HOP MAN Taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Blonde
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Shiga Kogen Beer’s seasonal Fresh Hop Blonde. Brewed with homegrown Cascade harvested on brew day, the beer highlights a fresh, gentle hop character.
Hop BroHOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, has just tapped Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Blonde. It’s a seasonal pour with a real sense of the harvest.
MugiWhoa! That name already sounds refreshing. What exactly are fresh hops compared with regular hops?
Hop BroThey’re hops used before drying and processing. This beer uses plenty of homegrown Cascade hops, picked on the very day it was brewed.
MugiUsed for aroma? Do they spray it on like perfume? I’m imagining a beer glass with a mist nozzle! So it means adding beer aroma?
Hop BroNo spray bottle involved! Brewers add hops at stages that emphasize aroma over bitterness, creating a fresh, juicy hop character.
MugiOoh, then even I might enjoy it without worrying it’ll be too bitter. It’s a blonde ale, right?
Hop BroExactly—a light, approachable pale ale. It’s 5.0% ABV with 29 IBU bitterness, so the aroma and balance get to shine.
MugiIBU is the bitterness meter! At 29, my taste buds probably won’t need to pull the fire alarm. That easy-drinking finish sounds reassuring.
Hop BroIts base is Shiga Kogen’s new beer, “from scratch,” made with 100% special Pilsner malt for a gentle malty sweetness.
MugiGreen, lively hops plus soft malt sweetness—I’m hungry just picturing it! Sounds ideal with food or as the perfect first pint after work.
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN is in Jikkensaka, Chigasaki, so check availability before heading over. It makes me want to toast the harvest season.
MugiLet’s go! I’ll be in charge of sniffing it, sipping it, then sniffing it again. Cheers to Fresh Hop Blonde!
HOP MAN, a craft beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has newly tapped Fresh Hop Blonde from Shiga Kogen Beer.
The seasonal beer is made with homegrown Cascade harvested on the day of brewing and added immediately as an aroma hop. It is described as a blonde ale / fresh hop ale, with an ABV of 5.0% and 29 IBU.
Fresh Hop Blonde is based on Shiga Kogen Beer’s newer beer, From Scratch, and uses a special pilsner malt exclusively. The malt brings a distinctive, gentle sweetness, while the fresh hops add a smooth, vibrant character that is said to settle naturally on the palate.
Light and approachable while still offering a clear hop expression, the beer is suited to a wide range of occasions—from pairing with food to a simple after-work pint. Its balanced profile also makes it a beer to enjoy slowly over an extended session.
Located on the second floor of Sun Raizu Shonan in Chigasaki, HOP MAN is known as a destination for exploring a wide range of craft beers. This pour offers a chance to experience both the seasonal freshness of wet hops and the malt-focused foundation of Shiga Kogen Beer. Availability may change, so checking with the pub before visiting is recommended.
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Hop BroHOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, has just tapped Shiga Kogen Beer’s Fresh Hop Blonde. It’s a seasonal pour with a real sense of the harvest.
MugiWhoa! That name already sounds refreshing. What exactly are fresh hops compared with regular hops?
Hop BroThey’re hops used before drying and processing. This beer uses plenty of homegrown Cascade hops, picked on the very day it was brewed.
MugiUsed for aroma? Do they spray it on like perfume? I’m imagining a beer glass with a mist nozzle! So it means adding beer aroma?
Hop BroNo spray bottle involved! Brewers add hops at stages that emphasize aroma over bitterness, creating a fresh, juicy hop character.
MugiOoh, then even I might enjoy it without worrying it’ll be too bitter. It’s a blonde ale, right?
Hop BroExactly—a light, approachable pale ale. It’s 5.0% ABV with 29 IBU bitterness, so the aroma and balance get to shine.
MugiIBU is the bitterness meter! At 29, my taste buds probably won’t need to pull the fire alarm. That easy-drinking finish sounds reassuring.
Hop BroIts base is Shiga Kogen’s new beer, “from scratch,” made with 100% special Pilsner malt for a gentle malty sweetness.
MugiGreen, lively hops plus soft malt sweetness—I’m hungry just picturing it! Sounds ideal with food or as the perfect first pint after work.
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN is in Jikkensaka, Chigasaki, so check availability before heading over. It makes me want to toast the harvest season.
MugiLet’s go! I’ll be in charge of sniffing it, sipping it, then sniffing it again. Cheers to Fresh Hop Blonde!
