Sakura Taps Puts Yorocco Beer's Hometown Stout on Tap, Refreshing Its 8-Tap Lineup
At Sakura Taps, a beer pub on the second floor in Yokohama's Yoshida-cho, Yorocco Beer's dry stout Hometown Stout has been newly tapped. On Saturday, May 30, the bar opens at 3:00 p.m., and its standard eight-tap lineup features a row of distinctive collaboration beers.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps on the second floor in Yokohama's Yoshida-cho, Yorocco Beer's Hometown Stout is on tap. This time, among the standard eight taps, it's the star that really makes you want to drink slowly.
MugiWhoa, if that means an 8-tap refresh, there'll be all kinds of choices if I go!? And with stout as the star, it feels kind of grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. This Hometown Stout is a dry stout, and the aroma of roasted barley and the fullness of the malt are in great balance. It's not too sweet, so it's also very good as a food-pairing beer.
MugiRoasted barley? What's that! Is it like burnt bread!? Or more coffee-like?
Hop BroSimply put, it's the aroma of roasted malt. You can also get coffee-like or cacao-like notes, and this one really brings that out while keeping the palate from feeling too heavy.
MugiOhh! So even if it's a bit fuller than last time, you can enjoy it slowly instead of chugging it. I used to think stout was dark and scary, but now I kind of like it!
Hop BroAnd this one was brewed to coincide with the opening of Yorocco Beer's taproom in Ofuna. The fact that it's a second batch with a slightly fuller body is the kind of thing that really gets beer geeks going.
MugiWhat, there's a drama like that in a second floor in Yokohama!? And the tap list has lager, helles, and IPA too? If I drank them in order, my palate would feel like it was traveling!
Hop BroIn fact, from brisk pours like Celebration Lager and Yoshidacho Helles 2026 to Fruit Life, Mr. DANK, and Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA, there's a wide range. Finishing with Hometown Stout makes for a really nice flow.
MugiA 3 p.m. opening means you can go without getting too serious from lunchtime on! On a day with a summer-like feel, starting light and finishing with black beer is just the best!
Hop BroYeah, it's perfect for a day when you want to take your time with draft beer. Start with lager at Sakura Taps, finish with Hometown Stout - that's the kind of thing that makes both of us thirsty.
At the beer pub Sakura Taps on the second floor in Yokohama's Yoshida-cho, one new beer was tapped on Saturday, May 30. True to the house style, where you can calmly enjoy craft beer and food in a relaxed interior, this lineup is once again one you'll want to savor slowly.
The star of the day is Yorocco Beer's Hometown Stout. Brewed in conjunction with the opening of Yorocco Beer Taproom Ofuna, this dry stout is characterized by the aroma of roasted barley, the fullness of the malt, and a finish that is not too sweet. This time it is a second batch, and it has a slightly fuller body than the previous release. It is a beer that will appeal not only to stout lovers, but also to anyone looking for a drink to enjoy slowly over a meal.
The tap list for the day is as follows:
- Celebration Lager / Yorocco Beer × Taiyo Sakaba × Godspeed Brewery
- Yoshidacho Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft
- Fruit Life / Kyoto Brewing
- Churro / PECORA BEER
- STEREO / Faló Brewing
- Mr. DANK / Ise Kadoya Brewery
- Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Brewery
- Hometown Stout / Yorocco Beer
Sakura Taps is a small space with both counter and table seating, but its appeal lies in the fact that it keeps eight taps available every day. Centered on craft beer, it is known as an easy place to stop by in Yokohama's Kannai and Noge areas. On days of strong late-May sun, it looks like you could enjoy a wide range of pours, from a crisp lager or helles, to a fruity IPA, and finally a stout to finish.
On Saturday, May 30, it opens at 3:00 p.m. As the signs of summer grow stronger, this is a schedule worth keeping in mind for anyone in Yokohama who wants to take their time with draft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps on the second floor in Yokohama's Yoshida-cho, Yorocco Beer's Hometown Stout is on tap. This time, among the standard eight taps, it's the star that really makes you want to drink slowly.
MugiWhoa, if that means an 8-tap refresh, there'll be all kinds of choices if I go!? And with stout as the star, it feels kind of grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. This Hometown Stout is a dry stout, and the aroma of roasted barley and the fullness of the malt are in great balance. It's not too sweet, so it's also very good as a food-pairing beer.
MugiRoasted barley? What's that! Is it like burnt bread!? Or more coffee-like?
Hop BroSimply put, it's the aroma of roasted malt. You can also get coffee-like or cacao-like notes, and this one really brings that out while keeping the palate from feeling too heavy.
MugiOhh! So even if it's a bit fuller than last time, you can enjoy it slowly instead of chugging it. I used to think stout was dark and scary, but now I kind of like it!
Hop BroAnd this one was brewed to coincide with the opening of Yorocco Beer's taproom in Ofuna. The fact that it's a second batch with a slightly fuller body is the kind of thing that really gets beer geeks going.
MugiWhat, there's a drama like that in a second floor in Yokohama!? And the tap list has lager, helles, and IPA too? If I drank them in order, my palate would feel like it was traveling!
Hop BroIn fact, from brisk pours like Celebration Lager and Yoshidacho Helles 2026 to Fruit Life, Mr. DANK, and Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA, there's a wide range. Finishing with Hometown Stout makes for a really nice flow.
MugiA 3 p.m. opening means you can go without getting too serious from lunchtime on! On a day with a summer-like feel, starting light and finishing with black beer is just the best!
Hop BroYeah, it's perfect for a day when you want to take your time with draft beer. Start with lager at Sakura Taps, finish with Hometown Stout - that's the kind of thing that makes both of us thirsty.
