Craft Bank releases BANK COLD IPA in 350ml cans
Craft Bank, based in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, has released BANK COLD IPA in a 350ml can. Brewed with Fukuchiyama-grown rice and lager yeast, the 4.5% beer layers hops across multiple stages for a dry, aromatic finish with citrus and tropical notes.
Hop BroI’ve got a fun new one today: Kyoto’s Craftbank just dropped BANK COLD IPA in 350ml cans.
MugiWait, what even is a COLD IPA? Does it evolve if you chill it super hard!?
Hop BroNo evolution, but the idea’s close. Craftbank uses Fukuchiyama rice and lager yeast to make it light and snappy.
MugiWhoa, but what does lager yeast actually do? The background character suddenly sounds important!
Hop BroSimple version: it keeps the beer cleaner and crisper. Add rice and you get a light, dry frame, so the IPA side doesn’t turn heavy.
MugiOkay, but that staged hop addition thing in the article... are the hops clocking in on different shifts?
Hop BroHonestly, yeah, kind of. They layer hops during mashing, boiling, and mid-to-late fermentation, and Idaho 7 and Motueka plus Citra build real aroma depth.
MugiThat is a full hop schedule! With way too many stages like that, how is it still easy to drink? Is the ABV huge?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part: it’s only 4.5% ABV, and you get grapefruit and passion fruit up front with an apricot-like finish.
MugiAnd an old bank turned brewery using local rice too? That feels like you’re drinking the story of the town.
Hop BroExactly. It’s 700 yen for 350ml, and that dry finish with food sounds dangerously good. Put fried chicken next to it and it’s over.
MugiThat’s just unfair. I want to toast right now, and you already look mentally committed to can number two!
CRAFT BANK, the brewery based in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto, has released a new beer called BANK COLD IPA in a 350ml can. The beer is priced at 700 yen and reflects the brewery's approach of building beers around local ingredients and a highly drinkable profile.
The concept centers on Japanese rice, lager yeast, and hops added in multiple layers. By using rice grown in Fukuchiyama and fermenting with lager yeast, the brewery aims for a light body. Hops are added during saccharification, boiling, mid-fermentation, and late fermentation, creating a beer that stays dry but still carries depth in aroma and flavor.
Key details:
- Style: COLD IPA
- ABV: 4.5%
- Ingredients: Malt (produced outside Japan), rice, hops
- Hops: Idaho 7, Motueka, Citra
- Malts: Pilsner Malt, Pale Malt, Spelt Malt
According to the brewery, the aroma brings grapefruit and passion fruit to mind, while the finish leaves an apricot-like impression. The lower alcohol level and crisp structure make it a beer that invites another sip.
CRAFT BANK operates from a former bank building in Fukuchiyama and has built its identity around brewing that connects the city, local ingredients, and everyday drinkability. BANK COLD IPA fits that direction well, combining a lean rice-based body with layered hop character in a style designed for easy repeat drinking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a fun new one today: Kyoto’s Craftbank just dropped BANK COLD IPA in 350ml cans.
MugiWait, what even is a COLD IPA? Does it evolve if you chill it super hard!?
Hop BroNo evolution, but the idea’s close. Craftbank uses Fukuchiyama rice and lager yeast to make it light and snappy.
MugiWhoa, but what does lager yeast actually do? The background character suddenly sounds important!
Hop BroSimple version: it keeps the beer cleaner and crisper. Add rice and you get a light, dry frame, so the IPA side doesn’t turn heavy.
MugiOkay, but that staged hop addition thing in the article... are the hops clocking in on different shifts?
Hop BroHonestly, yeah, kind of. They layer hops during mashing, boiling, and mid-to-late fermentation, and Idaho 7 and Motueka plus Citra build real aroma depth.
MugiThat is a full hop schedule! With way too many stages like that, how is it still easy to drink? Is the ABV huge?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part: it’s only 4.5% ABV, and you get grapefruit and passion fruit up front with an apricot-like finish.
MugiAnd an old bank turned brewery using local rice too? That feels like you’re drinking the story of the town.
Hop BroExactly. It’s 700 yen for 350ml, and that dry finish with food sounds dangerously good. Put fried chicken next to it and it’s over.
MugiThat’s just unfair. I want to toast right now, and you already look mentally committed to can number two!
