CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama updates its taps with Fruitsale and five other beers
Okayama's CRAFT Rainbow posted an Instagram update with its opening hours and the day's tap list. The lineup includes Fruitsale and HoppyPaleale, plus beers from Ushitora, Omishima Brewery, NAMACHAん Brewing, Swan Lake, and Suntory.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama. They post their hours and daily tap list on Instagram, which makes the place really easy to plan around.
MugiWait, the daily tap list is public? That is wildly convenient! And they even mention sports screenings too?
Hop BroThe lineup is smart, too. They even have top-fermented ales like Alt, plus Fruitsale, HoppyPaleale, Paleale, and Pilsner, so you can compare aroma and mouthfeel side by side.
MugiHold on, top-fermented ales? What does that even mean? Why did this suddenly turn into beer science class?!
Hop BroPut simply, it is about where the yeast works. Ales tend to give brighter aromas, and Alt adds a toasty malt note, so it comes off a little more grown-up.
MugiOhhh, so Alt tastes bready too? The name sounds serious, but now I kind of like it!
Hop BroExactly. Then you add Ushitora's Koko kara Pine, Omishima Brewery's Hoppy Pale Ale, NAMACHA'n's Namape, and Swan Lake's Album, and it turns into a great domestic craft lineup.
MugiSo it is basically a Japanese brewery squad! And if they also have Suntory Draft, even my beginner friends could order without panic.
Hop BroIt is easy to use as a pub, too. Fri to Mon, 3pm; Tue to Thu, 5pm to midnight. The inside is non-smoking, with a separate smoking area, so you can actually relax with a glass.
MugiNow I totally want to pick my first pint! Do I start with Fruitsale while watching a match, or jump straight into tropical mode with Koko kara Pine?
Hop BroThat is the best kind of problem. Tonight makes me want a hoppy tasting flight, then a clean Pilsner or Suntory Draft to finish.
CRAFT Rainbow, a beer pub at 2-5-4 Nodayacho in Okayama City, shared its opening hours and tap list on Instagram. According to the post, the pub is open from 15:00 to 24:00 from Friday through Monday, and from 17:00 to 24:00 from Tuesday through Thursday. The venue is non-smoking, with a separate smoking area.
Tap list
- Fruitsale
- HoppyPaleale
- Paleale
- Alt
- Pilsner
- Ushitora `Koko kara Pine`
- Omishima Brewery `Hoppy Pale Ale`
- NAMACHAん `namape`
- Swan Lake `Album`
- Suntory draft beer
The five English-labeled beers suggest a range from fruity notes to pale ale, alt, and pilsner, making the lineup easy to compare style by style. They are joined by Japanese craft and draft beer options: Ushitora's `Koko kara Pine`, Omishima Brewery's `Hoppy Pale Ale`, NAMACHAん Brewing's `namape`, Swan Lake's `Album`, and Suntory draft beer.
The post also mentioned broadcasts of J.League and ACL matches. It is a practical stop for anyone who wants to watch a game with a beer in hand, or follow tap changes while staying in Okayama.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama. They post their hours and daily tap list on Instagram, which makes the place really easy to plan around.
MugiWait, the daily tap list is public? That is wildly convenient! And they even mention sports screenings too?
Hop BroThe lineup is smart, too. They even have top-fermented ales like Alt, plus Fruitsale, HoppyPaleale, Paleale, and Pilsner, so you can compare aroma and mouthfeel side by side.
MugiHold on, top-fermented ales? What does that even mean? Why did this suddenly turn into beer science class?!
Hop BroPut simply, it is about where the yeast works. Ales tend to give brighter aromas, and Alt adds a toasty malt note, so it comes off a little more grown-up.
MugiOhhh, so Alt tastes bready too? The name sounds serious, but now I kind of like it!
Hop BroExactly. Then you add Ushitora's Koko kara Pine, Omishima Brewery's Hoppy Pale Ale, NAMACHA'n's Namape, and Swan Lake's Album, and it turns into a great domestic craft lineup.
MugiSo it is basically a Japanese brewery squad! And if they also have Suntory Draft, even my beginner friends could order without panic.
Hop BroIt is easy to use as a pub, too. Fri to Mon, 3pm; Tue to Thu, 5pm to midnight. The inside is non-smoking, with a separate smoking area, so you can actually relax with a glass.
MugiNow I totally want to pick my first pint! Do I start with Fruitsale while watching a match, or jump straight into tropical mode with Koko kara Pine?
Hop BroThat is the best kind of problem. Tonight makes me want a hoppy tasting flight, then a clean Pilsner or Suntory Draft to finish.
