YELLOW APE CRAFT taps two kegs, with Blooming IPA and Banana Kick on the lineup
The beer pub "YELLOW APE CRAFT" in Imahashi, Osaka, announced two new taps for the day in a March 25, 2026 post. The beers introduced were the spring-limited Blooming IPA and Banana Kick from Nomcraft × Seoul Brewery. Both beers were also confirmed on the shop's official tap list, creating a lineup that lets you enjoy seasonality and character at the same time.
Hop BroYELLOW APE CRAFT, the beer pub in Imahashi, rolled out two new taps on March 25. Pairing a springlike beer with a more characterful one is pretty sharp, don't you think?
MugiWhoa! A double tap release feels like an event! And spring plus characterful? My brain is already working overtime!
Hop BroFirst up is Blooming IPA. It's a spring-limited beer from Minoh Beer, and the name alone already gives you that feeling of flowers opening up. It keeps the IPA hop aroma while bringing in a clear sense of season, which is the nice part.
MugiHuh. But IPAs can sometimes hit me with a burst of hop aroma, and as a beginner I get a little intimidated... how is this one?
Hop BroThat’s where Blooming IPA does it well. The spring-limited brightness comes first, so instead of just bitterness, you can ease in through the aroma. It’s the kind of beer that makes you want one before hanami.
MugiWhat is that! Then the other one, Banana Kick, sounds like a joke from the name alone, but also kind of intense!
Hop BroIt sounds playful, but what's inside is serious. It's a collaboration from Nomcraft × Seoul Brewery, and it's introduced as a wheat-beer-style brew with a rich mouthfeel. When people say banana aroma, it sounds like candy, but that comes from yeast-derived esters.
MugiWait, esters? Now it suddenly feels like science class! Does yeast-derived aroma really change that much?
Hop BroIt does. Wheat beers often use wheat malt, and during fermentation the yeast can create banana-like or clove-like notes. So even with a rich mouthfeel, the aroma still has a playful side.
MugiI see, so it looks stylish but has real depth inside. And with around 20 taps on rotation, it sounds fun to see a different face every time you go!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of YELLOW APE CRAFT is that you can follow the daily tap rotation. Whether you want a single pint in a standing-bar style or a full tasting comparison, it fits, and it’s perfect for ending a rainy day.
MugiAnd the cherry blossom event is scheduled for April 5, right? I want to drink the new spring beers and then go straight into sakura mode!
Hop BroNice. Raise your mood with the two spring releases, then wait for the April 5 hanami details. This is already shaping up to be a reason to grab a drink in Imahashi.
MugiYeah, my urge to drink is already complete for today. I want to get an early taste of spring with Blooming IPA, then grin at Banana Kick!
In a March 25, 2026 Instagram post, YELLOW APE CRAFT in Imahashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, revealed its tap updates for the day. The post opened with "Hello, this is Gou," and, along with a suggestion to end even a rainy day with beer, introduced two newly tapped kegs.
The two featured beers were:
- Blooming IPA
- Banana Kick (Nomcraft × Seoul Brewery)
In the post text, Blooming IPA was introduced as a spring-limited beer. Banana Kick was presented as a collaboration between Nomcraft and Seoul Brewery, and was described as a wheat-beer-style brew with a rich mouthfeel. The official site’s "Today's Craft Beer" section, updated on March 26, also lists Blooming IPA (Minoh Beer) and Banana Kick (Nomcraft × Seoul Brewery), confirming continuity with the post.
YELLOW APE CRAFT is a beer pub in the Kitahama/Imahashi area that serves draft craft beers from across Japan. Official information says it typically keeps around 20 taps rotating daily, with food pairings as one of its strengths. It works well both for dropping in for a single pint and for tasting through multiple beers, and the daily tap updates are part of the appeal.
The post also previewed this year's cherry blossom viewing event for April 5. More details will be announced later, but alongside the spring tap releases, the venue’s next moves are worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYELLOW APE CRAFT, the beer pub in Imahashi, rolled out two new taps on March 25. Pairing a springlike beer with a more characterful one is pretty sharp, don't you think?
MugiWhoa! A double tap release feels like an event! And spring plus characterful? My brain is already working overtime!
Hop BroFirst up is Blooming IPA. It's a spring-limited beer from Minoh Beer, and the name alone already gives you that feeling of flowers opening up. It keeps the IPA hop aroma while bringing in a clear sense of season, which is the nice part.
MugiHuh. But IPAs can sometimes hit me with a burst of hop aroma, and as a beginner I get a little intimidated... how is this one?
Hop BroThat’s where Blooming IPA does it well. The spring-limited brightness comes first, so instead of just bitterness, you can ease in through the aroma. It’s the kind of beer that makes you want one before hanami.
MugiWhat is that! Then the other one, Banana Kick, sounds like a joke from the name alone, but also kind of intense!
Hop BroIt sounds playful, but what's inside is serious. It's a collaboration from Nomcraft × Seoul Brewery, and it's introduced as a wheat-beer-style brew with a rich mouthfeel. When people say banana aroma, it sounds like candy, but that comes from yeast-derived esters.
MugiWait, esters? Now it suddenly feels like science class! Does yeast-derived aroma really change that much?
Hop BroIt does. Wheat beers often use wheat malt, and during fermentation the yeast can create banana-like or clove-like notes. So even with a rich mouthfeel, the aroma still has a playful side.
MugiI see, so it looks stylish but has real depth inside. And with around 20 taps on rotation, it sounds fun to see a different face every time you go!
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of YELLOW APE CRAFT is that you can follow the daily tap rotation. Whether you want a single pint in a standing-bar style or a full tasting comparison, it fits, and it’s perfect for ending a rainy day.
MugiAnd the cherry blossom event is scheduled for April 5, right? I want to drink the new spring beers and then go straight into sakura mode!
Hop BroNice. Raise your mood with the two spring releases, then wait for the April 5 hanami details. This is already shaping up to be a reason to grab a drink in Imahashi.
MugiYeah, my urge to drink is already complete for today. I want to get an early taste of spring with Blooming IPA, then grin at Banana Kick!
