Awashima Soko posts a five-tap lineup for June 15
The Setagaya beer pub shared its June 15 tap list, featuring five beers from Tsugaru Brewing, karuizawaQ, Brasserie Kont, and YOROCCO. The lineup spans lager, saison, Irish red, hazy IPA, and American IPA.
Hop BroToday's June 15 tap list at Awashima Souko looks seriously good. It's five kegs with a clean spread from lager to IPA.
MugiWait, five-keg variety? That's the kind of lineup where I get lost after the first sip!
Hop BroAnd the names are strong too. There's Tsugaru Jozo's Arigato! Lager, karuizawaQ's Kizashi and Michisugara, Brasserie Kont's JIRI, and YOROCCO's SkyWalker IPA.
MugiWhat even is that? It says Kizashi is a saison, but 'saison' sounds like it should come with boss music!
Hop BroA saison is basically a farmhouse ale, usually light and dry on the palate. Kizashi sounds like it will show off hop aroma, while Michisugara, the Irish red, should lean into malt character.
MugiOhh! Then for Michisugara, what is maltiness supposed to taste like? Bread? Biscuits? A baked sweet potato convention?
Hop BroHonestly, not a bad guess. Maltiness means sweet grainy depth, so think toast or caramel notes. Maybe not full sweet potato festival, but you're weirdly close.
MugiThen JIRI being a Hazy IPA means it tastes cloudy? That sounds more like weather than beer!
Hop BroA Hazy IPA is a cloudy IPA style, usually softer in texture with that misty look in the glass. Put that next to a crisp-edged American IPA like SkyWalker IPA, and the side-by-side is a lot of fun.
MugiBeing able to go from lager to IPA in one place is basically a field trip, not a night out. And a tiny neighborhood pub sounds perfect for finding your favorite.
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. With an 18:00 opening time, food last call at 23:00 and drinks at 23:30, it's ideal after work, and the quiet small-group vibe already has me craving a pint.
MugiThen it's settled. I'm starting with Arigato! Lager first, then comparing JIRI and SkyWalker IPA. After reading this, there's no way either of us isn't thirsty.
Awashima Soko, a beer pub in Daizawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, posted its tap lineup for June 15. The selection features five beers, covering a wide range of styles from lager to IPA.
Tap list
- Arigatou! Lager / Tsugaru Brewing
- Kizashi / karuizawaQ
- Michisugara / karuizawaQ
- JIRI / Brasserie Kont
- SkyWalker IPA / YOROCCO
The lineup starts with a lager base in Arigatou! Lager, then moves through Kizashi and Michisugara, two beers that should give the bar a more expressive, hop-forward and malt-leaning middle range. JIRI adds a hazy IPA option, while SkyWalker IPA rounds things out with a more classic American IPA profile. As a result, the list works well for comparison drinking: one venue, five different directions.
Awashima Soko is a compact neighborhood beer pub, so it feels more suited to relaxed, focused drinking than a large group session. The post also suggests a small-group, low-key atmosphere. For this day, the bar opens at 18:00, with last orders at 23:00 for food and 23:30 for drinks. It is the kind of place where a post-work stop can turn into a neat beer tasting without leaving the city.
Mentioned beers
- Arigatou! Lager / Tsugaru Brewing
- Kizashi / karuizawaQ
- Michisugara / karuizawaQ
- JIRI / Brasserie Kont
- SkyWalker IPA / YOROCCO
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's June 15 tap list at Awashima Souko looks seriously good. It's five kegs with a clean spread from lager to IPA.
MugiWait, five-keg variety? That's the kind of lineup where I get lost after the first sip!
Hop BroAnd the names are strong too. There's Tsugaru Jozo's Arigato! Lager, karuizawaQ's Kizashi and Michisugara, Brasserie Kont's JIRI, and YOROCCO's SkyWalker IPA.
MugiWhat even is that? It says Kizashi is a saison, but 'saison' sounds like it should come with boss music!
Hop BroA saison is basically a farmhouse ale, usually light and dry on the palate. Kizashi sounds like it will show off hop aroma, while Michisugara, the Irish red, should lean into malt character.
MugiOhh! Then for Michisugara, what is maltiness supposed to taste like? Bread? Biscuits? A baked sweet potato convention?
Hop BroHonestly, not a bad guess. Maltiness means sweet grainy depth, so think toast or caramel notes. Maybe not full sweet potato festival, but you're weirdly close.
MugiThen JIRI being a Hazy IPA means it tastes cloudy? That sounds more like weather than beer!
Hop BroA Hazy IPA is a cloudy IPA style, usually softer in texture with that misty look in the glass. Put that next to a crisp-edged American IPA like SkyWalker IPA, and the side-by-side is a lot of fun.
MugiBeing able to go from lager to IPA in one place is basically a field trip, not a night out. And a tiny neighborhood pub sounds perfect for finding your favorite.
Hop BroThat's exactly the appeal. With an 18:00 opening time, food last call at 23:00 and drinks at 23:30, it's ideal after work, and the quiet small-group vibe already has me craving a pint.
MugiThen it's settled. I'm starting with Arigato! Lager first, then comparing JIRI and SkyWalker IPA. After reading this, there's no way either of us isn't thirsty.
