This Week’s "Pick up Brewery" Guide at Kakuuchi Asakura, with the 200 Yen Opening Fee Waived
Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto’s Nishijin district is featuring a brewery as this week’s "Pick up Brewery." During the period, the usual 200 yen opening fee is waived, making it easy to try the draft beer, bottles, and cans in the shop. Set in a calm space that makes use of a Kyoto machiya, it is also a place well suited for daytime drinking.
Hop BroThis week’s highlight is the Pick up Brewery at Kakuuchi Asakura in Nishijin, Kyoto. The best part is that you can drink around a brewery you’re curious about in a Kyoto machiya that’s over 100 years old.
MugiWait, beer in a machiya!? And the 200 yen opening fee is free? Just hearing that makes me want to stop by on the way home!
Hop BroExactly. Normally there’s a charge when opening bottles or cans, but during the period that’s zero. So it’s much easier to compare draft beer and bottles.
MugiBut what do they even pick for a Pick up Brewery? Calling it the featured brewery of the week makes me a little hungry just from the name!
Hop BroIn short, it’s an event that puts the week’s recommendation front and center. The article doesn’t list specific brands, but the strength is that you can enjoy a variety of options, mainly Japanese craft beer.
MugiWow! They even have a custom five-tap setup inside? That’s basically a beer crossroads, isn’t it!?
Hop BroThat’s a good way to put it. With a counter full of wooden warmth, you can drink a carefully chosen glass selected by the owner for flavor, so it’s great for a relaxed daytime drink too.
MugiAnd if they’re open from 12:00 to 21:00, that’s basically a danger zone from noon until evening!
Hop BroJust note that they’re closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. And the snacks include smoked items, stews, and potato salad, so they really know how to provide bar snacks that make you drink more.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! Starting with a glass of draft beer and then trying a can that catches my eye sounds perfect!
Hop BroThen this week, let’s head to the machiya in Nishijin and check out a beer that interests us. I’d want to stand in front of the five taps and decide, while you’d probably be smiling after the first glass.
This Week’s Featured Event
At the beer pub Kakuuchi Asakura in Kyoto’s Kamigyo Ward, the weekly "Pick up Brewery" event is being announced. During the period, the 200 yen fee charged when opening bottles or cans in the shop is waived, making it easier to try a beer that catches your eye. The post prominently features the event name, conveying the intention for people to enjoy the week’s recommended brewery as the centerpiece.
The Shop’s Features
Kakuuchi Asakura is a shop renovated from a Kyoto machiya over 100 years old, equipped with a standing-drink counter and display cases for craft beer and sake. According to official information, draft beer is served from a custom five-tap server that conveys the warmth of wood, and guests can enjoy carefully selected labels chosen by the owner with flavor in mind. Hours are 12:00 to 21:00, and the shop is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Its calm atmosphere, blending into the quiet streetscape of Nishijin, is part of its appeal.
What Kind of Beer You Can Enjoy
One strength of this shop is that not only can you drink draft beer from the taps, but bottles and cans lined up inside the shop can also be opened and enjoyed on the spot. Normally there is an opening fee, but during the "Pick up Brewery" period it is free, making tastings and comparisons more approachable than usual. Although the post itself does not list specific brand names, Kakuuchi Asakura is known as a shop with a broad lineup centered on Japanese craft beer. For beer lovers, the fun starts with choosing from both draft and bottled options around the featured brewery of the week.
What to Pair It With
The snacks focus on dishes that go well with alcohol, such as smoked items, stewed dishes, and potato salad. It is easy to use whether you want a proper drinking session or just a quick drink, and it is also convenient if you only want to stop in to buy something to take home. It is a place worth remembering as a spot in a Kyoto machiya where you can check out the taste of a brewery that interests you.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis week’s highlight is the Pick up Brewery at Kakuuchi Asakura in Nishijin, Kyoto. The best part is that you can drink around a brewery you’re curious about in a Kyoto machiya that’s over 100 years old.
MugiWait, beer in a machiya!? And the 200 yen opening fee is free? Just hearing that makes me want to stop by on the way home!
Hop BroExactly. Normally there’s a charge when opening bottles or cans, but during the period that’s zero. So it’s much easier to compare draft beer and bottles.
MugiBut what do they even pick for a Pick up Brewery? Calling it the featured brewery of the week makes me a little hungry just from the name!
Hop BroIn short, it’s an event that puts the week’s recommendation front and center. The article doesn’t list specific brands, but the strength is that you can enjoy a variety of options, mainly Japanese craft beer.
MugiWow! They even have a custom five-tap setup inside? That’s basically a beer crossroads, isn’t it!?
Hop BroThat’s a good way to put it. With a counter full of wooden warmth, you can drink a carefully chosen glass selected by the owner for flavor, so it’s great for a relaxed daytime drink too.
MugiAnd if they’re open from 12:00 to 21:00, that’s basically a danger zone from noon until evening!
Hop BroJust note that they’re closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. And the snacks include smoked items, stews, and potato salad, so they really know how to provide bar snacks that make you drink more.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! Starting with a glass of draft beer and then trying a can that catches my eye sounds perfect!
Hop BroThen this week, let’s head to the machiya in Nishijin and check out a beer that interests us. I’d want to stand in front of the five taps and decide, while you’d probably be smiling after the first glass.
