Sakura Brewery to Release "Tenshochi Sakura Ale" on March 15 to Celebrate Its 11th Year in Business
Iwate-based Sakura Brewery has announced that it will release its seasonal "Tenshochi Sakura Ale Celebration" on March 15, 2026. Built on a Belgian White base, the beer combines cherry blossom puree, yeast derived from the cherry trees at Tenshochi, and Iwate-grown IBUKI hops in a spring-ready design.
Hop BroHere’s a spring news item: Iwate’s Sakura Brewery is celebrating its 11th year in business by releasing "Tenshochi Sakura Ale Celebration" on March 15, 2026!
MugiWhoa! The name already feels like full-on spring! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Belgian-Style Wit Bier, basically a Belgian white ale. It’s set at 4% ABV for a light body, IBU 21 for gentle bitterness, and EBC 8 for a pale color.
MugiWhat? IBU and EBC sound like test scores, and that’s scary!
Hop BroHere’s the thing: IBU is a measure of bitterness, and EBC is a measure of color intensity. So this reads as a "light, gentle spring beer."
MugiOhh, so even a craft beer beginner like me could handle it!
Hop BroAnd the ingredients are serious. Cherry blossom puree, yeast derived from Tenshochi’s cherry trees, and 100% IBUKI hops from Iwate Prefecture. The post described it as having "a gentle sweetness and aroma like sakura mochi."
MugiSakura mochi!? That’s like drinking a Japanese sweet! Bring that to hanami and you’d be the star!
Hop BroIt was announced in an Instagram post on March 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., with early pours planned from around March 13, and general release on March 15. Since it’s coming in 15L kegs, if you find it, I’d say order immediately.
MugiDeal! Let’s head out and drink it at the early-pour timing! Hop bro, I’ll handle the sakura mochi, and you handle the commentary!
In an Instagram post at 7:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026, Sakura Brewery introduced its new seasonal product, "Tenshochi Sakura Ale Celebration (Tenshochi Cherrybrossom Ale Celebration)". The release date is March 15, 2026. The post also noted that the beer was planned to coincide with the brewery entering its 11th year since founding on the same day.
The beer style is Belgian-Style Wit Bier. Its specs are Alc 4% / IBU 21 / EBC 8 / 15L keg. With a light alcohol level and restrained bitterness, the recipe is designed for an easy-drinking balance suited to early spring. On the ingredient side, it is built on a Belgian white base and uses cherry blossom puree, yeast extracted from the cherry trees at Tenshochi, and 100% IBUKI hops grown in Iwate Prefecture. The post describes it as having "a gentle sweetness and aroma like sakura mochi," suggesting a finish that foregrounds floral character and a soft, sweet impression.
As for serving timing, the brewery also announced on its Instagram account (@sakura.brewery) that early pours are planned from around March 13. There should be an opportunity to try it before the general release.
Sakura Brewery is a brewery based in Iwate that continues to share its work from the region. This release can be seen as a project that combines locally rooted ingredients with a strong sense of seasonality, distilling a spring local story into a single glass. With cherry blossom season approaching, it is likely to draw attention especially from drinkers who want to enjoy the aroma in a lower-alcohol beer.
Official information can be confirmed via the Instagram post and the brewery's official website (https://nyckrishna.wixsite.com/sakurabrewery).
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s a spring news item: Iwate’s Sakura Brewery is celebrating its 11th year in business by releasing "Tenshochi Sakura Ale Celebration" on March 15, 2026!
MugiWhoa! The name already feels like full-on spring! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is Belgian-Style Wit Bier, basically a Belgian white ale. It’s set at 4% ABV for a light body, IBU 21 for gentle bitterness, and EBC 8 for a pale color.
MugiWhat? IBU and EBC sound like test scores, and that’s scary!
Hop BroHere’s the thing: IBU is a measure of bitterness, and EBC is a measure of color intensity. So this reads as a "light, gentle spring beer."
MugiOhh, so even a craft beer beginner like me could handle it!
Hop BroAnd the ingredients are serious. Cherry blossom puree, yeast derived from Tenshochi’s cherry trees, and 100% IBUKI hops from Iwate Prefecture. The post described it as having "a gentle sweetness and aroma like sakura mochi."
MugiSakura mochi!? That’s like drinking a Japanese sweet! Bring that to hanami and you’d be the star!
Hop BroIt was announced in an Instagram post on March 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., with early pours planned from around March 13, and general release on March 15. Since it’s coming in 15L kegs, if you find it, I’d say order immediately.
MugiDeal! Let’s head out and drink it at the early-pour timing! Hop bro, I’ll handle the sakura mochi, and you handle the commentary!
