Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery, Todai-ji's Somei Yoshino in Full Bloom and a Spring Beer Guide
Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery announced on Instagram that the Somei Yoshino cherry trees at Todai-ji have reached full bloom. Some trees have already begun to shed petals, so this weekend may be the best chance to see them at their peak. The post also introduces the brewery's standard taps and limited-time beers.
Hop BroNara City’s Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery was saying that the cherry blossoms at Todai-ji are in full bloom. Since some trees are already starting to shed petals, this really is a make-or-break weekend.
MugiWait, they’re already starting to fall!? Saying this weekend is the last chance is some serious cherry-blossom urgency!
Hop BroAnd inside the brewery they’ve got everything from Naramachi Ale to Haku, Kuro, Ao, and Koharu Blanche. Blossom viewing into a beer afterward is the perfect route.
MugiWhat is that, the names are so stylish my brain can’t keep up! What does Pale Ale even mean?
Hop BroIn broad terms, Pale Ale is a classic easy-to-drink style with a good balance of malt aroma and hop bitterness. Ale uses top fermentation, so the aroma tends to come across as fuller.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about Haku. Is that the kind of Weizen aroma people mean when they say banana?
Hop BroExactly. Weizen is wheat-based, and it can give off aromas like banana and clove. Strawberry Weizen would make it feel even more like spring, and the lightness of Koharu Blanche fits blossom viewing too.
MugiWhat, there’s strawberry and spices too!? The limited three sound interesting, and I don’t have enough stomach space!
Hop BroThey also have a hop-forward IPA like New Zealand-W, so you can choose a very different pint depending on your mood. It’s also convenient that they’re in Kidera-cho, Nara City, open 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and until 20:00 on weekends and holidays.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! The flow of seeing cherry blossoms and having a beer is the best, so let’s toast in Naramachi this weekend!
Todai-ji's cherry blossoms and a pint in Naramachi
Nara City's "Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery" shared on Instagram that the Somei Yoshino cherry trees at Todai-ji have reached full bloom. According to the post, some of the trees have already begun to lose their blossoms, so this weekend may be the last chance to enjoy the flowers.
The brewery makes craft beer in Naramachi, Nara's old downtown district, and serves its house beers on site. A key attraction is the chance to enjoy both a springtime Nara streetscape and locally rooted beer at the same time.
Taps introduced in the post
- Naramachi Ale (Pale Ale)
- Haku (Weizen)
- Kuro (Stout)
- Ao (IPA)
- Koharu Blanche (Saison)
Limited-time beers
- Strawberry Weizen (Weizen)
- New Zealand-W (W-IPA)
- Spice Rich Ale (Spice Ale)
Timed to the spring flower-viewing season, the lineup spans everything from light, easy-drinking Weizens and Saisons to IPAs with pronounced hop character. If you stop by before or after a walk around the Todai-ji area, it should be easy to pick a pint that fits the mood of the day alongside the seasonal scenery.
The shop is open 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 11:00 to 20:00 on weekends and holidays. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing, and the brewery is located in Kidera-cho, Nara City. As long as the cherry blossoms remain at their best, the number of visitors combining sightseeing with a stop here is likely to increase.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNara City’s Nara Beer Naramachi Brewery was saying that the cherry blossoms at Todai-ji are in full bloom. Since some trees are already starting to shed petals, this really is a make-or-break weekend.
MugiWait, they’re already starting to fall!? Saying this weekend is the last chance is some serious cherry-blossom urgency!
Hop BroAnd inside the brewery they’ve got everything from Naramachi Ale to Haku, Kuro, Ao, and Koharu Blanche. Blossom viewing into a beer afterward is the perfect route.
MugiWhat is that, the names are so stylish my brain can’t keep up! What does Pale Ale even mean?
Hop BroIn broad terms, Pale Ale is a classic easy-to-drink style with a good balance of malt aroma and hop bitterness. Ale uses top fermentation, so the aroma tends to come across as fuller.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about Haku. Is that the kind of Weizen aroma people mean when they say banana?
Hop BroExactly. Weizen is wheat-based, and it can give off aromas like banana and clove. Strawberry Weizen would make it feel even more like spring, and the lightness of Koharu Blanche fits blossom viewing too.
MugiWhat, there’s strawberry and spices too!? The limited three sound interesting, and I don’t have enough stomach space!
Hop BroThey also have a hop-forward IPA like New Zealand-W, so you can choose a very different pint depending on your mood. It’s also convenient that they’re in Kidera-cho, Nara City, open 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and until 20:00 on weekends and holidays.
MugiNow I definitely want to go! The flow of seeing cherry blossoms and having a beer is the best, so let’s toast in Naramachi this weekend!
