Ibaraki's Raisin-do announces 11 draft beers for May 5, including Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Nikukyu IPA"
BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do in Ibaraki, Osaka, will be closed temporarily on Monday, May 4, 2026, a national holiday, but has announced its draft lineup from May 5 onward. The selection spans a commemorative IPA from Ise Kadoya Beer as well as Kölsch, sour, and fruit beers.
Hop BroRaisin-do's draft lineup in Ibaraki starting May 5 is pretty interesting. First of all, Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Nikukyu IPA" being on tap is exciting.
MugiWhat! Just the name "Nikukyu IPA" makes me want to drink it! But a West Coast IPA sounds like one of those tricky ones, right?
Hop BroBasically, that means a dry, aroma-rich IPA. Citrus, piney, and tropical notes layer together, and even though it has bitterness, it finishes clean.
MugiI get it! So it's like bitter with citrus aroma. And being a 29th anniversary beer makes it feel festive, too!
Hop BroWhat's especially interesting is that the lighter styles are well represented too. Baeren's "Coronia" is a Kölsch, Minoh Beer and Mikkeller's "Ume-chu" is a sour, and Iwate Kura's "Raspberry Pink" is a fruit beer.
MugiWhoa, having both a Kölsch and a sour is strong! Wait, but sour beers are tart, right? The kind that makes your mouth pucker?
Hop BroExactly, but there's nothing to be scared of. It's a beer that finishes with acidity, so if it has ume plum nuances or fruitiness, it pairs well with food. Even lager fans will find this lineup appealing.
MugiThat's great that lager fans can enjoy it too! With Urquell and SORACHI too, it sounds like you can compare hop character and crispness!
Hop BroAnd then in "comin' up next," they’ve got Sake Lees Hazy IPA, "Osaru IPA," "Rye Beer," "Alt," and "Maibock" lined up too. That's a lineup that really understands what drinkers want.
MugiAnd the food is all dishes that go with beer! If they have chicken liver simmered in wine vinegar, zangi fried chicken, and a meat-loaded pizza, I'm definitely staying a while.
Hop BroIf you're drinking at length in Ibaraki, you’ll want to enjoy the space of music and beer as part of the experience too. From May 5 onward, I'd want to work my way through everything from lagers to limited IPAs.
MugiYeah, this is basically when the real fun starts on May 5! I want to start light, then finish strong with Nikukyu IPA at the end!
At BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do in Ibaraki, Osaka, the shop will be closed temporarily on Monday, May 4, 2026, a national holiday, while the draft lineup from May 5 onward has been announced. True to its beer-and-music pub style, the selection is arranged so guests can enjoy a cross-section of beers with different flavors.
On the May 5 draft list, Ise Kadoya Beer’s limited release "Nikukyu IPA : West Coast IPA" is first up. It is being presented as a 29th anniversary beer, described as a glass that layers citrus, piney, and tropical aromas over a dry finish. Also on deck are Baeren Brewery’s "Coronia : Kölsch", Minoh Beer × Mikkeller’s "Ume-chu ≪ Mikkeller Beer × Minoh Beer ≫ : Sour Beer", and Iwate Kura Beer’s "Raspberry Pink : Fruit Beer", giving the lineup a lighter side as well.
Among the standards, "Draft Pilsner Urquell : Pilsner Urquell on draft" and SAPPORO BEER’s "SORACHI 1984 : Pilsner" are also planned, making this an appealing list for anyone who wants to enjoy hop character and lager-like crispness.
Further ahead, under "comin' up next", Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ZAKU Shinryoku : Hazy IPA", Minoh Beer’s "Osaru IPA : Golden Ale IPA", and Baeren Brewery’s "Rye Beer : Roggen", "Alt : Alt", and "Maibock : Mai Bock" are also being teased. With hazy, IPA, rye, alt, and bock all on the horizon, a wide range of comparison tasting seems likely at this bar.
The food leans toward dishes that pair well with beer, including chicken liver simmered in wine vinegar, smoked domestic mackerel and Nagasaki kamaboko fish cake, cabbage styled after sauerkraut, house-made pickles, zangi fried chicken, and a meat-loaded pizza. From malt sweetness and hop bitterness to beers with acidity, the appeal lies in choosing dishes with food pairings in mind.
BEER & MUSIC Cafe Raisin-do is a place for taking your time with a drink in Ibaraki. From May 5 onward, it’s a spot worth visiting for a broad tap list ranging from classic lagers to limited IPAs, sours, and fruit beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRaisin-do's draft lineup in Ibaraki starting May 5 is pretty interesting. First of all, Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Nikukyu IPA" being on tap is exciting.
MugiWhat! Just the name "Nikukyu IPA" makes me want to drink it! But a West Coast IPA sounds like one of those tricky ones, right?
Hop BroBasically, that means a dry, aroma-rich IPA. Citrus, piney, and tropical notes layer together, and even though it has bitterness, it finishes clean.
MugiI get it! So it's like bitter with citrus aroma. And being a 29th anniversary beer makes it feel festive, too!
Hop BroWhat's especially interesting is that the lighter styles are well represented too. Baeren's "Coronia" is a Kölsch, Minoh Beer and Mikkeller's "Ume-chu" is a sour, and Iwate Kura's "Raspberry Pink" is a fruit beer.
MugiWhoa, having both a Kölsch and a sour is strong! Wait, but sour beers are tart, right? The kind that makes your mouth pucker?
Hop BroExactly, but there's nothing to be scared of. It's a beer that finishes with acidity, so if it has ume plum nuances or fruitiness, it pairs well with food. Even lager fans will find this lineup appealing.
MugiThat's great that lager fans can enjoy it too! With Urquell and SORACHI too, it sounds like you can compare hop character and crispness!
Hop BroAnd then in "comin' up next," they’ve got Sake Lees Hazy IPA, "Osaru IPA," "Rye Beer," "Alt," and "Maibock" lined up too. That's a lineup that really understands what drinkers want.
MugiAnd the food is all dishes that go with beer! If they have chicken liver simmered in wine vinegar, zangi fried chicken, and a meat-loaded pizza, I'm definitely staying a while.
Hop BroIf you're drinking at length in Ibaraki, you’ll want to enjoy the space of music and beer as part of the experience too. From May 5 onward, I'd want to work my way through everything from lagers to limited IPAs.
MugiYeah, this is basically when the real fun starts on May 5! I want to start light, then finish strong with Nikukyu IPA at the end!
