Kakuuchi Asakura serves NOMCRAFT BREWING's three Space Sheriff beers
Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto is pouring three official collaboration beers from NOMCRAFT BREWING: Gavan, Sharivan, and Shaider. The beer pub also offers five draft taps, sake, standing service, and growler fills.
Hop BroKyoto's Kakuchi Asakura has three Space Sheriff beers in the spotlight. NOMCRAFT BREWING turned Gavan, Sharivan, and Shaider into official collab brews, and that lineup is absurdly fun.
MugiWait, Space Sheriff collab as in the shiny transforming heroes? Turning them into beer names is so much information my brain needs a coaster.
Hop BroJochaku IPA is a West Coast IPA at 6.5%, Sharivan gets a Red Lager, and Shaider comes in as a Citrus Sour Ale. The smart part is that each hero gets a different style, so the tasting order basically writes itself.
MugiHold on, West Coast IPA means what exactly? Not actual ocean flavor, right? If it tastes like beach water, I'm filing a complaint.
Hop BroNo seawater, relax. Think crisp bitter IPA with citrusy aroma and a dry finish. It lands sharp and clean, which honestly fits Gavan perfectly.
MugiOkay, then Sekisha Lager sounds like the cool, red-hot one. Since it's a lager, is this the easy-drinking gulp-gulp hero?
Hop BroExactly. Red Lager brings a little toastiness but stays super drinkable. Then Shaider's sour swings in at 4.5% ABV with citrus, and suddenly the whole lineup gets bright and refreshing.
MugiWhat even is sour ale though? Is this a squeeze-a-lemon-and-pray situation? 'Shoketsu Sour' sounds like my taste buds are about to fuse into a robot.
Hop BroNothing that dramatic. It's more citrusy tartness than face-puckering acid, so it drinks like a reset button. That's why the three-beer progression works so well.
Hop BroAnd the shop itself is stacked with five draft taps, sake, standing service, and growler fills. They even have pours like Fuji-Zakura's DIAMOND side BEAT and West Coast Brewing's Game Night alongside the collab trio.
MugiSo it's basically a tasting paradise in Kyoto. Start with space heroes, branch into the guest taps, and somehow pretend this was a quick responsible stop?
Hop BroThat settles it. The first pour plan is Jochaku IPA, then Sekisha Lager, then the sour to finish clean. Just reading this makes me want to head to Kakuchi Asakura and drink the whole arc.
Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward is a bottle shop and beer pub with standing-room service. The venue lists five draft taps, a selection of sake, and growler fills for takeaway.
The featured release here is NOMCRAFT BREWING's official Space Sheriff series from Wakayama. Backed by a formal Toei tie-in, the lineup brings together beers themed after Gavan, Sharivan, and Shaider. The three styles are clearly separated, which makes side-by-side tasting easy.
- Space Sheriff Gavan "Jojaku IPA" - West Coast IPA / 6.5% / 350 ml / 930 yen
- Space Sheriff Sharivan "Seksha Lager" - Red Lager / 5.0% / 350 ml / 870 yen
- Space Sheriff Shaider "Shoketsu Sour" - Citrus Sour Ale / 4.5% / 350 ml / 870 yen
The draft lineup also includes Fujizakura Kogen Beer's DIAMOND side BEAT, Yellow Beer Works' Imagine, Minoh Beer x YOROCCO BEER's KOMPAS, CRAFT BEER BASE's North west Pale Ale, and West Coast Brewing's Game Night. For beer fans in Kyoto, it is an easy stop for both a themed collaboration flight and a broader range of draft beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyoto's Kakuchi Asakura has three Space Sheriff beers in the spotlight. NOMCRAFT BREWING turned Gavan, Sharivan, and Shaider into official collab brews, and that lineup is absurdly fun.
MugiWait, Space Sheriff collab as in the shiny transforming heroes? Turning them into beer names is so much information my brain needs a coaster.
Hop BroJochaku IPA is a West Coast IPA at 6.5%, Sharivan gets a Red Lager, and Shaider comes in as a Citrus Sour Ale. The smart part is that each hero gets a different style, so the tasting order basically writes itself.
MugiHold on, West Coast IPA means what exactly? Not actual ocean flavor, right? If it tastes like beach water, I'm filing a complaint.
Hop BroNo seawater, relax. Think crisp bitter IPA with citrusy aroma and a dry finish. It lands sharp and clean, which honestly fits Gavan perfectly.
MugiOkay, then Sekisha Lager sounds like the cool, red-hot one. Since it's a lager, is this the easy-drinking gulp-gulp hero?
Hop BroExactly. Red Lager brings a little toastiness but stays super drinkable. Then Shaider's sour swings in at 4.5% ABV with citrus, and suddenly the whole lineup gets bright and refreshing.
MugiWhat even is sour ale though? Is this a squeeze-a-lemon-and-pray situation? 'Shoketsu Sour' sounds like my taste buds are about to fuse into a robot.
Hop BroNothing that dramatic. It's more citrusy tartness than face-puckering acid, so it drinks like a reset button. That's why the three-beer progression works so well.
Hop BroAnd the shop itself is stacked with five draft taps, sake, standing service, and growler fills. They even have pours like Fuji-Zakura's DIAMOND side BEAT and West Coast Brewing's Game Night alongside the collab trio.
MugiSo it's basically a tasting paradise in Kyoto. Start with space heroes, branch into the guest taps, and somehow pretend this was a quick responsible stop?
Hop BroThat settles it. The first pour plan is Jochaku IPA, then Sekisha Lager, then the sour to finish clean. Just reading this makes me want to head to Kakuchi Asakura and drink the whole arc.
