Craftbeer&cafe Kura taps Fujizakura Heights Beer’s "Sakura Bock"
On March 31, Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Bunkyo, Tokyo announced on Instagram that it had tapped Fujizakura Heights Beer’s "Sakura Bock." The post also included a line about the season’s first wild mountain vegetables, presenting it as a beer to enjoy alongside the flavors of spring.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the Sakura Bock that Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Bunkyo tapped. The March 31 post really makes it feel like spring arrived all at once.
MugiWhoa, the name Sakura Bock already sounds so springlike! And tapping it at a beer pub makes it feel extra special.
Hop BroExactly. The brewer is Fujizakura Heights Beer. It’s a brewery at the foot of Mount Fuji, and as the name suggests, it’s a beer with a strong seasonal feel.
MugiWhat is a bock anyway? It sounds like some kind of powerful finishing move, but is it a beer style?
Hop BroBock is a German-style beer that’s known for its solid malt character, and it tends to have a rich malt depth. So rather than being light and airy, it’s the kind of beer that comes at you with a mellow, steady richness.
MugiWow! Pairing that with spring wild vegetables is super interesting. The article mentioned the bittersweetness of the wild vegetables, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. The caption said it has a gentle bitterness, and it also described the outer leaves as crisp. When the bitterness and green notes meet the depth of the bock, the flavors really have a conversation with each other.
MugiJust imagining it makes me hungry! "The outer leaves are crisp" is such a tempting detail because you get the texture too.
Hop BroAnd since Kura is a calm beer pub in Honkomagome, it’s perfect for people who want to take their time rather than go for a noisy night out. With seasonal snacks and one glass, you can slowly enjoy the entrance to spring.
MugiThis is definitely a place I have to go drink at! I want to enjoy a "beer at the entrance of spring" together with wild vegetables.
The beer pub Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo announced the tapping of a guest beer in an Instagram post on March 31. The featured beer this time is Fujizakura Heights Beer’s "Sakura Bock." The post also mentioned it together with "the season’s first wild mountain vegetables," giving the whole piece a sense of the changing season.
The caption also said, "It has a gentle bitterness. The outer leaves are crisp." The result was a composition that naturally connected springlike green flavors and textures with the beer’s bitterness. Kura is known as a beer pub where people can relax and enjoy craft beer and food, and this kind of pairing of seasonal ingredients with a guest beer fits the atmosphere of the place well.
Beer on Tap
- Fujizakura Heights Beer "Sakura Bock"
Store Information
- Name: Craftbeer&cafe Kura
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: 1F Foresta Rikugien, 6-15-9 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
As spring begins, this is a beer worth noting for how well it pairs with the bittersweetness of wild mountain vegetables.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the Sakura Bock that Craftbeer&cafe Kura in Bunkyo tapped. The March 31 post really makes it feel like spring arrived all at once.
MugiWhoa, the name Sakura Bock already sounds so springlike! And tapping it at a beer pub makes it feel extra special.
Hop BroExactly. The brewer is Fujizakura Heights Beer. It’s a brewery at the foot of Mount Fuji, and as the name suggests, it’s a beer with a strong seasonal feel.
MugiWhat is a bock anyway? It sounds like some kind of powerful finishing move, but is it a beer style?
Hop BroBock is a German-style beer that’s known for its solid malt character, and it tends to have a rich malt depth. So rather than being light and airy, it’s the kind of beer that comes at you with a mellow, steady richness.
MugiWow! Pairing that with spring wild vegetables is super interesting. The article mentioned the bittersweetness of the wild vegetables, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. The caption said it has a gentle bitterness, and it also described the outer leaves as crisp. When the bitterness and green notes meet the depth of the bock, the flavors really have a conversation with each other.
MugiJust imagining it makes me hungry! "The outer leaves are crisp" is such a tempting detail because you get the texture too.
Hop BroAnd since Kura is a calm beer pub in Honkomagome, it’s perfect for people who want to take their time rather than go for a noisy night out. With seasonal snacks and one glass, you can slowly enjoy the entrance to spring.
MugiThis is definitely a place I have to go drink at! I want to enjoy a "beer at the entrance of spring" together with wild vegetables.
