Sakura Taps in Yokohama Rotates Three Draft Beers on July 11
At Sakura Taps, a beer pub on the second floor of Nora-neko Street in Yoshidacho, Yokohama, three draft beers rotated in on Saturday, July 11. The refreshed lineup includes Sweet Strawberry from Onihide Beer, Dunkel from Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown, and Noroshi IPA from Noroshi Brewing.
Hop BroSakura Taps in Yokohama swapped in three fresh drafts on Saturday, July 11. Strawberry, dark lager, and hazy IPA in one move is just unfair, right?
MugiWhat! That's temptation from three directions. Sweet, dark, and cloudy IPA all at once? I'm getting lost already!
Hop BroFirst headline pour is Oni Densetsu from Noboribetsu Ji-Beer, the Sweet Strawberry. It uses strawberry puree, and while it smells fruity and gently sweet, this batch finishes drier and brighter than the previous one.
MugiThe name sounds like dessert, but dry with acidity? If I order it expecting strawberry milk, my brain is going to short-circuit!
Hop BroHere, dry means not cloyingly sweet. It doesn't sit on your tongue like juice; it snaps clean at the end, so on a hot day you're ready for the next sip immediately.
Hop BroThen there's Touchdown Yatsugatake Beer's Dunkel, a mahogany dark lager. It has caramel-malt toastiness and a nutty depth, but the bitterness stays restrained, so it still drinks smoothly.
MugiHold on, caramel malt just entered the chat! In my head, a popcorn stand has suddenly opened for business.
Hop BroIt means the malt is kilned to pull out toastier flavors. Think lightly browned toast or nuts, not burnt heaviness; that's why Dunkel feels rich without getting exhausting.
Hop BroAnd Noroshi Brewing's once-a-year Noroshi IPA is on too. It's a Juicy/Hazy IPA, so tropical hop aroma and a soft mouthfeel are the stars. Sakura Taps opens at 13:00, and the Yoshida neighborhood beer garden hits later, so the whole area turns into beer mode.
MugiWhoa, a whole-neighborhood beer day is way too strong a pitch! Starting with strawberry, cruising through Dunkel, then flying tropical with Noroshi IPA sounds like the perfect tasting route.
Hop BroHonestly, this lineup makes the first-pint dilemma impossible. With Helles and Arigato IPA on the list too, it works whether you want an easy opener or a full-on tasting session.
MugiThat's it, I want to go to Yokohama now! I'll start with Sweet Strawberry, and you better help me split the Noroshi IPA and Dunkel too!
Sakura Taps on July 11
Sakura Taps is a beer pub on the second floor of Nora-neko Street in Yoshidacho, Yokohama, where guests can enjoy craft beer alongside seasonal dishes. On this day, the shop opened at 13:00 and closed at 23:30. A neighborhood beer-garden event was also scheduled for the main street from 16:00, making it an especially beer-friendly day in the area.
Three beers that rotated in
- Sweet Strawberry / Noboribetsu Jibeer Onihide
A fruity beer with strawberry aroma, gentle sweetness, and bright acidity. This batch uses strawberry puree and is drier and more acidic than the previous version.
- Dunkel / Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown
A dark lager with caramel malt aroma, nutty notes, and a restrained bitterness. It is built for both depth and drinkability.
- Noroshi IPA / Noroshi Brewing
A once-a-year Juicy IPA / Hazy IPA with tropical-fruit-like hop aroma and a soft mouthfeel.
Today's tap list
1. Furi / Noroshi Brewing × Bakushu Yumeutayumi
2. Yoshidacho Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft
3. Sweet Strawberry / Noboribetsu Jibeer Onihide
4. Arigato IPA / Tsuugaru Jozo
5. Dunkel / Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown
6. Noroshi IPA / Noroshi Brewing
7. Yuru Brew Spelt / Shiga Kogen Beer
8. NEW Kumaoni IPA / Noboribetsu Jibeer Onihide
The lineup spans a fruit-forward beer, a Helles collaboration, IPAs, and a dark lager, so it works well for a first pint, a comparison flight, or a slower evening. For anyone looking for craft beer around Yokohama's Noge area, Sakura Taps is an easy place to keep on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakura Taps in Yokohama swapped in three fresh drafts on Saturday, July 11. Strawberry, dark lager, and hazy IPA in one move is just unfair, right?
MugiWhat! That's temptation from three directions. Sweet, dark, and cloudy IPA all at once? I'm getting lost already!
Hop BroFirst headline pour is Oni Densetsu from Noboribetsu Ji-Beer, the Sweet Strawberry. It uses strawberry puree, and while it smells fruity and gently sweet, this batch finishes drier and brighter than the previous one.
MugiThe name sounds like dessert, but dry with acidity? If I order it expecting strawberry milk, my brain is going to short-circuit!
Hop BroHere, dry means not cloyingly sweet. It doesn't sit on your tongue like juice; it snaps clean at the end, so on a hot day you're ready for the next sip immediately.
Hop BroThen there's Touchdown Yatsugatake Beer's Dunkel, a mahogany dark lager. It has caramel-malt toastiness and a nutty depth, but the bitterness stays restrained, so it still drinks smoothly.
MugiHold on, caramel malt just entered the chat! In my head, a popcorn stand has suddenly opened for business.
Hop BroIt means the malt is kilned to pull out toastier flavors. Think lightly browned toast or nuts, not burnt heaviness; that's why Dunkel feels rich without getting exhausting.
Hop BroAnd Noroshi Brewing's once-a-year Noroshi IPA is on too. It's a Juicy/Hazy IPA, so tropical hop aroma and a soft mouthfeel are the stars. Sakura Taps opens at 13:00, and the Yoshida neighborhood beer garden hits later, so the whole area turns into beer mode.
MugiWhoa, a whole-neighborhood beer day is way too strong a pitch! Starting with strawberry, cruising through Dunkel, then flying tropical with Noroshi IPA sounds like the perfect tasting route.
Hop BroHonestly, this lineup makes the first-pint dilemma impossible. With Helles and Arigato IPA on the list too, it works whether you want an easy opener or a full-on tasting session.
MugiThat's it, I want to go to Yokohama now! I'll start with Sweet Strawberry, and you better help me split the Noroshi IPA and Dunkel too!
