Kunitachi: Bakushudo Kasugai, a Guide to KUNITACHI BREWERY Draft Beer and Limited Releases
Bakushudo Kasugai, a beer pub in Kunitachi, Tokyo, is a place where you can enjoy draft beer from the adjoining KUNITACHI BREWERY, centered on three standard beers plus seasonal limited releases. In a Japanese-modern space, you can take your time tasting side by side and exploring how the beers pair with food.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Bakushudo Kasugai, a beer pub in Kunitachi, Tokyo. It's a really great spot where you can drink mostly from the draft lines of the neighboring KUNITACHI BREWERY.
MugiWait, it's adjacent!? So that means it's basically directly connected to draft beer. That's closer than my fridge at home!
Hop BroExactly. The regular lineup is built around 1926, Crucible Hazy, and The World Flashes Like a Mosaic Pattern. The shop is also Japanese-modern, and with 51 seats on the first floor and 46 on the second, it's easy to drop in alone or with a group.
MugiWait a second, what's a Kölsch Style? German just came flying at me out of nowhere!
Hop BroGood question. The Kölsch Style "1926" is light and easy to drink, so it goes down smoothly and works well as a first beer. The next one, "Crucible Hazy," is a Hazy IPA with a juicy hop character up front.
MugiWhoa! So it's all about that juicy hop character, huh? And the names sound so intense that my whole mouth is basically about to turn fruity!
Hop BroExactly. And the strength of "The World Flashes Like a Mosaic Pattern" is the way it balances lightness and aroma. As a Session IPA, it's not the kind of beer that wears you out, and if you want to compare styles, the beer flight lets you pick four favorites, which is fun too.
MugiFour choices!? That's basically beer flight heaven. I'm already overwhelmed by the three regular beers, and then if the limited taps show up too, I'll probably freeze up from happiness!
Hop BroAnd the food is great too. They have menu items like dishes with kan-koji, using ingredients from Kitaakita, and they really hold up against the beer's bitterness and aroma.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go have a drink in Kunitachi! Start with 1926, get going with Crucible Hazy, and finish with a meal too? That sounds perfect!
A glass in Kunitachi, directly connected to Kuniburu
Bakushudo Kasugai is a beer pub at 3-17-27 Higashi, Kunitachi City, Tokyo. Run by Sekiya, a liquor store with more than 100 years of history, its major appeal is that you can enjoy KUNITACHI BREWERY beer next door on draft. The interior has a Japanese-modern feel tucked into a residential neighborhood, and with 51 seats on the first floor and 46 on the second, it has room for everyone from solo drinkers to groups.
Beers you can drink
The shop's official guide introduces three regular KUNITACHI BREWERY beers: "1926," "Crucible Hazy," and "The World Flashes Like a Mosaic Pattern." The Kölsch Style "1926" is light and easy to drink, while the Hazy IPA "Crucible Hazy" is characterized by hop-driven juiciness. The Session IPA "The World Flashes Like a Mosaic Pattern" balances lightness and aroma, making it an easy choice for a first pint.
A place to enjoy tasting flights
The official site also offers a beer flight, where you can choose four beers to compare. If you build around the three regular beers and add the day's limited tap or rotating lineup, the same pub can feel different each time, which is part of the fun. Another signature pleasure here is following the beer as its temperature changes and watching the aroma and malt character gradually open up.
Food pairings
Bakushudo Kasugai offers more than just beer; its food is also highly satisfying. Dishes that use kan-koji and other menu items incorporating ingredients from Kitaakita, Kunitachi's sister city, are designed to stand up to beer's bitterness and aroma. While the ingredients are Japanese, the service style remains light and beer-pub casual. For beer lovers who want to settle in and drink at their own pace, it's a place with just the right balance.
Store Information
- Address: 3-17-27 Higashi, Kunitachi City, Tokyo
- Business type: Beer pub
- Official site: https://b-kasugai.com/
If you want to drink Kunitachi's Kuniburu on draft, this is a place that should be near the top of your list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about Bakushudo Kasugai, a beer pub in Kunitachi, Tokyo. It's a really great spot where you can drink mostly from the draft lines of the neighboring KUNITACHI BREWERY.
MugiWait, it's adjacent!? So that means it's basically directly connected to draft beer. That's closer than my fridge at home!
Hop BroExactly. The regular lineup is built around 1926, Crucible Hazy, and The World Flashes Like a Mosaic Pattern. The shop is also Japanese-modern, and with 51 seats on the first floor and 46 on the second, it's easy to drop in alone or with a group.
MugiWait a second, what's a Kölsch Style? German just came flying at me out of nowhere!
Hop BroGood question. The Kölsch Style "1926" is light and easy to drink, so it goes down smoothly and works well as a first beer. The next one, "Crucible Hazy," is a Hazy IPA with a juicy hop character up front.
MugiWhoa! So it's all about that juicy hop character, huh? And the names sound so intense that my whole mouth is basically about to turn fruity!
Hop BroExactly. And the strength of "The World Flashes Like a Mosaic Pattern" is the way it balances lightness and aroma. As a Session IPA, it's not the kind of beer that wears you out, and if you want to compare styles, the beer flight lets you pick four favorites, which is fun too.
MugiFour choices!? That's basically beer flight heaven. I'm already overwhelmed by the three regular beers, and then if the limited taps show up too, I'll probably freeze up from happiness!
Hop BroAnd the food is great too. They have menu items like dishes with kan-koji, using ingredients from Kitaakita, and they really hold up against the beer's bitterness and aroma.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go have a drink in Kunitachi! Start with 1926, get going with Crucible Hazy, and finish with a meal too? That sounds perfect!
