I visited PECORA BEER, located just 1 minute walk from the south exit of Satsukidai Station on the Odakyu Tama Line in Kawasaki, Kanagawa (神奈川県川崎市麻生区)! Opened in January 2024, this emerging microbrewery features an adorable sheep-themed logo and outstanding dark beer.
📅 Published March 2026, based on a February 2026 visit
It’s 1 minute from Satsukidai Station’s gate… no, it’s literally right there! It might be “Japan’s closest brewery to a train station.”
✨ Facilities & Atmosphere
“Pecora” means “sheep” in Italian. The refreshing light-blue interior feels like a stylish cafe, easy to drop into alone. The sheep logo on the glasses is adorable. Pets are welcome on the terrace.
ルネちゃん
Dogs can enjoy beer time on the terrace too! The sheep logo is so cute and comforting!
🍺 Beer Experience: Outstanding Dark Beer
I had their jet-black dark beer. The visual impact is striking, but the taste reveals pleasant roast notes reminiscent of a fine iced coffee. With mild bitterness and easy drinkability, this gem is perfect even for dark beer beginners.
ホップくん
Dark beers using roasted malt vary greatly based on roasting temperature and time! PECORA BEER’s dark beer features gentle coffee-like roast character, which is the secret to its drinkability!
🍺 Flavor Profile
Flavor Element
Intensity (1-5)
Characteristics
🟠 Bitterness
2/5
Subdued and mild
🟢 Sweetness
3/5
Subtle sweetness from roast
🔵 Acidity
1/5
Almost none
🟣 Body
3/5
Medium, smooth
🟡 Aroma
4/5
Coffee & chocolate
🌱 Community-Focused Commitment
PECORA BEERは地域密着型の取り組みもCharacteristics的。川崎市麻生区 residents cultivated local hops for「あさおホッププロジェクト」のビールも醸造しています。さらに、クラフトビール本来の豊かな香りを楽しんでもらうため、あえて「泡を少なめ」に注いで提供するというこだわりも。
ホップくん
Brewing with locally-grown hops is the ultimate farm-to-glass project! Hops grown by Asao-ku residents really create a sense of attachment!
💬 Three Characters’ Overall Impressions
りほくん
Outstanding dark beer just 1 minute from the station — amazing! Despite opening in 2024, they’ve already earned a Google 4.5 rating, and the quality speaks for itself.
ルネちゃん
The cute light-blue shop has great reviews for tasty snacks too! I want to visit PECORA BEER again!
Google Maps reviews praise it: “Possibly the closest brewery to a station gate in Japan,” “Clean taste with strong hop aroma and smooth finish,” and “Great selection of light snacks that pair perfectly with beer.”
🏆 Overall Rating: 4.2/5 ★★★★☆
Overall Score
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
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1 min from station, community-focused, outstanding dark beer. A notable new brewery opened in 2024
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