Kakuchi Asakura posts five taps, including EBINA BEER, for May
The beer pub "Kakuchi Asakura" in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward published its May information on Instagram. This week's Pick up Brewery is Kanagawa's EBINA BEER, featuring two beers: EBINA LAGER and HEFE WEIZEN. In addition to the five taps in the shop, the post also introduces this month's events.
Hop BroThe May guide for Kakuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward is really great. This week, Kanagawa's EBINA BEER is the Pick up Brewery, pushing EBINA LAGER and HEFE WEIZEN.
MugiWhoa! A two-beer lineup of lager and Weizen sounds beginner-friendly too! But does Pick up Brewery mean it's this month's main feature?
Hop BroExactly, it's like this week's featured slot. And both are 5.0% ABV, so it's a perfectly balanced first drink.
MugiI see! But Weizen sounds kind of science-y from the name... is it a wheat beer?
Hop BroThat's right. It tends to have yeast-derived banana-like notes and a soft mouthfeel. That's why EBINA BEER's easy-to-start-with lineup really stands out.
MugiWhat is that! The other taps at the counter are interesting too! Isn't this five-tap lineup way too luxurious?
Hop BroSaruyama Shikao Sake Yeast Beer, ogna IPA, Fujizakura Heights Beer's Weizen, Wo-Xiang Red Aleaf, and Bud Bunny Lager. It's a wide-ranging lineup with a lot to play around with.
MugiWait, Sake Yeast Beer uses sake yeast!? That's like a bridge between sake and beer - so interesting!
Hop BroThat's what makes Kakuchi Asakura feel so distinctive. You can enjoy craft beer and sake in a standing-bar setting, and growler refills are okay too, which is a nice bonus.
MugiAnd it's closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but it's open on May 5! The Golden Week exception is easy to remember, which helps a lot.
Hop BroOn top of that, they're set to appear at Kyoto Yuhagari Craft Beer Festival 2026 on May 2 and 3, and at Nishijin Fes on May 23. They're really going all out beyond the shop too, and the event tie-ins are hot.
MugiAnd there's also Kome to Mugi Festival in Kyoto 2026 on June 28, so now I really want to drink...! I'm in the mood for a glass right now, Hop bro!
May Guide
Kakuchi Asakura, in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward, posted its May business hours and craft beer tap list on Instagram. The post explains that the shop is closed every Tuesday and Thursday, while also announcing that it will be open on Tuesday, May 5 only. As part of its Golden Week plans, it also revealed that it will be setting up booths at "Kyoto Yuhagari Craft Beer Festival 2026" on May 2 and 3, and at "Nishijin Fes" on May 23.
This Week's Pick up Brewery
This week's Pick up Brewery is EBINA BEER from Kanagawa Prefecture. The two beers listed are:
- EBINA LAGER / EBINA BEER
- HEFE WEIZEN / EBINA BEER
Both are 5.0% ABV. With a lager and a Weizen, it's an easy pair for the first drink of the day, making it a lineup you can start with casually and without any pretense.
Tap List at the Shop
The following craft beers are also listed at the shop:
- Saruyama Shikao Sake Yeast Beer / Minoh Beer
- ogna IPA / Minami Shinshu Beer
- Weizen / Fujizakura Heights Beer
- Wo-Xiang Red Aleaf / CRAFT BEER BASE
- Bud Bunny Lager / HINO BREWING
Kakuchi Asakura is a beer pub in a residential area of Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward, where you can enjoy craft beer and sake in a standing-bar style. In addition to five draft taps, the shop also supports growler fills, and the post says it welcomes customers bringing their own growlers. Because it's in a quiet neighborhood, it's a good spot for people who want to take their time choosing drinks and comparing different beers.
Kome to Mugi Fest Also Announced
In the latter half of the post, it also announced the "Kome to Mugi Festival in Kyoto 2026," to be held on June 28. It is being introduced as an outdoor event where you can enjoy sake, craft beer, and food all together, and it is notable that the shop's social media goes beyond simply introducing taps and also shares information about nearby events.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe May guide for Kakuchi Asakura in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward is really great. This week, Kanagawa's EBINA BEER is the Pick up Brewery, pushing EBINA LAGER and HEFE WEIZEN.
MugiWhoa! A two-beer lineup of lager and Weizen sounds beginner-friendly too! But does Pick up Brewery mean it's this month's main feature?
Hop BroExactly, it's like this week's featured slot. And both are 5.0% ABV, so it's a perfectly balanced first drink.
MugiI see! But Weizen sounds kind of science-y from the name... is it a wheat beer?
Hop BroThat's right. It tends to have yeast-derived banana-like notes and a soft mouthfeel. That's why EBINA BEER's easy-to-start-with lineup really stands out.
MugiWhat is that! The other taps at the counter are interesting too! Isn't this five-tap lineup way too luxurious?
Hop BroSaruyama Shikao Sake Yeast Beer, ogna IPA, Fujizakura Heights Beer's Weizen, Wo-Xiang Red Aleaf, and Bud Bunny Lager. It's a wide-ranging lineup with a lot to play around with.
MugiWait, Sake Yeast Beer uses sake yeast!? That's like a bridge between sake and beer - so interesting!
Hop BroThat's what makes Kakuchi Asakura feel so distinctive. You can enjoy craft beer and sake in a standing-bar setting, and growler refills are okay too, which is a nice bonus.
MugiAnd it's closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but it's open on May 5! The Golden Week exception is easy to remember, which helps a lot.
Hop BroOn top of that, they're set to appear at Kyoto Yuhagari Craft Beer Festival 2026 on May 2 and 3, and at Nishijin Fes on May 23. They're really going all out beyond the shop too, and the event tie-ins are hot.
MugiAnd there's also Kome to Mugi Festival in Kyoto 2026 on June 28, so now I really want to drink...! I'm in the mood for a glass right now, Hop bro!
