HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Tsugaru Brewing’s "Arigato! Lager"
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Tsugaru Brewing’s "Arigato! Lager." The beer is brewed with Aomori-grown rice, comes in at 5.0% ABV, and is designed to be crisp, balanced, and easy to keep drinking.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki: Tsugaru Jozo’s 'Arigato! Lager' just went on.
MugiWhat! Arigato! Lager already sounds so nice. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s built on a pilsner-style base, using 10% Aomori-grown Hanabuki rice for a crisp, easy-drinking lager.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Pilsner-style base makes me picture brewers holding blueprints!
Hop BroBasically, it means crisp and snappy like a classic lager, with a clean finish you can keep coming back to.
MugiOhh, and with rice in it, that soft Hanabuki sweetness probably gives it a gentle little roundness too, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s 5.0% ABV, 17 IBU, and uses Hallertau Mittlefruh, so the bitterness stays restrained and tidy.
MugiHang on, IBU 17 sounds like a test score. Is that good, or am I failing beer class?
Hop BroIt’s a bitterness scale, and 17 is perfect for a first pint. Soft bitterness, easy to drink, easy with food.
MugiSo it doesn’t rely on huge hop aroma, but on being a pint you never tire of? That’s dangerously convincing!
Hop BroThat’s the charm, and now I want one too because it pairs with food so easily that I’m already planning snacks.
MugiOkay, settled. Tonight’s champion is 'Arigato! Lager' at HOP MAN in Chigasaki, and now I need a glass.
New tap highlight
HOP MAN has added Tsugaru Brewing’s "Arigato! Lager" to its lineup. The beer pub sits on the second floor in the Jukkenzaka area of Chigasaki, and this new arrival brings a distinctly regional character to the bar. In the post, the beer is described as a lager that keeps the gentle sweetness of local rice while remaining easy to drink without fatigue.
What kind of beer is it?
The beer is based on the widely loved pilsner style, then localized with Aomori-grown rice, specifically the varietal "Hanafubuki." Local grains account for 10% of the recipe. It is 5.0% ABV with 17 IBU, so the bitterness stays restrained rather than assertive. The ingredients listed are malt (imported), rice, hops, and carrageenan, and the hop used is Hallertau Mittlefruh. The result looks like a clean lager with a soft grain sweetness and a calm, drinkable finish.
Why it fits HOP MAN
HOP MAN is the kind of beer pub where craft beer fans can settle in and enjoy a thoughtfully chosen pint. "Arigato! Lager" feels especially suitable as a first beer after work: straightforward, balanced, and built for repeat drinking rather than showing off. If you are looking for a beer that pairs naturally with food and leans into lager refreshment instead of loud hop aromatics, this new tap is worth noting when you are in Chigasaki.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki: Tsugaru Jozo’s 'Arigato! Lager' just went on.
MugiWhat! Arigato! Lager already sounds so nice. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s built on a pilsner-style base, using 10% Aomori-grown Hanabuki rice for a crisp, easy-drinking lager.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Pilsner-style base makes me picture brewers holding blueprints!
Hop BroBasically, it means crisp and snappy like a classic lager, with a clean finish you can keep coming back to.
MugiOhh, and with rice in it, that soft Hanabuki sweetness probably gives it a gentle little roundness too, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s 5.0% ABV, 17 IBU, and uses Hallertau Mittlefruh, so the bitterness stays restrained and tidy.
MugiHang on, IBU 17 sounds like a test score. Is that good, or am I failing beer class?
Hop BroIt’s a bitterness scale, and 17 is perfect for a first pint. Soft bitterness, easy to drink, easy with food.
MugiSo it doesn’t rely on huge hop aroma, but on being a pint you never tire of? That’s dangerously convincing!
Hop BroThat’s the charm, and now I want one too because it pairs with food so easily that I’m already planning snacks.
MugiOkay, settled. Tonight’s champion is 'Arigato! Lager' at HOP MAN in Chigasaki, and now I need a glass.
