Yanaka Beer Hall Taps 11th-Anniversary Limited "Shunran," with Commemorative Events Also Held
Yanaka Beer Hall, a beer pub in the Uenosakuragi area of Tokyo, has released the limited beer "Shunran -Spring Storm- (Spring Storm)" to coincide with its 11th anniversary on March 14, 2026. It is a spring-style brew centered on bitterness and a hop finish, and commemorative events are also being held at the facility.
Hop BroToday it's a story about Yanaka Beer Hall: for its 11th anniversary, the limited Shunran Spring Storm was tapped on March 14.
MugiWhoa! A new release for the anniversary is amazing, and the name really gives off a strong spring-storm vibe!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's designed so that after a solid bitterness, a hop finish reminiscent of fresh greenery lingers, and the style feels like a spring-ready pale ale.
MugiHuh! But when you say the "finish lingers," does that mean there's a second party in your mouth after you drink it?
Hop BroExactly that, and if I get a little nerdy, it feels like the hop-derived aroma and the IBU balance are really doing the work.
MugiWhat even is that! When I hear IBU, it suddenly sounds like a science lab. So it's basically a bitterness meter?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking it's a measure of bitterness. And the article's featured pairing is with blanched rape blossoms, a spring pairing suggestion, plus it's takeout-friendly, so it's great for cherry blossom viewing too.
MugiWinner! Yanaka Beer Hall is that old house in Uenosakuragi, right? Being able to drink in a place with a 1938-built atmosphere is way too evocative!
Hop BroAnd it's a gratitude-filled 11th-anniversary special brew made at Kawarayu Onsen Station Campfield, which they present as "our brewery."
MugiIt's decided! I want to check out the commemorative events and toast right now with Shunran and rape blossoms!
To mark Yanaka Beer Hall's 11th anniversary, the limited-time craft beer "Shunran -Spring Storm- (Spring Storm)" has gone on sale. In its post, the beer is described as being designed so that, after a firm bitterness, an elegant hop aftertaste reminiscent of fresh greenery lingers, suggesting a clearly defined flavor that you would want to drink in early spring.
This beer was brewed at Kawarayu Onsen Station Campfield (@kawarayuonseneki_campfield), which the shop introduces as "our brewery." In the words of the store, it is also clearly positioned as a special brew made with gratitude for the anniversary.
The recommended food pairing is blanched rape blossoms, a seasonal dish. The suggestion is to layer the refreshing character derived from the hops with the slight bitterness of the rape blossoms, creating a setup that lets you enjoy the feel of spring directly through the glass and the plate. It also supports takeout, making it a strong choice for a drink to carry out during cherry blossom-viewing season.
The venue, Yanaka Beer Hall, is a traditional-house beer pub located inside "Uenosakuragi Atarashi" at 2-15-6 Uenosakuragi, Taito City. Its appeal is the calm atmosphere created by a building constructed in 1938, where you can take your time enjoying original craft beer. If you're visiting around the anniversary, this is the kind of place where you'd want to start with the limited "Shunran" and then experience it together with seasonal food pairings.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday it's a story about Yanaka Beer Hall: for its 11th anniversary, the limited Shunran Spring Storm was tapped on March 14.
MugiWhoa! A new release for the anniversary is amazing, and the name really gives off a strong spring-storm vibe!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's designed so that after a solid bitterness, a hop finish reminiscent of fresh greenery lingers, and the style feels like a spring-ready pale ale.
MugiHuh! But when you say the "finish lingers," does that mean there's a second party in your mouth after you drink it?
Hop BroExactly that, and if I get a little nerdy, it feels like the hop-derived aroma and the IBU balance are really doing the work.
MugiWhat even is that! When I hear IBU, it suddenly sounds like a science lab. So it's basically a bitterness meter?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking it's a measure of bitterness. And the article's featured pairing is with blanched rape blossoms, a spring pairing suggestion, plus it's takeout-friendly, so it's great for cherry blossom viewing too.
MugiWinner! Yanaka Beer Hall is that old house in Uenosakuragi, right? Being able to drink in a place with a 1938-built atmosphere is way too evocative!
Hop BroAnd it's a gratitude-filled 11th-anniversary special brew made at Kawarayu Onsen Station Campfield, which they present as "our brewery."
MugiIt's decided! I want to check out the commemorative events and toast right now with Shunran and rape blossoms!
