A few minutes’ walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station, keep a lookout for the beer keg that marks the spot for Folkways Brewing. You’ll find it tucked into the first floor of a nondescript apartment block. The interior is simple and sophisticated, with concrete floors and a long timber bar counter, and the vibe is homely and welcoming – just the type of place where you're likely to meet friendly locals over a cold glass of craft beer. To the right of the bar, you’ll see all the gleaming brew tanks and equipment.
Brewer Daisuke Furusawa has a precise palate, and his lineup of pale ales, IPAs, porters and more (from ¥800) is both delicious and creative. Furusawa collaborates with local suppliers for special releases, like a beer infused with leftover grapes sourced from a local wine producer, or a brew made with cacao nibs from a neighbourhood importer.