PUB Karr puts Kyoto and Nara beers, plus Asahi Maruef, on tap
PUB Karr in central Kyoto shared its June 19 tap list. The lineup features Kyoto Brewing’s Yoikyuu Roku-Nichi and Ichi-go Ichi-e, Nara Brewing’s HooRay! and Spare pocket, plus Asahi Maruef. The bar also noted that it reopened after a temporary closure the previous day.
Hop BroPUB Karr in Kyoto dropped a five-tap lineup for June 19: Kyoto Brewing's "Shukyu 6-ka" and "Ichigo Ichie," Nara Brewing's "HooRay!" and "Spare pocket," plus Asahi's "Maruefu."
MugiWhat! So PUB Karr is also a record-bar hangout? And “on tap” sounds like a wrestling move.
Hop BroThat’s the charm. Straight from the keg means the beer is connected to the draft system and ready to pour. They were temporarily closed the day before, but reopened at 6 p.m. on the 19th.
MugiOhh! So you can compare Kyoto Brewing and Nara Brewing in one stop, and with Maruefu there too, it feels like an easy entry point!
Hop BroExactly. With a classic lager slot from Maruefu and four craft beers after that, it's a clean setup for moving from light drinking into comparing brewery character.
MugiBut come on, "Shukyu 6-ka" and "Ichigo Ichie"? The beer names are too strong. I'd double-take at the menu.
Hop BroThat's the thing, name recognition matters. Two beers from Kyoto Brewing and two from Nara Brewing make you want to compare not just flavor, but the whole vibe of each brewery.
MugiHold on, what does checking the keg condition even mean? Do kegs have moods now?
Hop BroHonestly, kind of. Pour condition changes foam, aroma, and timing as a keg moves, so the staff can tell you what’s drinking best right now.
MugiThat is weirdly romantic. Listening to records while easing through that lineup feels like a very grown-up detour.
Hop BroAnd the hours help. It's open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on this schedule, and Sundays start at 12:30 p.m. and run until around 11 depending on the flow.
MugiIn central Kyoto, being able to bounce between craft and classic beer is perfect. I want a Maruefu warm-up before diving into Kyoto and Nara.
Hop BroThat order makes sense. Finish with "Ichigo Ichie" or "HooRay!" and it turns into an I need PUB Karr now kind of night.
Tap list
PUB Karr is a beer pub and record bar on the second floor of Anraku Building in Matsugaecho, just west of Rokaku-dori on Haramachi-dori in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward. In its June 19 Instagram post, the bar apologized for the previous day’s temporary closure and shared the day’s service update along with the beers on tap.
The lineup consists of five beers: Kyoto Brewing’s Yoikyuu Roku-Nichi and Ichi-go Ichi-e, Nara Brewing’s HooRay! and Spare pocket, and Asahi Maruef. With two Kyoto brews, two from Nara, and one familiar mainstream lager in the mix, the list offers a simple but balanced range. It is an easy setup for tasting the differences between Japanese craft brewers while also having a classic beer option on hand.
PUB Karr says it opens from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and on Sundays it opens from 12:30 p.m. until around 11:00 p.m. The record-bar setting gives the place a relaxed rhythm, making it a good stop for a slow drink while checking how each keg is drinking that day. The post’s #recordbar tag also makes the venue’s music-first character clear. For beer drinkers in Kyoto, it is a straightforward spot to keep an eye on when you want both craft selections and a dependable standard beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPUB Karr in Kyoto dropped a five-tap lineup for June 19: Kyoto Brewing's "Shukyu 6-ka" and "Ichigo Ichie," Nara Brewing's "HooRay!" and "Spare pocket," plus Asahi's "Maruefu."
MugiWhat! So PUB Karr is also a record-bar hangout? And “on tap” sounds like a wrestling move.
Hop BroThat’s the charm. Straight from the keg means the beer is connected to the draft system and ready to pour. They were temporarily closed the day before, but reopened at 6 p.m. on the 19th.
MugiOhh! So you can compare Kyoto Brewing and Nara Brewing in one stop, and with Maruefu there too, it feels like an easy entry point!
Hop BroExactly. With a classic lager slot from Maruefu and four craft beers after that, it's a clean setup for moving from light drinking into comparing brewery character.
MugiBut come on, "Shukyu 6-ka" and "Ichigo Ichie"? The beer names are too strong. I'd double-take at the menu.
Hop BroThat's the thing, name recognition matters. Two beers from Kyoto Brewing and two from Nara Brewing make you want to compare not just flavor, but the whole vibe of each brewery.
MugiHold on, what does checking the keg condition even mean? Do kegs have moods now?
Hop BroHonestly, kind of. Pour condition changes foam, aroma, and timing as a keg moves, so the staff can tell you what’s drinking best right now.
MugiThat is weirdly romantic. Listening to records while easing through that lineup feels like a very grown-up detour.
Hop BroAnd the hours help. It's open 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on this schedule, and Sundays start at 12:30 p.m. and run until around 11 depending on the flow.
MugiIn central Kyoto, being able to bounce between craft and classic beer is perfect. I want a Maruefu warm-up before diving into Kyoto and Nara.
Hop BroThat order makes sense. Finish with "Ichigo Ichie" or "HooRay!" and it turns into an I need PUB Karr now kind of night.
