Okayama’s CRAFT Rainbow lists four taps, including 2nd Story Ale Works
CRAFT Rainbow, a beer pub in Nodayacho, Okayama City, shared its latest tap list on Instagram. The lineup includes Dance from 2nd Story Ale Works, SessionIPA from Matsumoto Brewery, Daisen G Beer Scottish Ale, and Suntory Nama, with sake and shochu also available.
Hop BroToday’s story is about CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama, and their tap lineup honestly has the kind of range that makes a beer nerd grin.
MugiWait, today’s tap list means the beers they’re actually pouring right now, right? That alone makes me want to walk in immediately!
Hop BroExactly. They’ve got 2nd Story Ale Works’ Dance, Matsumoto Brewery’s Session IPA, Daisen G Beer’s Scottish Ale, plus Suntory draft, so the lineup covers a lot of ground.
MugiHold on, Session IPA sounds mysterious! I know IPA, but “session” suddenly makes it sound like a jam band rehearsal.
Hop BroA session IPA is basically an IPA that’s lighter and easier to keep drinking. You still get the hop aroma, but the alcohol is usually gentler, so it stays approachable.
MugiOhhh, so you get big aroma first, then you can relax and keep sipping without getting overwhelmed. That’s very beginner-friendly!
Hop BroRight, and having a Scottish Ale in the mix is a great move. You get malt depth and a soft sweetness, so it contrasts nicely with the brighter Session IPA.
MugiThe second you say “malt character,” I feel like I need lab goggles. Malt richness means what exactly? Bread? Caramel? Blanket energy?
Hop BroYou don’t drink the blanket, but the cozy vibe is close. It’s more about grain sweetness and a toasty feel, with calm flavor instead of loud bitterness.
MugiAnd they also have Suntory draft, sake, and shochu? That’s serious flexibility for one place. Feels perfect for solo drinking too!
Hop BroIt helps that they’re in Nodayacho and open from 5 p.m. on weekdays, or 3 p.m. from Friday to Monday, so it’s easy to drop in casually. Just check ahead, because they plan to close from June 9 to June 17.
MugiNoted, I’m checking the calendar before that break. I want to start with Dance, compare the Session IPA and Scottish Ale, and maybe finish with sake like a champion.
Hop BroThat’s a solid plan. With a wide flavor range like this, you can drink to match your mood, and honestly, now I just want a pint myself.
Today’s taps
In the Instagram post, CRAFT Rainbow’s lineup includes Dance from 2nd Story Ale Works, SessionIPA from Matsumoto Brewery, Scottish Ale from Daisen G Beer, and Suntory Nama. It is a balanced list that mixes a hop-forward session IPA and a malt-driven Scottish ale with a familiar draft beer.
According to the shop information shared in the post and on its public profile, CRAFT Rainbow is a beer pub at 2-5-4-101 Nodayacho, Kita-ku, Okayama City. It is open from 15:00 to 24:00 on Friday through Monday, and from 17:00 to 24:00 on Tuesday through Thursday. The pub is non-smoking, with a separate smoking area provided. The hashtags also point to solo drinking and casual drop-in visits, which fits the relaxed pub-style setting.
Beyond beer, the shop also serves Japanese sake and shochu, so guests can move between different drinks without leaving the counter. For beer drinkers in Okayama looking for a place to read the tap list and drink at an easy pace, that range is one of the clearest draws.
The post also notes a planned closure from June 9 to June 17, so checking the operating status before visiting would be wise.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s story is about CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama, and their tap lineup honestly has the kind of range that makes a beer nerd grin.
MugiWait, today’s tap list means the beers they’re actually pouring right now, right? That alone makes me want to walk in immediately!
Hop BroExactly. They’ve got 2nd Story Ale Works’ Dance, Matsumoto Brewery’s Session IPA, Daisen G Beer’s Scottish Ale, plus Suntory draft, so the lineup covers a lot of ground.
MugiHold on, Session IPA sounds mysterious! I know IPA, but “session” suddenly makes it sound like a jam band rehearsal.
Hop BroA session IPA is basically an IPA that’s lighter and easier to keep drinking. You still get the hop aroma, but the alcohol is usually gentler, so it stays approachable.
MugiOhhh, so you get big aroma first, then you can relax and keep sipping without getting overwhelmed. That’s very beginner-friendly!
Hop BroRight, and having a Scottish Ale in the mix is a great move. You get malt depth and a soft sweetness, so it contrasts nicely with the brighter Session IPA.
MugiThe second you say “malt character,” I feel like I need lab goggles. Malt richness means what exactly? Bread? Caramel? Blanket energy?
Hop BroYou don’t drink the blanket, but the cozy vibe is close. It’s more about grain sweetness and a toasty feel, with calm flavor instead of loud bitterness.
MugiAnd they also have Suntory draft, sake, and shochu? That’s serious flexibility for one place. Feels perfect for solo drinking too!
Hop BroIt helps that they’re in Nodayacho and open from 5 p.m. on weekdays, or 3 p.m. from Friday to Monday, so it’s easy to drop in casually. Just check ahead, because they plan to close from June 9 to June 17.
MugiNoted, I’m checking the calendar before that break. I want to start with Dance, compare the Session IPA and Scottish Ale, and maybe finish with sake like a champion.
Hop BroThat’s a solid plan. With a wide flavor range like this, you can drink to match your mood, and honestly, now I just want a pint myself.
