At Awashima Soko, two new kegs including YOROCCO are tapped, and GW brings daytime hours
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, welcomed Golden Week on May 3 with daytime service opening at 12:00. In its post, it announced a total of five taps, including two newly tapped YOROCCO beers, and also featured beef stroganoff made for the first time in a while.
Hop BroToday, Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward is open for daytime service, with a 12:00 opening for Golden Week. On top of that, there are five taps in total, and the hot part is that two new YOROCCO kegs have been added.
MugiWhat! Drinking from noon sounds amazing, doesn't it? And it feels so perfectly timed for Golden Week that I'm already excited!
Hop BroThe one to watch is Tobiuo Saison 2026. It's a Farmhouse Ale made with summer mandarins from around Zushi, and it's the kind that brings out a bright citrus outline within its light body.
MugiFarmhouse Ale, what is that! Does saison mean something like 'farmers' beer'? It somehow feels like the sophistication level just shot up!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a traditional style that tends to bring out aroma and drinkability. It can also show fermentation-derived spice notes and a dry finish, which pairs well with the citrus nuances of summer mandarin.
MugiOhhh! So the other keg, YEXIT, seems like the opposite. West Coast IPA means that punchy, bitter style, right?
Hop BroExactly, it's a West Coast IPA with strong hop flavor and bitterness. Because it has a clean body, drinking it after the citrusy saison makes the edges feel sharper, and the switch feels fun.
MugiWow, that's such a fun lineup to drink through! And if there's Tomarigi, the Kölsch, plus a porter and even a Wheat IPA, it's almost unfair how easy it is to pick based on mood!
Hop BroAnd since beef stroganoff is back for the first time in a while, they're clearly going hard for daytime drinking. Pairing the porter with a rich dish is a great option, and resetting your palate with the saison works too.
MugiThat's the perfect recipe for daytime drinking! And the inside is on the small side and suited to small groups, right? Sounds perfect for relaxing and drinking slowly!
Hop BroRight, taking your time in a small group is what makes Awashima Soko feel like Awashima Soko. On a Golden Week afternoon, with saison, IPA, and even beef stroganoff, there's nothing left to do but have one more drink.
MugiIt's settled! Let's have a drink from noon today, no, let's make it two! Starting with the Tobiuo Saison and finishing with YEXIT is just too perfect!
On May 3, Awashima Soko offers a tap lineup you can drink from noon
The beer pub Awashima Soko, located in 4-chome, Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, was open on Sunday, May 3 from 12:00 to 22:00. Last order was 21:00 for food and 21:00 for drinks, making it a daytime drinking setup for Golden Week. The post also announced beef stroganoff, said to have been prepared for the first time in a while.
There were five beers on tap that day. The highlight was two newly tapped kegs from YOROCCO: "Tobiuo Saison 2026", made with summer mandarins harvested around Zushi, and "YEXIT", a West Coast IPA with a clean body, pronounced hop flavor, and firm bitterness. Having a refreshing saison and a West Coast IPA on the same day made for a lineup that made it easy to enjoy both lightness and sharply defined bitterness.
#### Tap list for the day
- KaruizawaQ / Tomarigi (Kölsch)
- YOROCCO / Tobiuo Saison 2026 (Farmhouse Ale)
- Mugizakkokobo / Ogawa Porter (Robust Porter)
- YOROCCO / YEXIT (West Coast IPA)
- BREW CLASSIC / Wolf Chop (Wheat IPA)
Awashima Soko is a small beer pub tucked away in a residential neighborhood, and the post also clearly notes that groups of four or more may be turned away and that the interior is small, so small groups are preferred. Rather than a place for big, lively gatherings, it is a bar where you can take your time and face each tap one pint at a time. It was the perfect place to spend a Golden Week afternoon, sampling everything from saison to porter to wheat IPA.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward is open for daytime service, with a 12:00 opening for Golden Week. On top of that, there are five taps in total, and the hot part is that two new YOROCCO kegs have been added.
MugiWhat! Drinking from noon sounds amazing, doesn't it? And it feels so perfectly timed for Golden Week that I'm already excited!
Hop BroThe one to watch is Tobiuo Saison 2026. It's a Farmhouse Ale made with summer mandarins from around Zushi, and it's the kind that brings out a bright citrus outline within its light body.
MugiFarmhouse Ale, what is that! Does saison mean something like 'farmers' beer'? It somehow feels like the sophistication level just shot up!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a traditional style that tends to bring out aroma and drinkability. It can also show fermentation-derived spice notes and a dry finish, which pairs well with the citrus nuances of summer mandarin.
MugiOhhh! So the other keg, YEXIT, seems like the opposite. West Coast IPA means that punchy, bitter style, right?
Hop BroExactly, it's a West Coast IPA with strong hop flavor and bitterness. Because it has a clean body, drinking it after the citrusy saison makes the edges feel sharper, and the switch feels fun.
MugiWow, that's such a fun lineup to drink through! And if there's Tomarigi, the Kölsch, plus a porter and even a Wheat IPA, it's almost unfair how easy it is to pick based on mood!
Hop BroAnd since beef stroganoff is back for the first time in a while, they're clearly going hard for daytime drinking. Pairing the porter with a rich dish is a great option, and resetting your palate with the saison works too.
MugiThat's the perfect recipe for daytime drinking! And the inside is on the small side and suited to small groups, right? Sounds perfect for relaxing and drinking slowly!
Hop BroRight, taking your time in a small group is what makes Awashima Soko feel like Awashima Soko. On a Golden Week afternoon, with saison, IPA, and even beef stroganoff, there's nothing left to do but have one more drink.
MugiIt's settled! Let's have a drink from noon today, no, let's make it two! Starting with the Tobiuo Saison and finishing with YEXIT is just too perfect!
