April 20 Tapping Update

On April 20, Sakura Taps shared its weekday opening notice and also announced the new tap of Nomcraft Brewing's "Mystic Tiger". In the post, it is introduced as a hazy IPA that brings out a mango-lemonade-like freshness and a sweet, smooth fruit-salad-like flavor by combining several hops. With moderate sweetness and a medium ABV, it is the kind of beer that makes it easy to have another glass.

A Drink to Enjoy on the Second Floor of Noraneko Street

Sakura Taps is a beer pub on the second floor of Noraneko Street in Yokohama's Kannai area. One of its attractions is the chance to slowly enjoy craft beer in a relaxed interior, and it offers eight rotating taps each day. It also serves hand-drip coffee, so it is a place that works well not only for craft beer, but also for after meals or a break.

The taps announced in that day's post were:

- TOBIUO Saison 2026 / Yorocco Beer
- Yoshidamachi Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps x Numazu Craft
- Mystic Tiger / Nomcraft Brewing
- THE American IPA / Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery
- Ogawa Porter / Mugi Zakkoku Kobo
- ONMEN BRÄU / Baeren x Highbury
- UTSUROI / Yellow Monkey Brewing
- Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Workshop x 254 Beer

The lineup spans saison, Helles, hazy IPA, American IPA, porter, and blended styles, making it easy to compare a wide range of styles in one place. In particular, "Mystic Tiger" centers on fruity aromatics while keeping the mouthfeel from becoming too heavy, making it seem like a good fit for both a first pint and the middle of a tasting flight.

If you're looking for a craft beer that matches your mood in Kannai, Sakura Taps is a strong choice. Its location on the second floor of Noraneko Street also makes it easy to stop in while walking around the neighborhood.