On March 29, Suzuki Liquor Store in Minowa, Tokyo, announced on Instagram that sakura-related products had arrived. The beer highlighted in the post was Sankt Gallen's "Sankt Gallen Sakura." Priced at 600 yen, it is an easy-to-grab seasonal staple for spring.

On Sankt Gallen's official site as well, this beer is introduced as a spring-only release flavored with cherry blossoms and cherry leaves. Its defining feature is an aroma and taste reminiscent of sakura mochi, and it is designed to be easy to enjoy in time for hanami season. For anyone who wants to feel the arrival of spring through both taste and appearance, it is a label worth noting.

The post also featured sakura-themed items other than beer. For example, "Matsui Sakura Cask 5 Years" was listed at 7,150 yen, and "Fan Hill Sakura Label" at 2,200 yen. In other words, that day marked a time when sakura-inspired alcoholic beverages arrived together, centered on beer.

Suzuki Liquor Store is appealing because it lets customers browse seasonal drinks across categories. If you're looking for a spring-only craft beer, the first thing to note is Sankt Gallen's "Sankt Gallen Sakura." In Minowa, it is just the kind of arrival information you'd want if you're looking for a bottle that brings the afterglow of hanami straight into your glass.