Sakura Taps Opens 8 Beers on the Final Day of Its 11th Anniversary, Plus Limited Food in Yokohama
The beer pub Sakura Taps in Hanasakicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, will be open on April 5, the final day of its 11th anniversary week. Eight offerings, including a collaboration with Numazu Craft, will be on tap, along with limited-time food and special visit events.
Hop BroSakura Taps' 11th anniversary in Yokohama's Yoshidacho is going all out on the final day. They're closing out the anniversary week on April 5 with eight beers on tap.
MugiWhat, eight beers on tap? If there were that many, I'd probably panic after the first pint and think, 'What do I do next?'
Hop BroThe one to watch is definitely Yoshidacho Helles 2026. It's a collaboration between Sakura Taps and Numazu Craft, and it's great how it's a crisp, easy-drinking beer with a strong sense of place.
MugiOh, I see! But what kind of beer is a Helles? The name sounds gentle, but the beer world suddenly starts throwing English at me and my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, Helles is a pale lager style with a clean finish. In other words, it's more of a balanced beer you can keep drinking than one that shouts for attention.
MugiI get it! Then I'm curious about the Noroshi Cold IPA, which has rice-derived lightness and a smoky character! Just from the name, it sounds like it's already billowing smoke!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part too. It has the drinkability that comes from rice-derived lightness, while the smoky note gives it a bit of personality. Cold IPA is also a style where temperature control helps shape that crisp edge.
MugiWhat do you mean, the crispness changes with temperature? And there's even a beer with strawberries, vanilla, and sea salt? At this point, it sounds like it came straight from the dessert world!
Hop BroThat 🍰HBD one is full of playful spirit, and the contrast between sweetness and saltiness sounds fun. The rest of the lineup, like Sakura Gose, Bulbul, and Unexpected, also feels fitting for an anniversary release with lots of character.
MugiAnd there's even pork schnitzel and currywurst!? Beer alone would already be dangerous, but if they get serious about the food too, that's definitely a stay-all-night situation!
Hop BroTetsuya Kataoka from Numazu Craft is scheduled to stop by around 17:00, and there'll be a rock-paper-scissors tournament plus DJ Yano's selections. As a finale to the anniversary, it's a night with way too many reasons to drink.
MugiThis is the kind of thing that makes you thirsty just reading it! I want to have a pint for the anniversary finale, so let's raise a glass together, hop!
Sakura Taps, located on the second floor of Nora Neko Street in Yoshidacho, Yokohama, is a beer pub where guests can enjoy craft beer and seasonal dishes. On April 5, it will operate from 13:00 to 23:30 as the final day of "SakuraTaps 11th Anniversary Week !!".
A total of eight beers will be available on draft that day. A highlight is "Yoshidacho Helles 2026," a collaboration with Numazu Craft. Also on the lineup are "Noroshi Cold IPA / Noroshi Brewing," described as featuring lightness derived from rice and a smoky character, and "🍰HBD / Faló Brewing," which uses strawberries, vanilla, and sea salt, among other distinctive offerings.
Today's Draft Beer
- EX Oats Brown Ale / Numazu Craft
- Yoshidacho Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft
- Keiyo Kölsch / Shiokaze Blue Lab
- Noroshi Cold IPA / Noroshi Brewing
- Bulbul / Inkhorn Brewing × Vertere
- Sakura Gose / Shonan Beer
- Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 BeeR
- 🍰HBD / Faló Brewing
On the food side, the special 11th anniversary menu includes pork schnitzel, along with Currywurst, rich strawberry cheesecake, and pumpkin pudding. The lineup is designed to pair well with the beer.
In addition, Numazu Craft owner brewer Tetsuya Kataoka is scheduled to visit around 17:00. There will also be a rock-paper-scissors tournament with original goods as prizes, and selections by DJ Yano, making it a fitting finale to the anniversary week.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakura Taps' 11th anniversary in Yokohama's Yoshidacho is going all out on the final day. They're closing out the anniversary week on April 5 with eight beers on tap.
MugiWhat, eight beers on tap? If there were that many, I'd probably panic after the first pint and think, 'What do I do next?'
Hop BroThe one to watch is definitely Yoshidacho Helles 2026. It's a collaboration between Sakura Taps and Numazu Craft, and it's great how it's a crisp, easy-drinking beer with a strong sense of place.
MugiOh, I see! But what kind of beer is a Helles? The name sounds gentle, but the beer world suddenly starts throwing English at me and my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, Helles is a pale lager style with a clean finish. In other words, it's more of a balanced beer you can keep drinking than one that shouts for attention.
MugiI get it! Then I'm curious about the Noroshi Cold IPA, which has rice-derived lightness and a smoky character! Just from the name, it sounds like it's already billowing smoke!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part too. It has the drinkability that comes from rice-derived lightness, while the smoky note gives it a bit of personality. Cold IPA is also a style where temperature control helps shape that crisp edge.
MugiWhat do you mean, the crispness changes with temperature? And there's even a beer with strawberries, vanilla, and sea salt? At this point, it sounds like it came straight from the dessert world!
Hop BroThat 🍰HBD one is full of playful spirit, and the contrast between sweetness and saltiness sounds fun. The rest of the lineup, like Sakura Gose, Bulbul, and Unexpected, also feels fitting for an anniversary release with lots of character.
MugiAnd there's even pork schnitzel and currywurst!? Beer alone would already be dangerous, but if they get serious about the food too, that's definitely a stay-all-night situation!
Hop BroTetsuya Kataoka from Numazu Craft is scheduled to stop by around 17:00, and there'll be a rock-paper-scissors tournament plus DJ Yano's selections. As a finale to the anniversary, it's a night with way too many reasons to drink.
MugiThis is the kind of thing that makes you thirsty just reading it! I want to have a pint for the anniversary finale, so let's raise a glass together, hop!
