Hon-Atsugi Sankt Gallen TAP ROOM Begins Serving White Smoked Cheese
In a March 14, 2026 post from Sankt Gallen TAP ROOM, a new item called "white smoked cheese" appeared as part of the all-you-can-eat cheese lineup. For pairing, the venue suggests the spring-limited "Sankt Gallen Sakura," making it a seasonal beer-and-food experience at a beer pub near the station.
Hop BroToday's topic is a new pairing in Hon-Atsugi: Sankt Gallen TAP ROOM has started serving "white smoked cheese," right?
MugiWhoa! White smoked cheese in an all-you-can-eat cheese lineup already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroAnd the thing is, it's not the usual high-heat type. It's smoked at room temperature. The point is to keep the milky character while adding a light aroma.
MugiWhat?! "Smoked at room temperature"? Won't the cheese melt? What do you mean, natural cheese as-is!?
Hop BroTo put it in more technical terms, it's close to cold smoking. Because it's smoked without tightening it with heat, the whiteness and soft richness remain.
MugiOhh! So it's less "strong smoke" and more a milky smoky note. Elegant!
Hop BroIf you're pairing it, the spring-limited Sankt Gallen Sakura is the pick. It's a cherry blossom ale-style beer made with cherry blossoms, cherry leaves, and sake rice, and its slightly salty finish works well with the cheese.
MugiAnd it's right by the north exit of the station, too? If there's a tasting set, you can start with Sakura and work your way through the other taps!
Hop BroExactly. On top of up to 20 draft beers, there's also all-you-can-eat cheese with six varieties, and the all-day plan even includes all-you-can-drink from 20 taps, so there's plenty to plan around. I'm already getting thirsty.
MugiIt's decided! I want a drink right now too. Let's do the white smoked cheese and "Sakura" spring combo in Hon-Atsugi tonight!
Right next to the north exit of Hon-Atsugi Station, Sankt Gallen TAP ROOM announced an update to its all-you-can-eat cheese offerings in a White Day post. The spotlight this time is "white smoked cheese," added as item No. 3.
According to the post, this cheese is unlike typical high-heat smoked cheese. It is made by smoking natural cheese at room temperature. The result is said to preserve the cheese's natural color and milky character while layering in a gentle smoky aroma.
The beer recommended alongside it is Sankt Gallen Sakura. This spring-limited beer uses cherry blossoms, cherry leaves, and sake rice, and the pairing aims to match its lightly salty cherry notes with the cheese's smoky aroma. Rather than leaning toward a sweet dessert-style pairing, this recommendation creates a spring feel through aroma and aftertaste, making it practical for beer fans.
The shop is Sankt Gallen's directly operated tap room, serving up to 20 draft beers, from regular offerings to seasonal fruit beers. Tasting sets are also available, making it equally easy to spend the day savoring one beer carefully or moving through multiple taps.
The post also clearly mentions the cheese buffet. With an extra charge at lunchtime, six types of cheese are all-you-can-eat, and the all-day party plan includes six types of cheese plus all-you-can-drink from 20 taps. If you're going for the spring-limited beer, ordering with cheese pairings in mind should help you experience the strengths of this place more fully.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is a new pairing in Hon-Atsugi: Sankt Gallen TAP ROOM has started serving "white smoked cheese," right?
MugiWhoa! White smoked cheese in an all-you-can-eat cheese lineup already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroAnd the thing is, it's not the usual high-heat type. It's smoked at room temperature. The point is to keep the milky character while adding a light aroma.
MugiWhat?! "Smoked at room temperature"? Won't the cheese melt? What do you mean, natural cheese as-is!?
Hop BroTo put it in more technical terms, it's close to cold smoking. Because it's smoked without tightening it with heat, the whiteness and soft richness remain.
MugiOhh! So it's less "strong smoke" and more a milky smoky note. Elegant!
Hop BroIf you're pairing it, the spring-limited Sankt Gallen Sakura is the pick. It's a cherry blossom ale-style beer made with cherry blossoms, cherry leaves, and sake rice, and its slightly salty finish works well with the cheese.
MugiAnd it's right by the north exit of the station, too? If there's a tasting set, you can start with Sakura and work your way through the other taps!
Hop BroExactly. On top of up to 20 draft beers, there's also all-you-can-eat cheese with six varieties, and the all-day plan even includes all-you-can-drink from 20 taps, so there's plenty to plan around. I'm already getting thirsty.
MugiIt's decided! I want a drink right now too. Let's do the white smoked cheese and "Sakura" spring combo in Hon-Atsugi tonight!
