Hakuba Brewing’s MAGICIAN’S PURPLE Appears at VANAVASA in Kamakura
VANAVASA, a beer pub in Kamakura’s Onarimachi area, has introduced a guest beer from Hakuba Brewing Company: MAGICIAN’S PURPLE. The collab saison, made for a GOHEMP event, uses purple basil and is presented as a fresh, easy-drinking release.
Hop BroKamakura’s VANAVASA just tapped Hakuba Brewery’s MAGICIAN’S PURPLE, and yeah, that is absolutely worth talking about.
MugiWait, that name already sounds intense! It’s giving purple wizard energy. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a purple basil saison, born from a connection with VANAVASA’s Daishi and brewed for a GOHEMP event collaboration.
MugiThe second you say saison, it sounds like class started. What even is saison? Explain it like I’m hungry and thirsty.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s light and dry on the palate. Then you get this fresh lift from purple basil grown in Hamamatsu.
MugiWhoa, okay! But basil lives in pasta in my brain. Basil in beer doesn’t start a flavor fight?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part. They used fresh and dried basil together, then let the yeast bring a spicy character so it still feels like proper beer.
MugiHold on, another beer word! Yeast-driven spice means spicy like chili peppers or what?!
Hop BroNot hot-spicy, more like clove-like aromatics or a peppery note. It’s also 5.0% ABV with a light body, so it stays crisp and easy.
MugiOkay, that sounds perfect for a summer night! The artwork too sounds fun, so if I spot it at VANAVASA, that’s my first pour.
Hop BroAnd it’s supposed to show up at more spots soon, so grab it on sight. The flavor and the look both sound very Hakuba Brewery.
MugiThat settles it. My brain is fully basil-scented saison now. Hop bro, let’s go get a glass already!
VANAVASA, a beer pub in Onarimachi, Kamakura, featured a guest beer from Hakuba Brewing Company: MAGICIAN’S PURPLE. According to the post, the beer was brewed through a connection with VANAVASA’s Daishi and created for a GOHEMP event.
MAGICIAN’S PURPLE is a saison brewed with purple basil and comes in at 5.0% ABV. The beer is described as combining the bright, fresh aroma of Hamamatsu-grown purple basil with yeast-driven spice, with both fresh and dried basil used in the recipe. The result is said to be light-bodied and very easy to drink.
For beer drinkers, the appeal is clear: a herb-forward saison with a crisp, refreshing profile and a strong collaboration story behind it. The post also says the beer will be placed at other venues as well, so it is one to watch for. Artwork for the release was done by Koji Mayumi, adding a visual layer to the beer’s crossover culture vibe.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKamakura’s VANAVASA just tapped Hakuba Brewery’s MAGICIAN’S PURPLE, and yeah, that is absolutely worth talking about.
MugiWait, that name already sounds intense! It’s giving purple wizard energy. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a purple basil saison, born from a connection with VANAVASA’s Daishi and brewed for a GOHEMP event collaboration.
MugiThe second you say saison, it sounds like class started. What even is saison? Explain it like I’m hungry and thirsty.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s light and dry on the palate. Then you get this fresh lift from purple basil grown in Hamamatsu.
MugiWhoa, okay! But basil lives in pasta in my brain. Basil in beer doesn’t start a flavor fight?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part. They used fresh and dried basil together, then let the yeast bring a spicy character so it still feels like proper beer.
MugiHold on, another beer word! Yeast-driven spice means spicy like chili peppers or what?!
Hop BroNot hot-spicy, more like clove-like aromatics or a peppery note. It’s also 5.0% ABV with a light body, so it stays crisp and easy.
MugiOkay, that sounds perfect for a summer night! The artwork too sounds fun, so if I spot it at VANAVASA, that’s my first pour.
Hop BroAnd it’s supposed to show up at more spots soon, so grab it on sight. The flavor and the look both sound very Hakuba Brewery.
MugiThat settles it. My brain is fully basil-scented saison now. Hop bro, let’s go get a glass already!
