orca Ginza Brewery Publishes March 20 Operating Info, Sakura Saison Nears Sellout
The Tokyo Ginza brewery "orca Ginza Brewery" shared its operating information for March 20, along with that day’s TAP LIST, on Instagram. In addition to updates on its Weizen brewed with a new yeast strain, the brewery also announced that its seasonal "Sakura Saison" is expected to sell out with only about 10L remaining.
Hop BroGinza has something new: orca Ginza Brewery has posted its March 20 operating info, and the Sakura Saison is almost sold out!
MugiWait, seriously? The one that says about 10L remaining? That's practically the final countdown!
Hop BroExactly. If you think of it in glass servings, that amount disappears fast, so it really is a last chance for a seasonal release.
MugiWhoa! And it also says there's a Weizen with new yeast in the works, which makes me really curious!
Hop BroThis is the interesting part: the yeast changes the aroma character through the way esters and phenols come out.
MugiHuh... wait, did esters and phenols just turn into a science class all of a sudden?!
Hop BroPut simply, the yeast is creating the beer's aroma personality, like banana-like notes or spicy character! They're expecting it to be ready in about a month.
MugiI get it! And the day's Today’s TAP LIST has 10 beers, so it's the kind of lineup that’s fun just to choose from!
Hop BroIt goes from Monde Lager, Ginza IPA, Weizen, COLD IPA, and Nitro Stout, so having everything from classic styles to more aggressive picks is a strong lineup.
MugiIf Saturday hours are 14:00-22:00, I can make it even after work! Now I can plan this out!
Hop BroAnd since they’re pushing a style designed to be "made with Ginza water and only drinkable in Ginza," plus food pairings, I want to go experience that beer profile tuned to the city.
MugiIt's decided! First I’ll secure the Sakura Saison, then move on to Ginza IPA, and tonight we’ll do a craft beer crawl in Ginza!
orca Ginza Brewery (@ginzabrewery) published its March 20, 2026 operating information, including the day’s tap lineup and the status of its seasonal offerings. The post says Saturday’s business hours will be 14:00-22:00.
Two topics stand out in this post. One is the Weizen brewed with newly introduced yeast. The brewery notes that it expects the beer to take about one month to finish, making it noteworthy as an in-progress brewing update ahead of future service. The other is the seasonal beer "Sakura Saison." This one is said to be close to selling out with about 10L remaining, which should serve as a prompt for anyone hoping not to miss it.
The post’s "Today’s TAP LIST" includes a total of 10 beers, such as `Monde Lager`, `Ginza IPA`, `Weizen`, `COLD IPA`, and `Nitro Stout`, offering a wide lineup from standard styles to hop-forward beers and seasonal options. It is a lineup that invites not only personal preference by the glass, but also the fun of choosing based on food pairings.
According to the brewery’s official information, the shop promotes itself as an urban brewery offering "craft beer that can only be drunk in Ginza, made with Ginza water." It also features pairing suggestions with natural wine and food, and its appeal lies in the freshness only a brewery attached to the taproom can provide, along with beer designs tuned to the character of the neighborhood. Daily tap updates like this one, together with progress reports on seasonal beers, can be a useful source for craft beer fans in the Ginza area looking for "the beer to drink now."
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGinza has something new: orca Ginza Brewery has posted its March 20 operating info, and the Sakura Saison is almost sold out!
MugiWait, seriously? The one that says about 10L remaining? That's practically the final countdown!
Hop BroExactly. If you think of it in glass servings, that amount disappears fast, so it really is a last chance for a seasonal release.
MugiWhoa! And it also says there's a Weizen with new yeast in the works, which makes me really curious!
Hop BroThis is the interesting part: the yeast changes the aroma character through the way esters and phenols come out.
MugiHuh... wait, did esters and phenols just turn into a science class all of a sudden?!
Hop BroPut simply, the yeast is creating the beer's aroma personality, like banana-like notes or spicy character! They're expecting it to be ready in about a month.
MugiI get it! And the day's Today’s TAP LIST has 10 beers, so it's the kind of lineup that’s fun just to choose from!
Hop BroIt goes from Monde Lager, Ginza IPA, Weizen, COLD IPA, and Nitro Stout, so having everything from classic styles to more aggressive picks is a strong lineup.
MugiIf Saturday hours are 14:00-22:00, I can make it even after work! Now I can plan this out!
Hop BroAnd since they’re pushing a style designed to be "made with Ginza water and only drinkable in Ginza," plus food pairings, I want to go experience that beer profile tuned to the city.
MugiIt's decided! First I’ll secure the Sakura Saison, then move on to Ginza IPA, and tonight we’ll do a craft beer crawl in Ginza!
