At Beer Inn Marika Oimachi in Higashi-Oi, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, the shop announced its guest beer in a post on March 14. Featured this time is "Sakura Arashi IPA Pink Tyhoon" from the Iwate brewery Iwate Kura Beer. The style is IPA, and the alcohol content is 6.0%.

The post describes the beer as having a gentle aroma reminiscent of cherry leaves, along with a solid malt richness. It also suggests a design that layers the bright aroma from four kinds of hops with the clear bitterness typical of an IPA, balancing a spring-like nuance with satisfying drinkability. Rather than ending with lightness alone, it is a beer for people who want to enjoy aroma, bitterness, and body in good balance.

The pairing examples listed were lampredotto and rebataki. Combining the hop bitterness and aroma with the savory flavor and fat of offal dishes is a practical suggestion that suits a beer pub. With food, not only the cherry-like nuance but also the malt depth should become even easier to appreciate.

As the closing line, "Today too, Marika as always," suggests, the shop’s attitude of carefully updating the everyday pint is also memorable. It is a strong candidate for a relaxed night in Oimachi when you want to enjoy a seasonal guest beer.