Keisei Koiwa Craft Bottleshop lines up seven beers before Yagiri festival
Keisei Koiwa Craft Bottleshop, a beer pub in Kitakoiwa, Edogawa, says its August 4 service is setting out seven beers ahead of the Yagiri Beer Festival on August 5. The lineup includes SORACHI1984, Bay Pilsner, Neko Nihiki, Firelight, Tenjin IPA, plus Noroshi Brewery's Imperial Strawberry Porter and Stone IPA.
Hop BroCraft Saketen in Keisei Koiwa has a summer tap lineup worth talking about. On August 4, the night before the Yagiri Beer Festival, they are pouring seven different beers.
MugiWait, a pre-festival warm-up with seven taps? I would start panicking before even getting to the festival!
Hop BroThe range is solid too. You have SORACHI1984 and Bay Pilsner for crisp easy starts, then Nekoni Hiki, Firelight, and Tenjin IPA covering the hoppy side.
MugiHold on, what does almost kicked mean? Did somebody use a finishing move on the keg!?
Hop BroIt just means the keg is nearly empty. So it is basically the last pour window, and good timing can get you a really satisfying glass.
MugiWhoa! Then I need to hurry. Also, Imperial Strawberry Porter sounds like a final boss and a dessert menu at the same time!
Hop BroThat one is from Noroshi Brewing, and it is a rich porter with strawberry character layered in. Imperial usually means a stronger, fuller version, so it is made for slow sipping.
MugiSo is it dessert or beer? Because sweet but dark is making my brain file paperwork right now!
Hop BroAnd having Stone Brewing's Stone IPA still on the board is a big plus. From easy-drinking lager and pilsner to IPA and porter, the style range is wide that night.
MugiAnd the upstairs space fits about ten people, with records, a TV, a projector, and board games? That is settle in and stay energy for sure.
Hop BroExactly. Having one beer in Keisei Koiwa before heading to Yagiri, or stopping by on the way back, both make perfect sense. It is the perfect festival primer, and now I want a beer too.
MugiSame here! I would start with Bay Pilsner and finish with the porter, because I want a pint now!
The lineup before Yagiri Beer Festival
Keisei Koiwa Craft Bottleshop is a beer pub in Kitakoiwa, Edogawa, and its August 4 post highlights a near-empty lineup ahead of the Yagiri Beer Festival, which is scheduled for August 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the station-front plaza in Yagiri. The beers named in the post are SORACHI1984, Bay Pilsner, Neko Nihiki, Firelight, Tenjin IPA, plus Noroshi Brewery's Imperial Strawberry Porter and Stone Brewing's Stone IPA. That gives the day a broad range, from easy-drinking lager and pilsner to hop-forward IPAs and a fruit-accented porter.
Why this place works for beer fans
The shop presents itself as a relaxed place to drink craft beer in northeast Tokyo. The post also notes that the second floor can hold about 10 people and comes with a record player, TV, projector, and board games. That makes it suitable not only for a quick pint, but also for a small gathering where you can stay a while and talk beer.
A stop before or after the festival
The owner is expected to be on-site at the festival, so the shop fits naturally into the day's beer route. Whether you stop in before heading to Yagiri or on the way back, it is an easy place to connect a local bar visit with a regional beer event. Because the summer schedule changes during this period, checking the latest opening hours before going is sensible.
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Hop BroCraft Saketen in Keisei Koiwa has a summer tap lineup worth talking about. On August 4, the night before the Yagiri Beer Festival, they are pouring seven different beers.
MugiWait, a pre-festival warm-up with seven taps? I would start panicking before even getting to the festival!
Hop BroThe range is solid too. You have SORACHI1984 and Bay Pilsner for crisp easy starts, then Nekoni Hiki, Firelight, and Tenjin IPA covering the hoppy side.
MugiHold on, what does almost kicked mean? Did somebody use a finishing move on the keg!?
Hop BroIt just means the keg is nearly empty. So it is basically the last pour window, and good timing can get you a really satisfying glass.
MugiWhoa! Then I need to hurry. Also, Imperial Strawberry Porter sounds like a final boss and a dessert menu at the same time!
Hop BroThat one is from Noroshi Brewing, and it is a rich porter with strawberry character layered in. Imperial usually means a stronger, fuller version, so it is made for slow sipping.
MugiSo is it dessert or beer? Because sweet but dark is making my brain file paperwork right now!
Hop BroAnd having Stone Brewing's Stone IPA still on the board is a big plus. From easy-drinking lager and pilsner to IPA and porter, the style range is wide that night.
MugiAnd the upstairs space fits about ten people, with records, a TV, a projector, and board games? That is settle in and stay energy for sure.
Hop BroExactly. Having one beer in Keisei Koiwa before heading to Yagiri, or stopping by on the way back, both make perfect sense. It is the perfect festival primer, and now I want a beer too.
MugiSame here! I would start with Bay Pilsner and finish with the porter, because I want a pint now!
