Awashima Soko Taps KaruizawaQ’s “Tomarigi,” Serving Five Beers Including Nara Brewing
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Setagaya Ward’s Daizawa unveiled its tap list for April 24. Five beers are on the board, including KaruizawaQ’s newly tapped “Tomarigi,” along with IPA-style offerings from Nara Brewing and BREW CLASSIC, plus a saison from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo.
Hop BroAwashima Soko’s April 24 tap list has KaruizawaQ “Tomarigi” newly tapped today. It’s a Kölsch, and the key point is that it’s easy to drink.
MugiWhoa! Tomarigi sounds cute, and what even is a Kölsch? I can’t even read that! So “easy to drink” means chug-friendly?
Hop BroExactly. Kölsch leans toward ale, but it goes down smoothly like a lager, and it still has that soft malt character. On top of that, there’s a gentle herbal and lemon aroma.
MugiHuh, but herbal and lemon? Can beer really smell that much like that? That’s basically a salad, isn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. The hop and yeast aromas layer together, so it ends up refreshing but not simple, making it perfect for this time of year.
MugiI see! Then I’m also curious about Nara Brewing “TYPHINA”. Keller Pils is the crisp kind, right?
Hop BroYeah. Because Keller Pils isn’t heavily filtered, it often keeps a bit of softness, and that lager-like drinkability is the appeal. Add Mugi Zakkoku Kobo’s “Irodori Saison Dark Citrus” into the mix, and the aromatic range opens up all at once.
MugiWait, Dark Citrus? What is that, some kind of split personality name? It’s a saison but dark, and somehow they can still get along?
Hop BroThey can, and that’s the fun of it. The saison’s spiciness is layered with a citrus-like nuance, and then Kazetoshi as a Session IPA lets you carry that momentum lightly.
MugiWow, even Tamayaradius as a Hazy IPA is there! That’s strong. The kind that looks cloudy but has a huge aroma presence, right?
Hop BroExactly. And Awashima Soko seems to have an atmosphere that’s ideal for drinking slowly in small groups, so it’s perfect for comparing all five beers carefully. Today, I’d want to work my way from Kölsch all the way to Hazy IPA.
MugiWow, now I really want to do a five-beer tasting! Nights like this start with something light, and then the hop nerd starts talking at the end!
Awashima Soko Releases Its Tap List for April 24
The beer pub “Awashima Soko” in Daizawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, announced what it will be serving on Friday, April 24. Business hours are 6:00 p.m. to midnight, with food last order at 11:00 p.m. and drink last order at 11:30 p.m. The bar recommends coming in small groups, making it a good stop for a relaxed day when you want to choose your beer carefully.
The standout of the day is the newly tapped KaruizawaQ “Tomarigi” (Kölsch). The caption describes it as “a beer perfectly suited to this season, with soft malt, gentle herbal and lemon aromas, and a light finish,” positioning it as an easy choice as temperatures rise.
Other taps include Nara Brewing “TYPHINA” (Keller Pils), Mugi Zakkoku Kobo “Irodori Saison Dark Citrus” (Dark Saison), KaruizawaQ “Kazetoshi” (Session IPA), and BREW CLASSIC “Tamayaradius” (Hazy IPA). The lineup ranges from lager-like drinkability to aromatic saison and hop-forward IPA styles.
Awashima Soko also lists its April closing days as the 7th, 15th, and 29th. From a casual single glass to a slow multi-beer tasting, this is the kind of lineup that makes you want to stop by and compare each tap’s character.
Main Lineup for the Day
- KaruizawaQ “Tomarigi” (Kölsch)
- Nara Brewing “TYPHINA” (Keller Pils)
- Mugi Zakkoku Kobo “Irodori Saison Dark Citrus” (Dark Saison)
- KaruizawaQ “Kazetoshi” (Session IPA)
- BREW CLASSIC “Tamayaradius” (Hazy IPA)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAwashima Soko’s April 24 tap list has KaruizawaQ “Tomarigi” newly tapped today. It’s a Kölsch, and the key point is that it’s easy to drink.
MugiWhoa! Tomarigi sounds cute, and what even is a Kölsch? I can’t even read that! So “easy to drink” means chug-friendly?
Hop BroExactly. Kölsch leans toward ale, but it goes down smoothly like a lager, and it still has that soft malt character. On top of that, there’s a gentle herbal and lemon aroma.
MugiHuh, but herbal and lemon? Can beer really smell that much like that? That’s basically a salad, isn’t it?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. The hop and yeast aromas layer together, so it ends up refreshing but not simple, making it perfect for this time of year.
MugiI see! Then I’m also curious about Nara Brewing “TYPHINA”. Keller Pils is the crisp kind, right?
Hop BroYeah. Because Keller Pils isn’t heavily filtered, it often keeps a bit of softness, and that lager-like drinkability is the appeal. Add Mugi Zakkoku Kobo’s “Irodori Saison Dark Citrus” into the mix, and the aromatic range opens up all at once.
MugiWait, Dark Citrus? What is that, some kind of split personality name? It’s a saison but dark, and somehow they can still get along?
Hop BroThey can, and that’s the fun of it. The saison’s spiciness is layered with a citrus-like nuance, and then Kazetoshi as a Session IPA lets you carry that momentum lightly.
MugiWow, even Tamayaradius as a Hazy IPA is there! That’s strong. The kind that looks cloudy but has a huge aroma presence, right?
Hop BroExactly. And Awashima Soko seems to have an atmosphere that’s ideal for drinking slowly in small groups, so it’s perfect for comparing all five beers carefully. Today, I’d want to work my way from Kölsch all the way to Hazy IPA.
MugiWow, now I really want to do a five-beer tasting! Nights like this start with something light, and then the hop nerd starts talking at the end!
