CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama opens five taps led by Minoh Beer Grapefruit Sour
CRAFT Rainbow, a beer pub in Okayama City’s Nodayacho district, highlighted its July 11 tap lineup. The board includes Minoh Beer’s Grapefruit Sour, Shiokaze Brewing’s CascadeYazamani, West Coast Brewing’s StarWatcher, and two more pours.
Hop BroToday’s topic is CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama. Their July 11 tap list runs from Minoh Beer’s Grapefruit Sour to WCB, and the range is seriously strong.
MugiWhat! Five totally different taps in one lineup? Sour, IPA, saison, and even draft beer all on the same day?
Hop BroExactly. The first one that grabs me is Grapefruit Sour from Minoh Beer, with bright citrusy tartness that sounds perfect for summer.
MugiWait, sour beer means super sour, right? Like one sip and my face turns into a pickled plum?
Hop BroNot always. That lactic-style tang can feel crisp and fruity instead of harsh. Basically, it makes you want the next sip right away.
Hop BroThen there’s ShioKaze Brewing’s CascadeYazamani, listed as a first appearance. The name sounds like a spell, but I’m expecting an easygoing pale-ale feel.
MugiNo way, it sounds like a finisher move. I’d be scared of mispronouncing it and starting a bartender battle!
Hop BroAnd West Coast Brewing’s StarWatcher IPA leans into that firm WCB bitterness, while Fermentary’s Grapee adds a wheat saison, plus Suntory draft for a familiar finish.
MugiHold on, wheat saison suddenly sounds like science class. What does saison actually taste like?
Hop BroA saison is fun because of the yeast-driven aroma. It can feel spicy, airy, and dry. In simple terms, it’s the kind of beer that makes you go, ‘oh, that smells cool.’
MugiOoh! And with happy hour till 7 on weekdays plus a non-smoking room and smoking area, I already want this to be my first stop near Okayama Station.
Hop BroSame here, I want a side-by-side from Grapefruit Sour to StarWatcher. That lineup makes CRAFT Rainbow sound like the perfect Okayama night.
CRAFT Rainbow, a beer pub in Okayama City’s Nodayacho district, shared its tap lineup for July 11. The post includes an English introduction and a Japanese beer list, and notes that the venue is non-smoking inside with a smoking area available. Hours are 3:00 p.m. to midnight from Friday to Monday, and around 5:00 p.m. to midnight from Tuesday to Thursday, with weekday happy hour until 7:00 p.m.
Today’s taps
- Minoh Beer "Gurefru Sour" / Grapefruit Sour
- Shiokaze Brewing "CascadeYazamani"
- West Coast Brewing "StarWatcher"
- Fermentary "Grapee"
- Suntory draft beer
The lineup spans sour ale, pale ale, IPA, a wheat saison, and draft beer, making for a broad tasting range in one visit. The citrus-forward sour, a first-time pour from Shiokaze Brewing, and WCB’s hop-bitter StarWatcher give the bar a mix of familiar favorites and more distinctive options.
Beyond beer, the pub also serves Japanese sake and shochu, and the post mentions World Cup broadcasts as well. For drinkers in Okayama looking for a place to settle in for a pint or compare several styles side by side, CRAFT Rainbow fits the brief well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama. Their July 11 tap list runs from Minoh Beer’s Grapefruit Sour to WCB, and the range is seriously strong.
MugiWhat! Five totally different taps in one lineup? Sour, IPA, saison, and even draft beer all on the same day?
Hop BroExactly. The first one that grabs me is Grapefruit Sour from Minoh Beer, with bright citrusy tartness that sounds perfect for summer.
MugiWait, sour beer means super sour, right? Like one sip and my face turns into a pickled plum?
Hop BroNot always. That lactic-style tang can feel crisp and fruity instead of harsh. Basically, it makes you want the next sip right away.
Hop BroThen there’s ShioKaze Brewing’s CascadeYazamani, listed as a first appearance. The name sounds like a spell, but I’m expecting an easygoing pale-ale feel.
MugiNo way, it sounds like a finisher move. I’d be scared of mispronouncing it and starting a bartender battle!
Hop BroAnd West Coast Brewing’s StarWatcher IPA leans into that firm WCB bitterness, while Fermentary’s Grapee adds a wheat saison, plus Suntory draft for a familiar finish.
MugiHold on, wheat saison suddenly sounds like science class. What does saison actually taste like?
Hop BroA saison is fun because of the yeast-driven aroma. It can feel spicy, airy, and dry. In simple terms, it’s the kind of beer that makes you go, ‘oh, that smells cool.’
MugiOoh! And with happy hour till 7 on weekdays plus a non-smoking room and smoking area, I already want this to be my first stop near Okayama Station.
Hop BroSame here, I want a side-by-side from Grapefruit Sour to StarWatcher. That lineup makes CRAFT Rainbow sound like the perfect Okayama night.
