Awashima Soko Taps Nomcraft’s Lizard Wizard on September 24
Awashima Soko, a craft beer pub in Setagaya, Tokyo, will tap Nomcraft’s Lizard Wizard on September 24. The Mosaic-only American Pale Ale joins a four-beer lineup featuring pilsner, fruit ale, and hazy IPA.
Hop BroAwashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya, will pour four craft beers on September 24. The new keg is Nomcraft's “Lizard Wizard”!
MugiWhoa, that name sounds powerful! Is Lizard Wizard literally a beer brewed by a spell-casting lizard?!
Hop BroA fun name, right? It’s an American Pale Ale made using only Mosaic hops.
MugiOnly Mosaic hops? Wait, that doesn’t mean they draw mosaic patterns in the beer?
Hop BroNot quite! Using one hop variety makes its character easy to taste. Mosaic brings a tropical hop aroma, often like mango and berries.
MugiNice! If one hop is the star, even I can spot it. What about the other three taps?
Hop BroFor a crisp start, try Nara Brewing’s DAYLONG, a clean German Pilsner. It’s a refreshing lager and a great first pour.
MugiPilsner first—got it! But I also love those cloudy beers that look almost like juice.
Hop BroThen go for Nara Brewing’s CAMOFLAGE, a juicy Hazy IPA. Its haze comes from yeast and hop compounds, which can make the aroma feel fuller.
MugiSo the cloudiness has a reason! And for something fruity, should I choose karuizawaQ’s Ann?
Hop BroExactly—Ann is a soft apricot Fruit Ale. With service from 6 to 11 p.m., this is a lineup made for a relaxed four-beer tasting.
MugiDAYLONG, then Ann, CAMOFLAGE, and Lizard Wizard to finish—I want the full four-tap flight! Let’s check the latest list and toast at Awashima Soko!
Awashima Soko, a compact beer pub in Daisawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, will open a new keg on September 24: Nomcraft’s Lizard Wizard. The American Pale Ale is brewed with Mosaic hops only, putting the character of the single hop variety at the center of the glass.
The day’s four-tap lineup covers a broad range of styles. Nara Brewing’s DAYLONG is a German Pilsner with a clean, crisp profile. The brewery is also represented by CAMOFLAGE, a Hazy IPA suited to drinkers looking for a softer, hop-forward expression.
For a fruit-driven option, karuizawaQ’s Ann is a Fruit Ale made with apricot. The selection is rounded out by the newly tapped Lizard Wizard, an American Pale Ale focused exclusively on Mosaic hops. Together, the four beers offer an easy progression from refreshing lager to fruit ale and hazy, aromatic hop beers.
Awashima Soko is located on Awashima-dori in Setagaya and is known as a relaxed neighborhood beer pub. Because the interior is compact, the pub recommends visits by small groups. On September 24, it will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; food last orders are at 10:00 p.m. and drinks at 10:30 p.m. Retail beer sales are also scheduled to resume.
The pub is located at 4-34-12 Daisawa, Setagaya, Tokyo. Tap availability and opening hours may change, so checking before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAwashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya, will pour four craft beers on September 24. The new keg is Nomcraft's “Lizard Wizard”!
MugiWhoa, that name sounds powerful! Is Lizard Wizard literally a beer brewed by a spell-casting lizard?!
Hop BroA fun name, right? It’s an American Pale Ale made using only Mosaic hops.
MugiOnly Mosaic hops? Wait, that doesn’t mean they draw mosaic patterns in the beer?
Hop BroNot quite! Using one hop variety makes its character easy to taste. Mosaic brings a tropical hop aroma, often like mango and berries.
MugiNice! If one hop is the star, even I can spot it. What about the other three taps?
Hop BroFor a crisp start, try Nara Brewing’s DAYLONG, a clean German Pilsner. It’s a refreshing lager and a great first pour.
MugiPilsner first—got it! But I also love those cloudy beers that look almost like juice.
Hop BroThen go for Nara Brewing’s CAMOFLAGE, a juicy Hazy IPA. Its haze comes from yeast and hop compounds, which can make the aroma feel fuller.
MugiSo the cloudiness has a reason! And for something fruity, should I choose karuizawaQ’s Ann?
Hop BroExactly—Ann is a soft apricot Fruit Ale. With service from 6 to 11 p.m., this is a lineup made for a relaxed four-beer tasting.
MugiDAYLONG, then Ann, CAMOFLAGE, and Lizard Wizard to finish—I want the full four-tap flight! Let’s check the latest list and toast at Awashima Soko!
