Sakura Taps adds Dark Lager and Game Night, keeps Juicy Things Friday going
On Friday, August 14, Sakura Taps added two new beers: Dark Lager from Myoko Kogen Alpenblick Beer and Game Night from West Coast Brewing × Kyoto Brewing. The bar also brought back Juicy Things Friday with a three-taco plate.
Hop BroSakura Taps just rolled out two fresh taps for August 14, and the contrast is excellent: Dark Lager and Game Night.
MugiWait, that contrast is supposed to be a good thing? Those names already sound like two totally different planets!
Hop BroFirst up, Myoko Kogen Alpen Brick Beer’s Dark Lager is a black beer built with plenty of roasted malt, so you get rich depth and a toasty edge.
MugiHold on, roasted malt? What is that even supposed to mean? Did the grains get a little too ambitious in the oven?
Hop BroPretty much think toasted grain flavor. This one layers black, caramel, Munich, and pilsner malts, which gives it a full, rounded character.
MugiOkay, I get that. Then Game Night has to be the loud, chaotic one of the pair, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a West Coast Brewing x Kyoto Brewing West Coast DIPA, with fresh-cut hop aroma, passion-fruit notes, plus woody and floral nuances.
MugiThat sounds huge. Also, what is DIPA? You said it like I was born knowing the secret code.
Hop BroIt means Double IPA: more hops, more intensity, more presence. Putting that next to a smooth dark lager makes for a very fun side-by-side.
MugiAnd they’re still doing Juicy Things Friday with three kinds of tacos? Yeah, now I want a seat upstairs and both beers in front of me immediately.
Sakura Taps updated its tap list on Friday, August 14, and announced two new kegs. The newcomers are Dark Lager from Myoko Kogen Alpenblick Beer and Game Night from West Coast Brewing × Kyoto Brewing.
Dark Lager is a black beer brewed with plenty of high-quality roasted malt. The blend of Black, Caramel, Munich, and Pilsner malts gives it a rich, layered flavor. Game Night, a West Coast Double IPA, brings a fresh green hop aroma, tropical fruit notes reminiscent of passion fruit, and a balanced mix of woody and floral accents. Together, they make a strong contrast for beer drinkers who like to move between dark malt character and hop-forward intensity.
The bar also resumed Juicy Things Friday after a two-week break. This week’s food feature is a three-taco plate, designed to work not only with beer but also with wine. That pairing-friendly, music-filled atmosphere is part of what makes Sakura Taps feel like a place to slow down and focus on the glass in front of you.
The full eight-beer lineup for the day was:
- 無我霧中 / Shiga Kogen Beer
- 吉田町へレス 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft
- IKARU / Groundtap Brewery
- Robbo IPA / Numazu Craft
- Salud Amigos! / Grandline Brewing
- Game Night / West Coast Brewing × Kyoto Brewing
- Dark Lager / Myoko Kogen Alpenblick Beer
- Da Boy Tommie / DOK BREWING
From lager to West Coast DIPA, the board covers a wide range of styles and gives guests plenty of room to taste across the menu with food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakura Taps just rolled out two fresh taps for August 14, and the contrast is excellent: Dark Lager and Game Night.
MugiWait, that contrast is supposed to be a good thing? Those names already sound like two totally different planets!
Hop BroFirst up, Myoko Kogen Alpen Brick Beer’s Dark Lager is a black beer built with plenty of roasted malt, so you get rich depth and a toasty edge.
MugiHold on, roasted malt? What is that even supposed to mean? Did the grains get a little too ambitious in the oven?
Hop BroPretty much think toasted grain flavor. This one layers black, caramel, Munich, and pilsner malts, which gives it a full, rounded character.
MugiOkay, I get that. Then Game Night has to be the loud, chaotic one of the pair, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a West Coast Brewing x Kyoto Brewing West Coast DIPA, with fresh-cut hop aroma, passion-fruit notes, plus woody and floral nuances.
MugiThat sounds huge. Also, what is DIPA? You said it like I was born knowing the secret code.
Hop BroIt means Double IPA: more hops, more intensity, more presence. Putting that next to a smooth dark lager makes for a very fun side-by-side.
MugiAnd they’re still doing Juicy Things Friday with three kinds of tacos? Yeah, now I want a seat upstairs and both beers in front of me immediately.
