Two Collective Arts IPAs Now Being Served at VANAVASA in Kamakura
At the beer pub VANAVASA in Kamakura's Onari-cho, two guest beers from @collectivebrew were announced. The post, timed to the moment when the rain began to ease, introduced the venue's 12:00 to 20:00 hours along with the specific flavors of the NE IPA and Double IPA.
Hop BroThe guest tap update has arrived from VANAVASA, the beer pub in Onari-cho, Kamakura. This time there are two Collective Arts IPAs, and it is exactly the kind of lineup that makes you want to go drink once the rain starts letting up.
MugiWait, two IPAs? And the idea is to drink them in a break in the rain? That sounds like a scene from a movie, and I love it!
Hop BroFirst up is LIFE IN THE CLOUD. It is a New England IPA at 6.1%, with melon and citrus aromas that float up beautifully, and the malt balance is dialed in, so it is just right as a first beer.
MugiHey, hey, what even is malt balance? You suddenly threw out a technical term and now my brain is a little cloudy!
Hop BroSimply put, it means the sweetness and stable backbone of the malt. Even if the aroma is bold, the beer is built so the core flavor does not wobble, which is why it is hazy but still easy to drink.
MugiI get it! So the second beer, GOOD MONSTER, is the more powerful one? The name alone already sounds intense!
Hop BroExactly. It is a New England Double IPA at 8.0%, with orange, lemon, and grapefruit, plus mango, passion fruit, and even a juicy peach-like character. If you want to enjoy a thick, hazy body and layered flavor, this is the one to go for.
MugiWow, citrus and tropical fruit all in one! It is basically like a fruit shop went all out and made a beer!
Hop BroAnd since VANAVASA is open 12:00 to 20:00, it is great for a daytime drink to enjoy the aroma, or for a proper side-by-side tasting in the evening. Being easy to stop by while walking around Kamakura is a big plus.
MugiThat is amazing... I am filing this away as a Kamakura detour spot! I want to slip in after the rain, feel relieved with the first beer, and then smile my way through the second.
Hop BroExactly. The fun part is being able to compare two beers from the same brewery. Moving from the lighter LIFE IN THE CLOUD to the richer GOOD MONSTER feels like climbing a ladder of flavor, and that is what makes it fun.
MugiAll right, decision made, today is an IPA kind of day! I want to follow the guest taps in Kamakura and get my own post-rain pint!
Guest beer information has been updated from VANAVASA, the beer pub in Onari-cho in the Nishi-Guchi area of Kamakura Station. The two IPAs featured in this post are from @collectivebrew. Because the announcement came just as the rain settled down, it is the kind of update worth checking if you are hoping to grab a pint between spells of bad weather.
The first beer on tap is LIFE IN THE CLOUD (New England IPA / 6.1%). It is characterized by aromas and flavors reminiscent of melon and citrus, with the malt balance highlighted to create a smooth drinking impression. The aroma is vibrant and expressive, yet the beer appears designed to avoid drifting too far into sweetness or heaviness, making it an easy choice for a first pint.
The second is GOOD MONSTER (New England Double IPA / 8.0%). In addition to bright citrus notes of orange, lemon, and grapefruit, the beer is described as having tropical sweetness from mango and passion fruit, as well as a juicy peach-like character. If you want to fully enjoy the density and layered flavor of a hazy beer, this one seems like the main attraction.
VANAVASA is a beer pub in a convenient location for stopping in while walking around Kamakura. Hours are 12:00 to 20:00. Since it opens from midday, you can enjoy everything from a lighter, aroma-focused pint to a more substantial, higher-ABV pour, comparing two beers from the same brewery side by side. For craft beer fans tracking guest taps in Kamakura, these two offerings are not to be missed.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe guest tap update has arrived from VANAVASA, the beer pub in Onari-cho, Kamakura. This time there are two Collective Arts IPAs, and it is exactly the kind of lineup that makes you want to go drink once the rain starts letting up.
MugiWait, two IPAs? And the idea is to drink them in a break in the rain? That sounds like a scene from a movie, and I love it!
Hop BroFirst up is LIFE IN THE CLOUD. It is a New England IPA at 6.1%, with melon and citrus aromas that float up beautifully, and the malt balance is dialed in, so it is just right as a first beer.
MugiHey, hey, what even is malt balance? You suddenly threw out a technical term and now my brain is a little cloudy!
Hop BroSimply put, it means the sweetness and stable backbone of the malt. Even if the aroma is bold, the beer is built so the core flavor does not wobble, which is why it is hazy but still easy to drink.
MugiI get it! So the second beer, GOOD MONSTER, is the more powerful one? The name alone already sounds intense!
Hop BroExactly. It is a New England Double IPA at 8.0%, with orange, lemon, and grapefruit, plus mango, passion fruit, and even a juicy peach-like character. If you want to enjoy a thick, hazy body and layered flavor, this is the one to go for.
MugiWow, citrus and tropical fruit all in one! It is basically like a fruit shop went all out and made a beer!
Hop BroAnd since VANAVASA is open 12:00 to 20:00, it is great for a daytime drink to enjoy the aroma, or for a proper side-by-side tasting in the evening. Being easy to stop by while walking around Kamakura is a big plus.
MugiThat is amazing... I am filing this away as a Kamakura detour spot! I want to slip in after the rain, feel relieved with the first beer, and then smile my way through the second.
Hop BroExactly. The fun part is being able to compare two beers from the same brewery. Moving from the lighter LIFE IN THE CLOUD to the richer GOOD MONSTER feels like climbing a ladder of flavor, and that is what makes it fun.
MugiAll right, decision made, today is an IPA kind of day! I want to follow the guest taps in Kamakura and get my own post-rain pint!
