VANAVASA Serves Yorocco Beer’s Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping
VANAVASA, a craft beer bar in Kamakura, is serving Yorocco Beer’s barrel-aged release, Y/B/A/P #008 Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping. The 7% dark beer offers layered roast, oak, and wild-yeast character.
Hop BroVANAVASA in Onarimachi, Kamakura is pouring Yorocco Beer’s barrel-aged porter right now.
MugiWhoa! That sounds intense already. What is Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping like?
Hop BroIts full name is Y/B/A/P #008 Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping. It’s a Barrel Aged Brux Porter at 7% ABV.
MugiWhat is that?! I know porter, but “Brux” suddenly sounds like a spell. What is Brux?
Hop BroBrux refers to Brettanomyces, a wild-yeast relative. During aging, it creates layers of complex aroma, sometimes with gentle tartness.
MugiSo a dark, roasty porter also gets wild-yeast aromas? That’s a lot in one glass!
Hop BroExactly. Roasted malt, woody barrel character, and a touch of sweetness combine into aged aromatic layers worth exploring slowly.
MugiI might gulp it down by accident… but then I’d miss the changing aromas, right?
Hop BroRight. As it warms, both aroma and texture shift, so take your time. It’s a beer to savor with time.
MugiA slow standing drink during a Kamakura stroll sounds perfect! I want to try VANAVASA’s draft pour!
Hop BroThey also have bottles, cans, and growler fills, but this special beer’s availability can change—so check the tap list before you go.
MugiAll right, I want to explore that dark glass aroma by aroma! Let’s toast in Kamakura!
VANAVASA, a craft beer bar in Kamakura’s Onarimachi district, is serving Yorocco Beer’s barrel-aged release, “Y/B/A/P #008 Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping.”
The beer is a Barrel Aged Brux Porter with an ABV of 7%. Built on a porter base and aged in wooden barrels, it combines roasted malt character with woody barrel notes and the complex aromas associated with Brettanomyces and extended maturation.
Pouring a deep black, the beer develops layers of roast, gentle acidity, subtle sweetness, and an earthy, wild-yeast-like complexity. It is a beer to enjoy slowly, allowing its aroma and mouthfeel to evolve as it warms. Drinkers who prefer darker, more contemplative beers will find plenty to explore in the glass.
VANAVASA is a compact beer shop and bar near Kamakura Station, known for its rotating draft selection as well as a broad range of cans and bottles. Guests can enjoy beer by the glass, stop in for a casual standing-bar drink, or take draft beer home in a growler. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it an easy stop during a walk around Kamakura.
Barrel-aged beers may be available in limited quantities, so checking the latest tap list before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroVANAVASA in Onarimachi, Kamakura is pouring Yorocco Beer’s barrel-aged porter right now.
MugiWhoa! That sounds intense already. What is Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping like?
Hop BroIts full name is Y/B/A/P #008 Barrel Aged Blackbird Sipping. It’s a Barrel Aged Brux Porter at 7% ABV.
MugiWhat is that?! I know porter, but “Brux” suddenly sounds like a spell. What is Brux?
Hop BroBrux refers to Brettanomyces, a wild-yeast relative. During aging, it creates layers of complex aroma, sometimes with gentle tartness.
MugiSo a dark, roasty porter also gets wild-yeast aromas? That’s a lot in one glass!
Hop BroExactly. Roasted malt, woody barrel character, and a touch of sweetness combine into aged aromatic layers worth exploring slowly.
MugiI might gulp it down by accident… but then I’d miss the changing aromas, right?
Hop BroRight. As it warms, both aroma and texture shift, so take your time. It’s a beer to savor with time.
MugiA slow standing drink during a Kamakura stroll sounds perfect! I want to try VANAVASA’s draft pour!
Hop BroThey also have bottles, cans, and growler fills, but this special beer’s availability can change—so check the tap list before you go.
MugiAll right, I want to explore that dark glass aroma by aroma! Let’s toast in Kamakura!
