've got U.B.P.'s Asakano Kisaki Ale, Oni Densetsu Kinki Pale Ale, and even Ise Kadoya Beer’s Nikukyuu IPA, which is a pretty impressive lineup.
MugiWhoa, draft beers from all over Japan are gathered there? Just looking at the menu makes me feel like I've gone on a trip!
Hop BroExactly, and the five-tap range is great. Orangeale, Paleale, IPA, Kolsch, and Pilsner cover everything from ale to lager styles, so choosing by mood is a strong point.
MugiBut wait, pale ale and IPA sound so similar. What's the difference? They both just seem bitter to me!
Hop BroGood question. Roughly speaking, the presence of hops is different. Pale ale is a balanced style with aroma and drinkability, while IPA pushes the hop character further forward, with stronger aroma and bitterness.
MugiI see, so Nikukyuu IPA is definitely the cute one just from the name! And Ise Kadoya Beer feels like the kind of place that looks cute but is seriously good!
Hop BroExactly, and that's why Kinki Pale Ale being on the list is cool. Oni Densetsu's beers have names that make an impression, but when you drink them they have solid, classic flavor, so they're easy to use as a comparison anchor.
MugiOh, NewWorldKolsch catches my eye too! Kölsch sounds light, but adding 'New World' makes it suddenly feel cool, which is unfair.
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it: you can enjoy the crisp, clean character. Kölsch is light and brisk, so even if you hop from one draft to another, it doesn't wear out your palate, and finishing with the pilsner makes for a nice flow.
MugiAnd CRAFT Rainbow sounds like a place where you can drink in comfort. It's non-smoking, but there's also a smoking area, so it's nice to have options depending on your mood!
Hop BroFrom Friday through Monday they open at 3 p.m., and from Tuesday through Thursday at 5 p.m., so it's perfect for an early drink. Keeping up with the draft rotation in Okayama, this is the kind of day where you start with Asakano Kisaki Ale and end up wanting one more.
