Nara Brewing's QUO VADIS is tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki's Jokkensaka district, has tapped QUO VADIS from Nara Brewing. Brewed as a grape ale with Chardonnay grape must and wort fermented with wine yeast, it is presented as a beer that blends wine and craft brewing techniques.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped Nara Brewing's QUO VADIS today, and yeah, that's the kind of thing that makes you stop in front of the tap list.
MugiWait! HOP MAN is that place with rotating draft lines, right? Hearing a Nara Brewing guest beer already has me buzzing!
Hop BroAnd the style is a grape ale made with Chardonnay juice and wort, fermented with wine yeast, so the whole concept is seriously elegant.
MugiWhat even is that! The second you say wine yeast, my brain starts swirling like a glass and forgets whether this is beer or wine!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Wine yeast helps pull out grape-like aromas, so it's basically an aroma interpreter for the whole drink.
MugiOhhh! So does it drink crisp like white wine, or does it still keep a proper beer face on?
Hop BroIt opens with fresh Chardonnay character, then Citra and Nelson Sauvin layer in, and the finish leaves a gentle bitterness, so it still lands like beer.
MugiHold on, those hop names sound like spells! Nelson Sauvin isn't some powerful wizard?
Hop BroNope, just hops doing great work. Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc lean into white grape and Sauvignon Blanc-like notes, and with 7.5% ABV, 13 IBU, and a Straw color, it becomes a food-friendly pint.
MugiSo it's floral without being exhausting, and drinking it upstairs at HOP MAN sounds perfect. An experimental pour that still feels welcoming is kind of dangerous!
Hop BroExactly. If we're going, it should be while the keg is still on, because this feels like one slow glass you want to enjoy with food, not rush through.
MugiThen it's settled! Wine-like aroma and a beer-like finish is totally unfair, and now my throat already arrived before we did!
HOP MAN, a beer pub on the second floor in Jokkensaka, Chigasaki, has added Nara Brewing's QUO VADIS to the tap list. In the post, the beer is introduced as a GRAPE ALE made by fermenting wort and Chardonnay grape juice with wine yeast, giving it a style that sits between beer and wine.
The specs are ABV 7.5%, IBU 13, and Straw in color. The grist uses Pilsner Malt, while the hops are Citra, Hallertau Blanc, and Nelson Sauvin. Chardonnay Grape Must is also included. Poured into a glass, the beer opens with bright Chardonnay-like fruit character, then layers in hop aromas reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. A subtle bitterness remains on the finish, keeping the beer firmly grounded as beer rather than drifting fully into wine territory.
HOP MAN is the kind of place where rotating draft changes are part of the appeal. A tap like QUO VADIS fits that setting well: it is expressive, technically interesting, and easy to approach as either a food-pairing beer or a pint to savor slowly. For beer drinkers who enjoy aroma-driven styles with a clear sense of structure, this is a guest tap worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped Nara Brewing's QUO VADIS today, and yeah, that's the kind of thing that makes you stop in front of the tap list.
MugiWait! HOP MAN is that place with rotating draft lines, right? Hearing a Nara Brewing guest beer already has me buzzing!
Hop BroAnd the style is a grape ale made with Chardonnay juice and wort, fermented with wine yeast, so the whole concept is seriously elegant.
MugiWhat even is that! The second you say wine yeast, my brain starts swirling like a glass and forgets whether this is beer or wine!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Wine yeast helps pull out grape-like aromas, so it's basically an aroma interpreter for the whole drink.
MugiOhhh! So does it drink crisp like white wine, or does it still keep a proper beer face on?
Hop BroIt opens with fresh Chardonnay character, then Citra and Nelson Sauvin layer in, and the finish leaves a gentle bitterness, so it still lands like beer.
MugiHold on, those hop names sound like spells! Nelson Sauvin isn't some powerful wizard?
Hop BroNope, just hops doing great work. Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc lean into white grape and Sauvignon Blanc-like notes, and with 7.5% ABV, 13 IBU, and a Straw color, it becomes a food-friendly pint.
MugiSo it's floral without being exhausting, and drinking it upstairs at HOP MAN sounds perfect. An experimental pour that still feels welcoming is kind of dangerous!
Hop BroExactly. If we're going, it should be while the keg is still on, because this feels like one slow glass you want to enjoy with food, not rush through.
MugiThen it's settled! Wine-like aroma and a beer-like finish is totally unfair, and now my throat already arrived before we did!
