Awashima Soko Opens a New Tap for Mugizakkoku Kobo's "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus"
The beer pub "Awashima Soko" in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, has released its tap list for April 14. The new tap is Mugizakkoku Kobo's "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus." YOROCCO, FARMENTRY, and Nara Brewing are also on tap, making it a lineup that's fun to compare side by side.
Hop BroThe tap update at Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo is pretty interesting. The new tap is Mugizakkoku Kobo's "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus" - that's the kind of lineup I can't ignore.
MugiWait, what is Dark Citrus? I can't even tell if that's refreshing or heavy - I'm already confused just from the name!
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. It's a brown-colored saison that layers citrus brightness with a cocoa-like gentle bitterness. Think of it as the lightness of a saison with a slightly bitter shadow.
MugiI keep hearing about saison, but is it really okay for a saison to be brown? My brain is already covered in beer foam just from the name!
Hop BroOf course it is. Saison styles tend to put the yeast aroma in the spotlight, so color alone doesn't decide the flavor. What makes this one interesting is that it adds a Dark Citrus twist on top of that.
MugiOhhh! Then I want to see the other taps too. It feels like a treasure trove for side-by-side tasting - just looking at the menu sounds fun!
Hop BroExactly. The fact that two YOROCCO beers are on the board is also worth noting. "Spring Thunder" is a Hoppy Saison, and "Cultivator" is a Hoppy Belgian Pale Ale. Even from the same brewery, the differences in direction really stand out, so comparing them should be educational.
MugiSo it's like the same brewery, different characters? That sounds fun to drink, like twins with totally different personalities!
Hop BroExactly. And with FARMENTRY's New Zealand Pilsner on the list, people who like a crisp profile will be satisfied too, while Nara Brewing's "CHARM" lets you follow the strong hop aroma of a Hazy IPA. It's a really solid lineup.
MugiWow, so this is what a wide range of aromas means! From crisp to rich, today really makes me want to drink them in order!
Hop BroWhat's more, Awashima Soko also has that close, intimate atmosphere. It's the kind of place where quietly tilting your glass while following the changes on tap feels just right, and since it's scheduled to be closed on April 15, April 14 is the day to go if you want this lineup.
MugiOkay, so April 14 is the main event! Today I'll start with "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus," and before I know it, I'll want the two of us to conquer every tap!
The beer pub "Awashima Soko" in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, is sharing its tap information for Tuesday, April 14. Newly tapped is Mugizakkoku Kobo's "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus." It is a brown-colored saison, one keg that combines citrus brightness with a cocoa-like gentle bitterness.
The taps for the day also include a lineup that makes you want to do a classic side-by-side tasting.
- YOROCCO / Spring Thunder (Hoppy Saison)
- FARMENTRY / New Zealand Pilsner (Pilsner)
- Mugizakkoku Kobo / Irodori Saison Dark Citrus (Dark Saison)
- YOROCCO / Cultivator (Hoppy Belgian Pale Ale)
- Nara Brewing / CHARM (Hazy IPA)
From hoppy saisons to pilsners and hazy IPAs, the lineup covers a wide range, so just following the differences in aroma and mouthfeel is enough to make it enjoyable. In particular, YOROCCO's two beers, like "Spring Thunder" and "Cultivator," make it easy to sense the brewery's different directions even though they're from the same maker, and they seem likely to become the backbone of a tasting comparison. FARMENTRY's New Zealand Pilsner is for those who want a crisp outline. Nara Brewing's "CHARM" is for those looking for a solid hop aroma.
Awashima Soko also has the appeal of the close, intimate atmosphere typical of a beer pub. Groups of four or more require consideration, and it's the kind of place that suits quietly tilting a glass while carefully following changes on tap. It is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday, April 15, so if you want this day's lineup, visiting on April 14 would be the move.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap update at Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo is pretty interesting. The new tap is Mugizakkoku Kobo's "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus" - that's the kind of lineup I can't ignore.
MugiWait, what is Dark Citrus? I can't even tell if that's refreshing or heavy - I'm already confused just from the name!
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. It's a brown-colored saison that layers citrus brightness with a cocoa-like gentle bitterness. Think of it as the lightness of a saison with a slightly bitter shadow.
MugiI keep hearing about saison, but is it really okay for a saison to be brown? My brain is already covered in beer foam just from the name!
Hop BroOf course it is. Saison styles tend to put the yeast aroma in the spotlight, so color alone doesn't decide the flavor. What makes this one interesting is that it adds a Dark Citrus twist on top of that.
MugiOhhh! Then I want to see the other taps too. It feels like a treasure trove for side-by-side tasting - just looking at the menu sounds fun!
Hop BroExactly. The fact that two YOROCCO beers are on the board is also worth noting. "Spring Thunder" is a Hoppy Saison, and "Cultivator" is a Hoppy Belgian Pale Ale. Even from the same brewery, the differences in direction really stand out, so comparing them should be educational.
MugiSo it's like the same brewery, different characters? That sounds fun to drink, like twins with totally different personalities!
Hop BroExactly. And with FARMENTRY's New Zealand Pilsner on the list, people who like a crisp profile will be satisfied too, while Nara Brewing's "CHARM" lets you follow the strong hop aroma of a Hazy IPA. It's a really solid lineup.
MugiWow, so this is what a wide range of aromas means! From crisp to rich, today really makes me want to drink them in order!
Hop BroWhat's more, Awashima Soko also has that close, intimate atmosphere. It's the kind of place where quietly tilting your glass while following the changes on tap feels just right, and since it's scheduled to be closed on April 15, April 14 is the day to go if you want this lineup.
MugiOkay, so April 14 is the main event! Today I'll start with "Irodori Saison Dark Citrus," and before I know it, I'll want the two of us to conquer every tap!
