Sakura Taps opens Tsugaru Brewing’s debut saison and MAHOWBREW collab
On June 13, Yokohama beer pub Sakura Taps added two new draft beers to its lineup: Arigatou Saison from Tsugaru Brewing and Cleopatra from MAHOWBREW × Beer Bomb, bringing the total tap list to eight.
Hop BroSakura Taps in Yokohama just put on two new drafts. With all 8 taps lined up, the board suddenly looks seriously strong.
MugiWait, an eight-tap lineup? That sounds less like a pub stop and more like a tasting mission!
Hop BroThe big draw is these two headliners: Tsugaru Jozo's 'Arigato Saison' and MAHOWBREW × Beer Bomb's 'Cleopatra.' One is a first-release saison, and the other is a Beer Bomb 6th anniversary collab.
MugiWhoa, but what is saison exactly? It sounds friendly, and then you say it like I'm supposed to already know!
Hop BroIt's basically a Belgian-style ale where the yeast character really gets to shine. Arigato Saison also uses local rice, so it finishes crisp while keeping a nice grain depth.
MugiBeer with rice sounds like a beer for rice lovers. And a first release from Chris, formerly of Kyoto Brewing, feels kind of dramatic in the best way.
Hop BroThen Cleopatra brings wild ingredient energy. It's built with Okinawan pineapple, kabuchi citrus, karaki, sea salt from Yagaji Island, and even coconut aromatic water.
MugiWhat is that, a beer or a tropical group project? Also, karaki sounds like the name of a snack-summoning spell.
Hop BroKaraki is basically an Okinawan cinnamon-like spice. That's why Cleopatra doesn't stop at fruitiness; you get citrus, spice, and salinity layered together too.
MugiAnd there are dark and red beers on the board too? That's flight sampler heaven. I would need a full strategy meeting before ordering.
Hop BroThat range of styles is exactly what makes Sakura Taps fun. From a debut saison to collabs, dark lagers, and red ale, it covers a lot in one visit.
MugiThen it's settled: first glass tonight has to be Arigato Saison, and Cleopatra needs to be the follow-up. We are absolutely talking ourselves into going now!
On June 13, Sakura Taps in Yokohama’s Hanasaki-cho area featured an eight-tap draft lineup that broadened the range on offer. The post highlighted two new additions: Arigatou Saison from Tsugaru Brewing and Cleopatra from MAHOWBREW × Beer Bomb. Located on the second floor in the Yoshida-machi / Noraneko-dori area, the beer pub has an easygoing atmosphere that works well for a casual beer-and-food stop.
Arigatou Saison is the first release from Tsugaru Brewing, the new brewery launched by Chris, formerly of Kyoto Brewing. Built around yeast expression, the saison uses locally grown rice to bring a crisp finish and a layered grain character. It is a beer that should appeal to fans of Belgian-style depth while still remaining food-friendly.
Cleopatra is a 6th-anniversary beer for Beer Bomb, a beer bar in Shinjuku. The recipe uses Okinawan pineapple, kabuchi citrus, karaki, sea salt from Yagaji Island, and coconut aromatic water, creating a layered profile where sweet-tart fruit, bright citrus, spice, and salinity come together. It is the kind of beer that invites attention to the ingredients as much as the style.
The full draft list for the day was:
- Arigatou Saison / Tsugaru Brewing
- Yoshidamachi Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft
- AKA / Shikibiya
- Shakunage / Groundtap Brewery
- Schwarz / Harvest Moon
- Back to Black / Brewccoly
- Cleopatra / MAHOWBREW × Beer Bomb
- Noroshi American Red Ale / Noroshi Brewing
From a debut saison to collaborations, dark beers, and a red ale, the lineup offered plenty of variety for drinkers looking to compare styles in one visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakura Taps in Yokohama just put on two new drafts. With all 8 taps lined up, the board suddenly looks seriously strong.
MugiWait, an eight-tap lineup? That sounds less like a pub stop and more like a tasting mission!
Hop BroThe big draw is these two headliners: Tsugaru Jozo's 'Arigato Saison' and MAHOWBREW × Beer Bomb's 'Cleopatra.' One is a first-release saison, and the other is a Beer Bomb 6th anniversary collab.
MugiWhoa, but what is saison exactly? It sounds friendly, and then you say it like I'm supposed to already know!
Hop BroIt's basically a Belgian-style ale where the yeast character really gets to shine. Arigato Saison also uses local rice, so it finishes crisp while keeping a nice grain depth.
MugiBeer with rice sounds like a beer for rice lovers. And a first release from Chris, formerly of Kyoto Brewing, feels kind of dramatic in the best way.
Hop BroThen Cleopatra brings wild ingredient energy. It's built with Okinawan pineapple, kabuchi citrus, karaki, sea salt from Yagaji Island, and even coconut aromatic water.
MugiWhat is that, a beer or a tropical group project? Also, karaki sounds like the name of a snack-summoning spell.
Hop BroKaraki is basically an Okinawan cinnamon-like spice. That's why Cleopatra doesn't stop at fruitiness; you get citrus, spice, and salinity layered together too.
MugiAnd there are dark and red beers on the board too? That's flight sampler heaven. I would need a full strategy meeting before ordering.
Hop BroThat range of styles is exactly what makes Sakura Taps fun. From a debut saison to collabs, dark lagers, and red ale, it covers a lot in one visit.
MugiThen it's settled: first glass tonight has to be Arigato Saison, and Cleopatra needs to be the follow-up. We are absolutely talking ourselves into going now!
