Okei Brewery Nippori taps Rokko Brewing’s Sakura ALE and introduces 12 spring taps
In a March 28 post, Okei Brewery Nippori announced the release of Rokko Brewing’s spring-limited “Sakura ALE.” Centered on its own house brews, with guest taps from Ushitora Brewery and Three Arrows Brewing as well, it offers a total of 12 varieties and suggests a drink for hanami season.
Hop BroA spring-limited tap update dropped at Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori. In the March 28 post, the spring taps are lined up, led by Rokko Brewing’s Sakura ALE.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Sakura ALE already puts me in hanami mode, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe thing is, it uses cherry leaves, and it’s described as having a fresh aroma like sakura mochi. Perfect for stopping by after a stroll through the park during cherry blossom viewing.
MugiHmm, but with that many taps, I’d get lost. Twelve kinds total? Where do I even start?
Hop BroIt’s easiest to start by looking at the core house brews. There’s Nippori Kölsch, Chii Kara, Pineapple!, Kansan Amakuro, Shio no Kaze Gose, Super Arakawa HAZY Under the Bridge, Don★Sta, OKEI IPA, and AmberBalance, so you’ve got everything from light and easygoing to more substantial styles.
MugiI’ve heard of kölsch, but what is kölsch? It sounds like a spell!
Hop BroIt’s a crisp, German-style ale. Light and easy to drink is its strong point, so it’s great as a first beer too.
MugiThen what about HAZY? It sounds like a cloudy monster, kind of scary!
Hop BroNo need to be scared. Just think of it as a hazy IPA type, where the aroma tends to come forward. Add in the tartness of a gose and the richness of an amber, and it makes for a fun tasting comparison.
MugiAnd Okei Brewery Nippori even has all-you-can-drink courses and food-inclusive courses? That’s the kind of place I’d want to stay at for a long time!
Hop BroExactly. As a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward, it feels like a place where you can finish your whole spring outing in one stop. See the cherry blossoms, drink Sakura ALE, then have one more house brew at the end, and really, you just have to go.
MugiYeah, yeah, a post-hanami drink sounds amazing! I’d start with Sakura ALE, and before I know it, I’d probably end up trying every tap!
Spring tap update
The brewpub “Okei Brewery Nippori” in Nippori revealed a spring-like tap list in a March 28 post. At the center are nine house-brewed beers: `Nippori Kölsch`, `Chii Kara`, `Pineapple!`, `Kansan Amakuro`, `Shio no Kaze Gose`, `Super Arakawa HAZY Under the Bridge`, `Don★Sta`, `OKEI IPA`, and `AmberBalance`. Added to that are `Sakura ALE` from `Rokko Brewing`, `Hatopoppo Ale ~Hatomugi Mashimashi ver~` from `Ushitora Brewery`, and `FunkeyMonkeyMango` from `Three Arrows Brewing`.
Beers to drink
In the post, `Sakura ALE` is described as having “a refreshing aroma reminiscent of sakura mochi, made with cherry leaves.” As a beer suited to the hanami season, it seems like a great match for stopping by after enjoying the cherry blossoms at a nearby park. The house lineup spans kölsch, gose, hazy, IPA, and amber styles, making it an easy place to compare everything from lighter beers to fuller-bodied ones.
Atmosphere of the shop
Okei Brewery Nippori is a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo. The post also introduces all-you-can-drink courses and courses with food, making it a place where you can enjoy both beer and a meal. With a layout that makes each tap’s character easy to appreciate, it stands out as a spot where you can enjoy spring limited beers alongside the regular house brews.
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Hop BroA spring-limited tap update dropped at Okei Brewery Nippori in Nippori. In the March 28 post, the spring taps are lined up, led by Rokko Brewing’s Sakura ALE.
MugiWhoa! Just the name Sakura ALE already puts me in hanami mode, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe thing is, it uses cherry leaves, and it’s described as having a fresh aroma like sakura mochi. Perfect for stopping by after a stroll through the park during cherry blossom viewing.
MugiHmm, but with that many taps, I’d get lost. Twelve kinds total? Where do I even start?
Hop BroIt’s easiest to start by looking at the core house brews. There’s Nippori Kölsch, Chii Kara, Pineapple!, Kansan Amakuro, Shio no Kaze Gose, Super Arakawa HAZY Under the Bridge, Don★Sta, OKEI IPA, and AmberBalance, so you’ve got everything from light and easygoing to more substantial styles.
MugiI’ve heard of kölsch, but what is kölsch? It sounds like a spell!
Hop BroIt’s a crisp, German-style ale. Light and easy to drink is its strong point, so it’s great as a first beer too.
MugiThen what about HAZY? It sounds like a cloudy monster, kind of scary!
Hop BroNo need to be scared. Just think of it as a hazy IPA type, where the aroma tends to come forward. Add in the tartness of a gose and the richness of an amber, and it makes for a fun tasting comparison.
MugiAnd Okei Brewery Nippori even has all-you-can-drink courses and food-inclusive courses? That’s the kind of place I’d want to stay at for a long time!
Hop BroExactly. As a brewpub in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward, it feels like a place where you can finish your whole spring outing in one stop. See the cherry blossoms, drink Sakura ALE, then have one more house brew at the end, and really, you just have to go.
MugiYeah, yeah, a post-hanami drink sounds amazing! I’d start with Sakura ALE, and before I know it, I’d probably end up trying every tap!
