HOP MAN in Chigasaki Newly Taps Miyazaki Hideji Beer's 'Kuri Kuro'
The beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, announced a new tap on Instagram. It introduced Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Kuri Kuro KURI KURO Dark Chestnut Ale," a rich dark beer drawing attention for its chestnut aroma and the toasty character of roasted malt.
Hop BroMiyazaki Hideji Beer’s Kuri Kuro has just been newly tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. It’s a beer dark-beer fans won’t want to miss.
MugiWait, a dark beer with a chestnut aroma!? That sounds sweet already, but if it’s stout-style, is it bitter?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It’s a stout-style dark beer, but it’s designed so that the chestnut paste from Miyazaki Prefecture gives it a gentle aroma. It’s a combination of toastiness and elegance.
MugiWhat do you mean, "gentle aroma"!? A dark beer with an elegant chestnut note is as hard to imagine as putting chestnuts in ramen!
Hop BroActually, the roasted barley really does the work here. The aroma from malt dried at high heat forms the foundation. Then the chestnut nuance layers on top, so it’s not just sweet.
MugiSo it comes together because there’s a toasty foundation. That means it doesn’t feel like a dessert-style dark beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. And at 9% alcohol, it has a lot of body too. As it slowly warms up, the aroma changes, which is part of the fun.
Mugi9% is basically the beer world’s version of strength training! But if it’s the kind you sip slowly and savor, one glass could be really satisfying.
Hop BroThe label is interesting too. It has a Japanese-style design based on a cultural property from Nobeoka. It’s clever how it makes you go "oh" with the look as well as the taste.
MugiDrinking that on the second floor in Chigasaki sounds amazing! I want to head to HOP MAN right now and check out the deep finish of Kuri Kuro!
The beer pub "HOP MAN," located in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, posted an announcement on Instagram about a new tap. This time, the beer on offer is Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Kuri Kuro KURI KURO Dark Chestnut Ale".
The post explains that this beer is a stout-style dark beer made with chestnuts from Miyazaki Prefecture as a secondary ingredient. It is designed with the toasty aroma of roasted barley dried at high heat, the elegant fragrance derived from chestnut paste, and a deep, full-bodied richness layered together. With an alcohol content of 9%, it is an appealing choice for beer fans looking for something with substantial heft.
The label is said to feature a Japanese-style design inspired by a cultural property of Nobeoka, the "Naito Family Formerly Owned Noh Mask," giving it visual character as well as flavor. HOP MAN is a second-floor beer pub that is easy to stop by from the Chigasaki Station area, and part of the fun is following the rotation of guest beers. It is a good spot when you want to slowly enjoy dark beers or high-alcohol selections on tap.
This tapping is something worth checking out as a chance to enjoy the depth of dark beer at HOP MAN. It is a glass you will want to try to see how the chestnut nuance, roasted malt aroma, and 9% richness come together.
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Hop BroMiyazaki Hideji Beer’s Kuri Kuro has just been newly tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. It’s a beer dark-beer fans won’t want to miss.
MugiWait, a dark beer with a chestnut aroma!? That sounds sweet already, but if it’s stout-style, is it bitter?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. It’s a stout-style dark beer, but it’s designed so that the chestnut paste from Miyazaki Prefecture gives it a gentle aroma. It’s a combination of toastiness and elegance.
MugiWhat do you mean, "gentle aroma"!? A dark beer with an elegant chestnut note is as hard to imagine as putting chestnuts in ramen!
Hop BroActually, the roasted barley really does the work here. The aroma from malt dried at high heat forms the foundation. Then the chestnut nuance layers on top, so it’s not just sweet.
MugiSo it comes together because there’s a toasty foundation. That means it doesn’t feel like a dessert-style dark beer, right?
Hop BroExactly. And at 9% alcohol, it has a lot of body too. As it slowly warms up, the aroma changes, which is part of the fun.
Mugi9% is basically the beer world’s version of strength training! But if it’s the kind you sip slowly and savor, one glass could be really satisfying.
Hop BroThe label is interesting too. It has a Japanese-style design based on a cultural property from Nobeoka. It’s clever how it makes you go "oh" with the look as well as the taste.
MugiDrinking that on the second floor in Chigasaki sounds amazing! I want to head to HOP MAN right now and check out the deep finish of Kuri Kuro!
