Sakura Taps Highlights Nara Brewery's 'LIGHTHOUSE'; 'FUNCTION' to Open Soon
In a post on April 23, Sakura Taps said it currently has Nara Brewery's 'LIGHTHOUSE' on tap. The beer won gold in the Session Beer category at World Beer Cup 2026, and 'FUNCTION' is also planned to be tapped soon.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yokohama, Nara Brewery's LIGHTHOUSE is on tap. And it just won gold in the Session Beer category at World Beer Cup 2026, so it's definitely the kind of thing people will talk about.
MugiWhoa! Gold at a world competition? It sounds strong before you even drink it! What kind of beer is LIGHTHOUSE?
Hop BroSince it's a session beer, the appeal is that it's easy to drink. If the balance of aroma and drinkability is good, it's the kind of beer you keep reaching for.
MugiWait, what's a session beer? So it's like a lightly drinkable style? Something you can gulp down?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's a style where the alcohol doesn't feel too heavy, so it's easy to enjoy a few glasses. Sakura Taps has eight rotating taps, so it's fun to look for a beer like that.
MugiOhh! And Sakura Taps has hand-drip coffee too, not just beer, right? It feels like a grown-up secret base!
Hop BroThat's right, a relaxed beer pub is hard to beat. And this time, the same Nara Brewery's FUNCTION is also scheduled to be tapped soon, and that one also won gold at World Beer Cup 2026.
MugiWhat! A gold-medal streak at one place! FUNCTION is an American Belgo-style beer, so the name already sounds intense!
Hop BroAmerican Belgo-style ale has the personality of Belgian yeast layered with the bright character of American hops. In other words, it's aromatic and lively, but still has real body.
MugiI see! Then it's fun to celebrate with LIGHTHOUSE and wait for the update on FUNCTION. With 3:00 p.m. opening, I'd want to go early!
Hop BroExactly. If you're going to drink slowly in Yokohama, it's a great option. And today it's open until 11:30 p.m., so I'm already eager for LIGHTHOUSE now and FUNCTION later.
The Yokohama beer pub Sakura Taps introduced Nara Brewery's 'LIGHTHOUSE' in a post on April 23. 'LIGHTHOUSE' is an award-winning beer that took gold in the Session Beer category at the world's top beer competition, World Beer Cup 2026, and the post said it had just been connected yesterday at just the right time.
It also mentioned that Nara Brewery's 'FUNCTION' won gold in the American Belgo-style Ale category, and said it was ordered today and would be tapped in the near future. These two beers, introduced right after their awards, make for a lineup that craft beer fans will not want to miss.
Sakura Taps is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer and hand-drip coffee in a calm setting. According to the shop's information, it offers eight rotating taps of craft beer every day, and its appeal lies in being able to move between limited-edition beers like these and everyday staples. As a place where you can choose how you want to spend time with your beer, it is well suited to days when you want to sit back and drink slowly.
That day's business hours were 3:00 p.m. opening and 11:30 p.m. closing. You can raise a toast with 'LIGHTHOUSE,' or wait for more news on 'FUNCTION.' If you're drinking craft beer in Yokohama, this is a place where you'll want to keep an eye on the timing when the beers connect.
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Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yokohama, Nara Brewery's LIGHTHOUSE is on tap. And it just won gold in the Session Beer category at World Beer Cup 2026, so it's definitely the kind of thing people will talk about.
MugiWhoa! Gold at a world competition? It sounds strong before you even drink it! What kind of beer is LIGHTHOUSE?
Hop BroSince it's a session beer, the appeal is that it's easy to drink. If the balance of aroma and drinkability is good, it's the kind of beer you keep reaching for.
MugiWait, what's a session beer? So it's like a lightly drinkable style? Something you can gulp down?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's a style where the alcohol doesn't feel too heavy, so it's easy to enjoy a few glasses. Sakura Taps has eight rotating taps, so it's fun to look for a beer like that.
MugiOhh! And Sakura Taps has hand-drip coffee too, not just beer, right? It feels like a grown-up secret base!
Hop BroThat's right, a relaxed beer pub is hard to beat. And this time, the same Nara Brewery's FUNCTION is also scheduled to be tapped soon, and that one also won gold at World Beer Cup 2026.
MugiWhat! A gold-medal streak at one place! FUNCTION is an American Belgo-style beer, so the name already sounds intense!
Hop BroAmerican Belgo-style ale has the personality of Belgian yeast layered with the bright character of American hops. In other words, it's aromatic and lively, but still has real body.
MugiI see! Then it's fun to celebrate with LIGHTHOUSE and wait for the update on FUNCTION. With 3:00 p.m. opening, I'd want to go early!
Hop BroExactly. If you're going to drink slowly in Yokohama, it's a great option. And today it's open until 11:30 p.m., so I'm already eager for LIGHTHOUSE now and FUNCTION later.
