VANAVASA in Kamakura Serves Four YOROCCO Barrel-Aged Saisons
VANAVASA, a beer pub in Kamakura’s Onarimachi district, has received four barrel-aged saisons from YOROCCO. Made with grape pomace from Beau Paysage and featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the beers offer a distinctive meeting point between craft beer and wine-barrel character.
Hop BroVANAVASA in Onarimachi, Kamakura, has received four barrel saisons from YOROCCO. My urge to compare them is officially off the charts.
MugiWhat, four kinds? Does barrel saison mean the saison dances inside a barrel?!
Hop BroNot quite, but I love that image! A barrel saison is a saison aged in barrels. Saison is a Belgian-style beer known for its lively fermentation character.
MugiOhhh! So does the barrel season the beer? What exactly are barrel-derived notes like?
Hop BroThe key is that these use pressed grape skins from Beau Paysage wine grapes. Grape aroma and acidity meet the complexity of wine barrels.
MugiWine vibes inside beer?! That sounds like a grown-up school festival in one glass!
Hop BroThe lineup is Pinot Noir #40, #57, an unnumbered YOROCCO House Barrel Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. #40 and #57 use freshly emptied wine barrels.
MugiCan the same Pinot Noir taste different just because of the barrel? I might only manage to say, “Delicious!”
Hop BroThat is a perfect tasting note! But look for red-fruit impressions and differences in oak character. The Chardonnay should offer white-grape aromas and bright acidity, too.
MugiTaking time over all four at VANAVASA, an easy walk from Kamakura Station… that is my ideal detour. Let’s check availability first and go!
Hop BroAbsolutely. They sound great for a special glass or a gift. I already want to toast to barrel differences in Kamakura.
MugiMe too! I want to taste the red grapes, white grapes, and every barrel story—then cheers at VANAVASA!
VANAVASA, a beer pub in Kamakura, is serving four special barrel-aged saisons from YOROCCO.
The lineup was made with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes harvested last autumn and includes:
- Pinot Noir # 40
- Pinot Noir # 57
- Pinot Noir 無印 (Yorocco House Barrel)
- Chardonnay (Yorocco House Barrel)
The beers use grape pomace from Beau Paysage, a winery known for its wines. Pinot Noir # 40 and Pinot Noir # 57 were aged in barrels that had been used immediately beforehand for wine maturation at the winery, adding another layer of barrel history to the beers.
The four releases should make for an engaging comparison. The Pinot Noir versions invite a look at how different barrels shape the beer, while the Chardonnay version offers a contrasting expression based on white grapes. Alongside the rustic, lightly tart character associated with saisons, the wine-derived ingredients and barrel influence are likely to bring additional fruit and fermentation complexity.
Located in Onarimachi, Kamakura, VANAVASA is a relaxed beer pub where visitors can enjoy carefully selected, characterful beers. The new releases are also presented as suitable for special occasions and gifts. Availability may vary, so beer drinkers interested in tasting the set should check with the pub before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroVANAVASA in Onarimachi, Kamakura, has received four barrel saisons from YOROCCO. My urge to compare them is officially off the charts.
MugiWhat, four kinds? Does barrel saison mean the saison dances inside a barrel?!
Hop BroNot quite, but I love that image! A barrel saison is a saison aged in barrels. Saison is a Belgian-style beer known for its lively fermentation character.
MugiOhhh! So does the barrel season the beer? What exactly are barrel-derived notes like?
Hop BroThe key is that these use pressed grape skins from Beau Paysage wine grapes. Grape aroma and acidity meet the complexity of wine barrels.
MugiWine vibes inside beer?! That sounds like a grown-up school festival in one glass!
Hop BroThe lineup is Pinot Noir #40, #57, an unnumbered YOROCCO House Barrel Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. #40 and #57 use freshly emptied wine barrels.
MugiCan the same Pinot Noir taste different just because of the barrel? I might only manage to say, “Delicious!”
Hop BroThat is a perfect tasting note! But look for red-fruit impressions and differences in oak character. The Chardonnay should offer white-grape aromas and bright acidity, too.
MugiTaking time over all four at VANAVASA, an easy walk from Kamakura Station… that is my ideal detour. Let’s check availability first and go!
Hop BroAbsolutely. They sound great for a special glass or a gift. I already want to toast to barrel differences in Kamakura.
MugiMe too! I want to taste the red grapes, white grapes, and every barrel story—then cheers at VANAVASA!
