TKBrewing's Four New Taps Are Open, from Kawasaki IPA to Stout
Four different beers have newly gone on tap from TKBrewing in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. From a West Coast IPA and a SMaSH IPA to a Red Ale and a stout with blackberries, the lineup shows the breadth of hops and malt that defines this brewery.
Hop BroTKBrewing's new four taps in Kawasaki are really wide-ranging. From a West Coast IPA to a stout all at once, and if I saw them in the taproom I'd want to check out every one of them.
MugiWhoa! Four kinds at once? From IPA to stout? That's a flavor roller coaster!
Hop BroFirst up is Dopeness IPA. It's an American IPA at ABV 7.0%, with the bright aroma of four American hop varieties and a firm bitterness. A classic West Coast-style beer.
MugiWest Coast style? What is that? Just hearing firm bitterness makes my face tighten up a little!
Hop BroSimply put, it's the type that puts both aroma and bitterness forward. With a structured finish, it's all about enjoying the crispness and hop character more than sweetness.
MugiI see! So the next one, 2nd SMaSH, sounds kind of like something from a lab.
Hop BroExactly. It was released as the first batch after relocation, so it's a notable one. Sabro brings coconut notes, along with woody nuances and citrus, which really shows off the appeal of a single-hop SMaSH.
MugiCoconut, wood, and citrus? That's a lot going on! Does a single hop's character really talk this much!?
Hop BroNext is Kawasakey, a Red Ale at ABV 5.0%. It pairs the calmness of malt with the personality of Sabro and Sorachi Ace, so it doesn't feel flashy, but it still has a playful edge.
MugiI like that. And the last one, Amesutaberry, already sounds delicious from the name alone!
Hop BroThe key is the dark richness and fruit character of an American Stout paired with blackberries. The roasted bitterness and berry aroma layer together, so it can even be enjoyed a bit like dessert. This is the kind of beer that makes one glass feel not enough.
MugiIt's unfair how wide the range is in Kawasaki! Hearing that you can drink it fresh from the source makes me want to go to TKBrewing right now!
Hop BroRight? What's interesting is how they show off both hops and malt with these four Kawasaki-born beers. I think the best move today would be to start with Dopeness IPA for the bitterness, then finish with Amesutaberry for something sweet to land on.
An Instagram post introduced four TKBrewing beers as new tap selections worth paying attention to. The lineup spans everything from an IPA that puts classic hop character front and center, to an experimental SMaSH, a malt-forward red ale, and a stout layered with fruit.
Featured Beers
- Dopeness IPA / American IPA / ABV 7.0%
A West Coast-style beer defined by the bright aroma of four American hop varieties. It sounds like a classic TKBrewing brew with firm bitterness and a solid, structured finish.
- 2nd SMaSH / SMaSH IPA / ABV 6.0%
Introduced as the brewery's first batch after relocating. The description highlights Sabro-derived coconut notes layered with woody nuances and citrus, making this a beer that invites you to appreciate the character of a single hop variety.
- Kawasakey / Red Ale / ABV 5.0%
A red ale brewed after Kilkenny was discontinued. Using Sabro and Sorachi Ace, it pairs malt-driven calmness with the distinctive expression of those hops.
- Amesutaberry / American Stout w/ Black Berry / ABV 6.0%
A dark beer with a strong roasted character and added blackberries. Built around layers of black malt character, bitterness, and fruit aroma, it also seems well suited to a dessert-like drinking experience.
TKBrewing is a brewery based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, founded in 2017. Its official website says the taproom and direct sales shop is about a 10-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kawasaki Station, and the brewery continues to create a place where people can enjoy beer fresh from the source. These four beers are also a useful snapshot of how the brewery balances hop aroma and stylistic range.
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Hop BroTKBrewing's new four taps in Kawasaki are really wide-ranging. From a West Coast IPA to a stout all at once, and if I saw them in the taproom I'd want to check out every one of them.
MugiWhoa! Four kinds at once? From IPA to stout? That's a flavor roller coaster!
Hop BroFirst up is Dopeness IPA. It's an American IPA at ABV 7.0%, with the bright aroma of four American hop varieties and a firm bitterness. A classic West Coast-style beer.
MugiWest Coast style? What is that? Just hearing firm bitterness makes my face tighten up a little!
Hop BroSimply put, it's the type that puts both aroma and bitterness forward. With a structured finish, it's all about enjoying the crispness and hop character more than sweetness.
MugiI see! So the next one, 2nd SMaSH, sounds kind of like something from a lab.
Hop BroExactly. It was released as the first batch after relocation, so it's a notable one. Sabro brings coconut notes, along with woody nuances and citrus, which really shows off the appeal of a single-hop SMaSH.
MugiCoconut, wood, and citrus? That's a lot going on! Does a single hop's character really talk this much!?
Hop BroNext is Kawasakey, a Red Ale at ABV 5.0%. It pairs the calmness of malt with the personality of Sabro and Sorachi Ace, so it doesn't feel flashy, but it still has a playful edge.
MugiI like that. And the last one, Amesutaberry, already sounds delicious from the name alone!
Hop BroThe key is the dark richness and fruit character of an American Stout paired with blackberries. The roasted bitterness and berry aroma layer together, so it can even be enjoyed a bit like dessert. This is the kind of beer that makes one glass feel not enough.
MugiIt's unfair how wide the range is in Kawasaki! Hearing that you can drink it fresh from the source makes me want to go to TKBrewing right now!
Hop BroRight? What's interesting is how they show off both hops and malt with these four Kawasaki-born beers. I think the best move today would be to start with Dopeness IPA for the bitterness, then finish with Amesutaberry for something sweet to land on.
