At Eni-Brew, CRAFTROCK "Alternative IPA" Makes Its First Draft Appearance; NOMCRAFT 12-TAP JACK on May 5
The beer pub Eni-Brew in Nakamozu, Osaka, announced in a May 1 post that CRAFTROCK BREWING's "Alternative IPA" will make its first draft appearance there. A NOMCRAFT BREWING 12-TAP JACK is also planned for May 5, alongside monthly food specials and new bottle shop arrivals.
Hop BroOsaka's Nakamozu Eni-Brew really came out swinging at the start of May, didn't it? Tonight is the first draft appearance of Alternative IPA, and it's CRAFTROCK BREWING's flagship beer.
MugiWhoa! A first draft appearance sounds really special! A flagship IPA means it's basically the brewery's signature beer, right?
Hop BroExactly, that's the signature. And it's an American IPA, with citrus and tropical aromas, plus a green-herbal character and a clean bitterness that feels great.
MugiGreen-herbal notes? Does it suddenly turn into a meadow? What is that! But when you hear clean bitterness, it sounds bitter but easy to drink, so now I'm curious.
Hop BroThat's the point. The bitterness doesn't linger aggressively; it cuts through cleanly. That's why the phrase "makes you want to drink it in a big glass" fits so well, because you can enjoy the aroma so softly.
MugiOhhh, if you're going to enjoy the aroma, I want to drink it in style! And May even has beef hanger steak tagliata, so it's less a beer bar and more a feast venue.
Hop BroThey pair low-temperature-cooked beef hanger steak with the tang and herbiness of chimichurri sauce, so it goes well with the citrus character of the IPA. The bitterness of the beer and the fat in the food don't clash; instead, the flavors come together really smoothly.
MugiI get it, it's annoying how you make complicated things sound delicious! And they're even bringing in four new Collective Arts releases in the bottle shop, so they haven't missed a thing for takeaway either.
Hop BroBetween The Plams, Ruby Striker, Summit Peak, and Daily Forecast will be on the shelves, so it should hit both IPA fans and fruit sour fans. Drink it in the bar, then open another one at home - that's the power of a one-two punch.
MugiAnd on May 5 it's the NOMCRAFT 12-TAP JACK, right! It's open from 3 to 9 p.m. with free in-and-out access, and there's even a talk live with Gareth-san at 5. It really is packed with everything!
Hop BroNomcraft IPA, NEON LAGER, NOMCLASSIC Irish Stout, and even a secret beer are all there, so it's the kind of lineup where just choosing is fun. Eni-Brew has way too many reasons to drink right now, so honestly I want a pint immediately too.
MugiI'm totally in that mood too! I can already see the future where I first toast with Alternative IPA, then hop from one of the 12 taps to the next.
Eni-Brew's May lineup pairs new draft arrivals with event announcements
The craft beer specialty shop Eni-Brew in Nakamozu, Osaka, summarized its May business schedule in an Instagram post on May 1. Tonight's highlight is CRAFTROCK BREWING's "Alternative IPA." It is making its first draft appearance at Eni-Brew, and is introduced as the flagship IPA from the popular Tokyo brewery.
Tonight's featured beer
- CRAFTROCK BREWING "Alternative IPA"
- Style: American IPA
- Features citrus and tropical aromas, a green-herbal character, and clean bitterness
- A drinkable finish that makes you want to enjoy it in a large glass
May-only food and bottle shop
The post also introduced a luxurious monthly May special: "Beef Hanger Steak Tagliata ~with Chimichurri Sauce~." It pairs low-temperature-cooked beef hanger steak with an herbaceous, tangy sauce, a dish said to suit beers as the weather starts to heat up.
The bottle shop also received four new releases from Collective Arts. Three IPAs and a fruit sour are available to take home:
- Between The Plams
- Ruby Striker
- Summit Peak
- Daily Forecast
NOMCRAFT BREWING's 12-Tap Jack is on May 5
In the latter half of the post, they announced that "MEET THE BREWER SPECIAL EVENT NOMCRAFT BREWING 12TAP JACK @ eni-bru" will be held on May 5, 2026. The event runs from 15:00 to 21:00, with special tickets or a cash-on system, and free entry and exit. If it gets crowded, it will be standing room only. A talk live by Gareth Williams, NOMCRAFT BREWING's sales and brewing lead, is also scheduled from 17:00.
The day's 12 taps feature a wide lineup ranging from core beers to collaborations and limited releases.
- Nomcdaft IPA
- Nomcraft Pale Ale
- Nomcraft Lager
- The Beast Brew Beast77t
- NOMCLASSIC Irish Stout
- Mistic Tiger
- Beer Fuel
- Momonga Bongo
- Moon Calender
- Wine Not?
- NEON LAGER
- Secret beer
Eni-Brew's lineup lets beer fans keep up with new draft arrivals, monthly dishes, takeaway bottles, and brewery events all at once, filling the start of May with things to look forward to.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOsaka's Nakamozu Eni-Brew really came out swinging at the start of May, didn't it? Tonight is the first draft appearance of Alternative IPA, and it's CRAFTROCK BREWING's flagship beer.
MugiWhoa! A first draft appearance sounds really special! A flagship IPA means it's basically the brewery's signature beer, right?
Hop BroExactly, that's the signature. And it's an American IPA, with citrus and tropical aromas, plus a green-herbal character and a clean bitterness that feels great.
MugiGreen-herbal notes? Does it suddenly turn into a meadow? What is that! But when you hear clean bitterness, it sounds bitter but easy to drink, so now I'm curious.
Hop BroThat's the point. The bitterness doesn't linger aggressively; it cuts through cleanly. That's why the phrase "makes you want to drink it in a big glass" fits so well, because you can enjoy the aroma so softly.
MugiOhhh, if you're going to enjoy the aroma, I want to drink it in style! And May even has beef hanger steak tagliata, so it's less a beer bar and more a feast venue.
Hop BroThey pair low-temperature-cooked beef hanger steak with the tang and herbiness of chimichurri sauce, so it goes well with the citrus character of the IPA. The bitterness of the beer and the fat in the food don't clash; instead, the flavors come together really smoothly.
MugiI get it, it's annoying how you make complicated things sound delicious! And they're even bringing in four new Collective Arts releases in the bottle shop, so they haven't missed a thing for takeaway either.
Hop BroBetween The Plams, Ruby Striker, Summit Peak, and Daily Forecast will be on the shelves, so it should hit both IPA fans and fruit sour fans. Drink it in the bar, then open another one at home - that's the power of a one-two punch.
MugiAnd on May 5 it's the NOMCRAFT 12-TAP JACK, right! It's open from 3 to 9 p.m. with free in-and-out access, and there's even a talk live with Gareth-san at 5. It really is packed with everything!
Hop BroNomcraft IPA, NEON LAGER, NOMCLASSIC Irish Stout, and even a secret beer are all there, so it's the kind of lineup where just choosing is fun. Eni-Brew has way too many reasons to drink right now, so honestly I want a pint immediately too.
MugiI'm totally in that mood too! I can already see the future where I first toast with Alternative IPA, then hop from one of the 12 taps to the next.
