Craft Bank Releases Six-Bottle Set Featuring Kyoto Hops and Kabusecha
Fukuchiyama-based Craft Bank is offering a limited six-bottle set featuring two bottles each of its core BANK IPA, the seasonal F.B.I. 2026 made with freshly picked Yosano hops, and LAB COAT brewed with kabusecha from Wazuka. The set is priced at ¥4,200.
Hop BroCraft Bank in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto has released the “Chachaire Monday 6-Bottle Set,” with two bottles of three beers.
MugiWhat? A core beer, a limited beer, and a tea beer? Six bottles for ¥4,200 means I have to join the tasting club!
Hop BroFirst up is BANK IPA, their flagship. It is a West Coast IPA with citrus and pine-like hop aromas plus a crisp, refreshing bitterness.
MugiPine-like aroma? Are we chewing on a garden tree? What is this pine character from hops?
Hop BroNo chewing, no chewing! It is the fresh, resinous character hops can bring—basically, an aroma like forest bathing.
MugiOh, I see! And F.B.I. 2026 is a seasonal IPA using fresh hops from Yosano in Kyoto, right?
Hop BroExactly. Newly harvested hops give it a vivid green, juicy impression, layered with citrus and pine. Its key is freshly picked hop brightness.
MugiThen LAB COAT has tea! Did they bring a teapot into beer world with kabusecha from Wazuka?
Hop BroI do not dislike that image. It is a light, dry grisette with gentle umami and an iced-tea-like finish—a different kind of accent from the hop-led beers.
MugiCraft Bank turned a former bank vacant for about 30 years into a brewery—that is lovely. I want to taste Kyoto’s character side by side and deposit these in my fridge!
Hop BroIt is limited in quantity and ships chilled, so it is worth acting early. Let’s open BANK IPA first and raise a glass tonight!
MugiDeal! Bitterness, fresh hops, and tea-like finish—I want to taste them all!
Three distinct beers in one tasting set
Craft Bank’s “Chacha Ire Monday Six-Bottle Set” brings together three beers that represent different aspects of the Kyoto brewery. The set includes two bottles each of BANK IPA, F.B.I. 2026 and LAB COAT. It is priced at ¥4,200 including tax and is available in limited quantities while supplies last. Orders are shipped refrigerated.
BANK IPA
BANK IPA is Craft Bank’s core West Coast IPA. Citrus and pine-like hop aromas lead into a refreshing bitterness, while the overall palate remains balanced. It offers a firm hop profile without becoming unwieldy, making it suitable for both casual drinking and pairing with food.
F.B.I. 2026
F.B.I. 2026 is a seasonal IPA made with freshly picked hops from Yosano, Kyoto. Green, vivid hop character meets aromas reminiscent of citrus and pine. The beer highlights the fresh, lively qualities associated with newly harvested hops.
LAB COAT
LAB COAT uses kabusecha, a shaded green tea from Wazuka, Kyoto. Its light, dry profile is followed by gentle tea-like umami and a finish reminiscent of chilled tea. In contrast to the hop-led IPAs, it brings a softer and more delicate dimension to the set.
Craft Bank brews in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, in a former bank building that had stood vacant for around 30 years before being renovated as a brewery in 2022. By combining a core IPA, a fresh-hop seasonal beer and a tea-infused grisette, this set offers a compact introduction to the brewery’s interest in local ingredients and seasonal expression.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Bank in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto has released the “Chachaire Monday 6-Bottle Set,” with two bottles of three beers.
MugiWhat? A core beer, a limited beer, and a tea beer? Six bottles for ¥4,200 means I have to join the tasting club!
Hop BroFirst up is BANK IPA, their flagship. It is a West Coast IPA with citrus and pine-like hop aromas plus a crisp, refreshing bitterness.
MugiPine-like aroma? Are we chewing on a garden tree? What is this pine character from hops?
Hop BroNo chewing, no chewing! It is the fresh, resinous character hops can bring—basically, an aroma like forest bathing.
MugiOh, I see! And F.B.I. 2026 is a seasonal IPA using fresh hops from Yosano in Kyoto, right?
Hop BroExactly. Newly harvested hops give it a vivid green, juicy impression, layered with citrus and pine. Its key is freshly picked hop brightness.
MugiThen LAB COAT has tea! Did they bring a teapot into beer world with kabusecha from Wazuka?
Hop BroI do not dislike that image. It is a light, dry grisette with gentle umami and an iced-tea-like finish—a different kind of accent from the hop-led beers.
MugiCraft Bank turned a former bank vacant for about 30 years into a brewery—that is lovely. I want to taste Kyoto’s character side by side and deposit these in my fridge!
Hop BroIt is limited in quantity and ships chilled, so it is worth acting early. Let’s open BANK IPA first and raise a glass tonight!
MugiDeal! Bitterness, fresh hops, and tea-like finish—I want to taste them all!
