Sakura Taps serves Nara Brewing's “LOCOMOTION” and aged “Rejouir Saison” on May 3
At Sakura Taps in Yoshida-machi, Yokohama, two draft beers were featured on May 3. Nara Brewing's “LOCOMOTION” and Sakura Taps × Yorocco Beer's “Rejouir Saison 12-Month Aged Ver.” appeared, adding color to a glass for the latter half of Golden Week.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yokohama's Yoshida-machi, two draft beers lined up on May 3. For a Golden Week drink, Nara Brewing's “LOCOMOTION” and the aged “Rejouir Saison 12-Month Aged Ver.” is such an exciting pairing.
MugiWhoa! Even with only two beers, aren't those two way too strong? And Nara Brewing plus Sakura Taps × Yorocco Beer? Just the names sound delicious!
Hop BroFirst up, “LOCOMOTION” is based on a West Coast IPA. It blends the freshness of citrusy hops with grapefruit-like aromas and pineapple notes, keeping the bitterness restrained while still leaving plenty of juiciness.
MugiHuh! But when I hear West Coast IPA, I picture something bitter and punchy. What do you mean by restrained?
Hop BroIn short, the aroma is bold, but it doesn't get buried by bitterness. It brings out the hop's citrus and tropical notes and keeps the finish light, so it's easy for IPA beginners to get into.
MugiI see! Then the other one, “Rejouir Saison 12-Month Aged Ver.”, sounds like it has serious aging depth just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. This is a limited version of Sakura Taps' 10th anniversary beer, “Rejouir Saison,” aged for 12 months, and this day was truly the final time it was being offered. It's a very expressive saison, with sweet aromas and pear-like nuances from the Belgian yeast, layered with a subtle acidity and hop fragrance.
MugiWait, it's really the last chance!? That's the kind of thing you'd regret missing. Does aging it for 12 months really change beer that much?
Hop BroIt does. It gains a solid body, while staying dry and crisp, and the spicy character typical of saison yeast really comes through. It feels like the vitality of its youth and the composure of aging coexist.
MugiWhat is that, I want to do a side-by-side tasting! Sakura Taps is that beer pub where you can relax in a calm interior, right?
Hop BroYeah, it's on the second floor of Noraneko Street in Yoshida-machi, Yokohama, and they keep eight taps on rotation every day. Rather than flashy showmanship, it's a place suited to taking your time with food and carefully appreciating the aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiNice. If I could drink in that atmosphere at the tail end of Golden Week, it'd be perfect. Today I want to start with a beer that lets me check the aroma, and by the end I’m already wanting to toast with you, Hop bro!
Sakura Taps, located on the second floor of Noraneko Street in Yoshida-machi, Yokohama, is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer in a calm setting. With eight taps rotated daily, the shop featured two draft beers in service on its May 3 business day.
On Tap That Day
- LOCOMOTION / Nara Brewing
A beer built on a West Coast IPA base, balancing the refreshing character of citrus hops with tropical aromas. Notes reminiscent of grapefruit are layered with a bright pineapple-driven aroma, while bitterness remains restrained. It is a light-bodied beer, yet it still leaves a strong juiciness behind.
- Rejouir Saison 12-Month Aged Ver. / Sakura Taps × Yorocco Beer
A limited edition version made by aging Sakura Taps' 10th anniversary beer, “Rejouir Saison,” for 12 months, and this was announced as the truly final serving. Sweet aromas and pear-like nuances derived from Belgian yeast are layered with a subtle acidity and hop fragrance. While carrying a substantial body, it finishes dry and crisp, with the spicy character typical of saison yeast also coming through.
On this late-stage Golden Week day, it was a lineup that made you want to keep drinking while watching the condition of the kegs. Sakura Taps is known for carefully communicating each beer's character, along with an atmosphere that lets guests linger over both drinks and food. Rather than flashy presentation, it is a place for people who want to take their time checking out the beer's aroma and mouthfeel.
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Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yokohama's Yoshida-machi, two draft beers lined up on May 3. For a Golden Week drink, Nara Brewing's “LOCOMOTION” and the aged “Rejouir Saison 12-Month Aged Ver.” is such an exciting pairing.
MugiWhoa! Even with only two beers, aren't those two way too strong? And Nara Brewing plus Sakura Taps × Yorocco Beer? Just the names sound delicious!
Hop BroFirst up, “LOCOMOTION” is based on a West Coast IPA. It blends the freshness of citrusy hops with grapefruit-like aromas and pineapple notes, keeping the bitterness restrained while still leaving plenty of juiciness.
MugiHuh! But when I hear West Coast IPA, I picture something bitter and punchy. What do you mean by restrained?
Hop BroIn short, the aroma is bold, but it doesn't get buried by bitterness. It brings out the hop's citrus and tropical notes and keeps the finish light, so it's easy for IPA beginners to get into.
MugiI see! Then the other one, “Rejouir Saison 12-Month Aged Ver.”, sounds like it has serious aging depth just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. This is a limited version of Sakura Taps' 10th anniversary beer, “Rejouir Saison,” aged for 12 months, and this day was truly the final time it was being offered. It's a very expressive saison, with sweet aromas and pear-like nuances from the Belgian yeast, layered with a subtle acidity and hop fragrance.
MugiWait, it's really the last chance!? That's the kind of thing you'd regret missing. Does aging it for 12 months really change beer that much?
Hop BroIt does. It gains a solid body, while staying dry and crisp, and the spicy character typical of saison yeast really comes through. It feels like the vitality of its youth and the composure of aging coexist.
MugiWhat is that, I want to do a side-by-side tasting! Sakura Taps is that beer pub where you can relax in a calm interior, right?
Hop BroYeah, it's on the second floor of Noraneko Street in Yoshida-machi, Yokohama, and they keep eight taps on rotation every day. Rather than flashy showmanship, it's a place suited to taking your time with food and carefully appreciating the aroma and mouthfeel.
MugiNice. If I could drink in that atmosphere at the tail end of Golden Week, it'd be perfect. Today I want to start with a beer that lets me check the aroma, and by the end I’m already wanting to toast with you, Hop bro!
