Awashima Soko Updates Taps on May 27: Five Beers on Tap Including Nara Brewing's KIP
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, released its tap list for May 27. The lineup features five beers from Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing, ranging from pilsner to hazy IPA and stout.
Hop BroAwashima Soko's May 27 tap update is a pretty solid lineup. Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing are all there, neatly covering everything from pilsner to hazy IPA to stout.
MugiWait, only five beers and it still has that much range!? Somehow it feels luxurious even though there aren't many, which is kind of unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Places like this are good at building a tap list rather than just stacking up numbers. The first pour I’d choose is Nara Brewing's KIP, a Hoppy Pilsner that comes in crisp and clean.
MugiWhat's hoppy? A pilsner with extra hop punch? Even the name is packed with information!
Hop BroSimply put, it's like adding hop aroma to the light, crisp character of a pilsner. It's not overly bitter, but the aroma comes through, so it's easy to get into even if you're getting more used to beer.
MugiOhhh! So Kyoto Brewing's DrinkMe! is a beer for aroma first, then. Just hearing Hazy IPA makes it sound cloudy and soft!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy IPA's appeal is that it's easy to get tropical aromas. And Awashima Soko is a calm beer pub, so it's a good place to slowly take in the aroma.
MugiThat sounds great! But the difference between YOROCCO's Swallow's Humming and Hometown Stout is so huge that it really surprises me!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. Start with the lightness of a golden ale, then finish with the roasted character of a dry stout, and you get a little mood journey in the same bar.
MugiThen I want to go on a bitterness journey from KIP to DrinkMe! and finish with LOCOMOTION! If I drank quietly at Awashima Soko, I'd probably have so much fun I wouldn't want to go home!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. For a day when you want to really take your time drinking in Setagaya, it's a strong option, and now I kind of want to have a proper one too.
Awashima Soko (4-34-12 Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo) announced its "TODAY'S on Tap" lineup for May 27. On weekdays, it opens at 6:00 p.m., with food last orders at 11:00 p.m. and drink last orders at 11:30 p.m. Because the interior is not especially spacious, it has the laid-back atmosphere of a beer pub suited to people who want to drink quietly. The shop notes that groups of four or more may be refused entry, making it a good fit for those who want to settle in and slowly enjoy a glass or two in a small group.
The taps for the day total five.
- Nara Brewing / KIP (Hoppy Pilsner)
- YOROCCO / Swallow's Humming (Golden Ale)
- YOROCCO / Hometown Stout (Dry Stout)
- Kyoto Brewing / DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA)
- Nara Brewing / LOCOMOTION (American IPA)
Looking at the lineup, the flavor profile is easy to read: a hoppy pilsner, a light golden ale, a roast-driven dry stout, a hazy IPA, and a classic American IPA. A natural flow would be to start with the crisp KIP, move to DrinkMe! if you want aroma, or choose LOCOMOTION if you want a firm bitterness. YOROCCO's two beers provide contrast as well, with the bright Swallow's Humming and the dark Hometown Stout offering a fun side-by-side tasting experience.
Awashima Soko is the kind of place that stands out more through its tap composition than through flash. On a day like this, when the selection ranges from lager styles to IPA and stout, beer fans can find something that fits just about any mood. It is the sort of place worth keeping in mind for a quiet day of drinking good beer in the Setagaya area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAwashima Soko's May 27 tap update is a pretty solid lineup. Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing are all there, neatly covering everything from pilsner to hazy IPA to stout.
MugiWait, only five beers and it still has that much range!? Somehow it feels luxurious even though there aren't many, which is kind of unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Places like this are good at building a tap list rather than just stacking up numbers. The first pour I’d choose is Nara Brewing's KIP, a Hoppy Pilsner that comes in crisp and clean.
MugiWhat's hoppy? A pilsner with extra hop punch? Even the name is packed with information!
Hop BroSimply put, it's like adding hop aroma to the light, crisp character of a pilsner. It's not overly bitter, but the aroma comes through, so it's easy to get into even if you're getting more used to beer.
MugiOhhh! So Kyoto Brewing's DrinkMe! is a beer for aroma first, then. Just hearing Hazy IPA makes it sound cloudy and soft!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy IPA's appeal is that it's easy to get tropical aromas. And Awashima Soko is a calm beer pub, so it's a good place to slowly take in the aroma.
MugiThat sounds great! But the difference between YOROCCO's Swallow's Humming and Hometown Stout is so huge that it really surprises me!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. Start with the lightness of a golden ale, then finish with the roasted character of a dry stout, and you get a little mood journey in the same bar.
MugiThen I want to go on a bitterness journey from KIP to DrinkMe! and finish with LOCOMOTION! If I drank quietly at Awashima Soko, I'd probably have so much fun I wouldn't want to go home!
Hop BroThat's exactly right. For a day when you want to really take your time drinking in Setagaya, it's a strong option, and now I kind of want to have a proper one too.
