KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand at Kawasaki Azalea Will Be Open with 18 Taps on the Night of May 14
KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer released its tap list as of the evening of May 14. The lineup features Tokaido BEER, brewed in-house, along with guest beers, forming a typical standing-bar setup that makes it easy to drop in while inside Kawasaki Azalea.
Hop BroAn underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station with 18 taps running is already a strong move. KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer has released its lineup for the evening of May 14, and for a standing bar, that many taps is definitely something to see.
MugiWhat, 18 taps!? With that many, it already sounds fun before you even choose. And a standing bar this close to the station? That's the kind of place that would totally pull you in after work...
Hop BroExactly, and the core of the lineup is their own Tokaido BEER. With a Tokaido BEER-centered lineup that ranges from staples to guest beers, the shop's identity really comes through.
MugiBut tap lists are kind of hard to read, right? I always wonder, what are guest beers? How are they different from the beers a shop makes itself?
Hop BroSimply put, while the regular lineup is made up of the shop's own beers, the guest slot is for beers invited in from other breweries. In this case, Oriental Brewing's UNITE is the recommendation. It's an IPA at 6%, hop-forward with Simcoe at the center, so it's the kind of beer where the aroma and bitterness come through nicely.
MugiSimcoe just came out of nowhere! Is that the kind of hop that makes the aroma explode? The name alone makes it sound delicious, but what is it actually like?
Hop BroSimcoe is a hop that can bring out citrusy notes, pine, and even a bit of tropical character. So UNITE has a clean, refreshing bitterness, which makes it a great fit for a quick drink between shopping or before heading out for a night with friends.
MugiWhoa, now I'm curious about the Tokaido BEER side too! The names are so distinctive that my brain can't keep up just from looking at the menu. What kinds do they have?
Hop BroFor example, there's "1623," "Kuroi Shikan," "FRO AGARI YELL," "Mugi no Deai," "Guava," "Tamakujaku," "Yoi no Iro," and "UTAMARO ALE." And on the guest side, it's such a huge style traffic jam that you'll find IPA, porter, Belgian wit, hazy, Scotch ale, and even milkshake IPA all in one place.
MugiWhat is that lineup? It already sounds like the start of a tasting session just from the names! If they have everything from porter to hazy, then you can go sweet or bitter, and choosing based on your mood sounds amazing.
Hop BroOn top of that, you can bring in your own food. So you can bring your favorite snacks, drink at your own pace, or just stop by for a single beer. For a quick visit in Kawasaki, it's a pretty ideal setup.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I'm getting thirsty just reading this! Let's make our first stop in Kawasaki here, Hop bro. I want to try both UNITE and Tokaido BEER, and today I'm in the mood to toast at a standing bar!
At KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer, located inside Kawasaki Azalea, the underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station, the tap list was updated for the evening of May 14. As of 5:10 p.m., 18 taps were in operation, offering a wide selection ranging from Tokaido BEER staples to guest beers from breweries inside and outside the prefecture.
The recommended beer for the day was UNITE from Oriental Brewing. It is an IPA with 6% ABV, brewed with Simcoe as the main hop, and is said to feature a refreshing hop aroma and a distinct bitterness. It is a perfect choice not only as a drink after work, but also for a quick stop between shopping or before heading out to meet friends.
Looking at the lineup, Tokaido BEER offerings include "1623," "Kuroi Shikan," "FRO AGARI YELL," "Mugi no Deai," "Guava," "Tamakujaku," "Yoi no Iro," and "UTAMARO ALE." The guest selection also includes distinctive beers such as "Tropical Snow," "Repubrew Namamoto," "Hana Yuzu," "Posumisureremon," "Hareyaka Farm's Aomi-kan de Saison," "KANKIKU 99Ale," and "Garyu IPA ~Retropia~," creating a broad spread of styles from IPA and porter to Belgian wit, hazy, Scotch ale, and milkshake IPA.
Food can be brought into the shop, which means you can pair the beer with your favorite snacks. True to its standing-bar style near the station, it is easy to use even for a short visit or just one drink. If you're looking for a craft beer that matches your mood in Kawasaki today, this is a tap lineup worth checking out.
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Hop BroAn underground shopping area directly connected to Kawasaki Station with 18 taps running is already a strong move. KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer has released its lineup for the evening of May 14, and for a standing bar, that many taps is definitely something to see.
MugiWhat, 18 taps!? With that many, it already sounds fun before you even choose. And a standing bar this close to the station? That's the kind of place that would totally pull you in after work...
Hop BroExactly, and the core of the lineup is their own Tokaido BEER. With a Tokaido BEER-centered lineup that ranges from staples to guest beers, the shop's identity really comes through.
MugiBut tap lists are kind of hard to read, right? I always wonder, what are guest beers? How are they different from the beers a shop makes itself?
Hop BroSimply put, while the regular lineup is made up of the shop's own beers, the guest slot is for beers invited in from other breweries. In this case, Oriental Brewing's UNITE is the recommendation. It's an IPA at 6%, hop-forward with Simcoe at the center, so it's the kind of beer where the aroma and bitterness come through nicely.
MugiSimcoe just came out of nowhere! Is that the kind of hop that makes the aroma explode? The name alone makes it sound delicious, but what is it actually like?
Hop BroSimcoe is a hop that can bring out citrusy notes, pine, and even a bit of tropical character. So UNITE has a clean, refreshing bitterness, which makes it a great fit for a quick drink between shopping or before heading out for a night with friends.
MugiWhoa, now I'm curious about the Tokaido BEER side too! The names are so distinctive that my brain can't keep up just from looking at the menu. What kinds do they have?
Hop BroFor example, there's "1623," "Kuroi Shikan," "FRO AGARI YELL," "Mugi no Deai," "Guava," "Tamakujaku," "Yoi no Iro," and "UTAMARO ALE." And on the guest side, it's such a huge style traffic jam that you'll find IPA, porter, Belgian wit, hazy, Scotch ale, and even milkshake IPA all in one place.
MugiWhat is that lineup? It already sounds like the start of a tasting session just from the names! If they have everything from porter to hazy, then you can go sweet or bitter, and choosing based on your mood sounds amazing.
Hop BroOn top of that, you can bring in your own food. So you can bring your favorite snacks, drink at your own pace, or just stop by for a single beer. For a quick visit in Kawasaki, it's a pretty ideal setup.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I'm getting thirsty just reading this! Let's make our first stop in Kawasaki here, Hop bro. I want to try both UNITE and Tokaido BEER, and today I'm in the mood to toast at a standing bar!
