Kakuuchi Asakura's July notice highlights five draft beers for June 28 festival
Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyō Ward announced its July schedule together with details of its appearance at Kome to Mugi Festival in Kyoto 2026 on June 28. The lineup includes five craft beers such as AJISAI from GROUNDTAP BREWERY.
Hop BroKyoto beer fans just got a fun update. Kakuuchi Asakura dropped its July schedule along with details for its June 28 Kome to Mugi Fest booth.
MugiWait, a kakuuchi-style shop means a liquor store where you can drink on the spot?
Hop BroExactly. Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward is the kind of place that normally keeps five draft taps plus ten kinds of sake ready for standing drinks.
MugiNo way! And they're pouring five craft beers at the festival? I'm getting thirsty just hearing the lineup.
Hop BroThe eye-catcher is GROUNDTAP BREWERY's AJISAI, a Hazy IPA. KAMIKATZ's MORNING SUMMER is also a New England IPA, so juicy-hop fans are in business.
MugiWhat is that! New England IPA sounds like I'm drinking a map.
Hop BroBasically, it's a soft and juicy kind of IPA. The bitterness stays gentler, and the hop aroma opens up in a really easy way.
MugiOkay, that helps! Then what about 2nd STORY ALE WORKS' Farmhouse 2025? The name already sounds like a field trip.
Hop BroA Farmhouse Ale usually leans on expressive yeast character with a light spicy edge. Add Fujizakura Heights Beer's Rauch and CAMADO BREWERY's Anky Lager, and the range goes from aromatic to crisp.
MugiAnd if you bring your growler they do take-home fills too? That's almost unfair.
Hop BroThe venue is Umekoji Park's Shichijo Entrance Plaza, running 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until things sell out. Advance tickets include a special glass, a holder, and 2,000 yen in drink tickets, with sake and food in the mix too.
MugiHearing they're closed June 27 to 29 for prep makes it feel serious, and now I really want a Kyoto tasting run.
Hop BroAt that point the only real problem is choosing the first pour between AJISAI and Anky Lager.
Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyō Ward shared its July schedule alongside information about its booth at Kome to Mugi Festival in Kyoto 2026, held on Sunday, June 28. The shop is a liquor store with a standing-drink setup, specializing in craft beer and sake. In regular service, it offers five taps of draft beer and ten kinds of sake.
Craft beer lineup
The post highlights five craft beers for the festival.
- GROUNDTAP BREWERY, "AJISAI" - Hazy IPA (Ehime)
- Fujizakura Heights Beer, "Raoho" (Yamanashi)
- 2nd STORY ALE WORKS, "Farmhouse 2025" - Farmhouse Ale (Tokushima)
- CAMADO BREWERY, "Anky Lager" (Gifu)
- KAMIKATZ, "MORNING SUMMER" - New England IPA (Tokushima)
The notice also says growlers are welcome for measured pours. That makes the booth useful not only for tasting on site, but also for taking beer home in a format that suits beer fans who want to compare styles.
Event details
The festival will take place at the Shichijo entrance plaza of Umekoji Park from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ending when supplies run out. Advance tickets include a special glass, a holder, and drink tickets worth 2,000 yen. The event is presented as an outdoor gathering where Japanese sake, craft beer, and food can all be enjoyed together.
July schedule
According to the shop's notice, Kakuuchi Asakura will be closed from June 27 to 29 for event duties, and again on June 30 as a regular closing day. In July, regular closing days are Tuesdays and Thursdays, with closures on July 15 and 16 for Gion Festival street stalls, and on July 20 for another event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyoto beer fans just got a fun update. Kakuuchi Asakura dropped its July schedule along with details for its June 28 Kome to Mugi Fest booth.
MugiWait, a kakuuchi-style shop means a liquor store where you can drink on the spot?
Hop BroExactly. Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward is the kind of place that normally keeps five draft taps plus ten kinds of sake ready for standing drinks.
MugiNo way! And they're pouring five craft beers at the festival? I'm getting thirsty just hearing the lineup.
Hop BroThe eye-catcher is GROUNDTAP BREWERY's AJISAI, a Hazy IPA. KAMIKATZ's MORNING SUMMER is also a New England IPA, so juicy-hop fans are in business.
MugiWhat is that! New England IPA sounds like I'm drinking a map.
Hop BroBasically, it's a soft and juicy kind of IPA. The bitterness stays gentler, and the hop aroma opens up in a really easy way.
MugiOkay, that helps! Then what about 2nd STORY ALE WORKS' Farmhouse 2025? The name already sounds like a field trip.
Hop BroA Farmhouse Ale usually leans on expressive yeast character with a light spicy edge. Add Fujizakura Heights Beer's Rauch and CAMADO BREWERY's Anky Lager, and the range goes from aromatic to crisp.
MugiAnd if you bring your growler they do take-home fills too? That's almost unfair.
Hop BroThe venue is Umekoji Park's Shichijo Entrance Plaza, running 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until things sell out. Advance tickets include a special glass, a holder, and 2,000 yen in drink tickets, with sake and food in the mix too.
MugiHearing they're closed June 27 to 29 for prep makes it feel serious, and now I really want a Kyoto tasting run.
Hop BroAt that point the only real problem is choosing the first pour between AJISAI and Anky Lager.
