Sakura Taps to Operate 7 Taps on April 7, with Shiga Kogen and Kaze no Mori Collaborations on the Lineup
Yokohama beer pub Sakura Taps has released its tap list for April 7. Due to inventory constraints, the pub will be running 7 taps that day, with a lineup that includes Shiga Kogen Beer’s IPA, a Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori collaboration, and Shonan Beer’s gose, among other contrasting styles.
Hop BroYokohama beer pub Sakura Taps operating with 7 taps is a pretty interesting lineup. There’s Shiga Kogen’s IPA and even a Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori collaboration, so it feels like today’s all about winning on “range of flavor.”
MugiWhoa! Seven taps doesn’t sound like that many, though? But with a strongly individual lineup like that, it sounds like the kind of day where picking is half the fun!
Hop BroExactly. For example, Numazu Craft’s EX Oats Brown Ale isn’t about hitting you with hops; it’s the kind of beer that lets you really take in the malt’s toasty character.
MugiMalt toastiness sounds kind of like a bakery, and now I want to drink it! But what do you mean by hitting you with hops? That suddenly sounds violent!
Hop BroHa ha, it just means whether the hop bitterness and aroma take center stage. Shiga Kogen Beer’s Snow Monkey IPA has citrus character, dryness, and a solid bitterness, so it’s a true classic IPA.
MugiOhhh! If it has citrus character and dryness in addition to bitterness, it sounds really easy to drink! That might even work for IPA beginners!
Hop BroIt’s good for beginners too, but I’m also curious about the next one, the Noroshi Cold IPA. With Cold IPA, the brewing and yeast choices make it light and easygoing even though it’s still an IPA, and that’s the appeal.
MugiCold yet IPA? Just the name is enough to scramble my brain! But if it’s light and easy to drink, it sounds perfect for a hot day!
Hop BroAnd another highlight is having two beers in the Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori UNDERWATER series side by side. You can compare the collaboration’s differences because you get to taste how the ginjo-like aroma and fruitiness change from one to the other.
MugiThat sounds fun, being able to compare the same collaboration! And if you can even refresh your palate with the Sakura Gose, I feel like I’d just keep drinking all night!
Hop BroAnd to finish with Faló Brewing’s HBD, plus Rich Lamb Lasagna too, this is basically a lineup that leaves you no choice but to drink. I’m getting the urge to head to Sakura Taps for a pint right now.
MugiI’m completely in the mood too! The combo of beer and lasagna is almost unfair. Tonight really makes me want to raise a glass to Yokohama!
At the Yokohama beer pub [Sakura Taps](/app), the lineup for April 7’s service was announced as a 7-tap selection. The previous day’s “Yoshidacho Helles” had sold out, so service that day would be limited to 7 taps. In its place, beers with a wide range of flavors were lined up, making it an easy setup for side-by-side tasting.
At the center of the day’s lineup is the EX Oats Brown Ale / Numazu Craft. In the brown ale family with a calm, subdued color tone, this is a beer for people who want to savor body and depth slowly. Rather than chasing hop intensity, it is the kind of beer you reach for when you want to enjoy the malt’s toasted character and rounded feel.
For IPA fans, the [Snow Monkey IPA](/app) / Shiga Kogen Beer stands out. Sakura Taps describes it as featuring citrus character, dryness, and a firm bitterness, making it an easy choice for those looking for the pub’s signature “beer-like” beer.
As a beer with a strong personality, the [Noroshi Cold IPA](/app) / Noroshi Brewing is also on the list. Built around the lightness and drinkability typical of a Cold IPA while still letting you follow the hop nuances, it seems well suited to people who prefer a clean finish even within the IPA category.
Another highlight is the pair of [UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS](/app) / Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori and [UNDERWATER](/app) / Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori. Introduced as a collaboration with the sake brand Kaze no Mori, this series lets drinkers enjoy aromas reminiscent of ginjo notes and fruit, and the two beers offer a chance to compare how the same collaboration can taste different.
Elsewhere, the [Sakura Gose](/app) / Shonan Beer has a strong presence as a more original, house-branded offering. With saltiness and acidity in its profile, gose serves as a palate refresher within the tap list and is easy to slip in between richer beers.
Closing things out is [HBD](/app) / Faló Brewing. As the name suggests, it has a special feel, and within this 7-tap lineup it plays the role of an accent. Sakura Taps is known as a beer pub that serves daily rotating craft beer in a calm interior, and part of the appeal is the fun of sampling distinctive beers little by little.
In addition to beer, “Rich Lamb Lasagna” was also prepared again for the first time in a while that day. Pairing beer with food while working through the tap list one by one should make for an especially enjoyable night.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYokohama beer pub Sakura Taps operating with 7 taps is a pretty interesting lineup. There’s Shiga Kogen’s IPA and even a Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori collaboration, so it feels like today’s all about winning on “range of flavor.”
MugiWhoa! Seven taps doesn’t sound like that many, though? But with a strongly individual lineup like that, it sounds like the kind of day where picking is half the fun!
Hop BroExactly. For example, Numazu Craft’s EX Oats Brown Ale isn’t about hitting you with hops; it’s the kind of beer that lets you really take in the malt’s toasty character.
MugiMalt toastiness sounds kind of like a bakery, and now I want to drink it! But what do you mean by hitting you with hops? That suddenly sounds violent!
Hop BroHa ha, it just means whether the hop bitterness and aroma take center stage. Shiga Kogen Beer’s Snow Monkey IPA has citrus character, dryness, and a solid bitterness, so it’s a true classic IPA.
MugiOhhh! If it has citrus character and dryness in addition to bitterness, it sounds really easy to drink! That might even work for IPA beginners!
Hop BroIt’s good for beginners too, but I’m also curious about the next one, the Noroshi Cold IPA. With Cold IPA, the brewing and yeast choices make it light and easygoing even though it’s still an IPA, and that’s the appeal.
MugiCold yet IPA? Just the name is enough to scramble my brain! But if it’s light and easy to drink, it sounds perfect for a hot day!
Hop BroAnd another highlight is having two beers in the Nara Brewing x Kaze no Mori UNDERWATER series side by side. You can compare the collaboration’s differences because you get to taste how the ginjo-like aroma and fruitiness change from one to the other.
MugiThat sounds fun, being able to compare the same collaboration! And if you can even refresh your palate with the Sakura Gose, I feel like I’d just keep drinking all night!
Hop BroAnd to finish with Faló Brewing’s HBD, plus Rich Lamb Lasagna too, this is basically a lineup that leaves you no choice but to drink. I’m getting the urge to head to Sakura Taps for a pint right now.
MugiI’m completely in the mood too! The combo of beer and lasagna is almost unfair. Tonight really makes me want to raise a glass to Yokohama!
