Craft Bank releases BAGMAN IPA, a juicy IPA with layered hop aroma
Craft Bank, the brewery based in a former bank building in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, has introduced BAGMAN IPA. The 6.0% ABV juicy IPA combines a smooth mouthfeel from oats and wheat with tropical, peach-like hop character and a crisp finish.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama and their new JUICY IPA, BAGMAN IPA.
MugiWhat! BAGMAN IPA sounds tough, shady, and like it runs around with a bag full of hops!
Hop BroThat is the fun part, a brewery in a former bank playing off the word “bagman” for a beer packed with hops but still easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! But JUICY IPA makes me think hazy, sweet, and kind of heavy, right?
Hop BroThis one builds softness from oats and wheat while layering Strata, Krush, Superdelic, HBC 630, and EKG for tropical fruit and peach-like aromas.
MugiHold on, softness from oats and wheat? What does that even mean, does the beer turn into fluffy bread?
Hop BroClose, but it means a smoother mouthfeel. It lands gently on your tongue, so even a juicy hop bomb does not feel sharp.
MugiAha! So even with all those hops, the bitterness stays low and the fruity side gets the spotlight?
Hop BroExactly. It finishes with a light, clean finish, keeps some sweetness, avoids getting too heavy, and still sits at 6.0% ABV.
MugiThat sounds dangerously good! A tropical peachy pint in an old bank building would absolutely max out my weekend happiness account.
Hop BroThat is a solid use of funds. The balance of aroma and finish is exactly why I want to crack open a BAGMAN IPA right now.
MugiThen it is settled! Tonight we toast with BAGMAN IPA and let the hops rob us of all self-control!
Craft Bank, a brewery operating from a former bank site in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, has unveiled BAGMAN IPA, a new juicy IPA that reflects the brewery's hop-forward approach.
The beer is built around a soft, smooth texture. Oats and wheat are used to give the body a gentle feel, while a generous hop bill of Strata, Krush, Superdelic, HBC 630, and EKG brings layered aromas. The brewery describes the profile as bright and expressive, with tropical fruit and peach-like notes supported by restrained bitterness.
BAGMAN IPA is designed to keep some sweetness while avoiding an overly heavy finish. That balance gives the beer a lively, easy-drinking character rather than a dense, saturated one. The ABV is 6.0%, placing it firmly in the range of a satisfying but approachable IPA.
The name "BAGMAN" refers to someone who collects and carries off illicit funds, and Craft Bank uses that image playfully to suggest a beer packed with hops and a brisk, nimble drinking experience. It is a fitting example of the brewery's style: aromatic, carefully balanced, and built to invite another sip.
Craft Bank itself has become known for brewing in Kyoto's Fukuchiyama district from a repurposed bank building. That setting gives the brewery a distinct identity, and BAGMAN IPA continues that story with a beer that emphasizes both flavor and drinkability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama and their new JUICY IPA, BAGMAN IPA.
MugiWhat! BAGMAN IPA sounds tough, shady, and like it runs around with a bag full of hops!
Hop BroThat is the fun part, a brewery in a former bank playing off the word “bagman” for a beer packed with hops but still easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! But JUICY IPA makes me think hazy, sweet, and kind of heavy, right?
Hop BroThis one builds softness from oats and wheat while layering Strata, Krush, Superdelic, HBC 630, and EKG for tropical fruit and peach-like aromas.
MugiHold on, softness from oats and wheat? What does that even mean, does the beer turn into fluffy bread?
Hop BroClose, but it means a smoother mouthfeel. It lands gently on your tongue, so even a juicy hop bomb does not feel sharp.
MugiAha! So even with all those hops, the bitterness stays low and the fruity side gets the spotlight?
Hop BroExactly. It finishes with a light, clean finish, keeps some sweetness, avoids getting too heavy, and still sits at 6.0% ABV.
MugiThat sounds dangerously good! A tropical peachy pint in an old bank building would absolutely max out my weekend happiness account.
Hop BroThat is a solid use of funds. The balance of aroma and finish is exactly why I want to crack open a BAGMAN IPA right now.
MugiThen it is settled! Tonight we toast with BAGMAN IPA and let the hops rob us of all self-control!
