Sakura Taps refreshes its tap list on July 19 with apple ale and hazy IPA additions
Sakura Taps, the craft beer pub in Yokohama’s Sakuragicho area, updated two taps on July 19 while keeping holiday hours through the long weekend. The eight-beer lineup includes an apple-forward fruit beer and a collaborative hazy IPA.
Hop BroSakuragicho has a good one today: Sakura Taps swapped two taps on July 19 and still lined up all eight kegs through the holiday weekend.
MugiWait, two fresh taps in one update? So this place basically changes outfits every time you visit?
Hop BroExactly. One highlight is Minamishinshu Beer's Apple Hop Shinano Gold, a fruit beer made with apples from Ina Valley in Nagano, with bright sweetness and acidity.
MugiThat already sounds dangerous in the best way. Sweet-tart apple vibes on a hot day is a total yes.
Hop BroThe other big one is Vit Natt IPA from Minoh Beer and BREWSKI, a collab Hazy IPA layered with grapefruit, orange, mango, and passion fruit notes.
MugiHold on, Hazy IPA means what exactly? Because the hazy part is currently my brain.
Hop BroFair question. It's an IPA with a cloudy look and a juicy soft texture, so the hop aroma pops while the bitterness feels more approachable.
MugiOhhh, so apple people and IPA people both win, and that eight-keg spread keeps the friend group from arguing.
Hop BroAnd it doesn't stop there. With Yoshidamachi Helles 2026 and Haze Alliance around, the collab lineup is quietly stacked too.
MugiThen we're settled. Break time in Sakuragicho, apple for me, Hazy for you, and a pint right now for both of us.
Sakura Taps, a craft beer pub in Yokohama’s Sakuragicho area, opened at 13:00 on July 19 and kept operating through the long weekend. The bar is known for its relaxed interior, daily rotating taps, and hand-drip coffee.
On this day, two taps changed over, bringing the lineup to eight beers:
- EX.シュバルツ / CAMADO BREWERY
- 吉田町へレス 2026 / Sakura Taps × 沼津クラフト
- PERSONA / 奈良醸造 × Bar Savant
- アップルホップ シナノゴールド / 南信州ビール
- デュンケル / 八ヶ岳ビール タッチダウン
- Vit Natt IPA / 箕面ビール × BREWSKI
- Haze Alliance / West Coast Brewing
- XPA / 志摩醸造
Two highlights stand out. Apple Hop Shinano Gold leans on Shinshu apples for a fresh balance of sweetness and acidity. Vit Natt IPA, a collaboration with Sweden’s BREWSKI, brings a smooth hazy body with grapefruit, orange, mango, and passionfruit notes.
The rest of the board mixes house collaboration beers, regional brewers, and hop-driven styles, including Yoshidacho Helles 2026, PERSONA, and Haze Alliance. That variety makes Sakura Taps an easy stop for groups with different tastes.
Located on the second floor in the Noraneko-dori area of Yokohama’s Yoshidacho district, Sakura Taps remains a practical summer stop for drinkers looking for a well-curated rotating selection.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakuragicho has a good one today: Sakura Taps swapped two taps on July 19 and still lined up all eight kegs through the holiday weekend.
MugiWait, two fresh taps in one update? So this place basically changes outfits every time you visit?
Hop BroExactly. One highlight is Minamishinshu Beer's Apple Hop Shinano Gold, a fruit beer made with apples from Ina Valley in Nagano, with bright sweetness and acidity.
MugiThat already sounds dangerous in the best way. Sweet-tart apple vibes on a hot day is a total yes.
Hop BroThe other big one is Vit Natt IPA from Minoh Beer and BREWSKI, a collab Hazy IPA layered with grapefruit, orange, mango, and passion fruit notes.
MugiHold on, Hazy IPA means what exactly? Because the hazy part is currently my brain.
Hop BroFair question. It's an IPA with a cloudy look and a juicy soft texture, so the hop aroma pops while the bitterness feels more approachable.
MugiOhhh, so apple people and IPA people both win, and that eight-keg spread keeps the friend group from arguing.
Hop BroAnd it doesn't stop there. With Yoshidamachi Helles 2026 and Haze Alliance around, the collab lineup is quietly stacked too.
MugiThen we're settled. Break time in Sakuragicho, apple for me, Hazy for you, and a pint right now for both of us.
