On tap


HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki's Jukkenzaka area, has tapped Repubrew's anniversary beer WHOLE HOP CITRA "BLUES". The beer is based on the recipe that won last year's REPUBREW’S CUP and highlights whole-hop character rather than loud hop flash.

In the glass, it pours pale gold. Floral and herbal notes lead the aroma, with a faint citrus layer underneath. Malt shows clearly on the palate, while the finish stays very dry with bitterness kept in check. Instead of a big punch, the beer leaves a gentle tannic edge and a calm, tea-like aftertaste.

The suggested pairing is pâté de campagne, which fits well here: the beer's dryness and herbal lift should cut through richness while keeping the finish clean. For drinkers in Chigasaki looking for a guest tap with a restrained, food-friendly profile, this is a strong pick at HOP MAN.

About the venue


HOP MAN is a beer pub in Sunrize Shonan 2F, Chigasaki, Kanagawa. Its guest taps tend to be the kind beer lovers watch closely, especially when a brewery release arrives with a clear flavor story like this one.