Sakura Taps Highlights Nara Brewing's Award-Winning LIGHTHOUSE
On April 23, the Yokohama beer pub Sakura Taps featured Nara Brewing's LIGHTHOUSE. Following its gold medal at the World Beer Cup 2026, FUNCTION was also introduced as a beer coming on tap soon. Together with the shop's eight-tap lineup, it made for a day that was easy to enjoy as a tasting comparison.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yokohama, Nara Brewing's gold-medal-winning LIGHTHOUSE was featured. A gold at the World Beer Cup 2026 really sets a celebratory tone, doesn't it?
MugiWow! Is the World Beer Cup 2026 that big of a deal? If it won, it already feels festive before you even take a sip!
Hop BroExactly, and Sakura Taps introduced it on April 23 while also mentioning the soon-to-open FUNCTION. It's smart how they center the award-winning beer while hinting at what's next.
MugiFUNCTION? What's that! Cool name, but does it mean a next-drink candidate?
Hop BroThat's right, it's a beer scheduled to join the shop's taps. Sakura Taps runs an eight-tap setup that changes daily, so these rotations are part of the fun.
MugiOhhh! With eight taps, I bet it's happily hard to choose the first beer!
Hop BroThe lineup for the day is great too. Beers like `The Spider Thread`, `Mystic Tiger`, and `THE American IPA` make for a broad and varied selection.
MugiSo fun just from the names alone! And if it goes from hazy to dark styles, that's perfect for picking by mood.
Hop BroAnd Sakura Taps isn't just about craft beer. You can also enjoy hand-drip coffee there. The calm interior is part of what makes it nice.
MugiNow I really want to spend a slow afternoon tasting beers! A day that's perfect for a celebratory toast is exactly this kind of day.
Hop BroI still want to toast with LIGHTHOUSE at the end. I'm also curious about the next tap opening, so this gives me a very strong reason to go.
MugiYeah, I'm fully in craft beer mode today! I want to toast with LIGHTHOUSE and wait for FUNCTION too!
Taps Celebrating an Award-Winning Beer
On April 23, Sakura Taps featured Nara Brewing's `LIGHTHOUSE`. In response to the news that it had won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup 2026, the shop positioned it as a beer suited for a celebratory toast. `FUNCTION` was also mentioned as a beer scheduled to go on tap soon, and the flow centered on the award-winning beer was reflected directly in the shop's taps.
Sakura Taps, a beer pub in Yokohama, is a place where you can enjoy craft beer and hand-drip coffee in a calm setting. It offers eight taps that change daily, and the lineup for the day included the following beers.
- `The Spider Thread / Barbaric Works`
- `Yoshida-cho Helles 2026 / Sakura Taps × Numazu Craft`
- `Mystic Tiger / Nomcraft Brewing`
- `THE American IPA / Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery`
- `LIGHTHOUSE / Nara Brewing`
- `ONMEN BRÄU / Baeren × Highbury`
- `UTSUROI / Yellow Monkey Brewing`
- `Unexpected / Sakura Smoked Workshop × 254 Beer`
The lineup spans a wide range, from dark beers to hoppy IPAs, fruity hazies, and collaboration brews. It is a lineup that works well whether you want to choose your first beer or sample several in small amounts. Centered on beer, it is the kind of place that suits a relaxed day spent with seasonal dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Sakura Taps in Yokohama, Nara Brewing's gold-medal-winning LIGHTHOUSE was featured. A gold at the World Beer Cup 2026 really sets a celebratory tone, doesn't it?
MugiWow! Is the World Beer Cup 2026 that big of a deal? If it won, it already feels festive before you even take a sip!
Hop BroExactly, and Sakura Taps introduced it on April 23 while also mentioning the soon-to-open FUNCTION. It's smart how they center the award-winning beer while hinting at what's next.
MugiFUNCTION? What's that! Cool name, but does it mean a next-drink candidate?
Hop BroThat's right, it's a beer scheduled to join the shop's taps. Sakura Taps runs an eight-tap setup that changes daily, so these rotations are part of the fun.
MugiOhhh! With eight taps, I bet it's happily hard to choose the first beer!
Hop BroThe lineup for the day is great too. Beers like `The Spider Thread`, `Mystic Tiger`, and `THE American IPA` make for a broad and varied selection.
MugiSo fun just from the names alone! And if it goes from hazy to dark styles, that's perfect for picking by mood.
Hop BroAnd Sakura Taps isn't just about craft beer. You can also enjoy hand-drip coffee there. The calm interior is part of what makes it nice.
MugiNow I really want to spend a slow afternoon tasting beers! A day that's perfect for a celebratory toast is exactly this kind of day.
Hop BroI still want to toast with LIGHTHOUSE at the end. I'm also curious about the next tap opening, so this gives me a very strong reason to go.
MugiYeah, I'm fully in craft beer mode today! I want to toast with LIGHTHOUSE and wait for FUNCTION too!
