Sakura Gose on Tap at Craftman in Gotanda, a Spring-Only Pour
At Craft Beer Bistro Craftman, a beer pub in Tokyo's Gotanda area, Shonan Beer’s spring-only label, "Sakura Gose," is now being featured. Made with salted cherry blossoms and lactic acid bacteria, it stands out for its aroma reminiscent of sakura mochi, along with a refreshing sourness and saltiness. It’s a tap to watch for beer fans who want to enjoy the feeling of the season in a glass.
Hop BroOn Gotanda’s spring-only guest tap, Shonan Beer’s "Sakura Gose" is now on. At Craft Beer Bistro Craftman, it’s a pour that’s right at the heart of the season.
MugiWhoa! Sakura Gose sounds delicious just from the name, but what even is gose? It’s salty, but it’s beer?
Hop BroGose is a style with the distinctive traits of acidity and saltiness. This one from Shonan Beer uses salted cherry blossoms and lactic acid bacteria to push the spring vibe to the forefront.
MugiHuh, a sakura mochi-like aroma? Can beer really do that? I thought it would be sweet, but this is kind of a mysterious world!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It smells faintly like sakura mochi, but when you drink it, a light sourness comes first, then a gentle saltiness follows.
MugiWhoa, just imagining it makes me hungry! If it has that salty outline, pairing it with appetizers would be super stylish!
Hop BroExactly. With bistro food, it should pair well with seafood and appetizers. The saltiness and acidity will clean up your palate nicely.
MugiAnd it’s so convenient being near Gotanda Station! If the row of cherry trees has started blooming, isn’t it amazing to drink it while taking in the city view?
Hop BroExactly. With seasonal beers like this, the best time to drink it is when you encounter it. Tap rotations are fast, so if it catches your eye, you’ll want to grab it early.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! This is what it means to have a pour that lets you feel the current season. I want to toast in Gotanda already!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Let’s toast with Sakura Gose and slowly enjoy the aroma and acidity of spring.
At Craft Beer Bistro Craftman (1F Grace Gotanda, 2-18-3 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), near Gotanda Station, springlike guest beer news has arrived.
This time, the beer on tap is Shonan Beer’s "Sakura Gose". In the post, it is introduced as a spring-only craft beer made with salted cherry blossoms and lactic acid bacteria, with a flavor that layers a light sourness and saltiness over an aroma that evokes sakura mochi.
Its gose-like salty edge is joined by a bright nuance from seasonal ingredients, making it an easy beer to pair with food. Since this is a bistro, it should work well with appetizers, seafood dishes, and food that makes use of saltiness. It’s a beer meant to be enjoyed for its aroma, so it is also recommended to drink it slowly and follow how the impression changes as the temperature rises.
There is also a notice that the cherry trees in front of the shop have begun to bloom, so as the flowers progress from here, the cityscape and the beer experience naturally come together. In craft beer, where taps change quickly, seasonal limited releases like this are best enjoyed when you get the chance.
Featured Tap This Time
- Beer name: Sakura Gose
- Brewery: Shonan Beer
- Features: Salted cherry blossoms, lactic-acid-derived sourness, gentle saltiness, spring-only
If you're looking for a beer that lets you feel "the current season" in Gotanda, Craftman’s guest beers are worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn Gotanda’s spring-only guest tap, Shonan Beer’s "Sakura Gose" is now on. At Craft Beer Bistro Craftman, it’s a pour that’s right at the heart of the season.
MugiWhoa! Sakura Gose sounds delicious just from the name, but what even is gose? It’s salty, but it’s beer?
Hop BroGose is a style with the distinctive traits of acidity and saltiness. This one from Shonan Beer uses salted cherry blossoms and lactic acid bacteria to push the spring vibe to the forefront.
MugiHuh, a sakura mochi-like aroma? Can beer really do that? I thought it would be sweet, but this is kind of a mysterious world!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It smells faintly like sakura mochi, but when you drink it, a light sourness comes first, then a gentle saltiness follows.
MugiWhoa, just imagining it makes me hungry! If it has that salty outline, pairing it with appetizers would be super stylish!
Hop BroExactly. With bistro food, it should pair well with seafood and appetizers. The saltiness and acidity will clean up your palate nicely.
MugiAnd it’s so convenient being near Gotanda Station! If the row of cherry trees has started blooming, isn’t it amazing to drink it while taking in the city view?
Hop BroExactly. With seasonal beers like this, the best time to drink it is when you encounter it. Tap rotations are fast, so if it catches your eye, you’ll want to grab it early.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! This is what it means to have a pour that lets you feel the current season. I want to toast in Gotanda already!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Let’s toast with Sakura Gose and slowly enjoy the aroma and acidity of spring.
