Ogoshi Beer Brewery Unveils a Sakura Beer Set to Be Tapped on Event Day
A post made at 12:17 on March 8, 2026 by Ogoshi Beer Brewery (Kagawa) shared the maturation status of its new event beer, "Japanese Sakura Ale." The spring-ready drink is built on a rice base and combines salted cherry blossoms with cherries, and is scheduled to be tapped on the day of a hiking event.
Hop BroSpring's hottest news! Ogoshi Beer Brewery in Kagawa has revealed its new "Japanese Sakura Ale," which will be tapped on event day.
MugiWhat! A sakura beer!? Just the name alone screams cherry-blossom viewing!
Hop BroAnd it's an ale style, designed on a rice base with salted cherry blossoms and cherries. They're aiming for the aroma of sakura plus a subtle sweet-and-tart character.
MugiWait, what! Does "rice base" make it taste like sake? And "designed" sounds way too scientific!
Hop BroGood catch. Here it means the formulation of the adjuncts, basically the flavor structure. The idea is to keep the mouthfeel light with rice, then bring the sakura and cherry aromas to the front.
MugiOhhh! So it's one of those beers you can drink like "spring breeze, whoosh"!
Hop BroIt's also aging right now, meaning it's in conditioning. They're letting the rough edges settle so it can be tapped at its best on the event day.
MugiConditioning... suddenly you're talking like a pro! But tapping it on the day sounds so live and amazing!
Hop BroThe event is a hike through the Ogoshi mountains, with stamp rally rewards. Afterward, there's sakura beer and obanzai on the brewery's second floor, and shuttle service from Sakaide Station too. As of the post, there were 10 spots left, and only 3 shuttle spots remaining.
MugiThen I have no choice but to go! Walking, completing the course, and then toasting with a sakura ale is the ultimate spring win route! Hop bro, open the reservation form right now!
The new release is "Japanese Sakura Ale"
The post title from Ogoshi Beer Brewery was "". According to guidance from brewer Kivin, it was revealed that the new beer to be announced on the day of the next hiking event is currently aging.
According to the explanation, the concept is Japanese Sakura Ale. Built on a rice base and paired with salted cherry blossoms and cherries, it is designed to evoke the aroma of sakura along with a gentle sweet-tart finish. The post also says that "the label artwork and brand name have already been decided," suggesting that preparations for commercialization are well underway.
Tapped on event day, then a toast after the hike
This sakura beer is scheduled to be tapped on the day of the spring breeze hiking event being announced. The post introduces a stamp rally project for walking the mountains of Ogoshi, perks for those who complete the stamps, and then a post-hike plan to enjoy the sakura beer and obanzai on the second floor of the brewery.
It also mentions shuttle support from Sakaide Station, showing an effort to make participation easier. At the time of the post, there were 10 event spots left and 3 shuttle spots left. Reservations are being accepted through the form link in the post.
Background on Ogoshi Beer Brewery
Ogoshi Beer is a small brewery in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture. Known as a brand that emerged from the context of local agriculture and community development, it continues brewing with ingredients from the Ogoshi area. Its existing lineup has included beers made with local lemons, and this sakura beer can be seen as an extension of that approach of combining the region with the season.
Scheduling the tapping alongside a spring outdoor event is very much in line with Ogoshi Beer Brewery's style of presenting beer not just as a standalone release, but as an experience. Attention will now be on the reaction on tap day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring's hottest news! Ogoshi Beer Brewery in Kagawa has revealed its new "Japanese Sakura Ale," which will be tapped on event day.
MugiWhat! A sakura beer!? Just the name alone screams cherry-blossom viewing!
Hop BroAnd it's an ale style, designed on a rice base with salted cherry blossoms and cherries. They're aiming for the aroma of sakura plus a subtle sweet-and-tart character.
MugiWait, what! Does "rice base" make it taste like sake? And "designed" sounds way too scientific!
Hop BroGood catch. Here it means the formulation of the adjuncts, basically the flavor structure. The idea is to keep the mouthfeel light with rice, then bring the sakura and cherry aromas to the front.
MugiOhhh! So it's one of those beers you can drink like "spring breeze, whoosh"!
Hop BroIt's also aging right now, meaning it's in conditioning. They're letting the rough edges settle so it can be tapped at its best on the event day.
MugiConditioning... suddenly you're talking like a pro! But tapping it on the day sounds so live and amazing!
Hop BroThe event is a hike through the Ogoshi mountains, with stamp rally rewards. Afterward, there's sakura beer and obanzai on the brewery's second floor, and shuttle service from Sakaide Station too. As of the post, there were 10 spots left, and only 3 shuttle spots remaining.
MugiThen I have no choice but to go! Walking, completing the course, and then toasting with a sakura ale is the ultimate spring win route! Hop bro, open the reservation form right now!
