Nara Brewing Co. publishes first-shipment shops for TIMMUR amber lager
Nara Brewing Co. has announced the first-shipment shops for TIMMUR, an amber lager brewed with timur, a Nepalese Himalayan pepper. The collaboration with OLD NEPAL TOKYO will also be sold through the brewery’s online store starting at noon on June 26.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Nara Brewing's TIMMUR. It's an amber lager brewed with timur, a Nepali pepper, so the concept is already doing a lot.
MugiWait, pepper in beer!? Is this refreshing, spicy, or a tiny prank on my tongue?
Hop BroA bit of both, in a good way. It's the third collaboration release with the modern Nepali restaurant OLD NEPAL TOKYO, and timur brings a citrusy aroma, not just heat.
MugiOkay, but numbing finish sounds wild. Is my tongue still filing for workers' comp or what?
Hop BroNot that dramatic. It lingers gently, and at ABV 5.0% / IBU 29, the malt, bitterness, and aroma stay balanced enough for food.
MugiGot it! And since it's an amber lager, we're talking that deep coppery look that makes you hungry on sight, right?
Hop BroExactly. The grain bill stacks Pilsner, Vienna, Munich, Carared, Caramunich, and Melanoidin for layered malt depth. This is where my inner beer nerd starts jogging.
MugiHold on, that's a full malt roll call. So in normal-person language, more toastiness, more breadiness, more body?
Hop BroThat's the idea. Then Sorachi Ace and Merkur shape the bitterness, and chef Honda from the now-closed OLD NEPAL TOKYO even came to Nara between relocation prep for a hands-on brew day.
MugiThat's actually lovely. The cross-regional connection isn't just marketing fluff, it sounds baked right into the beer's identity.
Hop BroAnd the release is easy to chase: first shipment reaches shops from Hokkaido to Shimane, plus Tokyo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, and June 26 at noon is the online store launch. It comes in 350ml cans and on draft.
MugiThen I want Nepali food and TIMMUR immediately. Shop hunt or online ambush, either way I'm ready to make this my next drink.
Nara Brewing Co. has released the first-shipment shop list for "TIMMUR," an amber lager brewed with timur, a Himalayan pepper used in Nepal. The beer is a third collaboration with OLD NEPAL TOKYO, and it is being offered in both 350 ml cans and draft.
"TIMMUR" is listed at 5.0% ABV and 29 IBU. The recipe combines Sorachi Ace and Merkur hops with Pilsner Malt, Vienna Malt, Munich Malt Type1, Carared, Caramunich Type3, and Melanoidin Malt. On the brewery’s product page, it is described as a medium amber beer with a citrus-like aroma from timur, solid malt depth, pronounced hop bitterness, and a gentle lingering tingle.
According to the brewery, OLD NEPAL TOKYO closed in February 2026 as the team prepared to relocate its base to Nepal, but owner-chef Honda visited Nara to take part in the brew. That cross-regional connection is part of what gives the beer its character.
Initial distribution is centered on liquor shops and specialty stores across Japan, from Hokkaido to Shimane, including outlets in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. Nara Brewing’s online store will begin sales at noon on June 26. The brewery describes TIMMUR as a food-friendly beer, making it a natural choice for pairing with a meal.
Source: original post, official announcement, beer page
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Nara Brewing's TIMMUR. It's an amber lager brewed with timur, a Nepali pepper, so the concept is already doing a lot.
MugiWait, pepper in beer!? Is this refreshing, spicy, or a tiny prank on my tongue?
Hop BroA bit of both, in a good way. It's the third collaboration release with the modern Nepali restaurant OLD NEPAL TOKYO, and timur brings a citrusy aroma, not just heat.
MugiOkay, but numbing finish sounds wild. Is my tongue still filing for workers' comp or what?
Hop BroNot that dramatic. It lingers gently, and at ABV 5.0% / IBU 29, the malt, bitterness, and aroma stay balanced enough for food.
MugiGot it! And since it's an amber lager, we're talking that deep coppery look that makes you hungry on sight, right?
Hop BroExactly. The grain bill stacks Pilsner, Vienna, Munich, Carared, Caramunich, and Melanoidin for layered malt depth. This is where my inner beer nerd starts jogging.
MugiHold on, that's a full malt roll call. So in normal-person language, more toastiness, more breadiness, more body?
Hop BroThat's the idea. Then Sorachi Ace and Merkur shape the bitterness, and chef Honda from the now-closed OLD NEPAL TOKYO even came to Nara between relocation prep for a hands-on brew day.
MugiThat's actually lovely. The cross-regional connection isn't just marketing fluff, it sounds baked right into the beer's identity.
Hop BroAnd the release is easy to chase: first shipment reaches shops from Hokkaido to Shimane, plus Tokyo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, and June 26 at noon is the online store launch. It comes in 350ml cans and on draft.
MugiThen I want Nepali food and TIMMUR immediately. Shop hunt or online ambush, either way I'm ready to make this my next drink.
