CRAFT Rainbow in Okayama Pours Five Beers Including Asakusa Line Mikan Ale
Okayama beer pub CRAFT Rainbow has announced a five-beer lineup featuring Asakusa Line Mikan Ale, MiyataSpirit, TY Harbor Paleale and more. The pub also serves Japanese sake and shochu in a non-smoking setting with a designated smoking area.
Hop BroIf you’re bar-hopping near Okayama Station, CRAFT Rainbow’s five taps are worth checking out.
MugiFive beers?! And Asakusa Line Mikan Ale—does that mean oranges ride the train?
Hop BroThat name is unforgettable. It’s from Tokyo’s NAMACHAん and sounds like an ale with a bright citrus character.
MugiWhat does “character” mean? Does the orange politely introduce itself?
Hop BroNot quite! It means the beer may have a gentle mandarin-like impression in its aroma and flavor, without tasting like juice.
MugiOh, nice! A tasting flight could reveal the differences in aroma too.
Hop BroExactly. MiyataSpirit from Miyagi’s btb is an IPA, while Tokyo’s TY Harbor Paleale is a crisp pale ale.
MugiIPAs sound bitter! How are they different from pale ales? I don’t want a hop confusion crisis!
Hop BroIPAs usually spotlight hop aroma and bitterness, while pale ales are often more about easy overall balance. Start with the pale ale if you like.
MugiGot it! There’s also Nara Brewing’s KABEL, an Oktoberfest-style beer, plus classic Suntory draft—easy for everyone to choose.
Hop BroThey also serve sake and shochu, with a non-smoking interior and smoking area. From Friday through Monday, it’s open 3 PM to midnight.
MugiI’ll check the latest tap list before we go and try a five-beer tasting! Mikan Ale, here I come!
CRAFT Rainbow, a beer pub in Nodayacho, Okayama City, is offering a lineup centered on Japanese craft beer.
The current list includes Asakusa Line Mikan Ale from NAMACHAん in Tokyo, MiyataSpirit from btb in Miyagi, Paleale from TY Harbor in Tokyo, KABEL from Nara Brewing in Nara, and Suntory draft beer. The selection covers a range of styles, from a citrus-forward fruit ale and IPA to pale ale, an Oktoberfest-style beer and a pilsner-style lager.
Alongside beer, the pub also offers Japanese sake and shochu. CRAFT Rainbow is a non-smoking pub, while a separate smoking space is available for guests who need it.
The published hours are 3 p.m. to midnight from Friday through Monday, and 5 p.m. to midnight from Tuesday through Thursday. Located at 2-5-4-101 Nodayacho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, the pub is a convenient stop for anyone looking to compare Japanese beers in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
Tap availability and opening hours may change, so visitors should check the pub’s latest updates before heading out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIf you’re bar-hopping near Okayama Station, CRAFT Rainbow’s five taps are worth checking out.
MugiFive beers?! And Asakusa Line Mikan Ale—does that mean oranges ride the train?
Hop BroThat name is unforgettable. It’s from Tokyo’s NAMACHAん and sounds like an ale with a bright citrus character.
MugiWhat does “character” mean? Does the orange politely introduce itself?
Hop BroNot quite! It means the beer may have a gentle mandarin-like impression in its aroma and flavor, without tasting like juice.
MugiOh, nice! A tasting flight could reveal the differences in aroma too.
Hop BroExactly. MiyataSpirit from Miyagi’s btb is an IPA, while Tokyo’s TY Harbor Paleale is a crisp pale ale.
MugiIPAs sound bitter! How are they different from pale ales? I don’t want a hop confusion crisis!
Hop BroIPAs usually spotlight hop aroma and bitterness, while pale ales are often more about easy overall balance. Start with the pale ale if you like.
MugiGot it! There’s also Nara Brewing’s KABEL, an Oktoberfest-style beer, plus classic Suntory draft—easy for everyone to choose.
Hop BroThey also serve sake and shochu, with a non-smoking interior and smoking area. From Friday through Monday, it’s open 3 PM to midnight.
MugiI’ll check the latest tap list before we go and try a five-beer tasting! Mikan Ale, here I come!
