KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand Taps REPUBREW's "A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood" on April 26
In a post on April 26, KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer announced REPUBREW's newly tapped beer, "A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood." As of 4:45 p.m., the venue had 18 beers on tap, reinforcing the easy drop-in appeal of this beer pub connected directly to Kawasaki Station.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about how REPUBREW's new tap, "A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood," appeared at KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand right next to Kawasaki Station.
MugiWhoa, that title is intense! A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood sounds like the final boss of beer names!
Hop BroAnd the style is Red IPA, with an ABV of 7%. It's a sturdy beer with roasted malt character and a proper hop bitterness, so it has real depth.
MugiI kind of get the roasted part, but grapes, pears, and bananas? What do you mean by yeast-derived aromas making that happen?
Hop BroIt really can happen. During fermentation, yeast can create fruit-like aroma compounds, and when notes of grape, pear, and banana are layered on top, the aroma gains more dimension.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just sweet, and then that classic IPA bitterness comes in at the end, which means the impression really sticks after you drink it!
Hop BroExactly. And as of 4:45 p.m. on April 26, there were 18 taps lined up, so the fun is in choosing too. They had everything from Tokaido BEER and Kyoto Brewing Company to Yokohama Beer.
MugiWait, with that many, is there anyone who doesn't get stuck deciding? I feel like I'd cause a tap-list traffic jam right at the entrance!
Hop BroThat's the nice thing about this place. Since it's inside Kawasaki Azalea, it's easy to drop in for just one quick beer, and takeout-only visits are fine too. You can even bring your own food.
MugiThat's amazing! You can stop by after work, or use it as a warm-up before a night out. Just being directly connected to Kawasaki Station makes it a winner!
Hop BroSo the takeaway is that today I want to enjoy a glass of this roasty Red IPA while also working through the other taps. Mugi, it's time to get the toast ready.
MugiAgreed! I want to go drink right away too, and once I hear it's a place where I can have one more beer, my mind is completely made up!
In its April 26 post, KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer announced REPUBREW's "A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood" as a new tap. The beer style is Red IPA, with an ABV of 7%. It is a full-bodied beer that layers roasted malt character with yeast-derived notes of grape, pear, and banana, followed by a firm hop bitterness that feels distinctly IPA-like toward the finish.
The post also revealed the lineup as of 4:45 p.m. In addition to Tokaido BEER's "1623," "Black Relaxation," "Light Red Excuse," "A Meeting with Barley," "Guava," "Jade Peacock," "Mugi Bar 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy," "Floating in Black," and "UTAMARO ALE," the taps also included North Alps Brewery's "Hazy IPA," Kyoto Brewing Company's "Ichigo Ichie," TKBREWING's "#442 Hop Randezvous," Yellow Monkey Brewing's "Posumitsu Lemon," "BarrelAgedCranberey," and "Hana Yuzu," Nori's Beer's "Fruity and Easy to Drink," and Yokohama Beer's "SuperSonicSpeedSour," offering a wide range of flavors.
The shop is a beer pub inside Kawasaki Azalea, making it easy to stop in for just one drink while shopping or before a night out. The post also notes that takeout-only use is allowed and that bringing in food is permitted, which adds to the venue's casualness and flexibility. With its location directly connected to Kawasaki Station, it is a tap stand that works well both for a long drinking session and for days when you just want to enjoy a single beer in a short amount of time.
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Hop BroToday I'm talking about how REPUBREW's new tap, "A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood," appeared at KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand right next to Kawasaki Station.
MugiWhoa, that title is intense! A Drop of Sake, a Drop of Blood sounds like the final boss of beer names!
Hop BroAnd the style is Red IPA, with an ABV of 7%. It's a sturdy beer with roasted malt character and a proper hop bitterness, so it has real depth.
MugiI kind of get the roasted part, but grapes, pears, and bananas? What do you mean by yeast-derived aromas making that happen?
Hop BroIt really can happen. During fermentation, yeast can create fruit-like aroma compounds, and when notes of grape, pear, and banana are layered on top, the aroma gains more dimension.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just sweet, and then that classic IPA bitterness comes in at the end, which means the impression really sticks after you drink it!
Hop BroExactly. And as of 4:45 p.m. on April 26, there were 18 taps lined up, so the fun is in choosing too. They had everything from Tokaido BEER and Kyoto Brewing Company to Yokohama Beer.
MugiWait, with that many, is there anyone who doesn't get stuck deciding? I feel like I'd cause a tap-list traffic jam right at the entrance!
Hop BroThat's the nice thing about this place. Since it's inside Kawasaki Azalea, it's easy to drop in for just one quick beer, and takeout-only visits are fine too. You can even bring your own food.
MugiThat's amazing! You can stop by after work, or use it as a warm-up before a night out. Just being directly connected to Kawasaki Station makes it a winner!
Hop BroSo the takeaway is that today I want to enjoy a glass of this roasty Red IPA while also working through the other taps. Mugi, it's time to get the toast ready.
MugiAgreed! I want to go drink right away too, and once I hear it's a place where I can have one more beer, my mind is completely made up!
