Fujizakura Heights Beer 'Sakura Bock'

Fujikanko Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture; President: Kazuya Shimura) will begin sales of "Sakura Bock," a limited-edition brew crafted to coincide with the cherry blossom season, on Friday, March 27, 2026.

https://www.fujizakura-beer.jp/

At the foot of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms reach their peak from early to mid-April.

"Sakura Bock" is a premium beer brewed in the harsh cold of December and aged for over three months to fully draw out the alcohol profile and the umami of the malt.

In Germany, the home of beer, this type of long-aged beer is known as "Doppelbock" (Doppel meaning "double" in German) and was reportedly enjoyed by monks as a source of nutrition during fasting periods.

Using approximately twice the amount of malt as standard beer and undergoing long-term aging, it reaches a high alcohol content of 8%. This year's batch is once again a well-balanced brew of sweetness, bitterness, and aroma. We recommend serving it at around 8°C, rather than chilling it too much.

It pairs well with dishes like meat stews or demi-glace sauces, and is also recommended as an after-dinner drink.

The beer can be purchased at the Fujizakura Heights Beer direct-managed "Sylvans Cafe & Shop" or via online retail (Rakuten Ichiba).

Cherry blossoms will soon be blooming at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Why not welcome the hanami season by tasting a "Sakura Bock" under the full bloom of the cherry trees and feeling the arrival of spring?

【Product Overview】

Product Name: Fujizakura Heights Beer Sakura Bock

*Named "Sakura Bock" because it is a limited-edition beer released by Fujizakura Heights Beer every year during the cherry blossom season since its first brew in 2002.

Release Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

Alcohol Content: 8.0% IBU: 28

Content: 330ml bottle Suggested Retail Price: 638 yen (tax included)

Online Shop: https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/fujizakura/

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