KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand in Kawasaki updates to 18 taps centered on Tokaido Beer, with the spotlight on "Yo no Iro"
On May 4, KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer announced an 18-tap lineup centered on Tokaido Beer. The recommendation is "Yo no Iro," a Scotch Ale made with shell ginger. It is an easy stop inside Kawasaki Azalea, and you can enjoy it even if you bring your own food.
Hop BroAt the underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station, an 18-tap update has arrived. KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer rolled out its May 4 lineup all at once, and it is coming on strong with Tokaido BEER at the center.
MugiWait, there is something that serious in an underground shopping street!? Hearing that it is standing-room and easy to drop in makes me want to go in looking like I'm just there for errands!
Hop BroAnd the highlight is Tokaido BEER's No. 8, Yo no Iro with shell ginger. It is a Scotch Ale with 8% ABV, and it has a profile where the sweetness of malt and the aroma really come through.
MugiShell ginger? What is that!? I get putting herbs in beer, but an Okinawan herb suddenly makes it feel like a trip!
Hop BroShell ginger has a bright aroma, and it works really well with sweet malt character. It gives the beer a Scotch Ale-like richness with a slightly spicy finish, so even with the high alcohol, it does not feel heavy on the palate.
MugiOhhh, so it sounds heavy but is actually easy to drink. And if bringing your own food is OK, I could bring snacks and build a total victory set!
Hop BroThe lineup is broad too. IPA, Porter, Amber Ale, Belgian Wheat, Fruit Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, and MILK SHAKE IPA are all there, so you can tell Tokaido BEER is the core.
MugiThat's way too many choices, I'll get lost! But if they say the fruit-forward beers are strong too, it makes it easier to invite people who like sweeter flavors.
Hop BroIn fact, beers like Yellow Monkey Brewing's HANA YUZU and Yokohama Beer's SuperSonicSpeedSour show that the sour selection is fully stocked too. From a light pour to something with a solid malt presence, the lineup gives you a lot of room to match your mood.
MugiAnd Tokaido BEER is also at the Miurakaigan Beer Festival, right? If you can drink them at the shop too, it feels like the festival mood just came straight to Kawasaki!
Hop BroExactly. It's great that you can use it either for a tasting flight or just one beer. Today, this is the kind of place where you start with one Yo no Iro, and before you know it, you're having another one.
MugiYeah, that's dangerous... but amazing! While tasting beers in Kawasaki, we'd probably end up asking each other, 'What should we drink next?'
At "KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer" in Kawasaki Azalea, the underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station, the tap list for May 4 was released. The shop is a standing-room beer pub that is easy to drop into, and you can bring your own food. It is a convenient place for a quick drink during shopping or for a warm-up before heading out for drinks.
The highlight of the day is Tokaido BEER's No. 8, "Yo no Iro." It is a Scotch Ale with 8% ABV. It is introduced as a beer that combines the aroma of shell ginger, an Okinawan herb, with the sweetness of malt, giving it a clear drinking profile despite the higher alcohol content.
The lineup is built around Tokaido BEER's own labels, covering a wide range from IPA, Porter, Amber Ale, Belgian Wheat, Fruit Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, to MILK SHAKE IPA. In addition, there are distinctive beers from other breweries, including Oriental Brewing's "Kima Beer," West Coast Brewing's "SlowMotion," TKBREWING's "#442 Hop Randezvous," and REPUBREW's "A Drop of Sake, A Drop of Blood."
Fruit-forward and sour styles are also well represented, with Yellow Monkey Brewing's "HANA YUZU" and "BarrelAgedCranberey," Garyu Brewing's "Garyu Pale Ale ~Timeless~," Nori's Beer's "Fruity and Easy to Drink," and Yokohama Beer's "SuperSonicSpeedSour" all listed. Looking across styles as well, the selection is broad, including White Ale, Fruit Wheat Ale, Fruit IPA, US Pale Ale, and Fruits Sour Ale, making it easy to choose from a light pour to a beer with a strong malt presence.
Tokaido BEER is also participating in the Miurakaigan Beer Festival from April 29 to May 6, and the Kawasaki location is said to be welcoming guests with multiple beers on tap during that period as well. It is a highly usable tap stand where you can enjoy a single craft beer in Kawasaki or sample several side by side.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station, an 18-tap update has arrived. KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer rolled out its May 4 lineup all at once, and it is coming on strong with Tokaido BEER at the center.
MugiWait, there is something that serious in an underground shopping street!? Hearing that it is standing-room and easy to drop in makes me want to go in looking like I'm just there for errands!
Hop BroAnd the highlight is Tokaido BEER's No. 8, Yo no Iro with shell ginger. It is a Scotch Ale with 8% ABV, and it has a profile where the sweetness of malt and the aroma really come through.
MugiShell ginger? What is that!? I get putting herbs in beer, but an Okinawan herb suddenly makes it feel like a trip!
Hop BroShell ginger has a bright aroma, and it works really well with sweet malt character. It gives the beer a Scotch Ale-like richness with a slightly spicy finish, so even with the high alcohol, it does not feel heavy on the palate.
MugiOhhh, so it sounds heavy but is actually easy to drink. And if bringing your own food is OK, I could bring snacks and build a total victory set!
Hop BroThe lineup is broad too. IPA, Porter, Amber Ale, Belgian Wheat, Fruit Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, and MILK SHAKE IPA are all there, so you can tell Tokaido BEER is the core.
MugiThat's way too many choices, I'll get lost! But if they say the fruit-forward beers are strong too, it makes it easier to invite people who like sweeter flavors.
Hop BroIn fact, beers like Yellow Monkey Brewing's HANA YUZU and Yokohama Beer's SuperSonicSpeedSour show that the sour selection is fully stocked too. From a light pour to something with a solid malt presence, the lineup gives you a lot of room to match your mood.
MugiAnd Tokaido BEER is also at the Miurakaigan Beer Festival, right? If you can drink them at the shop too, it feels like the festival mood just came straight to Kawasaki!
Hop BroExactly. It's great that you can use it either for a tasting flight or just one beer. Today, this is the kind of place where you start with one Yo no Iro, and before you know it, you're having another one.
MugiYeah, that's dangerous... but amazing! While tasting beers in Kawasaki, we'd probably end up asking each other, 'What should we drink next?'
