Sakura Taps to Rotate Three Draft Beers on April 26, Featuring Nara Brewing’s “FUNCTION”
The beer pub Sakura Taps in Yoshida Town, Yokohama, has announced its service information for April 26. Three draft beers will be rotated, including Nara Brewing’s “FUNCTION,” Hopkotan Brewing’s “Full Throttle,” and Uchuuten Brewing’s “Jazz.”
Hop BroThere’s a keg rotation at Sakura Taps in Yoshida Town, Yokohama. In the April 26 service announcement, three draft beers were swapped out.
MugiWhoa, three beers changed at once!? That’s the kind of day where you can enjoy a bunch of different flavors, right?
Hop BroExactly. The big highlight is that Nara Brewing’s FUNCTION won gold in the WORLD BEER CUP 2026 American-Belgo-Style Ale category.
MugiAmerican-Belgo-Style Ale? That sounds like a name that’s way too long! It sounds powerful, but what kind of beer is it, really?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it’s a style that combines American hop character with Belgian-derived yeast character. FUNCTION is built around Nelson Sauvin, with Hallertau Blanc and Mosaic in the mix too.
MugiI see, so it starts with a grape-like aroma and then adds tropical notes too? It kind of sounds like a classy white wine in beer form.
Hop BroAnd then you get the dry finish from saison yeast, plus a little acidity. It’s crisp without being one-dimensional.
MugiNice! So what about Hopkotan Brewing’s Full Throttle? The name makes it sound like it’s full throttle from the start.
Hop BroPretty much. It’s an American IPA with white grape and fruit aromas layered with herbal and tropical notes. The bitterness is nicely sharpened, so it drinks with real momentum.
MugiWait, then what kind of vibe does Uchuuten Brewing’s Jazz have? Coffee and dark chocolate? That’s basically dessert!
Hop BroExactly, the roast character takes center stage, with a smooth mouthfeel and a dry finish. And since it’s tapped as soon as the keg arrives, with opening expected around 4:00 p.m., they’re really teasing us.
MugiAnd if you can compare all eight beers too, that’s basically too much temptation for one beer pub. Looks like Sakura Taps is the place to go today!
Hop BroYeah, you can take your time through the lineup until closing at 11:30 p.m., and the kegs all have distinct personalities. It’s the kind of selection that makes you want to go out for a drink.
Sakura Taps, a beer pub on the second floor of Noreko Street in Yoshida Town, Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, announced its business information for Sunday, April 26. Hours are 1:00 p.m. opening and 11:30 p.m. closing. Three draft beers will be rotated, and together with the current tap lineup, the selection is set up so guests can enjoy a wide range of styles.
The three beers individually introduced in that day’s post were Nara Brewing’s “FUNCTION,” Hopkotan Brewing’s “Full Throttle,” and Uchuuten Brewing’s “Jazz.” Among them, “FUNCTION” was presented as a beer that won gold in the American-Belgo-Style Ale category at WORLD BEER CUP 2026. Its flavor design was described as centering on Nelson Sauvin, combined with Hallertau Blanc, Mosaic, Cascade, and Mandarina Bavaria. It is also characterized by the dry finish from saison yeast and a slight acidity.
“Full Throttle” is an American IPA. It is said to layer herbal and tropical nuances over aromas of white grapes and fruit, with a clean, sharp bitterness. “Jazz” is the anniversary event beer for Uchuuten Brewing’s taproom 2nd anniversary. It was introduced as having roasted notes reminiscent of coffee and dark chocolate, a smooth mouthfeel, and a dry finish. “Jazz” will be tapped as soon as the keg arrives, with opening expected around 4:00 p.m.
The full draft lineup announced for the day also includes The Spider Thread / Barbaric Works, Yoshida Town Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft, Mystic Tiger / Nomcraft Brewing, ONMEN BRÄU / Baeren × Highbury, and Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Studio × 254 Beer, for a total of eight beers. As you would expect from a classic beer pub, the shop will have a diverse range of kegs on hand, making it a day well suited for side-by-side tasting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a keg rotation at Sakura Taps in Yoshida Town, Yokohama. In the April 26 service announcement, three draft beers were swapped out.
MugiWhoa, three beers changed at once!? That’s the kind of day where you can enjoy a bunch of different flavors, right?
Hop BroExactly. The big highlight is that Nara Brewing’s FUNCTION won gold in the WORLD BEER CUP 2026 American-Belgo-Style Ale category.
MugiAmerican-Belgo-Style Ale? That sounds like a name that’s way too long! It sounds powerful, but what kind of beer is it, really?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it’s a style that combines American hop character with Belgian-derived yeast character. FUNCTION is built around Nelson Sauvin, with Hallertau Blanc and Mosaic in the mix too.
MugiI see, so it starts with a grape-like aroma and then adds tropical notes too? It kind of sounds like a classy white wine in beer form.
Hop BroAnd then you get the dry finish from saison yeast, plus a little acidity. It’s crisp without being one-dimensional.
MugiNice! So what about Hopkotan Brewing’s Full Throttle? The name makes it sound like it’s full throttle from the start.
Hop BroPretty much. It’s an American IPA with white grape and fruit aromas layered with herbal and tropical notes. The bitterness is nicely sharpened, so it drinks with real momentum.
MugiWait, then what kind of vibe does Uchuuten Brewing’s Jazz have? Coffee and dark chocolate? That’s basically dessert!
Hop BroExactly, the roast character takes center stage, with a smooth mouthfeel and a dry finish. And since it’s tapped as soon as the keg arrives, with opening expected around 4:00 p.m., they’re really teasing us.
MugiAnd if you can compare all eight beers too, that’s basically too much temptation for one beer pub. Looks like Sakura Taps is the place to go today!
Hop BroYeah, you can take your time through the lineup until closing at 11:30 p.m., and the kegs all have distinct personalities. It’s the kind of selection that makes you want to go out for a drink.
