Sakazuki Brewing taps new tankan beer, 'Feelin' single'
Sakazuki Brewing in Kitasenju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, tapped its new custom-brewed beer, Feelin' single, on April 22. Inspired by an experience in Okinawa, this tankan-based beer is also being paired with a Thai-style fried chicken salad.
Hop BroAt Sakazuki Brewing in Kitasenju, the new release Feelin' single was tapped on April 22.
MugiWait, a tankan beer? What kind of flavor does that even make? I'm really curious!
Hop BroThey brewed it to bring out a strong juicy character, using a citrus fruit that left a big impression in Okinawa.
MugiIs tankan kind of like a mandarin? Or is it more like a southern lemon?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a citrus related to mandarin oranges, and this time they turned it into a fruit beer design with the easy drinkability of an American pale ale.
MugiOhh! And the name, Feelin' single, was picked by the rights holder too. That feels kind of dramatic!
Hop BroExactly. And the pairing is Thai-style fried chicken salad, where the sweetness and umami of sweet chili and nam pla connect with tankan's bright aroma.
MugiWait, fried chicken but it doesn't get heavy? That sounds like the ethnic pairing is way too good!
Hop BroBecause there's lemongrass, mint, and kaffir lime aroma, layering that with tankan's citrus finish should come together really nicely.
MugiI see, and it sounds like the regular lineup is there too, so this is basically drink-tasting heaven!
Hop BroWith shy girl and shy daddy on tap too, this is the kind of setup that makes you want to have a drink in Kitasenju.
MugiYeah, I'm totally in that mood too! I want to drink a tankan glass right now!
New release that makes the most of tankan juiciness
Sakazuki Brewing, in Kitasenju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, tapped its original custom beer, Feelin' single, created by the winner of Original Beer Brewing Rights 2025, on April 22. According to a post, the theme was tankan, a citrus fruit that left a strong impression in Okinawa. Brewing was timed to match the harvest season, with the aim of bringing out a clear, juicy character.
The beer style is fruit beer
The new release for the day was introduced as Feelin' single, a fruit beer (tankan, American pale ale). The brewery described it as a "juicy pale ale from a tankan sent from a southern island," suggesting a design that puts bright citrus aroma and easy drinkability front and center. The naming was done by the rights holder themselves.
The pairing is Thai-style fried chicken salad
The suggested pairing dish was Thai-style Fried Chicken Salad - Sweet Chili Dressing -. It combines fried chicken coated in a sauce based on sweet chili and nam pla with herbal aromas from lemongrass, mint, and kaffir lime. Sakazuki Brewing suggests that the tankan's juicy character overlaps with the ethnic aromas, creating a pairing that does not feel heavy like a fried dish.
A wide lineup on tap that day
The post also announced the day's tap list alongside the release information. In addition to the standard shy girl and shy daddy, beers of different styles were on tap, including Hatsukaze, Megurogawa Sakura Ale, hangover!, and Twilight. In typical Kitasenju brewery fashion, the lineup invites guests to compare each beer one by one and enjoy how they pair with food.
This tapping was also notable as a custom-brewed beer made possible through an anniversary project. As a neighborhood beer pub, it is a fitting Sakazuki Brewing creation that turns seasonal ingredients and the experiences of visiting customers directly into a single glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Sakazuki Brewing in Kitasenju, the new release Feelin' single was tapped on April 22.
MugiWait, a tankan beer? What kind of flavor does that even make? I'm really curious!
Hop BroThey brewed it to bring out a strong juicy character, using a citrus fruit that left a big impression in Okinawa.
MugiIs tankan kind of like a mandarin? Or is it more like a southern lemon?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a citrus related to mandarin oranges, and this time they turned it into a fruit beer design with the easy drinkability of an American pale ale.
MugiOhh! And the name, Feelin' single, was picked by the rights holder too. That feels kind of dramatic!
Hop BroExactly. And the pairing is Thai-style fried chicken salad, where the sweetness and umami of sweet chili and nam pla connect with tankan's bright aroma.
MugiWait, fried chicken but it doesn't get heavy? That sounds like the ethnic pairing is way too good!
Hop BroBecause there's lemongrass, mint, and kaffir lime aroma, layering that with tankan's citrus finish should come together really nicely.
MugiI see, and it sounds like the regular lineup is there too, so this is basically drink-tasting heaven!
Hop BroWith shy girl and shy daddy on tap too, this is the kind of setup that makes you want to have a drink in Kitasenju.
MugiYeah, I'm totally in that mood too! I want to drink a tankan glass right now!
