Sakura Taps Opens Two New Beers, Including West Coast Brewing's "Triple Cone"
At the beer pub Sakura Taps in Hanasakicho, Yokohama, two new beers were tapped on April 12. West Coast Brewing's "Triple Cone" and Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer original "Unexpected" were added, updating the daily 8-tap lineup.
Hop BroAt the beer pub Sakura Taps in Hanasakicho, Yokohama, the taps were updated on April 12. It is the kind of place with eight rotating taps every day, so even the day after an event, things move quickly there.
MugiWhoa, eight rotating taps? That means it's a different world every time you go! So what beers came in this time?
Hop BroThe highlight is Triple Cone, from West Coast Brewing. It's the kind of beer with a beautifully layered aroma, combining citrus notes like grapefruit and orange with peach, honeydew melon, and even a floral touch.
MugiHuh! But when you say floral, does that mean it tastes like flowers? It's getting so flowery I can't tell if this is a drink or a garden!
Hop BroExactly, it's about the aroma impression. Hop-derived aromas can come across like flowers, and when citrus and floral notes coexist, the beer becomes instantly more vibrant.
MugiGot it! Then I'm curious about the other one, Unexpected too! Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer sounds like it has way too much information packed into the name!
Hop BroThis is a collaboration based on a triple-style beer, with fresh Shiranui citrus peel added. It has a foundation of ester aromas like banana and pear, and what's interesting is that it also brings out orange- and melon-like nuances.
MugiWait, ester aromas? Another hard word! So basically, that means fruity aromas, right?
Hop BroThat's right. They're aroma compounds created during fermentation, and they can give off banana- or pear-like notes. And the fact that it's high in alcohol but still feels refreshing is what really catches drinkers off guard.
MugiNice. If the place has a calm interior and coffee too, it sounds perfect for taking your time and comparing beers. Being able to enjoy both classics and collaborations all in one go around the Kannai area is the best.
Hop BroExactly. This time there are staple-adjacent choices like Yoshidacho Helles 2026, so the appeal is in enjoying the range of flavors, which is so typical of Sakura Taps. So tonight, let's start by deciding together which beer to have first.
At the beer pub Sakura Taps, on the second floor along Nora Neko Street in Yokohama's Yoshida-cho, the tap list was updated on Sunday, 4/12. The atmosphere inside is calm, and with eight craft beers rotated daily, plus hand-drip coffee, the setup lets guests take their time while focusing on beer.
On this day, following the previous day's event Beer to Share SPIN-OFF, two taps were changed out. Newly opened were Triple Cone / West Coast Brewing and Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer.
Two New Taps
- Triple Cone / West Coast Brewing
It is described as offering a bright citrus character reminiscent of grapefruit and orange, layered with impressions of peach and honeydew melon, plus a floral note like lavender.
- Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer
A triple based on estery aromas reminiscent of banana and pear, with fresh Shiranui citrus peel added. It also carries nuances that evoke orange and melon, and while high in alcohol, it is said to finish with a refreshing feel.
Today's Tap List
The lineup at Sakura Taps for the day included the following beers:
- A Door to Summer / Mugi Zakkoku Kobo
- Yoshidacho Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft
- Triple Cone / West Coast Brewing
- No.03 Yayoi IPA #2 / FARNTRY
- UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS / Nara Brewing × Kaze no Mori
- ONMEN BRÄU / Baeren × Highbury
- UNDERWATER / Nara Brewing × Kaze no Mori
- Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer
Even the day after an event, the selection remained rich, including refreshed kegs. In the Kannai area of Yokohama, it was the kind of lineup suited to a day when you want to compare everything from staples to collaborations. The daily 8-tap format is part of what makes Sakura Taps special, because every visit can bring a different pint.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub Sakura Taps in Hanasakicho, Yokohama, the taps were updated on April 12. It is the kind of place with eight rotating taps every day, so even the day after an event, things move quickly there.
MugiWhoa, eight rotating taps? That means it's a different world every time you go! So what beers came in this time?
Hop BroThe highlight is Triple Cone, from West Coast Brewing. It's the kind of beer with a beautifully layered aroma, combining citrus notes like grapefruit and orange with peach, honeydew melon, and even a floral touch.
MugiHuh! But when you say floral, does that mean it tastes like flowers? It's getting so flowery I can't tell if this is a drink or a garden!
Hop BroExactly, it's about the aroma impression. Hop-derived aromas can come across like flowers, and when citrus and floral notes coexist, the beer becomes instantly more vibrant.
MugiGot it! Then I'm curious about the other one, Unexpected too! Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer sounds like it has way too much information packed into the name!
Hop BroThis is a collaboration based on a triple-style beer, with fresh Shiranui citrus peel added. It has a foundation of ester aromas like banana and pear, and what's interesting is that it also brings out orange- and melon-like nuances.
MugiWait, ester aromas? Another hard word! So basically, that means fruity aromas, right?
Hop BroThat's right. They're aroma compounds created during fermentation, and they can give off banana- or pear-like notes. And the fact that it's high in alcohol but still feels refreshing is what really catches drinkers off guard.
MugiNice. If the place has a calm interior and coffee too, it sounds perfect for taking your time and comparing beers. Being able to enjoy both classics and collaborations all in one go around the Kannai area is the best.
Hop BroExactly. This time there are staple-adjacent choices like Yoshidacho Helles 2026, so the appeal is in enjoying the range of flavors, which is so typical of Sakura Taps. So tonight, let's start by deciding together which beer to have first.
