KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand: Tokaido BEER's Four Signature Beers at Kawasaki Azalea
Located inside Kawasaki Azalea, "KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer" is a standing beer pub run by the Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery. It offers 18 kinds of craft beer year-round, from tastings of the four core beers to takeaway bottles.
Hop BroToday I want to introduce KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand at Kawasaki Azalea. It’s run by the Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery, and the fact that it’s right by the station makes it great for a spontaneous stop.
MugiWait, craft beer in an underground shopping arcade!? And you can just drop in right from the station? That’s way too tempting for my commute home.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the shop always has 18 kinds of craft beer available. It’s centered on Kawasaki breweries, with guest taps from Japan and abroad too, so every visit feels like a little field trip.
Mugi18 kinds sounds like I’d freeze up before I even choose... so what should I start with? It said the four core beers - is that the entry point?
Hop BroExactly. Tokaido BEER’s core lineup is `1623`, `Black Slack`, `Pale Pink Pretext`, and `Meeting of Barley`. First up, `1623` is an IPA with a bright citrus aroma and a clean balance with its bitterness.
MugiI get citrus, but IPA suddenly sounds like a science class! So `Black Slack` is all about herbal aromas - is it like drinking in the middle of a forest?
Hop BroThat’s not far off. `Black Slack` is a dark beer, but it’s not just about roastiness - it has a beer style where complex aromas slowly come through. It looks heavy, but it wins you over with layers of aroma.
Mugi`Pale Pink Pretext` already sounds so stylish! Strawberry and honey - that combination of strawberry acidity and sweet aroma sounds almost dessert-like!
Hop BroExactly, and `Meeting of Barley` is a wheat-based white beer, so it’s really approachable as an easy-to-drink white beer. Each of the four goes in a different direction, which makes the three-beer tasting especially fun.
MugiA three-beer tasting might actually be the right move! And if I find one I like, being able to take bottles home instead of leaving it unfinished is really thoughtful, isn’t it?
Hop BroIt is. Since it’s standing-service focused, you can casually have a drink from just one glass, and it’s a perfect match for after-work stops. If you’re looking for craft beer in Kawasaki, this is definitely a place to remember as an everyday go-to.
MugiNow I really want a drink! Today I’m starting with `1623`, and then I want to see whether I still have room for one more glass!
A craft beer hub right by Kawasaki Station, easy to use for everyday stops
"KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand by Tokaido Beer" is a beer pub at Kawasaki Azalea 1046 in Kanagawa. It is easy to reach from both JR Kawasaki Station and Keikyu Kawasaki Station, making it a convenient place to stop by between shopping trips or while in transit. The interior is mainly standing room, and its appeal is that you can casually enjoy a single drink without any fuss.
A major feature of this place is that it always offers 18 kinds of craft beer, centered mainly on breweries in Kawasaki City and supplemented by selections from Japan and abroad. In addition to beers from the Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery that operates the shop, you can compare the day’s lineup with guest taps mixed in.
Be sure to check out Tokaido BEER's four core beers
The Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery's core lineup includes four beers: `1623`, `Black Slack`, `Pale Pink Pretext`, and `Meeting of Barley`.
`1623` is an IPA characterized by a balance of citrus aroma and bitterness. `Black Slack` is a dark beer with complex herbal aromas. `Pale Pink Pretext` is a rosy beer that layers strawberry acidity with the aroma of honey. `Meeting of Barley` is an easy-to-drink white beer made with wheat.
A three-beer tasting set is also available, so it seems well suited to enjoying side by side beers with very different flavor directions. Beers you like can be enjoyed one glass at a time in the shop, of course, but you can also take them home in bottles or cans.
The convenience of standing service close to the city of Kawasaki
Because it is located inside the underground Kawasaki Azalea shopping arcade, it is also easy to drop by without worrying about the weather. Whether it is a drink after work, a short stop before changing trains, or a quick visit while shopping around Kawasaki Station, its convenience is excellent. Food can be easily obtained from the surrounding area, making it a place where you can comfortably center your time around craft beer.
If you are looking for craft beer in Kawasaki, this is a place that should be high on your list. While covering the Tokaido BEER classics, the fun of choosing from 18 kinds at any given moment based on your mood is probably the biggest charm of this shop.
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Hop BroToday I want to introduce KAWASAKI Craft Beer Stand at Kawasaki Azalea. It’s run by the Tokaido BEER Kawasaki-juku Brewery, and the fact that it’s right by the station makes it great for a spontaneous stop.
MugiWait, craft beer in an underground shopping arcade!? And you can just drop in right from the station? That’s way too tempting for my commute home.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the shop always has 18 kinds of craft beer available. It’s centered on Kawasaki breweries, with guest taps from Japan and abroad too, so every visit feels like a little field trip.
Mugi18 kinds sounds like I’d freeze up before I even choose... so what should I start with? It said the four core beers - is that the entry point?
Hop BroExactly. Tokaido BEER’s core lineup is `1623`, `Black Slack`, `Pale Pink Pretext`, and `Meeting of Barley`. First up, `1623` is an IPA with a bright citrus aroma and a clean balance with its bitterness.
MugiI get citrus, but IPA suddenly sounds like a science class! So `Black Slack` is all about herbal aromas - is it like drinking in the middle of a forest?
Hop BroThat’s not far off. `Black Slack` is a dark beer, but it’s not just about roastiness - it has a beer style where complex aromas slowly come through. It looks heavy, but it wins you over with layers of aroma.
Mugi`Pale Pink Pretext` already sounds so stylish! Strawberry and honey - that combination of strawberry acidity and sweet aroma sounds almost dessert-like!
Hop BroExactly, and `Meeting of Barley` is a wheat-based white beer, so it’s really approachable as an easy-to-drink white beer. Each of the four goes in a different direction, which makes the three-beer tasting especially fun.
MugiA three-beer tasting might actually be the right move! And if I find one I like, being able to take bottles home instead of leaving it unfinished is really thoughtful, isn’t it?
Hop BroIt is. Since it’s standing-service focused, you can casually have a drink from just one glass, and it’s a perfect match for after-work stops. If you’re looking for craft beer in Kawasaki, this is definitely a place to remember as an everyday go-to.
MugiNow I really want a drink! Today I’m starting with `1623`, and then I want to see whether I still have room for one more glass!
