Sakura Taps taps three beers including an English PA, and also announces part-time hiring
The Yokohama Yoshida-cho beer pub Sakura Taps has announced the tapping of three new beers, including an English pale ale. True to the shop, where you can enjoy eight taps that change daily in a calm setting, the lineup offers a wide range of expressions, from malt richness to hop definition.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yoshida-cho, Yokohama, three new beers have been tapped. Since the shop has eight taps that change daily, it's fun that three beers with different personalities are lined up this time too.
MugiWait, three at once! Does an eight-tap bar change that much every time?
Hop BroExactly. The shop is on the second floor of Nora Neko Dori, and the appeal is that you can drink in a relaxed setting. Being able to enjoy craft beer and hand-drip coffee together is another very Sakura Taps touch.
MugiOhh! The first one I'm curious about is that English Pale Ale. I've heard the name, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThe star this time is the English Pale Ale from Kurgantaite / Bighand Bros. Beer. It layers biscuit- and caramel-like malt aromas with herbal and earthy hops, and it's the kind that gradually brings out its savory depth.
MugiWhoa, that explanation suddenly got pro-level! Does earthy mean kind of soil-like? It feels like the woods just showed up all at once!
Hop BroThat's pretty close. The grain's rustic character and bitterness come forward slowly, so it has more interest as you keep drinking than flash. It's the kind that really says, "better after you've had half of it than with the first sip."
MugiThat's awesome! Next is Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.1, and even the name sounds powerful!
Hop BroThis is an IPA from Black Tide Brewing, built around Citra and Chinook. Its citrus, pine, and dank aromas come through clearly, making it perfect for people who want to really enjoy a strong hop presence.
MugiWhat's dank? Are we suddenly talking basketball? Is the hop presence really that different?
Hop BroDank is a nuance like "dense, moist grassiness." And finally, the Shibaku zo! 2026 American Strong Ale is a beer with a thick malt and hop structure, one you want to spend time with slowly.
MugiWow, that's the kind of lineup you want to drink depending on your mood...! I want to take it easy at Sakura Taps while savoring the lingering richness and bitterness.
Hop BroAnd this time they also announced part-time hiring, which feels nice because they're supporting craft beer culture right there at the shop itself. At this point, it's the kind of place you go drink at and then accidentally end up becoming a regular.
MugiI'm sold! Tasting three beers side by side in that calm interior would be pure happiness. Now I want to go to Yokohama right away!
At the beer pub Sakura Taps in Hanasaki-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, three new draft beers were announced. The shop is on the second floor of Nora Neko Dori in Yoshida-cho, and its appeal is that you can enjoy craft beer and hand-drip coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. With eight taps that change daily, these three beers also form a lineup with clearly distinct flavor directions.
The highlight this time is Kurgantaite / Bighand Bros. Beer / English Pale Ale. Biscuit- and caramel-like malt aromas are layered with fresh herbal notes and earthy hop aromas, and the more you drink, the more the beer's simple grainy savoriness and crisp bitterness come forward. Rather than flash, it is the kind of beer that steadily builds drinkability as you go.
Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.1 / Black Tide Brewing / IPA is a green-label IPA built around Citra and Chinook. Its citrus, pine, and dank character is easy to imagine, and it's for people who want to fully enjoy the hop presence. It also has the familiar feel of its 18th batch overall, so it is interesting to follow how each release turns out.
And Shibaku zo! 2026 / Shiokaze Brew Lab / American Strong Ale is a powerful beer with a thick layering of malt and hops. Rather than a crisp drinking feel, it is the type that carries body and bitterness for a long time, making it a beer to face slowly. In contrast to sours and light, brisk IPAs, you can enjoy a memorable finish with real presence.
Sakura Taps is also known as a place that properly showcases a beer's individuality. Including the food and coffee, it's a good fit for days when you want to settle in and savor each glass one by one. This post also announced that part-time staff are being recruited, and the momentum continues to support craft beer culture, including the people working on the shop floor.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yoshida-cho, Yokohama, three new beers have been tapped. Since the shop has eight taps that change daily, it's fun that three beers with different personalities are lined up this time too.
MugiWait, three at once! Does an eight-tap bar change that much every time?
Hop BroExactly. The shop is on the second floor of Nora Neko Dori, and the appeal is that you can drink in a relaxed setting. Being able to enjoy craft beer and hand-drip coffee together is another very Sakura Taps touch.
MugiOhh! The first one I'm curious about is that English Pale Ale. I've heard the name, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThe star this time is the English Pale Ale from Kurgantaite / Bighand Bros. Beer. It layers biscuit- and caramel-like malt aromas with herbal and earthy hops, and it's the kind that gradually brings out its savory depth.
MugiWhoa, that explanation suddenly got pro-level! Does earthy mean kind of soil-like? It feels like the woods just showed up all at once!
Hop BroThat's pretty close. The grain's rustic character and bitterness come forward slowly, so it has more interest as you keep drinking than flash. It's the kind that really says, "better after you've had half of it than with the first sip."
MugiThat's awesome! Next is Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.1, and even the name sounds powerful!
Hop BroThis is an IPA from Black Tide Brewing, built around Citra and Chinook. Its citrus, pine, and dank aromas come through clearly, making it perfect for people who want to really enjoy a strong hop presence.
MugiWhat's dank? Are we suddenly talking basketball? Is the hop presence really that different?
Hop BroDank is a nuance like "dense, moist grassiness." And finally, the Shibaku zo! 2026 American Strong Ale is a beer with a thick malt and hop structure, one you want to spend time with slowly.
MugiWow, that's the kind of lineup you want to drink depending on your mood...! I want to take it easy at Sakura Taps while savoring the lingering richness and bitterness.
Hop BroAnd this time they also announced part-time hiring, which feels nice because they're supporting craft beer culture right there at the shop itself. At this point, it's the kind of place you go drink at and then accidentally end up becoming a regular.
MugiI'm sold! Tasting three beers side by side in that calm interior would be pure happiness. Now I want to go to Yokohama right away!
