COEDO Kawagoe Beer and BLACK TIDE’s Tea Time Pour at Beer Saurus Honkawagoe
Beer Saurus Honkawagoe is currently featuring COEDO’s Kawagoe Beer and BLACK TIDE BREWING’s Tea Time on its guest draft lineup. The selection pairs a beer inspired by Kawagoe’s brewing history with a fruit-and-tea-inflected beer built around peach and Earl Grey aromatics.
Hop BroBeer Saurus Honkawagoe has two distinctive guest taps that are perfect after a stroll around Kawagoe.
MugiReally? Does that mean there is a beer tied to Kawagoe too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. COEDO's Kawagoe Beer recreates the character of beer that existed in Kawagoe around 1900.
MugiRecreating an old flavor sounds romantic! But what is the flavor like?
Hop BroIt has a reddish hue, orange-like notes, and a toasty character. Saaz hops bring a gentle bitterness too.
MugiSaaz hops... that sounds like a special attack! What does hop-derived bitterness actually mean?
Hop BroHops are plants that give beer aroma and bitterness. Saaz is less aggressively bitter and creates a softly fragrant bite.
MugiGot it! And BLACK TIDE BREWING's Tea Time sounds like an afternoon snack party already!
Hop BroIt is the third release in a popular series, made with peach and Earl Grey. Peach and tea aromas overlap for a refreshing autumn feel.
MugiPeach and Earl Grey in beer?! It has such afternoon tea energy! I want to invite a cake too!
Hop BroKawagoe Beer brings historic malt character, while Tea Time is bright with fruit and tea. Comparing these two contrasting beers is the fun part.
MugiLet's check the latest tap list at Beer Saurus Honkawagoe, pair them with food, and drink both right away!
Current guest drafts
Beer Saurus Honkawagoe, a beer pub in Kawagoe, Saitama, is highlighting two guest draft beers.
The first is COEDO’s Kawagoe Beer. The beer is presented as a modern recreation based on research into Kawagoe’s craft beer history around 1900. Its reddish color, orange-like character, gentle bitterness from Saaz hops, and lightly toasted notes make it a natural choice for drinkers interested in the local identity behind the glass.
The second is Tea Time from BLACK TIDE BREWING. Identified as the third release in the popular Tea Time series, it uses peach and Earl Grey tea. The beer is described with a lightly tart peach aroma and a fragrant tea character, offering a refreshing and aromatic contrast to the more historically inspired Kawagoe Beer.
Two contrasting pours in Kawagoe
Kawagoe Beer leans toward malt, gentle bitterness, and local history, while Tea Time emphasizes fruit and tea aromatics. Sampling both offers an easy way to compare two very different approaches to craft beer.
Beer Saurus Honkawagoe is located on the second floor of Hanada Building in Shintomicho, Kawagoe. Guests can enjoy rotating beers from the taps alongside food in a casual beer-pub setting. As draft availability may change, check the latest tap list when visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Saurus Honkawagoe has two distinctive guest taps that are perfect after a stroll around Kawagoe.
MugiReally? Does that mean there is a beer tied to Kawagoe too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. COEDO's Kawagoe Beer recreates the character of beer that existed in Kawagoe around 1900.
MugiRecreating an old flavor sounds romantic! But what is the flavor like?
Hop BroIt has a reddish hue, orange-like notes, and a toasty character. Saaz hops bring a gentle bitterness too.
MugiSaaz hops... that sounds like a special attack! What does hop-derived bitterness actually mean?
Hop BroHops are plants that give beer aroma and bitterness. Saaz is less aggressively bitter and creates a softly fragrant bite.
MugiGot it! And BLACK TIDE BREWING's Tea Time sounds like an afternoon snack party already!
Hop BroIt is the third release in a popular series, made with peach and Earl Grey. Peach and tea aromas overlap for a refreshing autumn feel.
MugiPeach and Earl Grey in beer?! It has such afternoon tea energy! I want to invite a cake too!
Hop BroKawagoe Beer brings historic malt character, while Tea Time is bright with fruit and tea. Comparing these two contrasting beers is the fun part.
MugiLet's check the latest tap list at Beer Saurus Honkawagoe, pair them with food, and drink both right away!
