Hanazono Craft Shares Spring Cherry Blossom News from Hanazono and Two Seasonal Sakura Lagers
In a March 22 post, Hanazono Craft reported that the cherry blossom buds at Hanazono Rugby Stadium had begun to swell. It also introduced two seasonal beers, "Sakura Lager" and "Sakura Leaf Lager," brewed with cherry tree wood and leaves from Ikoma. A local Osaka-born drink to watch as the bloom season approaches.
Hop BroToday's topic is Hanazono Craft's spring update. In a March 22 post, they said the cherry blossom buds at Hanazono Rugby Stadium had started to swell.
MugiWhoa! Beer news and cherry blossom timing too? It feels like spring mode with the whole city, which is awesome!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they're introducing two seasonal Sakura lagers at the same time. Their names are "Sakura Lager" and "Sakura Leaf Lager."
MugiHmm! If they're both lagers, are they similar? Or are they going all in on different aroma characters?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they're brewed with cherry tree wood and leaves from Ikoma. Sakura Lager has a smoky aroma from cherry tree wood, while Sakura Leaf Lager has an aroma like sakura mochi.
MugiWait, smoky like smoked food? My brain is having a collision between cherry blossoms and smoke!
Hop BroGood question. Here, "smoky" doesn't mean heavy smoke, but a softly fragrant woody note. In other words, it's like a lighter spring bonfire nuance.
MugiWhat is that! So Sakura Leaf Lager lets you get ahead of spring with that sakura-mochi-like aroma that feels like a Japanese sweet!
Hop BroExactly. It's designed for side-by-side tasting before hanami peaks, and it has a strong local Osaka feel too. Before drinking, check the latest posts for stock updates.
MugiAll right, I'm in! This weekend, let's check the blossoms first and then toast with a two-beer tasting. Let's go drink spring early!
Osaka craft beer brand Hanazono Craft, in a post published on March 22, reported on the cherry blossoms at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, saying that "the buds have started to swell." The post also noted that blooming was expected to progress through the coming weekend, making it a message that connects the season in town with beer.
The post also introduced two seasonal lagers made with cherry blossom ingredients. According to Hanazono Craft, both are brewed using cherry tree wood and cherry leaves from Ikoma.
- Sakura Lager: Features a smoky aroma derived from cherry tree wood
- Sakura Leaf Lager: Brewed with cherry tree wood and leaves, with an aroma reminiscent of sakura mochi
Although they share the same lager style, the two are designed with different aromatic directions, encouraging side-by-side tasting. It can be seen as a proposal to get ahead of spring through aroma while waiting for cherry blossom viewing to peak.
Hanazono Craft is based in Osaka and sells mainly domestic craft beer through its official website. True to the brand message, "A cup to brew yourself," it continues to offer a lineup that accompanies everyday moods and seasonal changes. These two Sakura lagers are another seasonal project in the brand's style, linking the local landscape with brewing.
Because cherry blossom timing shifts with the weather, actual availability and stock should be confirmed through Hanazono Craft's latest posts and official announcements.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Hanazono Craft's spring update. In a March 22 post, they said the cherry blossom buds at Hanazono Rugby Stadium had started to swell.
MugiWhoa! Beer news and cherry blossom timing too? It feels like spring mode with the whole city, which is awesome!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they're introducing two seasonal Sakura lagers at the same time. Their names are "Sakura Lager" and "Sakura Leaf Lager."
MugiHmm! If they're both lagers, are they similar? Or are they going all in on different aroma characters?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they're brewed with cherry tree wood and leaves from Ikoma. Sakura Lager has a smoky aroma from cherry tree wood, while Sakura Leaf Lager has an aroma like sakura mochi.
MugiWait, smoky like smoked food? My brain is having a collision between cherry blossoms and smoke!
Hop BroGood question. Here, "smoky" doesn't mean heavy smoke, but a softly fragrant woody note. In other words, it's like a lighter spring bonfire nuance.
MugiWhat is that! So Sakura Leaf Lager lets you get ahead of spring with that sakura-mochi-like aroma that feels like a Japanese sweet!
Hop BroExactly. It's designed for side-by-side tasting before hanami peaks, and it has a strong local Osaka feel too. Before drinking, check the latest posts for stock updates.
MugiAll right, I'm in! This weekend, let's check the blossoms first and then toast with a two-beer tasting. Let's go drink spring early!
