Nomcraft Brewing's "Mystic Tiger" is tapped at Sakura Taps in Kannai, with an 8-tap lineup
On its April 20 update, Sakura Taps announced the tapping of Nomcraft Brewing's new hazy IPA, "Mystic Tiger." It stands out for a refreshing mango-lemonade-like brightness and a soft fruit-salad-like flavor, and the venue lets you compare it against eight rotating taps.
Hop BroSo at Sakura Taps in Kannai, Nomcraft Brewing's Mystic Tiger is on tap. Hearing that it's a hazy IPA with a mango-lemonade kind of freshness makes my throat line up before I do.
MugiWait, a beer with that mango-lemonade feel!? Is it beer even though it sounds juice-like?
Hop BroExactly, but it is not just sweet. The key is that they layer several hops to create a soft fruitiness, like a fruit-salad flavor.
MugiLayering hops? That's like cooking layers, I don't get it! What is this hop layering trick!?
Hop BroFor example, it's like assigning different roles to the aromas. They combine citrus notes, tropical notes, and a gentle sweetness to make a multi-layered aroma structure.
MugiOhhh! So when you drink it, it does not hit all at once, but the aromas come in one after another. That sounds stylish!
Hop BroAnd Sakura Taps is a beer pub on the second floor of Noraneko Street in Kannai, and its daily eight taps are strong. Today there are saison, Helles, and porter on the board, so it feels like a style fair.
MugiEight taps!? That's basically a beer tasting festival. Your personality shows in the order you go after them!
Hop BroMystic Tiger is especially nice because it is not too heavy, so it works well as either a first beer or something in the middle. It has a moderate sweetness, so it's the kind that makes you reach for the next glass.
MugiWow, just walking around the neighborhood and stopping in for a beer you can choose based on your mood is the best. I want to live in a place like this!
Hop BroExactly. If you start your detour in Kannai with Sakura Taps' Mystic Tiger today, it is the kind of place where, before you know it, you've had another drink.
MugiI already want to drink it! Tonight's candidate pint might just be Mystic Tiger!
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.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSo at Sakura Taps in Kannai, Nomcraft Brewing's Mystic Tiger is on tap. Hearing that it's a hazy IPA with a mango-lemonade kind of freshness makes my throat line up before I do.
MugiWait, a beer with that mango-lemonade feel!? Is it beer even though it sounds juice-like?
Hop BroExactly, but it is not just sweet. The key is that they layer several hops to create a soft fruitiness, like a fruit-salad flavor.
MugiLayering hops? That's like cooking layers, I don't get it! What is this hop layering trick!?
Hop BroFor example, it's like assigning different roles to the aromas. They combine citrus notes, tropical notes, and a gentle sweetness to make a multi-layered aroma structure.
MugiOhhh! So when you drink it, it does not hit all at once, but the aromas come in one after another. That sounds stylish!
Hop BroAnd Sakura Taps is a beer pub on the second floor of Noraneko Street in Kannai, and its daily eight taps are strong. Today there are saison, Helles, and porter on the board, so it feels like a style fair.
MugiEight taps!? That's basically a beer tasting festival. Your personality shows in the order you go after them!
Hop BroMystic Tiger is especially nice because it is not too heavy, so it works well as either a first beer or something in the middle. It has a moderate sweetness, so it's the kind that makes you reach for the next glass.
MugiWow, just walking around the neighborhood and stopping in for a beer you can choose based on your mood is the best. I want to live in a place like this!
Hop BroExactly. If you start your detour in Kannai with Sakura Taps' Mystic Tiger today, it is the kind of place where, before you know it, you've had another drink.
MugiI already want to drink it! Tonight's candidate pint might just be Mystic Tiger!
