COEDO Brewery to Offer Limited-Run Cedar X PA Beer from Spacia X Onboard Service in Kawagoe
Cedar X PA, the onboard-exclusive beer sold on Tobu Railway's Spacia X, will make its first appearance at COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT in Kawagoe from May 29 to June 5. Limited pairings, sticker giveaways, and a raffle will also be held.
Hop BroAt COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT in Kawagoe, Cedar X PA is going to be available on tap. It's a pretty exciting project to be able to taste, for a limited time from May 29 to June 5, a beer that used to be available only onboard Spacia X.
MugiWhat! A beer that was only available on the train can be drunk in Kawagoe!? That's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're traveling even when you're not. That's unfair in the best way!
Hop BroAnd it's not just a limited release. It's a pale ale inspired by Nikko cedar. I like how it turns the image of the Nikko Cedar Avenue seen from the train window into the beer's woody cedar character.
MugiCedar aroma in beer? Isn't that kind of like drinking wood? I can't wrap my head around that!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They layer herbal hop notes on top of the cedar character. So even though it has a forest-like aroma, it still drinks like a proper pale ale. At 4.5% ABV, it has a nice balance of lightness and depth.
MugiOhhh. But calling it an earthy hop makes it sound like a science experiment all of a sudden. Earthy and woody basically means a calming flavor, right?
Hop BroExactly. In broad terms, it's like the aroma of walking through a forest. And because it also has clarity, it's easy to drink without feeling heavy. That's very COEDO: a really clean sense of ingredient balance.
MugiAnd there are limited pairings too!? I'm already happy just getting the beer, but they're going all out with food too!
Hop BroThere are two dishes: Early Summer Medicinal Shark Fin Soup and Pork Belly Shabu-Shabu. The first pairs with the earthy and woody qualities of herbal ingredients, while the second leans into freshness with shiso and green sansho pepper. The idea is to amplify the beer's aroma through the food.
MugiBeer, medicinal food, and shabu-shabu? That's such a grown-up way to think about combinations! And they're even giving out original stickers, which suddenly makes it feel like a reward!
Hop BroExactly. They're also holding a raffle, so there's a chance to win onboard-only sweets and original goods. It's likely to get crowded on weekends, so making a reservation in advance is the safer choice.
MugiI totally want to go! Being able to drink the continuation of the trip in Kawagoe sounds amazing, and just hearing that it's a COEDO beer makes me excited!
Hop BroYeah, I like that the connection between the local area and rail travel is being expressed through beer. It's a chance to taste the feeling of riding Spacia X all over again in Kawagoe. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to go drink together.
A Chance to Taste an Onboard-Only Beer in Kawagoe
COEDO Brewery will serve on tap the onboard-exclusive beer "GOEN CAFÉ SPACIA X × COEDO 'Cedar X PA,'" which has been sold since March 2025 at the cafe counter "GOEN CAFÉ SPACIA X" in Car No. 1 of Tobu Railway's new express train Spacia X, for a limited time from May 29 to June 5 at its directly operated taproom, COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT in Kawagoe.
Cedar X PA is a pale ale inspired by the Nikko Cedar Avenue seen from the windows of Spacia X. Made with Nikko-grown cedar, it layers a woody aroma reminiscent of barrel-aged sake with herbal, earthy hop aromas. At 4.5% ABV, it is crafted for a light, refreshing character that balances clarity and depth.
Limited-Time Offerings
- Draft "Cedar X PA": 900 yen
- Customers who order will receive a non-sale Spacia X original sticker
- A raffle will be held with chances to win onboard-only sweets and original goods
- Limited pairing food will be available
The pairing dishes are two creations devised by COEDO Brewery's chef to match the beer's character. They are "Early Summer Medicinal Shark Fin Soup" (880 yen), which layers earthy and woody notes from herbal ingredients, and "Pork Belly Shabu-Shabu with Shiso and Green Japanese Pepper Sauce" (1,500 yen), which brings out an early-summer feel with the aromas of shiso and green sansho pepper. Stickers will also be distributed to food customers.
COEDO Brewery is based in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama, and is known for beer making that emphasizes ingredients and balance. This project, which lets visitors enjoy a beer they could previously encounter only during a journey, offers a chance to feel the connection between the local area, rail travel, and craft beer. Crowds are expected on weekends, so advance reservations are recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT in Kawagoe, Cedar X PA is going to be available on tap. It's a pretty exciting project to be able to taste, for a limited time from May 29 to June 5, a beer that used to be available only onboard Spacia X.
MugiWhat! A beer that was only available on the train can be drunk in Kawagoe!? That's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're traveling even when you're not. That's unfair in the best way!
Hop BroAnd it's not just a limited release. It's a pale ale inspired by Nikko cedar. I like how it turns the image of the Nikko Cedar Avenue seen from the train window into the beer's woody cedar character.
MugiCedar aroma in beer? Isn't that kind of like drinking wood? I can't wrap my head around that!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. They layer herbal hop notes on top of the cedar character. So even though it has a forest-like aroma, it still drinks like a proper pale ale. At 4.5% ABV, it has a nice balance of lightness and depth.
MugiOhhh. But calling it an earthy hop makes it sound like a science experiment all of a sudden. Earthy and woody basically means a calming flavor, right?
Hop BroExactly. In broad terms, it's like the aroma of walking through a forest. And because it also has clarity, it's easy to drink without feeling heavy. That's very COEDO: a really clean sense of ingredient balance.
MugiAnd there are limited pairings too!? I'm already happy just getting the beer, but they're going all out with food too!
Hop BroThere are two dishes: Early Summer Medicinal Shark Fin Soup and Pork Belly Shabu-Shabu. The first pairs with the earthy and woody qualities of herbal ingredients, while the second leans into freshness with shiso and green sansho pepper. The idea is to amplify the beer's aroma through the food.
MugiBeer, medicinal food, and shabu-shabu? That's such a grown-up way to think about combinations! And they're even giving out original stickers, which suddenly makes it feel like a reward!
Hop BroExactly. They're also holding a raffle, so there's a chance to win onboard-only sweets and original goods. It's likely to get crowded on weekends, so making a reservation in advance is the safer choice.
MugiI totally want to go! Being able to drink the continuation of the trip in Kawagoe sounds amazing, and just hearing that it's a COEDO beer makes me excited!
Hop BroYeah, I like that the connection between the local area and rail travel is being expressed through beer. It's a chance to taste the feeling of riding Spacia X all over again in Kawagoe. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to go drink together.
