Two new taps at Morishita’s Mukuraf: Sakura Ale and Hazy IPA arrive
Tokyo’s beer pub Mukuraf in Morishita updated its tap list on March 18. The two new additions are Sankt Gallen’s "Sankt Gallen Sakura" and BREW CLASSIC’s "Ura Tiger Viva Haze," creating a spring-themed lineup. Bottle and can arrivals were also announced.
Hop BroMukuraf in Morishita dropped two new taps in its March 18 update! Full spring mode.
MugiWhoa! Mukuraf is always bold, but this time it’s a sakura and hazy two-pronged attack?
Hop BroExactly. First up is Sankt Gallen’s "Sankt Gallen Sakura," made with salted flowers and leaves from Taka-to’s double-flowered cherry blossoms.
MugiWhat! So that means it smells like sakura mochi when you drink it!? It’s basically dessert!
Hop BroThe other one is BREW CLASSIC’s "Ura Tiger Viva Haze." It’s a Hazy IPA, and the key point is its silky mouthfeel.
MugiHuh! But what does "silky" even mean!? What do you mean by a fabric-like texture in beer!?
Hop BroGood question. It means the protein and hop character make it feel round on the tongue, and it’s also a fruit-bomb hop beast. Passion fruit to grapefruit vibes!
MugiGot it! There are six on tap, including Nomcraft and Yamorido, and the bottles and cans have an insanely wide style range too!
Hop BroAnd the food is things like horse meat tartare and smoked ham Caesar salad, so when you pair it with beer it becomes a pairing paradise.
MugiChasing the season on tap and digging through bottles... that’s basically the winning plan for tonight! Hop bro, let’s go drink right now!
In a post published on March 18, 2026, Mukuraf, a beer pub in Shinhashi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, announced the day’s beer lineup. While referring to the swelling of cherry tree buds, the post introduced two new taps.
The stars this time are two labels that put spring front and center. The first is Sankt Gallen’s "Sankt Gallen Sakura." It uses salted flowers and leaves from Taka-to’s double-flowered cherry blossoms, aiming for a seasonal beer with the aroma and flavor of sakura mochi. The second is BREW CLASSIC’s "Ura Tiger Viva Haze" (Hazy IPA). It is presented as a beer with a silky mouthfeel and fruit character ranging from passion fruit to grapefruit.
The day’s tap lineup featured six beers, including Nomcraft’s "Island Grove," GOODHOPS’ "Yokai no Nektaron," Yamorido’s "Big Storm Mom," and GROUNDTAP BREWING’s "TSURUGI." In addition, the shop had a strong selection of bottles and cans from West Coast Brewing, VERTERE, Green Neighbors, Sierra Nevada, and others, spanning styles from Hazy DIPA to Pilsner, Apple Cider, and Sour.
Mukuraf is also known for updating its food menu frequently, not just its craft beer. On this day, items such as horse meat tartare and smoked ham Caesar salad were on offer, making it easy to build pairings with the beers. Chase the season on tap, and dig deeper through the bottles. It sounds like the kind of day that makes that possible.
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Hop BroMukuraf in Morishita dropped two new taps in its March 18 update! Full spring mode.
MugiWhoa! Mukuraf is always bold, but this time it’s a sakura and hazy two-pronged attack?
Hop BroExactly. First up is Sankt Gallen’s "Sankt Gallen Sakura," made with salted flowers and leaves from Taka-to’s double-flowered cherry blossoms.
MugiWhat! So that means it smells like sakura mochi when you drink it!? It’s basically dessert!
Hop BroThe other one is BREW CLASSIC’s "Ura Tiger Viva Haze." It’s a Hazy IPA, and the key point is its silky mouthfeel.
MugiHuh! But what does "silky" even mean!? What do you mean by a fabric-like texture in beer!?
Hop BroGood question. It means the protein and hop character make it feel round on the tongue, and it’s also a fruit-bomb hop beast. Passion fruit to grapefruit vibes!
MugiGot it! There are six on tap, including Nomcraft and Yamorido, and the bottles and cans have an insanely wide style range too!
Hop BroAnd the food is things like horse meat tartare and smoked ham Caesar salad, so when you pair it with beer it becomes a pairing paradise.
MugiChasing the season on tap and digging through bottles... that’s basically the winning plan for tonight! Hop bro, let’s go drink right now!
