KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand at Kawasaki Azalea Updates 18 Taps, Featuring Tokaido BEER's "Guava"
KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer in Kawasaki Azalea has released its draft beer lineup as of Monday, June 1. Eighteen taps are on display, including Tokaido BEER's "Guava," and an in-store event is also scheduled for June 13. As a standing bar in the station's underground area, it is easy to stop by while shopping or on the way home from work.
Hop BroThe 18-tap update at Kawasaki Azalea is here, and Tokaido BEER's "Guava" is the headliner. Eighteen taps in the station underground is a seriously strong lineup for a spontaneous stop, right?
MugiWait, 18 taps is too many! How are you supposed to choose? That's the kind of problem that's happy and frustrating at the same time!
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is that nine Tokaido BEER beers are lined up. There's IPA, Porter, Coffee Stout, and even fruit-forward styles. Building this much variety from your own brewery is a pretty aggressive lineup.
MugiBut still, Fruit Hazy IPA sounds like it doesn't even know whether it's beer or juice! It's fluffy, it's hazy, and just the name is confusing!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. It puts the fruit character of guava front and center, while keeping the soft mouthfeel of a Hazy IPA. At 5%, it's easy to start with a light pour. In short, it's designed to lead with aroma and go down smoothly.
MugiSo that's why the phrase "like guava juice" makes me want to try it! Beer that fruity really shows how free craft beer has become lately.
Hop BroAnd the lineup is great because it's not just IPA. They also have Kölsch, Weizen, and English IPA. Whether you want something hoppy or something light and easygoing, you can pick based on your mood that day.
MugiOh, outside food is allowed too? If I can buy snacks nearby and then stand and drink, my commute home is basically going to turn into a detour on its own!
Hop BroExactly, it's a great fit for a drink after work. It's directly connected to Kawasaki Station, so access is easy, and as a standing bar it's very convenient.
MugiAnd there's an in-store event planned for June 13, right? HOKKAIDO CRAFT FES 2026 sounds like the kind of name that flips the on-switch for drinking!
Hop BroThat's right. It goes beyond a simple tap list update because there's also a joint project with new Hokkaido initiatives and Tokaido BEER. In the underground area of Kawasaki Station, it captures both your everyday beer and the excitement of an event, and that's a strong draw.
MugiI'm fully in tasting mode now! First I'll go fruity with the Guava, then I want to sink into some depth with something like Black Slack!
Hop BroAnd in the end, you always end up wanting just one more. I can already see us stopping by quickly in the station underground, picking from 18 taps, and then the two of us grinning before we know it.
KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer, located in Kawasaki Azalea, the underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station, had posted an 18-tap lineup as of 6:20 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Its in-house brewery, Tokaido BEER, accounts for nine of the selections, creating a broad lineup ranging from standard IPAs and porters to distinctive beers brewed with coffee and fruit.
The recommendation for the day was Tokaido BEER's No. 5, "Guava." Built as a Fruit Hazy IPA at 5%, the caption describes it as having a "fruity and juicy taste like guava juice." If you're aiming for something light and aromatic, this is an easy place to start.
The Tokaido BEER taps are:
- 1623 / IPA
- Black Slack / Porter
- FRO AGARI YELL / Herb Ale
- Black Floating / Coffee Stout
- Tama Kujuaku / Pale Ale
- Kuzumochi Ale / Amber Ale
- Yo no Iro / Scotch Ale
- UTAMARO ALE / MILK SHAKE IPA
Joining them are Novoru Brewing's "Novoru," HAKUBACRAFT's "Avalanche," TKBREWING's "TeardropAmber," Black Tide Brewing's "HOYA BOYA," OZONE BEER's "Kishimen Damonde," KUNITACHI BREWERY's "1926," Yokohama Beer"'s "Pub Crawl IPA," Shiokaze Blue Lab's "Houka," and ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS' "Mikaze WHEAT." The selection goes beyond IPA to include Kölsch, Weizen, and English IPA, making it easy to choose according to your mood, from a hoppy pour to something lighter and more refreshing.
The shop serves craft beer and also allows outside food to be brought in. Since you can buy snacks nearby and come in, it works well not only for a quick drink before or after work, but also as a casual base for tasting different beers. On June 13, "HOKKAIDO CRAFT FES 2026" is also scheduled, with a joint project featuring four new breweries from Hokkaido and Tokaido BEER. In the underground area of Kawasaki Station, it is a place that accommodates both everyday use and special events.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 18-tap update at Kawasaki Azalea is here, and Tokaido BEER's "Guava" is the headliner. Eighteen taps in the station underground is a seriously strong lineup for a spontaneous stop, right?
MugiWait, 18 taps is too many! How are you supposed to choose? That's the kind of problem that's happy and frustrating at the same time!
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is that nine Tokaido BEER beers are lined up. There's IPA, Porter, Coffee Stout, and even fruit-forward styles. Building this much variety from your own brewery is a pretty aggressive lineup.
MugiBut still, Fruit Hazy IPA sounds like it doesn't even know whether it's beer or juice! It's fluffy, it's hazy, and just the name is confusing!
Hop BroThat's what makes it fun. It puts the fruit character of guava front and center, while keeping the soft mouthfeel of a Hazy IPA. At 5%, it's easy to start with a light pour. In short, it's designed to lead with aroma and go down smoothly.
MugiSo that's why the phrase "like guava juice" makes me want to try it! Beer that fruity really shows how free craft beer has become lately.
Hop BroAnd the lineup is great because it's not just IPA. They also have Kölsch, Weizen, and English IPA. Whether you want something hoppy or something light and easygoing, you can pick based on your mood that day.
MugiOh, outside food is allowed too? If I can buy snacks nearby and then stand and drink, my commute home is basically going to turn into a detour on its own!
Hop BroExactly, it's a great fit for a drink after work. It's directly connected to Kawasaki Station, so access is easy, and as a standing bar it's very convenient.
MugiAnd there's an in-store event planned for June 13, right? HOKKAIDO CRAFT FES 2026 sounds like the kind of name that flips the on-switch for drinking!
Hop BroThat's right. It goes beyond a simple tap list update because there's also a joint project with new Hokkaido initiatives and Tokaido BEER. In the underground area of Kawasaki Station, it captures both your everyday beer and the excitement of an event, and that's a strong draw.
MugiI'm fully in tasting mode now! First I'll go fruity with the Guava, then I want to sink into some depth with something like Black Slack!
Hop BroAnd in the end, you always end up wanting just one more. I can already see us stopping by quickly in the station underground, picking from 18 taps, and then the two of us grinning before we know it.
