Nomcraft Juso Taproom Releases May 23 Tap List: 15 Beers from Nomcraft and Collaborations Across Japan
The brewpub "Nomcraft Juso Taproom" in Juso, Osaka, has released its tap list for May 23. Alongside Nomcraft's core lineup, it includes collaborations from Korea, Okinawa, and Osaka, plus a 16.0% mead, making it an appealing stop even after an event.
Hop BroToday's pick is Nomcraft Juso Taproom in Osaka's Juso area. They released their tap list for May 23, and it's the kind of lineup that's easy to swing by for after a live show.
MugiWhoa, that's packed! Fifteen beers all lined up in Juso? Just looking at the menu would get me tipsy!
Hop BroAnd the core of it is Nomcraft's house beers, with a really wide range of styles laid out nicely. Lager, IPA, XPA, pale ale, and double IPA are all there, so you can pick based on your mood.
MugiWhat's XPA? I kind of know IPA and pale ale, but XPA is totally new to me!
Hop BroXPA is basically a light, easy-drinking beer that's in the pale ale family. It's not too heavy, but you still get the hop aroma, so it works as a nice bridge style.
MugiI see! That sounds like a good first pint! But OCTOPUS KING and DINOSAUR ZOO sound intense just from the names, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroThey're definitely going for it. OCTOPUS KING is a Dip Hop IPA, so it probably leans heavily into hop character, and DINOSAUR ZOO is a Double IPA, so both the alcohol and bitterness are dialed up.
MugiWow, the kind of bitter beers that make you want to drink them anyway! And with three collaborations, it feels like you're traveling around different regions from just one place!
Hop BroExactly. It's cool to see FREE BIRD with Korea's White Crow Brewing Company, WHOLE NEW WORLD with Okinawa's MAHOWBREW, and another one with Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works. It feels like each region's personality is linked through the taps.
MugiBut that last one, the 16.0% mead, made my eyes pop out! Does that even still look like beer?
Hop BroThat's very Nomcraft. As a beer-bending release, the presence of that Metheglin is huge, and if you drink it at the end you'll need to be prepared, but it's got maximum buzz value.
MugiOkay, first I'm starting with an easy-drinking lager, then I'll check out the challenge slot at the end! Comparing beers in Juso sounds pretty hot!
Hop BroExactly. It's great both for a post-show drink and for a serious tasting session, and it's the kind of lineup that makes you want to stop by today.
The brewpub "Nomcraft Juso Taproom" in Juso, Osaka, released its tap list for May 23. The post notes that it was open in conjunction with Craft Beer Live that day, making the lineup a good fit for anyone looking for a drink after the event.
Lineup for the Day
- NOMCRAFT LAGER / Helles Lager / 4.5%
- NOMCRAFT IPA / American IPA / 6.5%
- JUSO XPA / XPA / 5.5%
- OCTOPUS KING / Dip Hop IPA / 7.0%
- SLICE OF LIFE / American Pale Ale / 5.5%
- DINOSAUR ZOO / Double IPA / 8.0%
- BLAZING RABBIT / NewEngland IPA / 7.0%
- SIMON SAYS / English Pale Ale / 5.0%
- KISHU MOUNTAIN / Sansho IPA / 7.0%
- BANANA KICK / Banana Weizen / 5.5%
- FREE BIRD / Hazy IPA with Citrus / 6.5%
- WHOLE NEW WORLD / Jasmine IPA / 6.0%
- 7th REVOLUTION / Sour IPA / 6.0%
- ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC Re:VOLUTION #003 / Sake IPA / 7.0%
- Into the Nocturnal Ritual of Shamanic Embers / Metheglin / 16.0%
Highlights
The center of attention this day is the breadth of Nomcraft's house beers. The lineup spans lager, IPA, XPA, pale ale, double IPA, sour, banana weizen, and sansho IPA, making it easy to choose based on mood, from a light, easy-drinking pour to something distinctly bitter.
The collaboration section is also not to be missed. FREE BIRD with Korea's White Crow Brewing Company, WHOLE NEW WORLD with Okinawa's MAHOWBREW, and ANONYMOUS BREWHOLIC Re:VOLUTION #003 from Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works all appear on the list, creating a lineup where you can compare local character from one venue. In addition, Into the Nocturnal Ritual of Shamanic Embers stands out as a 16.0% Metheglin, serving as a beer-adjacent drink that pushes the boundaries a little.
The venue is the brewery's own brewpub in the Juso Station area. With tap management unique to a brewery, the appeal is being able to enjoy core beers and limited releases at the same counter. It was a well-balanced tap list that works both as a stop after a live show and as a place for a serious tasting session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's pick is Nomcraft Juso Taproom in Osaka's Juso area. They released their tap list for May 23, and it's the kind of lineup that's easy to swing by for after a live show.
MugiWhoa, that's packed! Fifteen beers all lined up in Juso? Just looking at the menu would get me tipsy!
Hop BroAnd the core of it is Nomcraft's house beers, with a really wide range of styles laid out nicely. Lager, IPA, XPA, pale ale, and double IPA are all there, so you can pick based on your mood.
MugiWhat's XPA? I kind of know IPA and pale ale, but XPA is totally new to me!
Hop BroXPA is basically a light, easy-drinking beer that's in the pale ale family. It's not too heavy, but you still get the hop aroma, so it works as a nice bridge style.
MugiI see! That sounds like a good first pint! But OCTOPUS KING and DINOSAUR ZOO sound intense just from the names, and now I'm curious!
Hop BroThey're definitely going for it. OCTOPUS KING is a Dip Hop IPA, so it probably leans heavily into hop character, and DINOSAUR ZOO is a Double IPA, so both the alcohol and bitterness are dialed up.
MugiWow, the kind of bitter beers that make you want to drink them anyway! And with three collaborations, it feels like you're traveling around different regions from just one place!
Hop BroExactly. It's cool to see FREE BIRD with Korea's White Crow Brewing Company, WHOLE NEW WORLD with Okinawa's MAHOWBREW, and another one with Osaka's Derailleur Brew Works. It feels like each region's personality is linked through the taps.
MugiBut that last one, the 16.0% mead, made my eyes pop out! Does that even still look like beer?
Hop BroThat's very Nomcraft. As a beer-bending release, the presence of that Metheglin is huge, and if you drink it at the end you'll need to be prepared, but it's got maximum buzz value.
MugiOkay, first I'm starting with an easy-drinking lager, then I'll check out the challenge slot at the end! Comparing beers in Juso sounds pretty hot!
Hop BroExactly. It's great both for a post-show drink and for a serious tasting session, and it's the kind of lineup that makes you want to stop by today.
