Kamakura Beer unveils limited Father’s Day IPA 'Chichikoukou Beer'
Kamakura Beer has introduced a limited Father’s Day special beer, 'Chichikoukou Beer.' The West Coast IPA comes in at 6.0% ABV, is limited to 800 bottles, and is described as citrusy, firmly bitter, and dry on the finish.
Hop BroI’ve got one that practically smells like the Kamakura coast already: a Father’s Day limited beer.
MugiWhat! A Father’s Day beer, and it’s called Dad-Honoring Ale? That is emotional blackmail with foam on top!
Hop BroIt’s from Kamakura Beer, the only brewery in Kamakura, and they made just 800 bottles for Father’s Day for the first time in years.
MugiOnly 800? That got rare fast. And wait, West Coast IPA means what exactly, does the flavor show up carrying a surfboard?
Hop BroIt’s more crisp and classic than sweet, basically a not-sugary IPA. Citrus aroma, solid bitterness, and a dry finish keep it sharp.
MugiOkay, but the article said IBU 50 and my brain immediately filed that under scary homework.
Hop BroThat’s the bitterness scale. At 50 it tastes properly IPA-like, but it’s designed with restrained harshness, so it won’t just attack your tongue.
MugiI’m following... sort of. Then what is dry hopping? It sounds less like brewing and more like laundry.
Hop BroIt means adding hops later for aroma, which brings out citrus and resin notes. Bright gold, clear in the glass, and very early-summer Kamakura.
MugiThat sounds unfairly good. A dry finish like that would go perfectly with food, and probably disappear way too fast.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of classic limited release you buy as a gift, then immediately start wanting for yourself.
MugiThen the Father’s Day plan is obvious: grab the 800-bottle IPA and try very hard not to open mine before Dad gets his!
Kamakura Beer has announced a special seasonal release for Father’s Day: 'Chichikoukou Beer'. In its Instagram post, the brewery noted that this year’s Father’s Day beer can be enjoyed in Kamakura’s seaside atmosphere.
The beer is a West Coast IPA brewed as a limited edition of 800 bottles. According to the brewery, it clocks in at 6.0% ABV, with IBU 50 and EBC 7. Kamakura Beer says it has brewed a Father’s Day beer for the first time in several years.
The flavor profile is intentionally classic rather than trendy. The brewery describes it as a straightforward West Coast IPA built on malt and hops alone, with bright citrus hop aromas, resinous notes, and fruitiness. It is designed to be crisp and dry, with a strong but clean bitterness and a finish that does not leave lingering sweetness.
Kamakura Beer is based in Kamakura, Kanagawa, and operates as the city’s only brewery. Its beers often reflect the local landscape and seasonal character of Kamakura, and this release is presented as a beer inspired by the fresh early-summer air of the city. For drinkers who like assertive IPAs, it is a limited seasonal beer worth noting, whether as a Father’s Day gift or as a fresh addition to the summer lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got one that practically smells like the Kamakura coast already: a Father’s Day limited beer.
MugiWhat! A Father’s Day beer, and it’s called Dad-Honoring Ale? That is emotional blackmail with foam on top!
Hop BroIt’s from Kamakura Beer, the only brewery in Kamakura, and they made just 800 bottles for Father’s Day for the first time in years.
MugiOnly 800? That got rare fast. And wait, West Coast IPA means what exactly, does the flavor show up carrying a surfboard?
Hop BroIt’s more crisp and classic than sweet, basically a not-sugary IPA. Citrus aroma, solid bitterness, and a dry finish keep it sharp.
MugiOkay, but the article said IBU 50 and my brain immediately filed that under scary homework.
Hop BroThat’s the bitterness scale. At 50 it tastes properly IPA-like, but it’s designed with restrained harshness, so it won’t just attack your tongue.
MugiI’m following... sort of. Then what is dry hopping? It sounds less like brewing and more like laundry.
Hop BroIt means adding hops later for aroma, which brings out citrus and resin notes. Bright gold, clear in the glass, and very early-summer Kamakura.
MugiThat sounds unfairly good. A dry finish like that would go perfectly with food, and probably disappear way too fast.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the kind of classic limited release you buy as a gift, then immediately start wanting for yourself.
MugiThen the Father’s Day plan is obvious: grab the 800-bottle IPA and try very hard not to open mine before Dad gets his!
