Summer Orange Ale launches at MOKICHI KAMAKURA, with Kira-boshi Natsumikan Sour on tap
MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura's Hase area announced the July 9 release of Shonan Beer’s seasonal Summer Orange Ale, alongside a draft pour of Ushitora Brewery’s Kira-boshi Natsumikan Sour for summer-minded drinkers.
Hop BroA full-on citrus summer is landing in Kamakura: MOKICHI KAMAKURA is pouring Shonan Beer’s Summer Orange Ale starting July 9.
MugiWait, Summer Orange Ale already sounds like instant vacation. Is it actually orangey, or just a cute name?
Hop BroIt’s built on a golden ale base, then loaded with 300 kg of New Summer Orange, also called hyuganatsu, so it lands as a fruit ale.
MugiThree hundred kilos?! Fruit ale sounds dangerous. Are we talking juice-in-disguise, or real beer?
Hop BroReal beer, absolutely. You get soft sweet-tart fruit, then the hop aroma pulls it back into balance. The lineup is Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado.
MugiWhat is that, a superhero team? So they’re basically the citrus aroma boost squad?
Hop BroExactly. And at an easy 5% ABV, it sounds made for a hot day when you want something bright but crushable.
MugiAnd that’s not even all? They’re also tapping Ushitora Brewery’s Kira Boshi Summer Mikan Sour on draft? Summer is showing off.
Hop BroThat one’s the guest beer, and its tangy citrus punch is the whole point. Perfect for a post-walk side-by-side tasting.
MugiBrick building, herb garden, food with fermented ingredients... this is basically the Kamakura reward route.
Hop BroRight, and the old pump station setting makes it even better. I’d start with the seasonal fruit ale, then finish with the summer mikan sour.
MugiSold. I want the food pairing and the tasting flight mindset. I’m thirsty just reading this.
Two citrus-forward beers for summer
MOKICHI KAMAKURA is a beer pub in a renovated former water pump station in Kamakura. The brick exterior and open interior give it a distinctive atmosphere, while its brewery-style dishes built around herbs and fermented ingredients make it a natural place to enjoy beer with food.
In the latest announcement, Shonan Beer’s seasonal Summer Orange Ale is set to go on sale on July 9, 2026. It is described as a fruit ale based on a golden ale recipe, brewed with 300 kg of New Summer Orange (also known as hyuganatsu). The beer uses Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado hops, and comes in at 5% ABV. The emphasis is on bright citrus aroma and a balanced sweet-tart fruit character.
The same post also notes a draft opening of Kira-boshi Natsumikan Sour from Tochigi-based Ushitora Brewery. It is introduced as a long-running summer favorite, making it the guest beer side of the lineup with a tart, citrus-driven profile.
For anyone passing through Kamakura, the pairing of a seasonal house beer and a guest sour makes this a straightforward stop for summer beer fans, especially if you want to explore citrus and fruit-led styles alongside the restaurant’s food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA full-on citrus summer is landing in Kamakura: MOKICHI KAMAKURA is pouring Shonan Beer’s Summer Orange Ale starting July 9.
MugiWait, Summer Orange Ale already sounds like instant vacation. Is it actually orangey, or just a cute name?
Hop BroIt’s built on a golden ale base, then loaded with 300 kg of New Summer Orange, also called hyuganatsu, so it lands as a fruit ale.
MugiThree hundred kilos?! Fruit ale sounds dangerous. Are we talking juice-in-disguise, or real beer?
Hop BroReal beer, absolutely. You get soft sweet-tart fruit, then the hop aroma pulls it back into balance. The lineup is Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado.
MugiWhat is that, a superhero team? So they’re basically the citrus aroma boost squad?
Hop BroExactly. And at an easy 5% ABV, it sounds made for a hot day when you want something bright but crushable.
MugiAnd that’s not even all? They’re also tapping Ushitora Brewery’s Kira Boshi Summer Mikan Sour on draft? Summer is showing off.
Hop BroThat one’s the guest beer, and its tangy citrus punch is the whole point. Perfect for a post-walk side-by-side tasting.
MugiBrick building, herb garden, food with fermented ingredients... this is basically the Kamakura reward route.
Hop BroRight, and the old pump station setting makes it even better. I’d start with the seasonal fruit ale, then finish with the summer mikan sour.
MugiSold. I want the food pairing and the tasting flight mindset. I’m thirsty just reading this.
