AWA Brewing's New Classic opens at THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE in Meguro announced one new tap on June 27: AWA Brewing's New Classic. The beer pub stayed on normal hours despite the rain, with a tap list built around Japanese breweries and a relaxed pace for drinking.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today. On June 27, Meguro’s THE DODO HOUSE put New Classic on tap, a beer from Fukui’s AWA Brewing, and they kept pouring even in the rain.
MugiWait, a back-alley beer pub doing business as usual in the rain? That is some serious tap commitment.
Hop BroThat’s the charm. THE DODO HOUSE in Shimomeguro is a spot built around mostly Japanese taps, plus wine, spirits, and food, so you can really settle in.
MugiOhhh! But New Classic is an American Pale Ale, right? Is that supposed to be bitter, or easygoing?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It was born in Fukui City in 2024, and it gives off a sweet, fruity aroma like orange and bubblegum, but the finish stays fresh and modern.
MugiBubblegum in beer already has my attention. But you almost said 'esters,' and that sounds like sudden chemistry class to me!
Hop BroNothing scary there. Esters are fruity aroma compounds made by yeast, and when they meet citrusy hop notes, the beer feels bright and easy to drink.
MugiOkay, now I really want it. And the lineup too? Peach Saison from Numazu, Smoke Lager from Shimanami... that is an all-star tap list.
Hop BroExactly. Add Y.Market Brewing’s 'Beertex #13 Rainy Jacket,' Harvestmoon Pilsner, Kankiku’s Soyokaze, and Be Easy’s Nigoratto, and it becomes a slow-sipping lineup.
MugiThose names alone could bankrupt me by the glass. If they’re open 2 p.m. to midnight, that’s a day-drinking marathon waiting to happen.
Hop BroStart with New Classic, lock in the aroma, then move into a comparison flight plan across the other taps. Rainy days make that kind of pub even better.
MugiSold. Orange, bubblegum, cozy alley seat... first pint decided.
Craft Beer & Wine THE DODO HOUSE is a beer pub tucked into a quiet back street in Shimomeguro, Meguro. The bar focuses on domestic draft craft beer, with wine, spirits, and food that works well alongside a glass in hand.
In its June 27 post, the bar highlighted one new tap: AWA Brewing's New Classic. The beer is described as an American pale ale from Fukui, launched in 2024, with an orange- and bubblegum-like sweetness and a clean, modern finish.
The day’s lineup also included:
- Numazu Craft Shimagongen Peach Saison
- Y.Market Brewing Beatex #13 Rainy Jacket
- Shimanami Brewery Lager no Gyakushu 01 Smoke Lager
- Harvest Moon Pilsner
- Kankiku Brewery Soyokaze
- Be Easy Brewing Nigoratt
The post notes that the shop was operating on its usual 14:00 to 24:00 schedule, even in the rain. Rather than a flashy announcement, it is a practical tap update that speaks to drinkers who want to settle in and explore one beer at a time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today. On June 27, Meguro’s THE DODO HOUSE put New Classic on tap, a beer from Fukui’s AWA Brewing, and they kept pouring even in the rain.
MugiWait, a back-alley beer pub doing business as usual in the rain? That is some serious tap commitment.
Hop BroThat’s the charm. THE DODO HOUSE in Shimomeguro is a spot built around mostly Japanese taps, plus wine, spirits, and food, so you can really settle in.
MugiOhhh! But New Classic is an American Pale Ale, right? Is that supposed to be bitter, or easygoing?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It was born in Fukui City in 2024, and it gives off a sweet, fruity aroma like orange and bubblegum, but the finish stays fresh and modern.
MugiBubblegum in beer already has my attention. But you almost said 'esters,' and that sounds like sudden chemistry class to me!
Hop BroNothing scary there. Esters are fruity aroma compounds made by yeast, and when they meet citrusy hop notes, the beer feels bright and easy to drink.
MugiOkay, now I really want it. And the lineup too? Peach Saison from Numazu, Smoke Lager from Shimanami... that is an all-star tap list.
Hop BroExactly. Add Y.Market Brewing’s 'Beertex #13 Rainy Jacket,' Harvestmoon Pilsner, Kankiku’s Soyokaze, and Be Easy’s Nigoratto, and it becomes a slow-sipping lineup.
MugiThose names alone could bankrupt me by the glass. If they’re open 2 p.m. to midnight, that’s a day-drinking marathon waiting to happen.
Hop BroStart with New Classic, lock in the aroma, then move into a comparison flight plan across the other taps. Rainy days make that kind of pub even better.
MugiSold. Orange, bubblegum, cozy alley seat... first pint decided.
