Extra Hop in Oita taps DevilCraft Brewery’s afterglow and Falò’s Cold Pale Ale
Craft beer Extra Hop in Oita’s Chuo-machi district has announced a new guest-beer lineup. DevilCraft Brewery’s limited IPA afterglow and Falò’s Cold Pale Ale are now on tap, offering two beers that fit well with an after-work stop.
Hop BroOita’s craft beer Extra Hop just rotated its guest taps. They’ve got DevilCraft Brewery’s limited IPA “afterglow” and a cold pale ale from Falò on tap.
MugiWait, that sounds like a perfect after-work duo! But what’s the difference between an IPA and a cold pale ale here?
Hop BroAfterglow is a Krush-hop-forward beer, specifically a West Coast IPA. It’s fruity on the aroma, but the bitterness stays clean and doesn’t drag sweetness behind it.
MugiWhat is a West Coast IPA supposed to mean? Why does that sound like the beer is arriving on a surfboard?
Hop BroNo surfboard, but think clean, snappy bitterness. You get plenty of hop aroma, then the finish cuts off neatly instead of getting sticky, which makes it great for warm weather.
MugiOhh, so it’s aromatic but not heavy. That’s exactly the kind of beer that makes you argue with yourself over whether it’s glass one or glass two.
Hop BroThen Falò’s cold pale ale comes in with a light, easy mouthfeel. It still has that pale-ale hop character, but it’s super approachable and works well as a first pint.
MugiHold on, a cold pale ale? So the beer’s whole personality is just, “Hi, I’m cold!”?
Hop BroNot exactly. The easy version is hoppy but breezy. It keeps the hop presence while staying crisp and friendly, and it’s even meant to pair well with this week’s somin champuru.
MugiThat’s unfair. Once you say great with somin champuru, my “just one drink” plan is officially dead.
Hop BroThey start pouring at 17:30, and there are three kegs waiting to kick, so the lineup could keep changing. Falò first, afterglow second, and now I definitely want to head to Extra Hop for both.
Craft beer Extra Hop, a beer pub on the first floor of the Okuno Hosomichi Building in Oita’s Chuo-machi area, has updated its guest-beer lineup. On tap are DevilCraft Brewery’s limited IPA afterglow and Falò’s Cold Pale Ale. The bar focuses on a curated selection of domestic and imported craft beer, and on this day it is serving beer only, with the owner away. Service starts at 5:30 p.m., making it an easy stop for an after-work pint.
afterglow is described as a West Coast IPA driven by Krush hops. It brings a fruity hop aroma and a clean, crisp bitterness without lingering sweetness. The beer is framed as a solid choice for late-summer drinking, thanks to its clear finish and strong hop character.
Falò’s Cold Pale Ale takes a lighter approach. It keeps the hop presence expected from a pale ale, but the mouthfeel is brisk and easygoing, which makes it a good first beer of the evening. The post also notes that it was meant to pair with the week’s limited somen champuru, so the lineup looks especially food-friendly.
With a few more kegs reportedly close to being kicked, Extra Hop’s tap list still has room to move. For drinkers tracking what is pouring right now in Oita, this is the kind of bar that rewards a quick check-in and a spontaneous second round.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOita’s craft beer Extra Hop just rotated its guest taps. They’ve got DevilCraft Brewery’s limited IPA “afterglow” and a cold pale ale from Falò on tap.
MugiWait, that sounds like a perfect after-work duo! But what’s the difference between an IPA and a cold pale ale here?
Hop BroAfterglow is a Krush-hop-forward beer, specifically a West Coast IPA. It’s fruity on the aroma, but the bitterness stays clean and doesn’t drag sweetness behind it.
MugiWhat is a West Coast IPA supposed to mean? Why does that sound like the beer is arriving on a surfboard?
Hop BroNo surfboard, but think clean, snappy bitterness. You get plenty of hop aroma, then the finish cuts off neatly instead of getting sticky, which makes it great for warm weather.
MugiOhh, so it’s aromatic but not heavy. That’s exactly the kind of beer that makes you argue with yourself over whether it’s glass one or glass two.
Hop BroThen Falò’s cold pale ale comes in with a light, easy mouthfeel. It still has that pale-ale hop character, but it’s super approachable and works well as a first pint.
MugiHold on, a cold pale ale? So the beer’s whole personality is just, “Hi, I’m cold!”?
Hop BroNot exactly. The easy version is hoppy but breezy. It keeps the hop presence while staying crisp and friendly, and it’s even meant to pair well with this week’s somin champuru.
MugiThat’s unfair. Once you say great with somin champuru, my “just one drink” plan is officially dead.
Hop BroThey start pouring at 17:30, and there are three kegs waiting to kick, so the lineup could keep changing. Falò first, afterglow second, and now I definitely want to head to Extra Hop for both.
