Niichi Brew Cave, five Sankt Gallen beers arrive for the season
On February 20, 2026, Niichi Brew Cave in Tokyo announced on Instagram that five craft beers from Sankt Gallen had arrived. Alongside the spring-limited "Sakura," the lineup also includes the returning "Raspberry Chocolate Stout," with a selection aimed at both seasonality and gift-giving needs.
Hop BroBreaking news from Tokyo: Niichi Brew Cave received five Sankt Gallen beers on February 20, including the spring-limited "Sankt Gallen Sakura"!
MugiFive kinds all at once!? Just the names are making me hungry!
Hop BroThe lineup is "Raspberry Chocolate Stout," "Sakura," "Winter Fruit Tart Ale," "Thanks (Gold)," and "Thanks (Black)." And the Raspberry Chocolate Stout is a restock after selling out immediately.
MugiWhat!? So a restock means it was insanely popular! Chocolate and raspberry is basically dessert!
Hop BroStyle-wise, it's a stout with Alc 8.0% and IBU 29.5. It's the kind where roasted notes are layered with berry acidity.
MugiIBU suddenly turned into science class!? Is 29.5 high? Low? Good?
Hop BroIBU is a guide to bitterness. 29.5 is about "not too bitter, but still structured." It's the kind of number that balances sweet aromas.
MugiOhhh! So "Sakura" is the spring-like one?
Hop BroRight, it's light at Alc 5.0% and IBU 17. It uses double cherry blossom flowers and leaves for a sakura-mochi-like flavor. And the Winter Fruit Tart Ale uses ripe figs, apple, ginger, and cinnamon, so it also works as a digestif.
MugiIf there are also Thanks (Gold) and Thanks (Black), then it's perfect for gifts and for myself! I've decided, let's go together today and avoid missing out!
Niichi Brew Cave (Tokyo) announced five new Sankt Gallen arrivals in an Instagram post at 11:53 on February 20, 2026. The post title, "Hello....", highlighted a lineup that could be used for gift-giving from the end of the fiscal year through the start of the new one.
The five labels announced this time
- Raspberry Chocolate Stout (Alc 8.0%, IBU 29.5)
- Sankt Gallen Sakura (Alc 5.0%, IBU 17)
- Winter Fruit Tart Ale (Alc 5.0%, IBU 17)
- Thanks (Gold) (Alc 5.0%, IBU 20)
- Thanks (Black) (Alc 5.5%, IBU 18)
In the post text, the Raspberry Chocolate Stout was described as being restocked because it had sold out immediately at the store. That makes it clear this is a seasonally popular item being brought back in. In addition, "Sankt Gallen Sakura" is said to use double cherry blossom flowers and leaves for a sakura-mochi-like flavor, positioning it as a beer that evokes the early arrival of spring.
The Winter Fruit Tart Ale is built around ripe figs, with apple, ginger, and cinnamon added to the recipe. It is presented as more than just sweet, with spice notes that also make it a good fit as a digestif-style beer. The fact that the gift-oriented "Thanks (Gold)" and "Thanks (Black)" are listed alongside the others also suggests a lineup aimed not only at at-home drinking, but also at souvenirs and gifts.
In Tokyo's craft beer scene, stores with fast turnover on seasonal releases place high value on restock announcements. This notice is a practical heads-up for drinkers who missed out on popular labels and want to avoid missing them again.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news from Tokyo: Niichi Brew Cave received five Sankt Gallen beers on February 20, including the spring-limited "Sankt Gallen Sakura"!
MugiFive kinds all at once!? Just the names are making me hungry!
Hop BroThe lineup is "Raspberry Chocolate Stout," "Sakura," "Winter Fruit Tart Ale," "Thanks (Gold)," and "Thanks (Black)." And the Raspberry Chocolate Stout is a restock after selling out immediately.
MugiWhat!? So a restock means it was insanely popular! Chocolate and raspberry is basically dessert!
Hop BroStyle-wise, it's a stout with Alc 8.0% and IBU 29.5. It's the kind where roasted notes are layered with berry acidity.
MugiIBU suddenly turned into science class!? Is 29.5 high? Low? Good?
Hop BroIBU is a guide to bitterness. 29.5 is about "not too bitter, but still structured." It's the kind of number that balances sweet aromas.
MugiOhhh! So "Sakura" is the spring-like one?
Hop BroRight, it's light at Alc 5.0% and IBU 17. It uses double cherry blossom flowers and leaves for a sakura-mochi-like flavor. And the Winter Fruit Tart Ale uses ripe figs, apple, ginger, and cinnamon, so it also works as a digestif.
MugiIf there are also Thanks (Gold) and Thanks (Black), then it's perfect for gifts and for myself! I've decided, let's go together today and avoid missing out!
