Shonan Beer to Release Fresh Hop IPA at Chikashitsu on Sept. 2
Shonan Beer will release a new beer, Fresh Hop IPA, at its brewery direct shop Chikashitsu in Kagawa, Chigasaki, on September 2. The 4.5% fresh hop ale uses Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado, and Kyoto Yosano-grown whole hops.
Hop BroI've got a good one today: Shonan Beer is releasing the new FRESH HOP IPA on September 2 at their direct shop, Chikashitsu.
MugiWait, that already sounds refreshing! And released in a basement shop? That feels weirdly cool and secret!
Hop BroIt’s on the grounds of Kumazawa Brewery in Chigasaki, and the underground space has this calm vibe. It’s basically a shop for careful browsing.
MugiOoh! But an IPA at 4.5% sounds approachable, and what does fresh-picked hop character actually mean?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado pellet hops from the U.S., plus Cascade and Columbus from Yosano, Kyoto, with whole-hop layering doing a lot of the work.
MugiHold on, pellets and whole hops? Why does this suddenly sound like science class? Different hop shapes really change the beer that much?
Hop BroThey do, yeah. Pellets are efficient and aromatic, while whole hops can push a greener, fresher impression. They split them between the boil and the dry-hop tank to build clear aroma definition.
MugiAroma definition? Wow, that sounds way too elegant for my nose. My face is already tasting it. And 4.5% ABV makes it feel easy to jump into!
Hop BroExactly. You can already imagine that grassy, vivid fresh-hop note, and it should match really well with Shonan Beer’s unfiltered freshness.
MugiOkay, that sounds seriously good. If they’ve got the new release and the regular lineup too, I totally want a side-by-side tasting in Chigasaki.
Hop BroThat’s the move. This kind of green, seasonal pint is exactly the sort of beer you want to catch at the right moment.
MugiThen it’s settled. On September 2, we chase down that limited fresh-hop aroma and grab a pint together.
Shonan Beer operates its brewery direct shop, Chikashitsu, on the grounds of Kumazawa Shuzo in Kagawa, Chigasaki, Kanagawa. The underground shop is known as a calm place to browse the brewery's drinks carefully.
The new release is `FRESH HOP IPA`, scheduled for September 2. It is a 4.5% fresh hop ale made with American pellet hops including Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado, plus whole hops from Yosano, Kyoto: Cascade and Columbus. The brewery uses the hops separately during the boil and in the dry-hop tank to build aroma.
The result is a beer designed around fresh, green, grassy hop character, which fits Shonan Beer's unfiltered, unpasteurized house style. Since Chikashitsu carries both new releases and regular beers, it is a practical stop for drinkers who want to compare Shonan Beer bottles on site.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a good one today: Shonan Beer is releasing the new FRESH HOP IPA on September 2 at their direct shop, Chikashitsu.
MugiWait, that already sounds refreshing! And released in a basement shop? That feels weirdly cool and secret!
Hop BroIt’s on the grounds of Kumazawa Brewery in Chigasaki, and the underground space has this calm vibe. It’s basically a shop for careful browsing.
MugiOoh! But an IPA at 4.5% sounds approachable, and what does fresh-picked hop character actually mean?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado pellet hops from the U.S., plus Cascade and Columbus from Yosano, Kyoto, with whole-hop layering doing a lot of the work.
MugiHold on, pellets and whole hops? Why does this suddenly sound like science class? Different hop shapes really change the beer that much?
Hop BroThey do, yeah. Pellets are efficient and aromatic, while whole hops can push a greener, fresher impression. They split them between the boil and the dry-hop tank to build clear aroma definition.
MugiAroma definition? Wow, that sounds way too elegant for my nose. My face is already tasting it. And 4.5% ABV makes it feel easy to jump into!
Hop BroExactly. You can already imagine that grassy, vivid fresh-hop note, and it should match really well with Shonan Beer’s unfiltered freshness.
MugiOkay, that sounds seriously good. If they’ve got the new release and the regular lineup too, I totally want a side-by-side tasting in Chigasaki.
Hop BroThat’s the move. This kind of green, seasonal pint is exactly the sort of beer you want to catch at the right moment.
MugiThen it’s settled. On September 2, we chase down that limited fresh-hop aroma and grab a pint together.
