Goto Brewing Announces March-Only Release of "Chitose no Sakura Pale Ale" and Event Appearance
Tokyo-based Goto Brewing announced on March 6, 2026 the launch of its seasonal "Chitose no Sakura Pale Ale" and also shared updates on its new "Shonan Gold Ale (tentative name)," a planned appearance at Futako-Tamagawa Rise, and online sales information.
Hop BroSpring beer bulletin coming up: Tokyo's Setagaya-based Goto Brewing has tapped its March-only "Chitose no Sakura Pale Ale"!
MugiWait! When I hear sakura, I think sweet. Is it like a dessert beer?
Hop BroThat's the nice part: it's not sweet, but a pale ale with a gentle sakura aroma. It's a spring staple, and the name is stylish too, inspired by the cherry blossom-lined street from Chitose-Funabashi to Bajikouen!
MugiOh wow! Naming a beer after the local scenery is so emotional! Makes me want to drink it on a walk!
Hop BroAnd the other March release is "Shonan Gold Ale (tentative name)!" It uses Shonan Gold citrus from Kawasaki's Miyamae area, and it's fermenting right now. We're waiting for it to go on tap.
MugiWhat is that! "Fermenting" and "going on tap" sound like spells from the beer world?
Hop BroTo put it simply, fermenting means the yeast is busily making alcohol, and going on tap means the keg gets connected and service starts. In other words, it's the sign that you can drink it soon!
MugiGot it! We're waiting for the yeast crew to finish their overtime! That citrus ale is definitely going to be refreshing!
Hop BroHouse draft beer starts at 800 yen, and they also plan to open a booth at Futako-Tamagawa Rise from March 20 to 22. Plus, they offer nationwide shipping for bottled beer through BASE, so you can go for it both on site and at home.
MugiFeel spring with the Sakura Pale Ale, then finish with a crisp Shonan Gold... perfect! Hop Bro, let's go to Goto Brewing tonight!
Goto Brewing (Tokyo) shared the latest March business and product updates, centering on spring seasonal beers.
March's Star Is a Sakura Pale Ale
The main focus of this announcement was the seasonal "Chitose no Sakura Pale Ale." The post describes it as a "not sweet, but sakura-aroma ale," and says the brewery has tapped it again this year as a spring staple. The name comes from the image of the cherry blossom-lined street leading from Chitose-Funabashi Station to the Bajikouen. It is a beer that reflects the local scenery in its name, very much in the spirit of a neighborhood brewery.
A Second Citrus Beer Is Currently Fermenting
The second March seasonal beer announced was "Shonan Gold Ale (tentative name)." It is brewed with the citrus fruit Shonan Gold from Kawasaki's Miyamae area, and at the time of the post it was still fermenting. The information was shared as a pre-release update, so attention is likely to focus on when it will go on tap.
Store, Events, and Online Sales
The announcement also noted that in-house draft beers are priced from 800 yen. In addition, the brewery said it is scheduled to appear at the Futako-Tamagawa Rise event from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22, strengthening its presence beyond the taproom. It also reiterated that original bottled beers can be shipped nationwide via BASE.
Goto Brewing is a craft beer brewery and beer stand based in Kyodo, Setagaya, Tokyo. In March, with cherry blossoms and citrus as contrasting seasonal ingredients, it is expanding ways to enjoy its beers through the taproom, events, and online sales.
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Brewery URL: https://www.gotojozo.com/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring beer bulletin coming up: Tokyo's Setagaya-based Goto Brewing has tapped its March-only "Chitose no Sakura Pale Ale"!
MugiWait! When I hear sakura, I think sweet. Is it like a dessert beer?
Hop BroThat's the nice part: it's not sweet, but a pale ale with a gentle sakura aroma. It's a spring staple, and the name is stylish too, inspired by the cherry blossom-lined street from Chitose-Funabashi to Bajikouen!
MugiOh wow! Naming a beer after the local scenery is so emotional! Makes me want to drink it on a walk!
Hop BroAnd the other March release is "Shonan Gold Ale (tentative name)!" It uses Shonan Gold citrus from Kawasaki's Miyamae area, and it's fermenting right now. We're waiting for it to go on tap.
MugiWhat is that! "Fermenting" and "going on tap" sound like spells from the beer world?
Hop BroTo put it simply, fermenting means the yeast is busily making alcohol, and going on tap means the keg gets connected and service starts. In other words, it's the sign that you can drink it soon!
MugiGot it! We're waiting for the yeast crew to finish their overtime! That citrus ale is definitely going to be refreshing!
Hop BroHouse draft beer starts at 800 yen, and they also plan to open a booth at Futako-Tamagawa Rise from March 20 to 22. Plus, they offer nationwide shipping for bottled beer through BASE, so you can go for it both on site and at home.
MugiFeel spring with the Sakura Pale Ale, then finish with a crisp Shonan Gold... perfect! Hop Bro, let's go to Goto Brewing tonight!
