MOKICHI KAMAKURA to pour Shonan Beer’s KAMAKURA Herb Saison from July 23
MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura will begin serving Shonan Beer’s limited-release KAMAKURA Herb Saison on July 23. The saison uses 16 herbs harvested from the restaurant’s own herb garden and is positioned as a refreshing, food-friendly beer.
Hop BroI can't stop thinking about Kamakura Herb Saison. Starting July 23, MOKICHI KAMAKURA is pouring this limited Shonan Beer release.
MugiWhat! MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura? That totally sounds like one of those beers you have to meet in person!
Hop BroExactly, and it uses 16 kinds of herbs picked from their own herb garden. Orange mint, Japanese pepper, rosemary, and lemongrass all make the list.
MugiNo way, that's a herb traffic jam! With that many in the glass, do they really not fight each other?
Hop BroThat's the smart part. It's a herb spice beer built on a saison base. This is the third batch, expanding from 9 and 11 herbs before.
MugiOkay, but what is saison? The name sounds more like a seasonal lifestyle brand than a beer style.
Hop BroSaison is a light, food-friendly style, and saison yeast character adds that layered aroma. So it drinks crisp, but the aroma stays lively.
MugiEven the yeast is lively? And with Mosaic and Motueka in there too, that aroma meeting room must be completely packed!
Hop BroExactly, and the hops bring a Japanese citrus note. Think pomelo and hassaku, plus minty freshness and spice, all finishing dry.
MugiWow, with appetizers and fish that has to be perfect. Drinking that in the Kamakura sea breeze would make every sip feel like a trip!
Hop BroAnd at an easy 5.0% ABV, it's built for slow drinking with food. It's the kind of beer that lets you taste the atmosphere too.
MugiThen it's settled. On July 23, we're having a Kamakura pint. I'm fully ready to join the herb conference!
Beer pub MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura has announced a limited beer release from Shonan Beer: KAMAKURA Herb Saison. Service starts on July 23. As a directly operated Kumazawa Shuzo venue, the beer reflects both the brewery’s identity and the restaurant’s own setting.
The beer is brewed with herbs harvested from the MOKICHI Kamakura herb garden. The post notes 16 different herbs, including orange mint, sansho pepper, rosemary, and lemongrass. It is the third brew in the series this year, expanding from 9 herbs in the first batch and 11 in the second.
On the technical side, it is a herb spice beer at 5.0% ABV, hopped with Mosaic and Motueka. The aroma is described as herbal with layered saison yeast character, while the flavor combines mint-like freshness, spicy phenolics, and Japanese citrus notes reminiscent of buntan and hassaku. The finish is dry and clean.
The brewery also suggests it pairs well with appetizers and fish dishes, making it a natural fit for a meal-focused beer pub. For drinkers visiting Kamakura, it is a limited saison that connects the restaurant’s kitchen, garden, and local identity in one glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI can't stop thinking about Kamakura Herb Saison. Starting July 23, MOKICHI KAMAKURA is pouring this limited Shonan Beer release.
MugiWhat! MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura? That totally sounds like one of those beers you have to meet in person!
Hop BroExactly, and it uses 16 kinds of herbs picked from their own herb garden. Orange mint, Japanese pepper, rosemary, and lemongrass all make the list.
MugiNo way, that's a herb traffic jam! With that many in the glass, do they really not fight each other?
Hop BroThat's the smart part. It's a herb spice beer built on a saison base. This is the third batch, expanding from 9 and 11 herbs before.
MugiOkay, but what is saison? The name sounds more like a seasonal lifestyle brand than a beer style.
Hop BroSaison is a light, food-friendly style, and saison yeast character adds that layered aroma. So it drinks crisp, but the aroma stays lively.
MugiEven the yeast is lively? And with Mosaic and Motueka in there too, that aroma meeting room must be completely packed!
Hop BroExactly, and the hops bring a Japanese citrus note. Think pomelo and hassaku, plus minty freshness and spice, all finishing dry.
MugiWow, with appetizers and fish that has to be perfect. Drinking that in the Kamakura sea breeze would make every sip feel like a trip!
Hop BroAnd at an easy 5.0% ABV, it's built for slow drinking with food. It's the kind of beer that lets you taste the atmosphere too.
MugiThen it's settled. On July 23, we're having a Kamakura pint. I'm fully ready to join the herb conference!
