Magic Hour Kyodo taps Nara Brewing’s TIMMUR amber lager
Magic Hour Kyodo in Setagaya has put Nara Brewing’s TIMMUR on tap. The beer is an amber lager brewed with timur, a Himalayan pepper, and appears as a collaboration with OLD NEPAL TOKYO.
Hop BroThere’s a fun tap story in Kyodo right now: Nara Brewing's TIMMUR has landed at Magic Hour Kyodo.
MugiWhat! Magic Hour Kyodo is pouring Nara Brewing? And TIMMUR sounds like a spell I'd accidentally cast.
Hop BroTIMMUR is an amber lager, and the hook is that it uses timmur, a Nepalese pepper. It's also a third-year collab with OLD NEPAL TOKYO.
MugiWait, what is that? Nepalese pepper in beer? Is my tongue supposed to file a complaint?
Hop BroThat's the good part. It brings citrusy spice aroma and a gentle tingle, not just heat. Really distinctive stuff.
MugiNo way, a gentle tingle is allowed in beer? My mouth would be like, 'excuse me, what just happened?'
Hop BroAnd the base beer matters too. Malt sweetness and bitterness stay balanced, with a caramel-like note, but it still finishes clean.
MugiHold on, when you say malt depth, I picture a loaf of bread wearing armor. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroThat loaf would be hard to drink. Malt depth just means the flavor has body and roundness instead of feeling thin. The amber color helps sell that richness too.
MugiOkay, now I'm in. With spiced food, this sounds like it'd get even more fun. Kyodo is calling my name.
Hop BroExactly. Magic Hour Kyodo is built for craft beer and spice pairings, so this year's TIMMUR on tap makes perfect sense there.
MugiThen it's settled: I want a glass now. Amber color, citrusy spice, weird little tingle, and suddenly I'm hungry too.
Magic Hour Kyodo in Kyodo, Setagaya, has added Nara Brewing’s guest beer, TIMMUR, to its taps. The post introduces it as a "Now on Tap" release and highlights it as this year’s TIMMUR served on draft.
TIMMUR is an amber lager brewed with timur, a Nepalese pepper. According to the post, this is the third year of the collaboration with the modern Nepalese restaurant OLD NEPAL TOKYO. The beer was brewed while the restaurant was preparing to relocate to Nepal after closing in February 2026. As an amber lager, it is described as balancing malt sweetness and hop bitterness, with a caramel-like character while staying crisp.
In the glass, TIMMUR shows a deep amber color and a citrus-like aroma from the timur. The flavor moves from a solid malt base to a firm bitterness, then leaves a subtle tingling spice on the finish. Magic Hour Kyodo is a beer pub where craft beer and spice-driven food can be enjoyed together, making this a natural fit for the venue’s style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun tap story in Kyodo right now: Nara Brewing's TIMMUR has landed at Magic Hour Kyodo.
MugiWhat! Magic Hour Kyodo is pouring Nara Brewing? And TIMMUR sounds like a spell I'd accidentally cast.
Hop BroTIMMUR is an amber lager, and the hook is that it uses timmur, a Nepalese pepper. It's also a third-year collab with OLD NEPAL TOKYO.
MugiWait, what is that? Nepalese pepper in beer? Is my tongue supposed to file a complaint?
Hop BroThat's the good part. It brings citrusy spice aroma and a gentle tingle, not just heat. Really distinctive stuff.
MugiNo way, a gentle tingle is allowed in beer? My mouth would be like, 'excuse me, what just happened?'
Hop BroAnd the base beer matters too. Malt sweetness and bitterness stay balanced, with a caramel-like note, but it still finishes clean.
MugiHold on, when you say malt depth, I picture a loaf of bread wearing armor. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroThat loaf would be hard to drink. Malt depth just means the flavor has body and roundness instead of feeling thin. The amber color helps sell that richness too.
MugiOkay, now I'm in. With spiced food, this sounds like it'd get even more fun. Kyodo is calling my name.
Hop BroExactly. Magic Hour Kyodo is built for craft beer and spice pairings, so this year's TIMMUR on tap makes perfect sense there.
MugiThen it's settled: I want a glass now. Amber color, citrusy spice, weird little tingle, and suddenly I'm hungry too.
