At the beer pub "diagonal" in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Nomcraft Brewing's "Tripping Out" has been tapped as a guest beer.

In an Instagram post, the beer is presented as a West Coast IPA. In addition to strong citrus and tropical aromas, it features dank bitterness, and is introduced as a clean IPA suited to hop lovers. Rather than relying on flashy intensity alone, it is a style that carefully balances aroma, bitterness, and drinkability, making it something worth noticing for those who want to enjoy the shape of an IPA.

On its official website, "diagonal" says it keeps up to four draft beers on tap, and always stocks more than 300 kinds of cans and bottles. Guests can consult the staff while choosing, and the shop also offers takeaway and to-go sales. The nearby contracted parking lot is also a reassuring plus when you want to take your time choosing beer in Kofu.

This time, "Tripping Out" may be exactly the reason to head in and drink a hop-forward IPA you want to enjoy right now, at a shop where the number of taps is limited. If you're curious about how guest beers rotate, it is worth checking diagonal's social media and the tap lineup in the store as well.