Five-tap update at Awashima Soko, including Nara Brewing's "KIP" - May 25 lineup
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, updated its tap list for May 25. A total of five beers from Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing are on offer, making for a lineup where you can enjoy a wide range of pours from hoppy pilsner to hazy IPA and dry stout.
Hop BroAwashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward rolled out a five-tap update for May 25. Just seeing Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing lined up makes it feel like a tasting feast, doesn't it?
MugiWhoa! Five beers at once? That's the kind of problem where you want everything and can't choose!
Hop BroThe lineup is Nara Brewing's "KIP (Hoppy Pilsner)" and "LOCOMOTION (American IPA)", YOROCCO's "Swallow's Humming (Golden Ale)" and "Hometown Stout (Dry Stout)", and Kyoto Brewing's "DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA)". In other words, it neatly covers the range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied.
MugiWhat! Hoppy Pilsner? How can a pilsner be hoppy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it keeps the clean drinkability of a pilsner, while turning up the hop aroma and bitterness a bit for a bright, refreshing style. American IPA has a firm bitterness, Hazy IPA is all about haze and juiciness, and Dry Stout looks dark but finishes relatively clean.
MugiOhhh! That gap between appearance and taste is what makes craft beer so fun. Dark but light-bodied? That's basically trick art.
Hop BroAnd what's more, it's great that Awashima Soko has Nara Brewing and Kyoto Brewing on tap at the same time. You can compare both origin and style, so it's a set that really shows off a tasting flight.
MugiWait, but what's the place like? It feels like it might have a quiet, drink-at-your-own-pace vibe!
Hop BroExactly. They list hours of 18:00-24:00 on weekdays, 15:00-23:00 on Saturdays, and 15:00-22:00 on Sundays and holidays. And because the interior is best for small groups, it's just right for a day when you want to sit with one beer and really focus on it.
MugiSo big noisy groups aren't really the move, huh? Got it! I kind of like that the up-to-four-people recommendation probably makes it feel calmer.
Hop BroExactly. Also, they have May closures on the 6th and 19th, so it's safer to check before you go. Chasing that one beer for that day only is part of the real fun of a beer pub.
MugiOkay, I'm starting with the "KIP"! It's perfect for a post-work pint, and I'll finish with either an IPA or a stout!
Tap list for May 25
Awashima Soko's May 25 notice listed five beers under `TODAY'S on Tap`. This time, they are Nara Brewing's "KIP (Hoppy Pilsner)" and "LOCOMOTION (American IPA)", YOROCCO's "Swallow's Humming (Golden Ale)" and "Hometown Stout (Dry Stout)", and Kyoto Brewing's "DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA)".
What kind of beer can you drink?
The lineup centers on a hoppy pilsner, a light-drinking golden ale, an American IPA with firm bitterness, a dark dry stout, and a hazy IPA with a cloudy body and juicy character. It offers everything from a crisp pour to something with more body, making it easy to compare depending on your mood that day. In particular, having beers from Nara Brewing and Kyoto Brewing on tap at the same time gives craft beer fans the pleasure of comparing their origins and styles.
Atmosphere of the bar
Awashima Soko is a beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. The post gives business hours of 18:00-24:00 on weekdays, 15:00-23:00 on Saturdays, and 15:00-22:00 on Sundays and holidays, with detailed last-order times for food and drink service. Because the interior space is limited, the place is basically for small groups of four people or fewer, and larger groups are asked to contact them in advance. It feels like a craft-beer-focused bar that suits days when you want to drink quietly and take your time.
Since they also announced holidays on May 6 and 19, it's safest to check the opening status before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAwashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward rolled out a five-tap update for May 25. Just seeing Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing lined up makes it feel like a tasting feast, doesn't it?
MugiWhoa! Five beers at once? That's the kind of problem where you want everything and can't choose!
Hop BroThe lineup is Nara Brewing's "KIP (Hoppy Pilsner)" and "LOCOMOTION (American IPA)", YOROCCO's "Swallow's Humming (Golden Ale)" and "Hometown Stout (Dry Stout)", and Kyoto Brewing's "DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA)". In other words, it neatly covers the range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied.
MugiWhat! Hoppy Pilsner? How can a pilsner be hoppy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it keeps the clean drinkability of a pilsner, while turning up the hop aroma and bitterness a bit for a bright, refreshing style. American IPA has a firm bitterness, Hazy IPA is all about haze and juiciness, and Dry Stout looks dark but finishes relatively clean.
MugiOhhh! That gap between appearance and taste is what makes craft beer so fun. Dark but light-bodied? That's basically trick art.
Hop BroAnd what's more, it's great that Awashima Soko has Nara Brewing and Kyoto Brewing on tap at the same time. You can compare both origin and style, so it's a set that really shows off a tasting flight.
MugiWait, but what's the place like? It feels like it might have a quiet, drink-at-your-own-pace vibe!
Hop BroExactly. They list hours of 18:00-24:00 on weekdays, 15:00-23:00 on Saturdays, and 15:00-22:00 on Sundays and holidays. And because the interior is best for small groups, it's just right for a day when you want to sit with one beer and really focus on it.
MugiSo big noisy groups aren't really the move, huh? Got it! I kind of like that the up-to-four-people recommendation probably makes it feel calmer.
Hop BroExactly. Also, they have May closures on the 6th and 19th, so it's safer to check before you go. Chasing that one beer for that day only is part of the real fun of a beer pub.
MugiOkay, I'm starting with the "KIP"! It's perfect for a post-work pint, and I'll finish with either an IPA or a stout!
