Minoh Beer's 'Session Black IPA' newly tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" has been newly tapped. It is introduced as a light Black IPA where the soft richness of roasted malt overlaps with hop aromas from Strata and Simcoe.
Hop BroA new tap at HOP MAN, the beer pub in Chigasaki, and Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" is in. Black, yet light, is exactly the kind of thing that catches my attention.
MugiWhat! Black IPA sounds heavy, so what do you mean by light? Can you really drink a black beer so easily?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's 4.5% ABV and 28 IBU. It has the soft richness of roasted malt, but the drinking experience is very approachable.
MugiIBU again! I know it's a bitterness measure, but what does 28 actually mean? Just seeing the number makes it feel like a test suddenly started!
Hop BroGood question. You can think of it as moderate bitterness. It's not aggressively bitter; it's just the right balance to support the roasted richness and hop aroma.
MugiOhhh! And Strata and Simcoe sound so strong. It feels like a string of special moves, which is exciting!
Hop BroI know what you mean. They're hops that bring out citrus and tropical aromas, so even though it's a Black IPA, the aroma feels bright. Using Strata on both the hot side and for dry hopping really makes that work.
MugiBright even though it's black? That's a contradiction in personality! If roasted character and aroma can coexist like that, I want to try it and see for myself.
Hop BroExactly. And Minoh Beer also has dark beers like Imperial Stout and "Boss Zaru IPA," so you can really see the brewer's range.
MugiWait, they even have a dark lineup to enjoy! It makes you want to compare beers and feel the breadth of the brewer's range.
Hop BroIt's also nice that you can relax and drink on the second floor in the Chigasaki Station area. Today, I want to have a drink while checking out this Session Black IPA in the calm interior.
MugiYeah, I want to go too! With a light Black IPA, even someone like me who's new to dark beers could handle it, and now I want to go drink one right away!
At the beer pub "HOP MAN" in Jukkembata, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa, Minoh Beer's Session Black IPA has been newly tapped.
This beer was brewed by Minoh Beer as a black beer to be enjoyed lightly in the run-up to spring. It has an alcohol content of 4.5% and an IBU of 28. While carrying the soft richness of roasted malt, it is described as a brisk, highly drinkable beer that still lets you enjoy the hop aroma.
Strata and Simcoe are used on the hot side, and Strata is used for dry hopping. A gentle roasted character is layered with hop aromas reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit, making this a beer that balances the depth and drinkability typical of a Black IPA.
In Minoh Beer's post, the brewery's dark-beer lineup also included Imperial Stout and Boss Zaru IPA. Another point to note in this new tap is the chance to feel the brewer's range through its dark beers.
HOP MAN is a beer pub on the second floor in the Chigasaki Station area. As a place that makes it easy to stop in when you want to slowly savor a beer, arrivals of guest beers like this are hard to miss. You may want to check the aroma and body of this Black IPA in the calm interior.
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Hop BroA new tap at HOP MAN, the beer pub in Chigasaki, and Minoh Beer's "Session Black IPA" is in. Black, yet light, is exactly the kind of thing that catches my attention.
MugiWhat! Black IPA sounds heavy, so what do you mean by light? Can you really drink a black beer so easily?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It's 4.5% ABV and 28 IBU. It has the soft richness of roasted malt, but the drinking experience is very approachable.
MugiIBU again! I know it's a bitterness measure, but what does 28 actually mean? Just seeing the number makes it feel like a test suddenly started!
Hop BroGood question. You can think of it as moderate bitterness. It's not aggressively bitter; it's just the right balance to support the roasted richness and hop aroma.
MugiOhhh! And Strata and Simcoe sound so strong. It feels like a string of special moves, which is exciting!
Hop BroI know what you mean. They're hops that bring out citrus and tropical aromas, so even though it's a Black IPA, the aroma feels bright. Using Strata on both the hot side and for dry hopping really makes that work.
MugiBright even though it's black? That's a contradiction in personality! If roasted character and aroma can coexist like that, I want to try it and see for myself.
Hop BroExactly. And Minoh Beer also has dark beers like Imperial Stout and "Boss Zaru IPA," so you can really see the brewer's range.
MugiWait, they even have a dark lineup to enjoy! It makes you want to compare beers and feel the breadth of the brewer's range.
Hop BroIt's also nice that you can relax and drink on the second floor in the Chigasaki Station area. Today, I want to have a drink while checking out this Session Black IPA in the calm interior.
MugiYeah, I want to go too! With a light Black IPA, even someone like me who's new to dark beers could handle it, and now I want to go drink one right away!
