On March 31, Sakura Taps’ Instagram post announced that the shop was marking its "11th anniversary eve," alongside a notice that it was "looking for part-time staff!" According to the post, the shop would open at 15:00 and close at 23:30 that day. With rain in the forecast, the shop also seemed to expect a quiet service.

This post did not include any information about newly tapped beers or individual label introductions. In other words, the focus was less on tap list updates and more on the shop’s milestone and business hours. Even so, Sakura Taps is a place that already has all the qualities that make craft beer fans want to keep coming back. Its official website says it offers eight rotating craft beers on tap each day, along with hand-drip coffee.

As a beer pub in Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, its appeal lies in its calm atmosphere, well suited to taking time and savoring a beer. It works well for a first drink before a night out, or for a final drink to wrap up the evening. Because the tap lineup changes daily, it is interesting that the place shows a different side every time you visit.

Although this day’s post was not a flashy introduction of new releases, it clearly conveyed the atmosphere just before the anniversary and the shop’s everyday style of offering "the eight beers you can drink today." If you are drinking craft beer in springtime Yokohama, it is worth following posts like this.