Awashima Soko Publishes Its April 1 Tap List: Three karuizawaQ Beers, Plus YOROCCO and Nara Brewing
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, posted its tap list for the day in an April 1 update. Centered on three karuizawaQ beers, the lineup also includes beers from YOROCCO and Nara Brewing, offering a wide range from a light pilsner to stout and IPA.
Hop BroToday, the tap update at Awashima Soko, the beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, is hot. As of April 1, the lineup has three karuizawaQ beers on tap.
MugiThree kinds? If karuizawaQ is the star, I'm already excited. What beers are they pouring?
Hop BroFirst is "Ruby," a fruit ale made with raspberries and blueberries. Then there's the oatmeal stout "Under the Lights," and the New Zealand IPA "Shallow Water." The flavor directions are nicely separated, so it's great for comparing.
MugiWhat is that! I can picture a fruit ale, but "oatmeal stout" suddenly sounds like breakfast!
Hop BroGood catch. Using oatmeal gives it a smooth, soft mouthfeel. Even though it's a dark beer, it tends not to feel sharp, and it makes you want another sip.
MugiOhh! And they have YOROCCO's pils too, right? Once a crisp one gets added, the whole lineup suddenly feels like a squad of honor students!
Hop BroExactly. YOROCCO's "Liberation Pils" is a German Pils. Its appeal is a clean bitterness and light drinkability, and even on the same day it gives you a wide range from rich to light.
MugiThen what kind of role does Nara Brewing's "HOMEWARD BOUND" play? The name alone makes it sound like the final stop on a journey, which makes me curious.
Hop BroIt's an Extra Pale Ale, so it's the kind of beer where you can enjoy the hop character. In other words, it's for people who want to really follow how the aroma opens up. That day at Awashima Soko is like a showcase of beer styles.
MugiAnd it's open from 18:00 to 24:00, so you can drink at a relaxed pace. There's food last order too, so it seems like a place where you could comfortably go for two or three drinks!
Hop BroThe April closing days are the 7th, 15th, and 29th, so you'd want to avoid those if you're going. It's perfect for a quiet night of tasting, while still being mindful of small groups and conversation, and this is the kind of lineup that makes you want to have another drink.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in the mood to go out for drinks today! It'd be fun to decide whether to start with Ruby or settle in with the Pils!
The beer pub Awashima Soko in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, announced its tap list for the day in an April 1 post. Business hours are 18:00 to 24:00, with last orders for food at 23:00 and for drinks at 23:30. The post also announced the shop's April closing days: the 7th, 15th, and 29th.
There are five taps for the day. The centerpiece is karuizawaQ, with three offerings: the fruit ale "Ruby," made with raspberries and blueberries; the oatmeal stout "Under the Lights"; and the New Zealand IPA "Shallow Water." Joining them are YOROCCO's "Liberation Pils (German Pils)" and Nara Brewing's "HOMEWARD BOUND (Extra Pale Ale)."
Looking at the lineup, there is plenty of room for a tasting comparison, from a light pilsner to a rich stout, a fruit-forward fruit ale, and an IPA that lets you enjoy the outline of hops. The beer styles are neatly separated, making it easy to choose according to your mood that day.
Awashima Soko is known as a beer pub where you can take your time enjoying craft beer in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Its posts also ask guests to be considerate of small-group use and conversation inside the shop, making it a place well suited to nights when you want to slowly work through a glass in a calm setting. The April 1 tap list is a lineup that lets each beer's individuality shine through clearly.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the tap update at Awashima Soko, the beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, is hot. As of April 1, the lineup has three karuizawaQ beers on tap.
MugiThree kinds? If karuizawaQ is the star, I'm already excited. What beers are they pouring?
Hop BroFirst is "Ruby," a fruit ale made with raspberries and blueberries. Then there's the oatmeal stout "Under the Lights," and the New Zealand IPA "Shallow Water." The flavor directions are nicely separated, so it's great for comparing.
MugiWhat is that! I can picture a fruit ale, but "oatmeal stout" suddenly sounds like breakfast!
Hop BroGood catch. Using oatmeal gives it a smooth, soft mouthfeel. Even though it's a dark beer, it tends not to feel sharp, and it makes you want another sip.
MugiOhh! And they have YOROCCO's pils too, right? Once a crisp one gets added, the whole lineup suddenly feels like a squad of honor students!
Hop BroExactly. YOROCCO's "Liberation Pils" is a German Pils. Its appeal is a clean bitterness and light drinkability, and even on the same day it gives you a wide range from rich to light.
MugiThen what kind of role does Nara Brewing's "HOMEWARD BOUND" play? The name alone makes it sound like the final stop on a journey, which makes me curious.
Hop BroIt's an Extra Pale Ale, so it's the kind of beer where you can enjoy the hop character. In other words, it's for people who want to really follow how the aroma opens up. That day at Awashima Soko is like a showcase of beer styles.
MugiAnd it's open from 18:00 to 24:00, so you can drink at a relaxed pace. There's food last order too, so it seems like a place where you could comfortably go for two or three drinks!
Hop BroThe April closing days are the 7th, 15th, and 29th, so you'd want to avoid those if you're going. It's perfect for a quiet night of tasting, while still being mindful of small groups and conversation, and this is the kind of lineup that makes you want to have another drink.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in the mood to go out for drinks today! It'd be fun to decide whether to start with Ruby or settle in with the Pils!
