Sakura Taps updates its June 15 tap list with Faló Brewing’s IPA ShūChū
On Monday, June 15, Sakura Taps posted its opening hours and introduced one newly tapped beer: ShūChū, an IPA from Faló Brewing. The day’s tap list featured eight beers in total, spanning a wide range of styles.
Hop BroSakura Taps had a June 15 tap update, and it was a good one: the new keg was Faló Brewing’s IPA, "ShūChū."
MugiWait, that name ShūChū sounds like “focus!” Are we supposed to concentrate, or just get pleasantly distracted?
Hop BroThat’s the charm of it. The star here is an IPA with serious hop presence, so it’s all about aroma and bitterness.
MugiWhoa, okay, but when you say hop presence, what is actually showing up? Are the leaves marching into the glass?
Hop BroIf leaves start marching, we’ve got a different problem. It means citrusy aroma, firm bitterness, and hops as the lead in the flavor profile.
MugiGot it! And there were all eight taps on that day, right? My promise to have just one pint would collapse in about three minutes.
Hop BroExactly. You had Arigato Saison, Yoshidacho Helles 2026, AKA, Shakunage, Schwarz, Back to Black, Cleopatra, and ShūChū, so it runs from saison to dark beer with a lot of range.
MugiHold on, “Helles” and “Schwarz”? This turned into a wizard spell contest fast. My brain is tipsy before my first sip.
Hop BroSimple version: Helles is an easy-drinking pale lager style, and Schwarz is a dark beer style. So it’s a choose-your-mood lineup from light to deep.
MugiAnd since it’s in Yokohama’s Hanasakicho with 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, that works for after work or before dinner. Even the hours are friendly!
Hop BroRight, and Sakura Taps is the kind of place where comparing the day’s taps is half the fun. This time, ShūChū feels like the center of attention.
MugiThen it’s settled. Start with ShūChū for the hops, wander into something dark after that, and now I absolutely want a full tasting run tonight!
Sakura Taps’ June 15 post focused on a newly tapped beer and the day’s lineup. The newcomer is `ShūChū` from `Faló Brewing`, an IPA that sits at the center of the list for hop-focused drinkers.
The full draft list for the day includes eight beers: `Arigato Saison / Tsugaru Jozo`, `Yoshidamachi Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft`, `AKA / Shikibeer`, `Shakunage / Groundtap Brewery`, `Schwarz / Harvest Moon`, `Back to Black / Brewccoly`, `Cleopatra / MAHOWBREW × Beer Bomb`, and `ShūChū / Faló Brewing / IPA`. With saison, helles, IPA, and dark styles all represented, the lineup offers plenty of room to compare flavors side by side.
Sakura Taps is a beer pub in Hanasaki-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama. The post lists opening hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., making it a practical stop for an after-work pint or an early evening beer run. For readers who like checking a tap list before deciding, this is a place worth keeping on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakura Taps had a June 15 tap update, and it was a good one: the new keg was Faló Brewing’s IPA, "ShūChū."
MugiWait, that name ShūChū sounds like “focus!” Are we supposed to concentrate, or just get pleasantly distracted?
Hop BroThat’s the charm of it. The star here is an IPA with serious hop presence, so it’s all about aroma and bitterness.
MugiWhoa, okay, but when you say hop presence, what is actually showing up? Are the leaves marching into the glass?
Hop BroIf leaves start marching, we’ve got a different problem. It means citrusy aroma, firm bitterness, and hops as the lead in the flavor profile.
MugiGot it! And there were all eight taps on that day, right? My promise to have just one pint would collapse in about three minutes.
Hop BroExactly. You had Arigato Saison, Yoshidacho Helles 2026, AKA, Shakunage, Schwarz, Back to Black, Cleopatra, and ShūChū, so it runs from saison to dark beer with a lot of range.
MugiHold on, “Helles” and “Schwarz”? This turned into a wizard spell contest fast. My brain is tipsy before my first sip.
Hop BroSimple version: Helles is an easy-drinking pale lager style, and Schwarz is a dark beer style. So it’s a choose-your-mood lineup from light to deep.
MugiAnd since it’s in Yokohama’s Hanasakicho with 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, that works for after work or before dinner. Even the hours are friendly!
Hop BroRight, and Sakura Taps is the kind of place where comparing the day’s taps is half the fun. This time, ShūChū feels like the center of attention.
MugiThen it’s settled. Start with ShūChū for the hops, wander into something dark after that, and now I absolutely want a full tasting run tonight!
