Craft Bank to Hold Ginza Tap Takeover on October 17 and 18
Kyoto-based brewery Craft Bank will hold “CRAFT BANK TAP TAKEOVER in GINZA SIX” at BEER BOULEVARD GINZA in Tokyo on October 17 and 18, 2026. Six beers are scheduled, with pour variations and an original sticker also planned.
Hop BroA Craft Bank tap takeover is coming to Ginza—a tap takeover event on October 17 and 18 at BEER BOULEVARD GINZA!
MugiWhat? A brewery from Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, in Ginza?! Does CRAFT BANK TAP TAKEOVER mean the whole bar becomes Craft Bank?
Hop BroExactly. There will be six beers on tap, from the flagship BANK IPA to BANK LAGER, ENGLISH PALE ALE, and FEST BIER.
MugiI love that it is not all IPA! But F.B.I. 2026 is such a secret-agent beer name—I have to know what it is like!
Hop BroThe names are part of the fun. Along with BAGMAN IPA, the lineup lets you explore distinctive hop character alongside cleaner, easy-drinking styles.
MugiDoes hop character just mean bitterness? Can my tongue become a hop flavor detective without panicking?
Hop BroIt is more than bitterness—think citrusy or herbal aromas. Tap star Sato will also show how different pouring techniques can change the experience.
MugiThe same beer changes with the pour?! With foam and texture and everything? That is a beer transformation show!
Hop BroHazeboshi from Craft Bank is expected at the bar from opening on Saturday, too. You may hear about their revived former bank brewery in Fukuchiyama.
MugiI want the original sticker, and I want to toast with BANK IPA first! Let’s put a Ginza beer flight on the calendar!
Craft Bank, a brewery based in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, will host a two-day tap takeover at BEER BOULEVARD GINZA in Tokyo on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Titled “CRAFT BANK TAP TAKEOVER in GINZA SIX,” the event will begin at 11:00 on both days. According to the announcement, tap star Sato will serve the beers using different pouring techniques, offering guests a chance to experience new expressions of Craft Bank’s beers.
The planned lineup includes the brewery’s flagship BANK IPA, along with F.B.I. 2026, BANK LAGER, BAGMAN IPA, ENGLISH PALE ALE, and FEST BIER. The selection spans hop-forward IPAs, a lager, a pale ale, and a festbier, giving visitors the opportunity to compare a range of styles in one place.
An original sticker designed by @_myuyap will also be available at the venue. On Saturday, Hanaboshi from Craft Bank is scheduled to be at the bar from opening, providing an opportunity for guests to meet someone from the brewery while enjoying the beers.
Craft Bank began brewing in 2022 after transforming a former bank building that had stood vacant for approximately 30 years. From its Fukuchiyama base, the brewery develops a diverse range of beers under the idea of enjoying beer as part of everyday activities.
The event will take place at BEER BOULEVARD GINZA. Visitors should check the latest announcements from Craft Bank and the venue for updates on beer availability and event details.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA Craft Bank tap takeover is coming to Ginza—a tap takeover event on October 17 and 18 at BEER BOULEVARD GINZA!
MugiWhat? A brewery from Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, in Ginza?! Does CRAFT BANK TAP TAKEOVER mean the whole bar becomes Craft Bank?
Hop BroExactly. There will be six beers on tap, from the flagship BANK IPA to BANK LAGER, ENGLISH PALE ALE, and FEST BIER.
MugiI love that it is not all IPA! But F.B.I. 2026 is such a secret-agent beer name—I have to know what it is like!
Hop BroThe names are part of the fun. Along with BAGMAN IPA, the lineup lets you explore distinctive hop character alongside cleaner, easy-drinking styles.
MugiDoes hop character just mean bitterness? Can my tongue become a hop flavor detective without panicking?
Hop BroIt is more than bitterness—think citrusy or herbal aromas. Tap star Sato will also show how different pouring techniques can change the experience.
MugiThe same beer changes with the pour?! With foam and texture and everything? That is a beer transformation show!
Hop BroHazeboshi from Craft Bank is expected at the bar from opening on Saturday, too. You may hear about their revived former bank brewery in Fukuchiyama.
MugiI want the original sticker, and I want to toast with BANK IPA first! Let’s put a Ginza beer flight on the calendar!
