Craft Bank Releases "Secret Base. Special Set" in a Limited Collaboration
The brewery Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, is selling the collaboration product "Secret Base. Special Set." The set combines the original COLD IPA "Himitsu Bank." with the standard BANK IPA and special pizza frankfurters, and costs 4,200 yen (tax included).
Hop BroToday’s topic is this: Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto has released the "Secret Base. Special Set"! It comes with the original COLD IPA "Himitsu Bank.", the standard BANK IPA, and two special pizza frankfurters, all for 4,200 yen (tax included).
MugiWhoa! A beer and pizza-frankfurter set!? That’s basically a winning meal!
Hop BroAnd the thing is, the star of the set, "Himitsu Bank.," is a COLD IPA with four kinds of hops and a design that isn’t too bitter. It’s made with people who don’t usually like beer in mind, which is great.
MugiWhat even is a COLD IPA? Does it mean an IPA kept ice-cold in the fridge?
Hop BroClose! It’s a style fermented at slightly lower temperatures for a clean finish, with a crisp mouthfeel but strong hop aroma. Basically, think of it as a "light but aromatic IPA," and it’s easy to understand.
MugiOhhh! So what kind of character does the included BANK IPA have?
Hop BroBANK IPA is their standard West Coast IPA. With nine hop varieties including US and New Zealand hops, it has citrus, grassy, and piney notes. At 5.5% ABV, comparing it side by side really shows the differences in hop expression.
MugiNine kinds of hops!? Hop Brother’s explanation just suddenly turned into a science notebook! But the tasting comparison sounds fun!
Hop BroWhat’s more, the can label has illustrations of the two, and the back shows the summer Yura River and the mountains of Fukuchiyama. Craft Bank is a brewery that was created by repurposing an old bank building, and they’re really good at folding local character into their beer. *As of March 9, it’s marked out of stock, with conditions such as one per person.
MugiIt’s amazing how much local love is packed into it! Let’s check for restocks and toast with Himitsu Bank. and BANK IPA! I already want to drink it now!
The craft brewery CRAFT BANK in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto, is offering the "Secret Base. Special Set" in its online store. According to the product page, the price is 4,200 yen (tax included).\n\n## What's in the set\n- Himitsu Bank. x1\n- CRAFT BANK's standard beer "BANK IPA" x1\n- Special! Pizza frankfurters x2\n\nThe featured beer, "Himitsu Bank.", is an original COLD IPA that reflects the preferences of Ugajin and Rentaro. It uses four kinds of hops and is designed to deliver a flavor that even people who are not fond of beer can enjoy. The can label features illustrations of the two, while the back shows the summer Yura River and the mountains of Fukuchiyama, giving it a strongly local feel.\n\nThe included "BANK IPA" is CRAFT BANK's standard West Coast IPA. On the product page, it is described as having citrus, grassy, and piney aromas from nine hop varieties, including US and New Zealand hops, with an alcohol content of 5.5%. Tasting it alongside the original beer is one of the highlights of this set, since it lets you enjoy the differences in hop expression.\n\n## Brewery Background\nCRAFT BANK is a brewery established by repurposing the site of an old bank in Fukuchiyama. The brand page explains that after a project that began in 2020, the brewing base opened in summer 2022. The company has combined the reuse of the bank building with activities that create connections with local residents, and that approach is also reflected in its special products.\n\nNote that the "Secret Base. Special Set" includes clearly stated purchase conditions and precautions, such as one item per person and account creation requirements, and the display as of March 9, 2026 shows "out of stock." If you are considering buying it, check the latest information on the sales page.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this: Craft Bank in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto has released the "Secret Base. Special Set"! It comes with the original COLD IPA "Himitsu Bank.", the standard BANK IPA, and two special pizza frankfurters, all for 4,200 yen (tax included).
MugiWhoa! A beer and pizza-frankfurter set!? That’s basically a winning meal!
Hop BroAnd the thing is, the star of the set, "Himitsu Bank.," is a COLD IPA with four kinds of hops and a design that isn’t too bitter. It’s made with people who don’t usually like beer in mind, which is great.
MugiWhat even is a COLD IPA? Does it mean an IPA kept ice-cold in the fridge?
Hop BroClose! It’s a style fermented at slightly lower temperatures for a clean finish, with a crisp mouthfeel but strong hop aroma. Basically, think of it as a "light but aromatic IPA," and it’s easy to understand.
MugiOhhh! So what kind of character does the included BANK IPA have?
Hop BroBANK IPA is their standard West Coast IPA. With nine hop varieties including US and New Zealand hops, it has citrus, grassy, and piney notes. At 5.5% ABV, comparing it side by side really shows the differences in hop expression.
MugiNine kinds of hops!? Hop Brother’s explanation just suddenly turned into a science notebook! But the tasting comparison sounds fun!
Hop BroWhat’s more, the can label has illustrations of the two, and the back shows the summer Yura River and the mountains of Fukuchiyama. Craft Bank is a brewery that was created by repurposing an old bank building, and they’re really good at folding local character into their beer. *As of March 9, it’s marked out of stock, with conditions such as one per person.
MugiIt’s amazing how much local love is packed into it! Let’s check for restocks and toast with Himitsu Bank. and BANK IPA! I already want to drink it now!
