Setouchi Brewery Releases the Second Installment in Its New Series, "HOP HOPPING ROOM002"
Setouchi Brewery, based in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, has released "HOP HOPPING ROOM002" as the second installment in its new "HOP HOPPING" series, which focuses on the character of hops. The key hop is Chinook, bringing forward the bitterness, citrus character, and piney resin typical of a West Coast IPA.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing Setouchi Brewery's HOP HOPPING ROOM002. It's the second release in a series that puts the hop's individuality front and center, and this one has a pretty sharp edge.
MugiOh, so it's a series! The hop is the star? That's interesting, like the beer is getting a model change.
Hop BroExactly. The brewery is Setouchi Brewery in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. I like that they handle everything in-house, from planning to brewing to shipping, while even carrying the Seto Inland Sea atmosphere into the beer.
MugiWow. So what's the style this time? West Coast IPA sounds pretty intense just from the name...
Hop BroThat's right, it's a West Coast IPA with ABV 6.5%. The key hop is Chinook, and the flavor brings a crisp bitterness, grapefruit-like citrus notes, and then a pine resin character that comes through gradually.
MugiPine resin? What is that! Pine resin sounds like you're getting lost in the woods while drinking.
Hop BroHaha, not quite. Pine-like aroma refers to the sharp, woody impression that comes from the hop. Chinook tends to show a classic outline, so it really brings out the West Coast IPA character.
MugiI see, so ROOM001 had a different vibe. Compared with Elani®'s tropical character, this one really changes its expression!
Hop BroExactly. It's a series that changes the way each hop is showcased from one release to the next, and this time what's interesting is that they've even used a special method to draw out the aromatic compounds.
MugiAnd it's on the official store for just 890 yen including tax? That's easy to pick up! This is definitely one I'd want to try casually.
Hop BroRight? I think it's a beer you can enjoy while appreciating its three-dimensional aroma. Tonight I want to chase Chinook's bitterness and feel a little of the Setouchi breeze along with it.
MugiI want to drink it too! Just hearing a glass of pine and citrus makes my mouth start waiting for beer!
Setouchi Brewery, based in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, has released "HOP HOPPING ROOM002" on its official store as the second installment in its new "HOP HOPPING" series, which focuses on the character of hops.
The style of this release is West Coast IPA, with an ABV of 6.5%. Chinook (チヌーク) is used as the key hop, and the tasting description highlights a sharp bitterness, grapefruit-like citrus notes, and a trailing pine resin character. The price is 890 yen, tax included.
The concept of the series is to focus on a single hop and make its individuality the star. ROOM001 used Elani®, emphasizing the balance between tropical aroma and bitterness, while ROOM002 is built to evoke a more classical hop profile.
The brewing notes say the beer incorporates a special method for extracting the hop's aromatic compounds, and that different Chinook production methods were combined to create a well-balanced finish. The series design, which changes how hops are presented from one release to the next, is a point worth watching not only for the beer itself but also for how its flavor is constructed.
As a brewery in Takamatsu surrounded by the natural beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, Setouchi Brewery handles everything in-house, from planning and brewing to shipping. True to its roots as a local brewery, this new release is positioned as a work that carefully connects the atmosphere of the region with the individuality of the hops.
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Hop BroToday I'm introducing Setouchi Brewery's HOP HOPPING ROOM002. It's the second release in a series that puts the hop's individuality front and center, and this one has a pretty sharp edge.
MugiOh, so it's a series! The hop is the star? That's interesting, like the beer is getting a model change.
Hop BroExactly. The brewery is Setouchi Brewery in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. I like that they handle everything in-house, from planning to brewing to shipping, while even carrying the Seto Inland Sea atmosphere into the beer.
MugiWow. So what's the style this time? West Coast IPA sounds pretty intense just from the name...
Hop BroThat's right, it's a West Coast IPA with ABV 6.5%. The key hop is Chinook, and the flavor brings a crisp bitterness, grapefruit-like citrus notes, and then a pine resin character that comes through gradually.
MugiPine resin? What is that! Pine resin sounds like you're getting lost in the woods while drinking.
Hop BroHaha, not quite. Pine-like aroma refers to the sharp, woody impression that comes from the hop. Chinook tends to show a classic outline, so it really brings out the West Coast IPA character.
MugiI see, so ROOM001 had a different vibe. Compared with Elani®'s tropical character, this one really changes its expression!
Hop BroExactly. It's a series that changes the way each hop is showcased from one release to the next, and this time what's interesting is that they've even used a special method to draw out the aromatic compounds.
MugiAnd it's on the official store for just 890 yen including tax? That's easy to pick up! This is definitely one I'd want to try casually.
Hop BroRight? I think it's a beer you can enjoy while appreciating its three-dimensional aroma. Tonight I want to chase Chinook's bitterness and feel a little of the Setouchi breeze along with it.
MugiI want to drink it too! Just hearing a glass of pine and citrus makes my mouth start waiting for beer!
