Nowy Kraftowy – Plac Nowy 8, Kazimierz, Kraków
November 2021 is when Hector finally embraced this Multi Tap Bar in Kazimierz. Located in the north west corner of the square, it’s easy to walk past. However, prior knowledge of the Piwo on tap, courtesy of the – on tap.pl – app, led us there once more.
On an earlier visit some time back, we were greeted at the foot of the stairs by a less than useful member of staff. A quick look at the board and our reason for leaving was as sarcastic as the welcome.
Those days have clearly gone, Nowy Kraftowy has become one of the leading Craft Beer outlets in Kraków. The staff are patient and more knowledgeable.
With twenty five taps, surely something for everyone. DDH DIPAs and TIPAs may be outrageous for some, but so then are certain Baltic Porters. Spot the Walnut/Hazelnut Wodka!
The bar seating area is complemented by the garden to the rear. Even in winter this is a comfortable place to sit.
Opens daily at 15.00, 13.00 at weekends.
Inappropriate Images 8.2% Browar Maltgarden, Polska
DDH HAZY DIPA
New England style
A Bier which certainly lived up to its description. A full on milkshake, the initial – Polish taste – subsided, so no nastiest. Thick, chewy, dangerous, moreish.
Eclipse, HBC586, and Topaz Hops.
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Hazy Discovery Stavanger 10.2% Pinta, Polska / Lervig, Norge
TDH TIPA
Mosaic, Sabro, Nelson Sauvin Hops
A serious big hitter, the Sabro did not give off excess coconut, so the other classic hops won. Another Bier in the – dangerous – category, dry, tasting, too easy on the palate. A potential stunner.
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Piwo Zjezykiem 5.8% Browar Artezan, Polska
Chocolate Milk Stout
This had everything. A usual for a Bier in this style at this abv, always try to imagine it at 9.0%.
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2 of 2 6.4% Browar Funky Fluid / Dugges
Apertivo Inspired Double
This comes under the category of what was I thinking? Would a passer by take it off my hands?
Closer to a wine than a Bier, one for those who like that sort of thing, so never to be repeated. We live and learn.
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652MNPM 8.0% Browar Podgorz, Polska
Baltic Porter
First had at Absurdalna (Katowice), an obvious night cap. A big coffee hit. Moreish.
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