Five Taps On at Awashima Soko, Including Nara Brewing and Kyoto Brewing, Plus a Hoppy Pilsner and Hazy IPA
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daisawa, Setagaya Ward, released its tap list for May 26. Five taps from Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing are lined up, offering a wide range of styles from pilsner to stout to hazy IPA.
Hop BroToday, the beer pub Awashima Soko's five taps in Daisawa, Setagaya Ward, are the interesting part. Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing are all on, and the range from pilsner to hazy IPA is beautifully dialed in.
MugiWhoa! That much range with just five taps means it's fun before you even choose. Having both pilsner and stout is almost unfair!
Hop BroThe first thing that stands out is Nara Brewing's KIP (Hoppy Pilsner). It adds hop aroma to the light, crisp character of a pilsner, so it's perfect as the first pour.
MugiA hoppy pilsner means a pilsner with a stronger hop presence, right? It sounds delicious just from the name, but my brain is already struggling to keep up!
Hop BroExactly. Put simply, it's clean and light, but with a solid aroma. Rather than pushing bitterness, it's the kind of beer that lets you enjoy fresh grassy notes and citrus character.
MugiGot it! Then YOROCCO's Hometown Stout is the total opposite, a full-bodied beer, right? It looks like the kind of beer you want at night!
Hop BroYeah, since it's a Dry Stout, roasted character is the star. It has coffee-like notes and bittersweet chocolate from the roasted malt, and it should pair well with seasonal snacks like firefly squid.
MugiFirefly squid too! The snacks are seasonal as well, so this is definitely the kind of place where you end up staying a long time. It's tempting my stomach as much as the beer!
Hop BroKyoto Brewing's DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA) is another one you can't skip. Hazy IPA is a cloudy style, and its appeal is juicy hop aroma with a soft mouthfeel.
MugiOh wow! And with LOCOMOTION, the American IPA, too, today is basically a hop festival. If you compare the aromas, your glass will probably be empty before you know it!
Hop BroThe hours also make it easy to use, from weekday evenings through weekend afternoons, so it's the kind of place that works well for taking your time with a small group. Today, Awashima Soko feels like the place to start light and finish deep.
MugiYeah, I want to start tasting them right now! Starting with pilsner and ending with a hazy beer sounds like the best possible flow!
Tap List for May 26
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daisawa, Setagaya Ward, has announced its on-tap lineup for May 26. The five-tap selection includes Nara Brewing's "KIP (Hoppy Pilsner)" and "LOCOMOTION (American IPA)", YOROCCO's "Swallow's Humming (Golden Ale)" and "Hometown Stout (Dry Stout)", and Kyoto Brewing's "DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA)".
The appeal of this lineup is the wide range of flavor profiles, spanning pilsner, golden ale, stout, hazy IPA, and American IPA. If you want to start with something light and crisp, the Hoppy Pilsner is a good choice; if you are looking for roasted character, the Dry Stout fits the bill; and if you want to enjoy hop aroma, the Hazy IPA or American IPA makes for an easy pick depending on your mood.
According to the shop's post, business hours are 6:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Last order for food is 11:00 p.m., and last order for drinks is 11:30 p.m. The shop also notes that it may refuse groups of four or more, so it seems well suited to small groups lingering over a few glasses.
The food notice also mentions firefly squid, adding the pleasure of pairing drinks with seasonal snacks. Chasing the individuality of each tap, this looks like a place to spend a quiet, relaxed drinking session in the style Awashima Soko is known for.
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Hop BroToday, the beer pub Awashima Soko's five taps in Daisawa, Setagaya Ward, are the interesting part. Nara Brewing, YOROCCO, and Kyoto Brewing are all on, and the range from pilsner to hazy IPA is beautifully dialed in.
MugiWhoa! That much range with just five taps means it's fun before you even choose. Having both pilsner and stout is almost unfair!
Hop BroThe first thing that stands out is Nara Brewing's KIP (Hoppy Pilsner). It adds hop aroma to the light, crisp character of a pilsner, so it's perfect as the first pour.
MugiA hoppy pilsner means a pilsner with a stronger hop presence, right? It sounds delicious just from the name, but my brain is already struggling to keep up!
Hop BroExactly. Put simply, it's clean and light, but with a solid aroma. Rather than pushing bitterness, it's the kind of beer that lets you enjoy fresh grassy notes and citrus character.
MugiGot it! Then YOROCCO's Hometown Stout is the total opposite, a full-bodied beer, right? It looks like the kind of beer you want at night!
Hop BroYeah, since it's a Dry Stout, roasted character is the star. It has coffee-like notes and bittersweet chocolate from the roasted malt, and it should pair well with seasonal snacks like firefly squid.
MugiFirefly squid too! The snacks are seasonal as well, so this is definitely the kind of place where you end up staying a long time. It's tempting my stomach as much as the beer!
Hop BroKyoto Brewing's DrinkMe! (Hazy IPA) is another one you can't skip. Hazy IPA is a cloudy style, and its appeal is juicy hop aroma with a soft mouthfeel.
MugiOh wow! And with LOCOMOTION, the American IPA, too, today is basically a hop festival. If you compare the aromas, your glass will probably be empty before you know it!
Hop BroThe hours also make it easy to use, from weekday evenings through weekend afternoons, so it's the kind of place that works well for taking your time with a small group. Today, Awashima Soko feels like the place to start light and finish deep.
MugiYeah, I want to start tasting them right now! Starting with pilsner and ending with a hazy beer sounds like the best possible flow!
