Ginza Kimuraya Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo / President: Mitsunori Kimura), the originator of anpan, will begin offering its first-ever craft beer, "Sakura Anpan Beer." (Price: 1,100 yen / Alcohol content: 4.0% / Beer style: White). This beverage is an upcycled product made from the scrap dough generated during anpan production, inspired by the "sakudane" (fermented starter) that has been used to ferment anpan since the company's founding, and crafted to pair well with alcoholic beverages. The brewing is handled by Miura Peninsula Beer Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Representative: Shizuka Hirose), resulting in a light, food-friendly taste that offers a gentle aroma of bread with the first sip, followed by the subtle, Japanese fragrance reminiscent of the sakura (cherry blossom) salt-pickled ingredient, an icon of anpan. Prior to its release on Saturday, August 1, 2026, a tasting event for media representatives will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Ginza Main Store's 4th-floor restaurant (Arbre Village), allowing them to sample the product early. Initially, it will be served on tap at the restaurant, with plans to consider retail sales in the future. ▼ To participate in the tasting event, please reply via the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9xhDAkYmqDr2o4zyb99ngMu_G09tUvSJFWzc7icTpNBEJGg/viewform?usp=header What's Amazing About Sakura Anpan Beer: Kimuraya, a long-established shop and the birthplace of anpan since the Meiji era, has developed its first craft beer, "Sakura Anpan Beer." Upcycles bread scraps (dough) from anpan production. Inspired by the "sakudane" fermented starter used since its founding, it pursues compatibility with alcoholic beverages. Brewed by "Miura Peninsula Beer," a microbrewery staffed entirely by women. A collaboration between delicate bread-making and delicate brewing. Taste: A light white beer with aromas of bread and sakura, suitable for meals.