Craft Beer 100 Otomoni × Sakerist Spotlights Hope Hill Brewery's 'KNUCKLE' in Shinjuku
In the original article, Hope Hill Brewery's 'KNUCKLE' was featured on the Instagram account of Craft Beer 100 Sapporo. This is a beer with the bitterness typical of a West Coast IPA and aromas reminiscent of citrus and pine.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing Hope Hill Brewery's KNUCKLE, something I found at Craft Beer 100 Otomoni × Sakerist in Shinjuku.
MugiWait, you can drink beer like that in Shinjuku!? Hope Hill Brewery already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. KNUCKLE is brewed at a brewery in Miyagi, and it's the kind of beer you'd expect from a West Coast IPA.
MugiWest Coast IPA makes it sound like a sea breeze just blew in! What's different about a West Coast IPA?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a style where hop aroma and bitterness take the lead, and KNUCKLE has a really solid bitterness that feels great.
MugiBitterness sounds intimidating, but if it has aroma too, I might be able to drink it! What kind of face am I supposed to make when drinking something with citrus and pine aromas!?
Hop BroThat's the fun part: you get a soft citrusy and resinous impression, and then it finishes dry and clean.
MugiI think I might like that! And with 6.0% alcohol, it sounds like it has real body too!
Hop BroYeah, that's why it pairs so well with food. The article also suggested matching it with burgers and gyoza.
MugiAn IPA that cuts through gyoza? Perfect! If I found this in Shinjuku, I'd want to make it my first beer!
Hop BroExactly. With that balance of bitterness, aroma, and crispness, it's a very reliable choice at a beer pub. I want to drink it from a glass right now.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in a KNUCKLE mood now! If I go to Shinjuku, tonight's beer is settled!
A Beer to Watch
The beer introduced in the original article was `KNUCKLE`. Brewed by Hope Hill Brewery in Miyagi, it is a West Coast IPA with 6.0% ABV, giving it a bold drinking presence while keeping a sharply defined character.
It delivers a firm hop-driven bitterness, while the aroma leans refreshingly toward citrus and pine. The finish is dry and clean, making it an easy-to-understand choice for anyone looking for an IPA where bitterness takes center stage. Its label also has a strong presence, so it seems like a beer you can enjoy not just in the glass, but from the moment it is poured.
If You're Enjoying It at a Shinjuku Beer Pub
Craft Beer 100 Otomoni × Sakerist Shinjuku is a beer pub in Shinjuku, Tokyo. As a place to enjoy beer with food, this kind of bitterness-forward IPA pairs well. The original article also mentioned combinations with meat dishes like burgers and gyoza, making it easy to imagine it cutting cleanly through rich, savory flavors.
A beer like `KNUCKLE`, with a good balance of bitterness, aroma, and crispness, works well as a first drink at a beer pub or alongside a meal. If you're looking for craft beer in Shinjuku, it could be fun to browse the menu with a classic IPA like this as your starting point.
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Hop BroToday I'm introducing Hope Hill Brewery's KNUCKLE, something I found at Craft Beer 100 Otomoni × Sakerist in Shinjuku.
MugiWait, you can drink beer like that in Shinjuku!? Hope Hill Brewery already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. KNUCKLE is brewed at a brewery in Miyagi, and it's the kind of beer you'd expect from a West Coast IPA.
MugiWest Coast IPA makes it sound like a sea breeze just blew in! What's different about a West Coast IPA?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a style where hop aroma and bitterness take the lead, and KNUCKLE has a really solid bitterness that feels great.
MugiBitterness sounds intimidating, but if it has aroma too, I might be able to drink it! What kind of face am I supposed to make when drinking something with citrus and pine aromas!?
Hop BroThat's the fun part: you get a soft citrusy and resinous impression, and then it finishes dry and clean.
MugiI think I might like that! And with 6.0% alcohol, it sounds like it has real body too!
Hop BroYeah, that's why it pairs so well with food. The article also suggested matching it with burgers and gyoza.
MugiAn IPA that cuts through gyoza? Perfect! If I found this in Shinjuku, I'd want to make it my first beer!
Hop BroExactly. With that balance of bitterness, aroma, and crispness, it's a very reliable choice at a beer pub. I want to drink it from a glass right now.
MugiYeah, I'm completely in a KNUCKLE mood now! If I go to Shinjuku, tonight's beer is settled!
