Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery Announces the Return of Popular IPA "1623" and the Launch of a New Plan
Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery (Kawasaki, Kanagawa) announced in a post at 19:41 on February 9, 2026 that its popular label "1623:IPA" has returned. It also announced the "Tokaido BEER Original Craft Beer All-You-Can-Drink Plan," which began at 4:00 p.m. the same day at KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand.
Hop BroHere’s some good news from Kawasaki: Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery’s popular beer "1623:IPA" is back!
MugiReally!? Is 1623 that popular?!
Hop BroYeah, it’s the brewery’s flagship IPA and they call it their "number one most popular" beer. They announced its return in a post at 19:41 on February 9, 2026, and what’s more, they started pouring it first at the main shop right after it was kegged.
MugiWhat!? "Early tap" sounds cool, but what does it actually mean?
Hop BroSimply put, it means they started serving the freshly kegged beer first at the main shop’s tap. At the KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand in the underground mall, they’re asking people to wait a little until 1623 is connected there.
MugiOhh! So if you want a drink, dash to the main shop first. Easy to get!
Hop BroAnd on the same February 9, starting at 4 p.m., KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand also launched a Tokaido BEER original all-you-can-drink plan. They really nailed it by rolling out the return and the new plan at the same time.
MugiSo much info! It’s like they’re holding a revival festival and a strategy meeting at the same time!
Hop Bro1623 is 6% ABV, and its appeal is the balance between citrus aroma and firm bitterness. It has the core bitterness you want in an IPA, but the aroma stays bright and makes you want to keep drinking.
MugiI kind of worry about IPA because I think of it as "bitter," but is it okay for beginners?
Hop BroDefinitely. It’s not just about bitterness; the citrusy aroma gives it more dimension, so it’s actually the kind of beer that lets you feel the real "craft beer" vibe. You can also enjoy the concept: "This beer contains Kawasaki."
MugiThat’s awesome! 1623 at the main shop, an all-you-can-drink plan in the underground mall, and today we’re doing a Kawasaki beer crawl and toasting to it!
"1623:IPA" Returns Starting Today, First Tapped Early at the Main Shop
According to an Instagram post from Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery, the brewery’s so-called "number one most popular" beer, "1623:IPA", has returned. The post says it was tapped first at the main shop (brewery bar) in a just-kegged state.
At the same time, the brewery noted that at KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand on the underground mall side, customers should wait a little until 1623 is available there. In other words, visitors who want to drink it right away are being directed to the main shop.
All-You-Can-Drink Plan Also Announced Starting at 4 p.m. the Same Day
The post also states that at KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand, an all-you-can-drink plan featuring Tokaido BEER’s original craft beers began at 4:00 p.m. on the same day. Rather than simply announcing the return of one beer, the brewery also shared information that broadens the ways to enjoy its lineup.
"1623" in the Context of Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery
On the Menu page of the official website, 1623 is introduced as a beer with 6% alcohol by volume, characterized by a balance of citrus aroma and firm bitterness. The reason the return announcement is drawing such a strong reaction is likely because the beer is not just a limited release, but a regular-style offering that embodies the brewery’s identity.
The brewery also states as part of its concept that "this beer contains Kawasaki," showing its approach of layering the history and character of Tokaido, Kawasaki-juku, barley fields, and factories into a single glass. This return of 1623 can be seen as news that brings back, right to hand, the experience of "drinking the local context."
The main shop (1-4-1 Honcho, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) is within walking distance of Keikyu Kawasaki Station and JR Kawasaki Station. Combined with KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand in the Azalea underground mall at Kawasaki Station, the brewery’s strength is that it can be enjoyed at two locations with different access routes.
Sources
- Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUiLnnCkmNJ/
- Official site (Concept): https://tokaido.beer/concept
- Official site (Menu): https://tokaido.beer/menu
- Official site (Access): https://tokaido.beer/access
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s some good news from Kawasaki: Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery’s popular beer "1623:IPA" is back!
MugiReally!? Is 1623 that popular?!
Hop BroYeah, it’s the brewery’s flagship IPA and they call it their "number one most popular" beer. They announced its return in a post at 19:41 on February 9, 2026, and what’s more, they started pouring it first at the main shop right after it was kegged.
MugiWhat!? "Early tap" sounds cool, but what does it actually mean?
Hop BroSimply put, it means they started serving the freshly kegged beer first at the main shop’s tap. At the KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand in the underground mall, they’re asking people to wait a little until 1623 is connected there.
MugiOhh! So if you want a drink, dash to the main shop first. Easy to get!
Hop BroAnd on the same February 9, starting at 4 p.m., KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand also launched a Tokaido BEER original all-you-can-drink plan. They really nailed it by rolling out the return and the new plan at the same time.
MugiSo much info! It’s like they’re holding a revival festival and a strategy meeting at the same time!
Hop Bro1623 is 6% ABV, and its appeal is the balance between citrus aroma and firm bitterness. It has the core bitterness you want in an IPA, but the aroma stays bright and makes you want to keep drinking.
MugiI kind of worry about IPA because I think of it as "bitter," but is it okay for beginners?
Hop BroDefinitely. It’s not just about bitterness; the citrusy aroma gives it more dimension, so it’s actually the kind of beer that lets you feel the real "craft beer" vibe. You can also enjoy the concept: "This beer contains Kawasaki."
MugiThat’s awesome! 1623 at the main shop, an all-you-can-drink plan in the underground mall, and today we’re doing a Kawasaki beer crawl and toasting to it!
