Kamakura Beer begins preorder sales for special brew "Tianma Saison" made with Chinese huajiao
Kamakura Beer has begun accepting reservations for its special-brew, limited-edition bottled beer "Tianma Saison (TIANMA SAISON)." This specialty saison uses Chinese huajiao pepper and will be delivered as a three-bottle set of 330 ml bottles by refrigerated shipping. Shipment is scheduled for around June 10.
Hop BroKamakura Beer’s Tianma Saison is a pretty interesting limited brew. It’s a specialty saison made with Chinese huajiao pepper, designed for early summer.
MugiWhoa! Huajiao is that stuff that makes your mouth tingle, right? If they put that in beer, it sounds like it would hit with a buzz right away!
Hop BroThat’s the point: it’s not just about heat, but about bringing out a fresh aroma. They layer the citrus aroma of hops with the aroma of huajiao and bring the refreshing character to the front.
MugiSpecialty saison? What’s that? When I hear saison, it sounds kind of like a fancy seasonal dessert!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a saison with added character. Saison is originally a light, dry-leaning style, so adding an ingredient like huajiao lets you play with aroma and the finish.
MugiI get it! And that wheat malt mouthfeel sounds soft, which I like. Even the thing that takes on the tingle sounds admirable!
Hop BroAnd the product specs are clean: a three-bottle set of 330 ml bottles. The alcohol content is 4.5%, and it ships refrigerated, so they’ve taken freshness seriously too.
MugiOhhh! Since it’s preorder sales, if you’re interested you have to move fast. Hearing limited quantity makes it feel extra rare!
Hop BroShipping is scheduled for around June 10, so it’s perfect for early summer. As the only brewery in Kamakura, it has that local character, and the background of building on experience in Suzhou, China is pretty compelling too.
MugiIt’s romantic, the way the aroma of China comes flying out from Kamakura! This is the kind of beer that’s fun before you even drink it, and once you do, the conversation will definitely not stop!
Hop BroExactly. It’s light and drinkable, but also a talking point, so it’s the kind of beer you want to drink right now. Mugi, this is definitely one we should open together.
A Limited Saison That Brings Out the Aroma of Huajiao
Kamakura Beer, based in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has begun preorder sales for its special-brew beer "Tianma Saison (Tianma Saison)." Kamakura Beer is known as the only brewery in Kamakura to promote itself as "born in Kamakura, raised in Kamakura." This new release is a specialty saison made with Chinese huajiao pepper, planned as a seasonal limited item.
The product name "Tianma" combines "tian," meaning sweetness, and "ma," which expresses the numbing sensation associated with huajiao. According to the brewer, the recipe was devised as a beer that looks back on the brewing project he had been advancing in Suzhou, China. Built on that experience abroad, the beer stands out for incorporating ingredients of Chinese origin into the brew.
Flavor and Specifications
According to official information, the beer brings out the fresh aroma and spiciness of huajiao while emphasizing a refreshing character rather than strong heat. Citrus notes from the hops and the aroma of huajiao overlap, while the soft mouthfeel of wheat malt gently balances the刺激. It is a beer designed for a light, highly drinkable taste suited to early summer.
The product is 330 ml, has an alcohol content of 4.5%, and is classified as a specialty saison. It comes as a three-bottle set in a box with the Kamakura Beer logo, and is shipped by refrigerated delivery. Because it is reservation-based, unlike regular sales, it is being offered in limited quantities.
Shipping Schedule
Shipping is planned from early to mid-June, and another notice lists shipment as being scheduled for around June 10. Since all sales are reservation-only, those interested should check early.
In addition to its standard products, Kamakura Beer also puts effort into seasonal special brews, continuing to create beers with distinctive character as a local brewery. This "Tianma Saison" is a limited beer with a story behind it, where an initiative that spread from Kamakura to Suzhou, China intersects with the unique character of huajiao as an ingredient, making it well worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKamakura Beer’s Tianma Saison is a pretty interesting limited brew. It’s a specialty saison made with Chinese huajiao pepper, designed for early summer.
MugiWhoa! Huajiao is that stuff that makes your mouth tingle, right? If they put that in beer, it sounds like it would hit with a buzz right away!
Hop BroThat’s the point: it’s not just about heat, but about bringing out a fresh aroma. They layer the citrus aroma of hops with the aroma of huajiao and bring the refreshing character to the front.
MugiSpecialty saison? What’s that? When I hear saison, it sounds kind of like a fancy seasonal dessert!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a saison with added character. Saison is originally a light, dry-leaning style, so adding an ingredient like huajiao lets you play with aroma and the finish.
MugiI get it! And that wheat malt mouthfeel sounds soft, which I like. Even the thing that takes on the tingle sounds admirable!
Hop BroAnd the product specs are clean: a three-bottle set of 330 ml bottles. The alcohol content is 4.5%, and it ships refrigerated, so they’ve taken freshness seriously too.
MugiOhhh! Since it’s preorder sales, if you’re interested you have to move fast. Hearing limited quantity makes it feel extra rare!
Hop BroShipping is scheduled for around June 10, so it’s perfect for early summer. As the only brewery in Kamakura, it has that local character, and the background of building on experience in Suzhou, China is pretty compelling too.
MugiIt’s romantic, the way the aroma of China comes flying out from Kamakura! This is the kind of beer that’s fun before you even drink it, and once you do, the conversation will definitely not stop!
Hop BroExactly. It’s light and drinkable, but also a talking point, so it’s the kind of beer you want to drink right now. Mugi, this is definitely one we should open together.
