NOMCRAFT’s “BAK to the MAX” Now Pouring at diagonal in Kofu
Craft beer pub diagonal in Kofu, Yamanashi, has tapped “BAK to the MAX” from NOMCRAFT BREWING. Created in collaboration with BAK Brewing, this IPA is built around a pronounced hop bitterness.
Hop BroDiagonal, a beer pub in Aonuma, Kofu, has tapped NOMCRAFT BREWING's BAK to the MAX. It’s an IPA bitter-beer fans should not miss!
MugiWhoa! That name already sounds intense! With bitterness turned to MAX, won’t it make my tongue tingle?
Hop BroIt’s 6.5% ABV and a whopping 100 IBU. This seriously bitter IPA is a collaboration with BAK Brewing.
MugiIBU 100...? Suddenly we’re doing science! What is an IBU, a beer test score?
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness—the higher it is, the more bitter a beer tends to taste. So this is full-throttle hop bitterness. In bitterness school, it’s top of the class!
MugiThen I want to take one tiny class! But it’s not only bitter—it has a grapefruit-like aroma too, right?
Hop BroExactly. It uses Simcoe, Chinook, Columbus, Nelson Sauvin, and Zappa, layering citrus with hints of white grape and melon. Five different hops make it an aroma-tracking game!
MugiFive hops running around inside my glass—that sounds fun! As I drink, can I discover more aromas?
Hop BroYes: crisp bitterness first, then plenty of aroma to explore. Diagonal is a craft-beer-focused pub in the Nagara Building, offering a relaxed place to taste it properly.
MugiWe need a snack squad to handle that bitterness! Meat dishes and cheese would make it feel like such a treat!
Hop BroExactly. Pair it with rich food and enjoy that maximum bitterness and aroma. Availability can change, so check stock before visiting.
MugiAll right, let’s go to Kofu for the maximum bitterness experience! I want to hunt for those grapefruit notes while we toast!
A hop-forward IPA in Kofu
Craft beer pub diagonal, located in Aonuma, Kofu, is now serving “BAK to the MAX” from NOMCRAFT BREWING. The beer was brewed in collaboration with BAK Brewing of Osaka and is available from the pub’s tap lineup.
The IPA carries an ABV of 6.5% and an IBU of 100, making it a strong choice for drinkers who enjoy a firm, lingering bitterness. Its hop bill includes Simcoe, Chinook, Columbus, Nelson Sauvin, and Zappa. The resulting profile combines pronounced grapefruit-like citrus with impressions of white grape and melon.
While bitterness is the first defining feature, the beer also offers layered hop aromas that develop as the glass progresses. Its name reflects the beer’s intent: pushing hop bitterness to the maximum. The bold profile should work particularly well alongside rich dishes such as grilled meats, burgers, and cheese-based food.
diagonal is a craft beer pub in the Nagarabiru building on Aonuma 3-chome in Kofu. With a rotating selection of beers and a relaxed pub setting, it offers a fitting place to explore the beer’s bitterness and hop character at a measured pace. Availability may change, so guests should check with the venue before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDiagonal, a beer pub in Aonuma, Kofu, has tapped NOMCRAFT BREWING's BAK to the MAX. It’s an IPA bitter-beer fans should not miss!
MugiWhoa! That name already sounds intense! With bitterness turned to MAX, won’t it make my tongue tingle?
Hop BroIt’s 6.5% ABV and a whopping 100 IBU. This seriously bitter IPA is a collaboration with BAK Brewing.
MugiIBU 100...? Suddenly we’re doing science! What is an IBU, a beer test score?
Hop BroIBU is a rough measure of bitterness—the higher it is, the more bitter a beer tends to taste. So this is full-throttle hop bitterness. In bitterness school, it’s top of the class!
MugiThen I want to take one tiny class! But it’s not only bitter—it has a grapefruit-like aroma too, right?
Hop BroExactly. It uses Simcoe, Chinook, Columbus, Nelson Sauvin, and Zappa, layering citrus with hints of white grape and melon. Five different hops make it an aroma-tracking game!
MugiFive hops running around inside my glass—that sounds fun! As I drink, can I discover more aromas?
Hop BroYes: crisp bitterness first, then plenty of aroma to explore. Diagonal is a craft-beer-focused pub in the Nagara Building, offering a relaxed place to taste it properly.
MugiWe need a snack squad to handle that bitterness! Meat dishes and cheese would make it feel like such a treat!
Hop BroExactly. Pair it with rich food and enjoy that maximum bitterness and aroma. Availability can change, so check stock before visiting.
MugiAll right, let’s go to Kofu for the maximum bitterness experience! I want to hunt for those grapefruit notes while we toast!
