Kakuchi Asakura in Kyoto highlights GODSPEED BREWERY and five draft taps
On August 28, Kakuchi Asakura in Kyoto’s Kamigyo Ward highlighted Canada’s GODSPEED BREWERY as this week’s Pick up Brewery. The beer pub’s five taps also featured beers from Yamanashi, Fukushima, Osaka, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa.
Hop BroKyoto's Kakuchi Asakura is running a GODSPEED BREWERY feature this week, and that lineup is seriously tempting.
MugiWhat, a Canadian brewery in Kyoto? And it's standing-drink friendly too? My detour instincts are in danger!
Hop BroThe core is three lager-leaning beers: Svetly Lezak 12° is a Czech Pale Ale, PEPA Pitch-lined Lager is a Strong Lager, and SKLEPNIK stainless Edition is a Czech Pilsner.
MugiWait, what even is Czech Pale Ale? That sounds like a quiz I forgot to study for!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's crisp Czech-style refreshment. Clean aroma, sharp bitterness, clear structure, and super summer-ready.
MugiOkay, but ABV 7.2% on PEPA sounds intense... is one glass enough to make my cheeks clock out early?
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume, and PEPA is the heavy hitter. If you start with Svetly or SKLEPNIK first, the whole set drinks really smoothly.
MugiAnd it's not just Godspeed? A full five-tap lineup is unfair! From Yuzu Weizen to Imagine HazyIPA, it feels like a mini beer trip.
Hop BroExactly. Fujizakura Heights Beer Yuzu Weizen, Yellow Beer Works Imagine HazyIPA, Minoh Beer × YOROCCO BEER KOMPAS Saison, Hansharo Beer New World Kolsch, and Westcoast Brewing Game Night make regional tasting comparisons really easy.
MugiIf they've got that bitter melon and jellyfish vinegar dish too, this is basically an infinite pint route. And growler fills? My self-control is finished.
Hop BroResetting your palate with that light Chinese-style small plate and then finishing on Game Night sounds perfect. It's the kind of setup that makes you want a world tour in Kyoto tonight.
MugiI'm sold! Start crisp with Godspeed, then somehow end up eyeing every tap. I want to toast right now!
GODSPEED BREWERY in focus
Kakuchi Asakura’s August 28 Instagram post featured Canada’s GODSPEED BREWERY as the shop’s weekly Pick up Brewery. The lineup included `Svetly Lezak 12°` (Czech Pale Ale, ABV 5.0%), `PEPA Pitch-lined Lager` (Strong Lager, ABV 7.2%), and `SKLEPNIK"stainless Edition` (Czech Pilsner, ABV 4.4%). The selection leans crisp and clean, which fits the late-summer mood described in the post.
Five taps, five regions
The same post also listed the draft beer taps on offer.
- Fujizakura Kogen Beer `Yuzu Weizen`
- Yellow Beer Works `Imagine HazyIPA`
- Minoh Beer × YOROCCO BEER `KOMPAS Saison`
- Hansharo Beer `New World Kolsch`
- Westcoast Brewing `Game Night` (Westcoast double IPA)
With beers from Yamanashi, Fukushima, Osaka, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa, the board offers a clear cross-section of styles and origins.
About the venue
Kakuchi Asakura is a beer pub in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto. It serves draft beer from five taps and also stocks Japanese sake, with standing drink service available. The post notes a simple food pairing of bitter melon and jellyfish with a lightly Chinese-style vinegar dressing, and the shop also accepts growlers for takeaway fills.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyoto's Kakuchi Asakura is running a GODSPEED BREWERY feature this week, and that lineup is seriously tempting.
MugiWhat, a Canadian brewery in Kyoto? And it's standing-drink friendly too? My detour instincts are in danger!
Hop BroThe core is three lager-leaning beers: Svetly Lezak 12° is a Czech Pale Ale, PEPA Pitch-lined Lager is a Strong Lager, and SKLEPNIK stainless Edition is a Czech Pilsner.
MugiWait, what even is Czech Pale Ale? That sounds like a quiz I forgot to study for!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's crisp Czech-style refreshment. Clean aroma, sharp bitterness, clear structure, and super summer-ready.
MugiOkay, but ABV 7.2% on PEPA sounds intense... is one glass enough to make my cheeks clock out early?
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume, and PEPA is the heavy hitter. If you start with Svetly or SKLEPNIK first, the whole set drinks really smoothly.
MugiAnd it's not just Godspeed? A full five-tap lineup is unfair! From Yuzu Weizen to Imagine HazyIPA, it feels like a mini beer trip.
Hop BroExactly. Fujizakura Heights Beer Yuzu Weizen, Yellow Beer Works Imagine HazyIPA, Minoh Beer × YOROCCO BEER KOMPAS Saison, Hansharo Beer New World Kolsch, and Westcoast Brewing Game Night make regional tasting comparisons really easy.
MugiIf they've got that bitter melon and jellyfish vinegar dish too, this is basically an infinite pint route. And growler fills? My self-control is finished.
Hop BroResetting your palate with that light Chinese-style small plate and then finishing on Game Night sounds perfect. It's the kind of setup that makes you want a world tour in Kyoto tonight.
MugiI'm sold! Start crisp with Godspeed, then somehow end up eyeing every tap. I want to toast right now!
