West Coast Brewing's "Full Hop Alchemist r8" and Nara Brewing's "LIGHTHOUSE" Return to Sakura Taps
At the Yokohama beer pub Sakura Taps, two draft beers were swapped out in the May 4 update. A hop-forward IPA from West Coast Brewing and Nara Brewing's gold-medal winner are lined up, making them easy choices for a drink during Golden Week.
Hop BroThere was an update at Sakura Taps in Yokohama's Kannai area. With the May 4 rotation, they've got two satisfying beers on today.
MugiWhoa! One place can change the vibe that much? A different lineup on eight taps every day sounds exciting every time!
Hop BroFirst up is West Coast Brewing's Full Hop Alchemist r8. It's an IPA made for hop lovers, with Citra Hyperboost plus Krush, Nectaron, Mosaic LUPOMAX, and Strata.
MugiHold on! What's Hyperboost? That's turning into a spellbook of a name!
Hop BroBasically, it's a technique for drawing out hop aroma as much as possible. When you hear about orange and grapefruit-like aromas layered with mango, peach, and melon, your throat starts watering, right?
MugiNow I want to drink it! And if it finishes with sharp bitterness, the balance with the sweet aroma sounds amazing!
Hop BroThe other beer is Nara Brewing's LIGHTHOUSE, back again. It's a strong contender that took gold in the Session Beer category at the World Beer Cup 2026.
MugiA gold-medal beer exists?! And even though it's a porter, what does layered aroma even mean?
Hop BroIt builds the base on a porter and layers in aroma with multiple roasted malts. It's not just char; it creates depth of aroma, which is what makes it interesting the more you drink it.
MugiSo today they're making us choose between a hoppy IPA and an award-winning porter! If they say it's perfect for a Golden Week drink, then there's no choice but to go!
Hop BroAnd Sakura Taps also has hand-drip coffee, so with a 13:00 opening, it's a place where you can really take your time. It's the kind of place where the urge to have one more drink after the beer just won't stop.
MugiWow, that's dangerously good from afternoon into the night! I already want to toast right now, but I'm seriously torn over which one to start with!
At Sakura Taps, a beer pub in the Kannai area of Yokohama, two draft beers were changed with the May 4 update. True to a shop that offers eight taps with daily rotation, this time the lineup features an IPA with a clearly defined hop profile and an award-winning roast-style beer. The interior has a calm atmosphere, making it a good place for days when you want to take your time and savor the beer.
The standout of the day is West Coast Brewing's "Full Hop Alchemist r8." This beer uses Citra Hyperboost along with Krush, Nectaron, Mosaic LUPOMAX, and Strata. Its description says orange and grapefruit-like aromas are layered with notes of mango, peach, and melon. It finishes with a sharp bitterness, making it a well-rounded hoppy IPA suited to early summer drinking.
The other beer is Nara Brewing's "LIGHTHOUSE." It won gold in the Session Beer category at the World Beer Cup 2026. Based on a porter, it is said to deliver not just roastiness but also layered aromas and evolving character by combining multiple roasted malts. Sakura Taps is presenting it as the return of a beer that was popular last time and sold out quickly, so anyone interested should check it out early.
Sakura Taps is a beer pub where you can enjoy hand-drip coffee as well as craft beer. It stays open throughout the Golden Week holidays without a break, and on May 4 it opens at 13:00 and closes at 23:30. It is an easy-to-use spot for spending a relaxed time centered around beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere was an update at Sakura Taps in Yokohama's Kannai area. With the May 4 rotation, they've got two satisfying beers on today.
MugiWhoa! One place can change the vibe that much? A different lineup on eight taps every day sounds exciting every time!
Hop BroFirst up is West Coast Brewing's Full Hop Alchemist r8. It's an IPA made for hop lovers, with Citra Hyperboost plus Krush, Nectaron, Mosaic LUPOMAX, and Strata.
MugiHold on! What's Hyperboost? That's turning into a spellbook of a name!
Hop BroBasically, it's a technique for drawing out hop aroma as much as possible. When you hear about orange and grapefruit-like aromas layered with mango, peach, and melon, your throat starts watering, right?
MugiNow I want to drink it! And if it finishes with sharp bitterness, the balance with the sweet aroma sounds amazing!
Hop BroThe other beer is Nara Brewing's LIGHTHOUSE, back again. It's a strong contender that took gold in the Session Beer category at the World Beer Cup 2026.
MugiA gold-medal beer exists?! And even though it's a porter, what does layered aroma even mean?
Hop BroIt builds the base on a porter and layers in aroma with multiple roasted malts. It's not just char; it creates depth of aroma, which is what makes it interesting the more you drink it.
MugiSo today they're making us choose between a hoppy IPA and an award-winning porter! If they say it's perfect for a Golden Week drink, then there's no choice but to go!
Hop BroAnd Sakura Taps also has hand-drip coffee, so with a 13:00 opening, it's a place where you can really take your time. It's the kind of place where the urge to have one more drink after the beer just won't stop.
MugiWow, that's dangerously good from afternoon into the night! I already want to toast right now, but I'm seriously torn over which one to start with!
