Sakura Taps updates its 8-tap lineup on April 8; Yoshidacho Helles is set to return
Yokohama's Sakura Taps updated its eight-tap draft lineup on April 8. The sold-out "Yoshidacho Helles 2026" is scheduled to come back as soon as the keg arrives. With petal rafts beginning to appear on the Ooka River, it looks like a day to enjoy craft beer while taking in the cherry blossoms.
Hop BroToday we're talking about how Sakura Taps in Yokohama updated its 8-tap lineup. Drinking while looking out over the Ooka River in spring is almost unfair, honestly.
MugiWow! Beer with cherry blossoms sounds amazing. And eight different beers? It's fun before you even choose!
Hop BroFirst up is Yoshidacho Helles 2026. It's an anniversary lager from Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft, and it's scheduled to come back as soon as the keg arrives.
MugiOhhh! But what is Helles? Saying it's a kind of lager suddenly makes it sound formal, so I'm a little nervous!
Hop BroIn simple terms, Helles is a clean, easy-to-drink malt beer. It is not too bitter and still has some toasty character, so it's perfect for spring daytime drinking.
MugiI see! Then EX Oat Brown Ale sounds like it would make me hungry just from the name. Oats, like the breakfast kind?
Hop BroExactly. Oats help give it a smooth mouthfeel. Add the roasty character and nutty notes of a brown ale, and the mellow sweetness comes together beautifully.
MugiWow, that's a lot of aroma information! So Snow Monkey IPA must be a heavy hitter, right?
Hop BroIt has the sturdy structure you'd expect from Shiga Kogen Beer, with citrus and bitterness coming through clearly. And Noroshi Cold IPA has lightness from rice, so the aroma pops while the finish stays dry.
MugiI see! Then you can pick based on your mood. A lineup that's fun to compare side by side is friendly even for beginners!
Hop BroAnd with Sakura Gose and HBD too, finishing with springlike acidity and fruitiness is definitely an option. All right, today it's one beer in Yokohama, or maybe two.
MugiAgreed! Cherry blossoms and 8 taps are enough reason to make me want to head to Sakura Taps right now. I want to toast before I even drink!
Tap List for April 8
On April 8, Sakura Taps prepared eight draft taps. The previously sold-out "Yoshidacho Helles 2026" is slated to be tapped again as soon as the keg arrives, and is expected to return to the shop after the anniversary week. The bar is located on the second floor of Nora Neko Street in Yoshidacho, Yokohama, and its appeal is the relaxed atmosphere where you can take your time enjoying beer. With petal rafts just beginning to appear on the Ooka River, it is a place where you can enjoy a glass along with the spring air.
The first beer that stands out in today's lineup is "EX Oat Brown Ale / Numazu Craft". It is a calm, well-rounded beer with the smooth mouthfeel brought by oats layered with the roasty aroma and nutty character typical of a brown ale. If the returning "Yoshidacho Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft" joins the lineup, you can enjoy both the drinkability of a classic lager and the special feel of an anniversary beer.
If you're looking for hop aroma, try "Snow Monkey IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer". It is a characteristically sturdy IPA from Shiga Kogen, with citrus notes reminiscent of grapefruit, tropical nuances, and a firm bitterness. "Noroshi Cold IPA / Noroshi Brewing" is marked by lightness from rice and a dry finish, while also letting the hop aroma rise nicely.
There is plenty of individuality here as well. "UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS / Nara Brewing × Kaze no Mori" is memorable for its refreshing aroma reminiscent of red-fleshed fruit and ramune soda. "UNDERWATER / Nara Brewing × Kaze no Mori" is a collaboration that lets you enjoy the lingering ginjo-like aroma, and a side-by-side tasting makes the difference in expression easy to notice. In addition, "Sakura Gose / Shonan Beer" is a spring-like beer with an aroma that evokes sakura mochi, layered with gentle acidity and saltiness. To finish, you can also choose "HBD / Faló Brewing", which has notes of strawberry, vanilla, and sea salt.
This is an eight-tap lineup that shows the full range of craft beer, bringing together lagers, IPAs, gose, and collaboration brews. For beer lovers, it is a spot worth stopping by for the simple joy of wondering what to drink in Yokohama during cherry blossom season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about how Sakura Taps in Yokohama updated its 8-tap lineup. Drinking while looking out over the Ooka River in spring is almost unfair, honestly.
MugiWow! Beer with cherry blossoms sounds amazing. And eight different beers? It's fun before you even choose!
Hop BroFirst up is Yoshidacho Helles 2026. It's an anniversary lager from Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft, and it's scheduled to come back as soon as the keg arrives.
MugiOhhh! But what is Helles? Saying it's a kind of lager suddenly makes it sound formal, so I'm a little nervous!
Hop BroIn simple terms, Helles is a clean, easy-to-drink malt beer. It is not too bitter and still has some toasty character, so it's perfect for spring daytime drinking.
MugiI see! Then EX Oat Brown Ale sounds like it would make me hungry just from the name. Oats, like the breakfast kind?
Hop BroExactly. Oats help give it a smooth mouthfeel. Add the roasty character and nutty notes of a brown ale, and the mellow sweetness comes together beautifully.
MugiWow, that's a lot of aroma information! So Snow Monkey IPA must be a heavy hitter, right?
Hop BroIt has the sturdy structure you'd expect from Shiga Kogen Beer, with citrus and bitterness coming through clearly. And Noroshi Cold IPA has lightness from rice, so the aroma pops while the finish stays dry.
MugiI see! Then you can pick based on your mood. A lineup that's fun to compare side by side is friendly even for beginners!
Hop BroAnd with Sakura Gose and HBD too, finishing with springlike acidity and fruitiness is definitely an option. All right, today it's one beer in Yokohama, or maybe two.
MugiAgreed! Cherry blossoms and 8 taps are enough reason to make me want to head to Sakura Taps right now. I want to toast before I even drink!
