Three Guest Beers That Evoke Spring Arrive at Craftsman Sendai
The beer pub "Craftsman Sendai Craftman" in Chuo, Aoba Ward, Sendai, introduced three "beers that evoke spring" in a post dated March 8, 2026. From fruit-derived aromas and a soft mouthfeel to hop aroma, the lineup is easy to pair with spring meals.
Hop BroCraftsman in Sendai dropped info on three guest beers that really feel like spring, and this is absolutely something worth talking about!
MugiWait, spring beers sound amazing! Craftsman Sendai is also one of those places where the food is great, right?
Hop BroThis time the focus is on three spring guest beers: Johana Beer "Mukaino no Sakura," 315BEER "Ume Nation," and Yakurai Beer "Harugasumi IPA."
MugiJust the names make me want to drink them...! How are these different from each other in terms of style?
Hop BroFirst, "Mukaino no Sakura" is a Fruit Ale at ABV 4.0%, with juicy peach juice character and tea-like aromas, plus a carefully restrained sweetness that makes it light and easy to drink.
MugiOhh, nice! I like that it's not heavy even though it's peach. It feels like perfect spring lunch beer!
Hop BroNext, "Ume Nation" is a Fruit Saison at ABV 5.5%, expressing fully ripe plum with apricot- and plum-like nuances, and the ester-derived aroma from saison yeast really comes through.
MugiWhat is that! Esters suddenly sounds like science class. Is that some kind of delicious spell?!
Hop BroBasically, it's a fruity aroma compound created during fermentation, so the plum really lifts off in a soft, airy way. And "Harugasumi IPA" is a NE IPA at ABV 7.0%, with soft haze and hops taking center stage.
MugiAren't NE IPAs too bitter? But if it has grapefruit and citrus aromas, it makes me want to pair it with food even more!
Hop BroThat's the good part: the balance keeps the alcohol from feeling too heavy. The place is 2-2-38 Chuo, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, and because tap turnover is fast, limited releases should be grabbed early.
MugiGot it, this is the perfect chance now that the menu is switching from winter to spring! I want to go taste them all tonight!
The craft beer and food-pairing pub Craftsman Sendai Craftman in the Sendai Station area has released information on its spring guest beers. In the post, timed to the transition of the food menu from winter to spring, it picked three seasonal labels.
This time, the focus is on three types with different expressions of fruitiness and aroma.
- Johana Beer "Mukaino no Sakura" (Fruit Ale / ABV 4.0%)
A glass with juicy fruit character from peach juice, layered with tea-like aromas. Sweetness is restrained, and the drinking profile is described as light.
- 315BEER "Ume Nation" (Fruit Saison / ABV 5.5%)
The flavor of fully ripe plum expressed in a Belgian-style saison. Notes reminiscent of apricot and plum are the key point.
- Yakurai Beer "Harugasumi IPA" (New England IPA / ABV 7.0%)
A balanced design that puts grapefruit and citrus aromas to the forefront without letting the alcohol feel become too pronounced. You can enjoy soft haze and hop aroma.
From lower-ABV, fruit-forward beers to a fragrant NE IPA, the lineup spans a wide range and makes side-by-side tasting during a meal easy. The venue is at 2-2-38 Chuo, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. As a beer pub with fast tap turnover, limited-quantity beers are best sought early, as noted in the post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraftsman in Sendai dropped info on three guest beers that really feel like spring, and this is absolutely something worth talking about!
MugiWait, spring beers sound amazing! Craftsman Sendai is also one of those places where the food is great, right?
Hop BroThis time the focus is on three spring guest beers: Johana Beer "Mukaino no Sakura," 315BEER "Ume Nation," and Yakurai Beer "Harugasumi IPA."
MugiJust the names make me want to drink them...! How are these different from each other in terms of style?
Hop BroFirst, "Mukaino no Sakura" is a Fruit Ale at ABV 4.0%, with juicy peach juice character and tea-like aromas, plus a carefully restrained sweetness that makes it light and easy to drink.
MugiOhh, nice! I like that it's not heavy even though it's peach. It feels like perfect spring lunch beer!
Hop BroNext, "Ume Nation" is a Fruit Saison at ABV 5.5%, expressing fully ripe plum with apricot- and plum-like nuances, and the ester-derived aroma from saison yeast really comes through.
MugiWhat is that! Esters suddenly sounds like science class. Is that some kind of delicious spell?!
Hop BroBasically, it's a fruity aroma compound created during fermentation, so the plum really lifts off in a soft, airy way. And "Harugasumi IPA" is a NE IPA at ABV 7.0%, with soft haze and hops taking center stage.
MugiAren't NE IPAs too bitter? But if it has grapefruit and citrus aromas, it makes me want to pair it with food even more!
Hop BroThat's the good part: the balance keeps the alcohol from feeling too heavy. The place is 2-2-38 Chuo, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, and because tap turnover is fast, limited releases should be grabbed early.
MugiGot it, this is the perfect chance now that the menu is switching from winter to spring! I want to go taste them all tonight!
