Awashima Soko's April 26 tap list features five beers including KaruizawaQ and Nara Brewing
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward announced its tap list for Sunday, April 26. The five-label lineup from KaruizawaQ, Nara Brewing, Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, and BREW CLASSIC ranges widely from Kölsch to Hazy IPA.
Hop BroThe Daizawa Awashima Soko tap list is out for April 26. With KaruizawaQ, Nara Brewing, Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, and BREW CLASSIC all on it, it's a pretty interesting lineup, right?
MugiWait, five beers all at once? If the styles are that different, it's already fun before you even choose!
Hop BroFirst up is KaruizawaQ's Tomarigi Kölsch. It's a light, crisp beer that's easy to start with. Pale in color, clean on the finish, and the kind that just lets you relax.
MugiKölsch? Wait, what is Kölsch? I've heard of it, but honestly the name sounds a little magical!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a top-fermented, clean style. It has lager-like drinkability but also the softness of an ale, so the drinking impression is really polished.
MugiGot it! Then Nara Brewing's TYPHINA Keller Pils sounds like it should be crisp too!
Hop BroExactly. Keller Pils has a kind of unfiltered pilsner character, so you get a gentle haze and a round maltiness. Then Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's Irodori Saison comes in, and the aroma character shifts a lot.
MugiIt's a saison, and it says Dark Citrus! Refreshing and dark? That's a lot of information at once!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It has the depth of a Dark Saison, so it's not just citrusy; you can also imagine a little roastiness and spice. It's got a bit of a twist inside all that lightness.
MugiAnd then there are KaruizawaQ's Kazetoshi Session IPA and BREW CLASSIC's Tamayaradious Hazy IPA too? That's basically a hop festival!
Hop BroYeah. The nice thing is that you can compare a Session IPA as aromatic but light and a Hazy IPA as juicy with more body. It's a pretty well-thought-out lineup that lets you move back and forth between lightness and drinkability.
MugiAnd if it's open 15:00 to 22:00, with food L.O. at 21:00 and drinks L.O. at 21:30, it sounds like you can take your time and compare them! The small-group vibe seems calm, which I kind of like too.
Hop BroExactly, this is perfect for a slow-drinking day. You can compare Kölsch through Hazy IPA all at once, and by the end you'll probably want to head to Daizawa and work through them from the first pour onward.
MugiYeah, it's definitely in the running for tonight! Start crisp, finish with the hazy one, and it would be way too good!
Awashima Soko released its tap list for Sunday, April 26 along with the day's business hours. Hours are 15:00 to 22:00, food last order is 21:00, and drinks last order is 21:30. April closing days are listed as the 7th, 15th, and 29th.
On this day's "TODAY'S on Tap," KaruizawaQ's "Tomarigi" (Kölsch) appears first. It has a clean, easy-drinking profile and is set up as a natural first pour. Next come Nara Brewing's "TYPHINA" (Keller Pils) and Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus" (Dark Saison), a lineup that clearly highlights the differences from lager styles to saison styles.
Also on offer are KaruizawaQ's "Kazetoshi" (Session IPA) and BREW CLASSIC's "Tamayaradious" (Hazy IPA), making it a set you can enjoy by comparing hop aroma and the fullness of the mouthfeel. Looking at the five taps, it is a carefully chosen lineup that balances lightness and drinking depth, and seems well suited to a day when you want to drink slowly and thoughtfully.
Awashima Soko is a beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and the post notes that it is best used by small groups. Because the interior is not overly large, it has an atmosphere well suited to quietly raising a glass and facing each beer one by one. For anyone who wants to check the breadth of craft beer, this day's lineup is worth a look, since Kölsch, Keller Pils, Dark Saison, Session IPA, and Hazy IPA can all be compared at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Daizawa Awashima Soko tap list is out for April 26. With KaruizawaQ, Nara Brewing, Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, and BREW CLASSIC all on it, it's a pretty interesting lineup, right?
MugiWait, five beers all at once? If the styles are that different, it's already fun before you even choose!
Hop BroFirst up is KaruizawaQ's Tomarigi Kölsch. It's a light, crisp beer that's easy to start with. Pale in color, clean on the finish, and the kind that just lets you relax.
MugiKölsch? Wait, what is Kölsch? I've heard of it, but honestly the name sounds a little magical!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a top-fermented, clean style. It has lager-like drinkability but also the softness of an ale, so the drinking impression is really polished.
MugiGot it! Then Nara Brewing's TYPHINA Keller Pils sounds like it should be crisp too!
Hop BroExactly. Keller Pils has a kind of unfiltered pilsner character, so you get a gentle haze and a round maltiness. Then Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's Irodori Saison comes in, and the aroma character shifts a lot.
MugiIt's a saison, and it says Dark Citrus! Refreshing and dark? That's a lot of information at once!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It has the depth of a Dark Saison, so it's not just citrusy; you can also imagine a little roastiness and spice. It's got a bit of a twist inside all that lightness.
MugiAnd then there are KaruizawaQ's Kazetoshi Session IPA and BREW CLASSIC's Tamayaradious Hazy IPA too? That's basically a hop festival!
Hop BroYeah. The nice thing is that you can compare a Session IPA as aromatic but light and a Hazy IPA as juicy with more body. It's a pretty well-thought-out lineup that lets you move back and forth between lightness and drinkability.
MugiAnd if it's open 15:00 to 22:00, with food L.O. at 21:00 and drinks L.O. at 21:30, it sounds like you can take your time and compare them! The small-group vibe seems calm, which I kind of like too.
Hop BroExactly, this is perfect for a slow-drinking day. You can compare Kölsch through Hazy IPA all at once, and by the end you'll probably want to head to Daizawa and work through them from the first pour onward.
MugiYeah, it's definitely in the running for tonight! Start crisp, finish with the hazy one, and it would be way too good!
