Kanpai! Brewing's "Sakurazaka Ale" Now on Tap at Hydrant in Setagaya
In an Instagram post from the beer pub "Craft Beer Hydrant" in Wakabayashi, Tokyo, Kanpai! Brewing's "Sakurazaka Ale" appeared. The post said, "We made it in time for the cherry blossoms!" and noted that seats are nearly full, though there are still some counter seats available.
Hop BroIn Wakabayashi, Setagaya, Sakurazaka Ale is finally being tapped. Hydrant's Instagram said, "We made it in time for the cherry blossoms!", and the spring timing feels just right.
MugiWhat, it made it in time for the cherry blossoms already!? It feels like right in the middle of spring, and just reading that makes me want to go on a hanami outing!
Hop BroThe star this time is a beer from Kanpai! Brewing, and Untappd classifies it as a fruit beer. What's more, the base is a light-colored golden ale, so both the appearance and the drinkability feel light and bright.
MugiFruit beer, like some super-sweet juice drink? I get that it sounds easy to drink, but does it still really feel like beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they pair Barbe Rouge hops with tart cherry puree. The aroma has a soft berry-like sweetness, but the acidity and bitterness are restrained, so the beer's backbone is still there.
MugiOhhh! Just hearing about that faint pink foam makes it sound adorable to the max!
Hop BroExactly. Even the foam is gently tinted pink, which is a nice touch. And since it has such a light, crisp mouthfeel, it's well suited to an early spring pour.
MugiWhat kind of place is Hydrant? An 18-seat interior sounds small and easy to walk into!
Hop BroIt's a beer pub in Wakabayashi, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and they line up eight domestic craft beers in a daily rotation. With counter and table seating, and easy access from the station, it's good for dropping in for a quick drink.
MugiAnd if the post says only a few seats left today, that makes me want to go right away! Grabbing a quick drink at the counter sounds amazing!
Hop BroA fruit ale that goes with a spring classic really makes it feel like the season is moving forward when you drink one. Tonight, I feel like having one more while I savor the afterglow of the cherry blossoms.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to drink this! If we toast with a springtime pour, I bet even our mood will float up bright and light!
A spring-friendly pour arrives in Wakabayashi
The beer pub "Craft Beer Hydrant" in Wakabayashi, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, announced on Instagram that it would be serving a guest beer. The post followed "We made it in time for the cherry blossoms!" with "Sakurazaka Ale is here," suggesting it arrived at just the right springtime moment.
This time's beer is Kanpai! Brewing's "Sakurazaka Ale." On Untappd, it is listed as "Sakurazaka Ale (Sakurazaka Ale 2024)," and it falls under the fruit beer category. According to the description, it starts with a light-colored golden ale made with Barbe Rouge hops, then adds tart cherry puree, giving the foam a faint pink tint as well. The aroma has a soft berry-like sweetness, and the mouthfeel is light. The fruit character is not overpowering, and the acidity and bitterness are kept modest, making it easy to drink.
Hydrant is a Wakabayashi beer bar that offers eight domestic craft beers on a rotating daily basis. The 18-seat interior, with counter and table seating, has a friendly, casual atmosphere that makes it easy to drop in, and it is conveniently located from Wakabayashi Station. As the post says "only a few seats left today," it seems to fill up quickly during popular hours, but it also works well for just stopping by for a single drink at the counter. Anyone wanting to try a fruit ale that pairs naturally with the spring season should keep this place on their list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Wakabayashi, Setagaya, Sakurazaka Ale is finally being tapped. Hydrant's Instagram said, "We made it in time for the cherry blossoms!", and the spring timing feels just right.
MugiWhat, it made it in time for the cherry blossoms already!? It feels like right in the middle of spring, and just reading that makes me want to go on a hanami outing!
Hop BroThe star this time is a beer from Kanpai! Brewing, and Untappd classifies it as a fruit beer. What's more, the base is a light-colored golden ale, so both the appearance and the drinkability feel light and bright.
MugiFruit beer, like some super-sweet juice drink? I get that it sounds easy to drink, but does it still really feel like beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: they pair Barbe Rouge hops with tart cherry puree. The aroma has a soft berry-like sweetness, but the acidity and bitterness are restrained, so the beer's backbone is still there.
MugiOhhh! Just hearing about that faint pink foam makes it sound adorable to the max!
Hop BroExactly. Even the foam is gently tinted pink, which is a nice touch. And since it has such a light, crisp mouthfeel, it's well suited to an early spring pour.
MugiWhat kind of place is Hydrant? An 18-seat interior sounds small and easy to walk into!
Hop BroIt's a beer pub in Wakabayashi, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and they line up eight domestic craft beers in a daily rotation. With counter and table seating, and easy access from the station, it's good for dropping in for a quick drink.
MugiAnd if the post says only a few seats left today, that makes me want to go right away! Grabbing a quick drink at the counter sounds amazing!
Hop BroA fruit ale that goes with a spring classic really makes it feel like the season is moving forward when you drink one. Tonight, I feel like having one more while I savor the afterglow of the cherry blossoms.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to drink this! If we toast with a springtime pour, I bet even our mood will float up bright and light!
