Kyoto’s Kaku-uchi Asakura refreshes its spring taps with five beers, including three from Zakkoku Kobo
The beer pub Kaku-uchi Asakura in Kyoto’s Kamigyo Ward has updated its tap list for hanami season. Centered on three beers from Zakkoku Kobo, the lineup also includes beers from Ise Kadoya Beer, Shonan Beer, NUDE BEER, NOMCRAFT Brewing, and Nishijin Beer, with standing drinking and sake also available.
Hop BroKyoto’s Kamigyo Ward spring tap update at Kaku-uchi Asakura is pretty interesting. For hanami season, it’s a setup where you can casually enjoy 5 craft beer taps and 10 kinds of sake.
MugiWait, you can drink both beer and sake there!? A standing bar where you can just swing by, and the lineup feels so spring-like. That’s the best!
Hop BroThe main attraction this time is the three beers from Saitama’s Zakkoku Kobo. The lineup of IRODORI, Spring River, and Babitari Saison really shows off the ingredients, which is such a nice touch.
MugiIRODORI says Saison w/ Kabosu, but what even is a saison!? Suddenly fancy beer jargon is flying at me!
Hop BroSaison is originally a style that was like a refreshing farmhouse beer, and the yeast character tends to stand out. IRODORI leans citrusy with kabosu and yuzu, Spring River is soft with mochi rice, and Babitari Saison is more barley-forward and umami-rich with Ogawa barley.
MugiSo even from the same brewery, the flavor expressions are totally different and fun! And with a name like Spring River, it already puts you in hanami mode before you even drink it!
Hop BroThe other taps are strong too. Ise Kadoya Beer’s smoked stout, Shonan Beer’s Sakura Gose, NUDE BEER’s Soten lager, NOMCRAFT’s Hazy IPA, and Nishijin Beer’s Juicy IPA make for a huge range.
MugiA smoked stout all the way to a Hazy IPA, all in one place? My stomach is holding a meeting! I’d probably freeze for about three minutes in front of the shop trying to decide where to start.
Hop BroThat’s the good part about Kaku-uchi Asakura: it’s a five-tap lineup that makes it easy to choose anything from a light drink to something rich and bold. And with Kyoto’s NUDE BEER and Nishijin Beer on the list, it still feels local.
MugiWow, there are too many reasons to drink in Kyoto now... And being within walking distance of the station is unfair! I’d absolutely end up switching from beer to sake after this.
Hop BroExactly. If you’re looking for a spring drink, this is a pretty strong option. You can enjoy the differences in ingredients through Zakkoku Kobo, then move from beer to sake depending on your mood. It really feels like the kind of drinking this place is about.
MugiDecision made! I’m in the mood for a drink after hanami today, so let’s stop by Kaku-uchi Asakura, start with beer, and then go all the way to sake too!
Spring Tap List
Kaku-uchi Asakura in Kyoto’s Kamigyo Ward is a beer pub with both craft beer and sake. In this post, the tap list is introduced to match a perfect hanami day. The shop also offers standing drinking, and with 5 craft beer taps and 10 kinds of sake as its core, it is a place you can drop in for a casual drink.
This day’s Pick up Brewery is Zakkoku Kobo
The highlight of the day is Zakkoku Kobo from Saitama. In the post, it is 소개ced as a brewery that makes use of the individuality of its ingredients, using locally grown barley and fruit while also mentioning its home-grown hops. The lineup is as follows.
- IRODORI Green Citrus
Saison w/ Kabosu & Yuzu, ABV 5.5%
- Spring River
Mochi Rice Ale, ABV 5.5%
- Babitari Saison
Saison w/ OGAWA Barley, ABV 5.0%
From refreshing citrus-like notes, to the gentle mouthfeel of rice, to a saison that brings out the flavor of barley, this is a lineup that shows different expressions from the same brewery.
Five craft beers on tap
The tap list is a combination with a wide range in aroma and body.
- Ise Kadoya Beer / Nama Kado Smoked Oyster Stout (Mie)
- Shonan Beer / Sakura Gose (Kanagawa)
- NUDE BEER / Soten-SOUTEN- Light Lager (Kyoto)
- NOMCRAFT Brewing / Mighty Dragon Hazy IPA (Wakayama)
- Nishijin Beer / Yang Guifei’s Nectar Juicy IPA (Kyoto)
From a smoked stout to a gose, lager, hazy IPA, and juicy IPA, the selection makes it easy to choose anything from a light drink to something with substantial flavor. Another appealing point is that it includes Kyoto-based NUDE BEER and Nishijin Beer, adding a sense of local enjoyment.
Sake is also well stocked
Kaku-uchi Asakura also has a strong sake selection. The post introduces 10 kinds of sake plus one special extra bottle, making it possible to switch from craft beer to sake along the way. Even if you visit mainly for beer, the place has the kind of depth you want in a proper drinking spot.
Shop Info
It is a place in Kamigyo Ward within walking distance of Nijojo-mae Station, a little north of Horikawa-Shimocho. As a shop centered on craft beer and also offering sake and the ease of standing drinking, it is one to remember if you are looking for a spring drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyoto’s Kamigyo Ward spring tap update at Kaku-uchi Asakura is pretty interesting. For hanami season, it’s a setup where you can casually enjoy 5 craft beer taps and 10 kinds of sake.
MugiWait, you can drink both beer and sake there!? A standing bar where you can just swing by, and the lineup feels so spring-like. That’s the best!
Hop BroThe main attraction this time is the three beers from Saitama’s Zakkoku Kobo. The lineup of IRODORI, Spring River, and Babitari Saison really shows off the ingredients, which is such a nice touch.
MugiIRODORI says Saison w/ Kabosu, but what even is a saison!? Suddenly fancy beer jargon is flying at me!
Hop BroSaison is originally a style that was like a refreshing farmhouse beer, and the yeast character tends to stand out. IRODORI leans citrusy with kabosu and yuzu, Spring River is soft with mochi rice, and Babitari Saison is more barley-forward and umami-rich with Ogawa barley.
MugiSo even from the same brewery, the flavor expressions are totally different and fun! And with a name like Spring River, it already puts you in hanami mode before you even drink it!
Hop BroThe other taps are strong too. Ise Kadoya Beer’s smoked stout, Shonan Beer’s Sakura Gose, NUDE BEER’s Soten lager, NOMCRAFT’s Hazy IPA, and Nishijin Beer’s Juicy IPA make for a huge range.
MugiA smoked stout all the way to a Hazy IPA, all in one place? My stomach is holding a meeting! I’d probably freeze for about three minutes in front of the shop trying to decide where to start.
Hop BroThat’s the good part about Kaku-uchi Asakura: it’s a five-tap lineup that makes it easy to choose anything from a light drink to something rich and bold. And with Kyoto’s NUDE BEER and Nishijin Beer on the list, it still feels local.
MugiWow, there are too many reasons to drink in Kyoto now... And being within walking distance of the station is unfair! I’d absolutely end up switching from beer to sake after this.
Hop BroExactly. If you’re looking for a spring drink, this is a pretty strong option. You can enjoy the differences in ingredients through Zakkoku Kobo, then move from beer to sake depending on your mood. It really feels like the kind of drinking this place is about.
MugiDecision made! I’m in the mood for a drink after hanami today, so let’s stop by Kaku-uchi Asakura, start with beer, and then go all the way to sake too!
