Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ZAKU Shinryoku" Newly Tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
The beer pub HOP MAN in Jengensaka, Chigasaki, announced on Instagram that it has tapped a new guest beer. The beer in question is Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ZAKU Shinryoku." It is a brew characterized by ginjo-like aromas derived from sake lees and a fresh, easy-drinking profile.
Hop BroAt the Chigasaki beer pub HOP MAN, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Sake Lees Hazy IPA ZAKU Shinryoku has been newly tapped.
MugiWhoa! A beer for the fresh greenery season already sounds delicious from the name alone!
Hop BroWhat’s really interesting is that it’s a Sake inspired Hazy IPA made with sake lees from Mie’s famous sake "Zaku."
MugiWhat? Sake lees as in the lees from Japanese sake? Even though it’s beer, does it have a connection to sake?
Hop BroExactly. Because it uses sake lees, it’s labeled as happoshu, but the core of the flavor is the drinkability of a Hazy IPA.
MugiI see! So it’s not just about being rich and heavy, but also about the aroma and how easy it is to drink?
Hop BroThat’s right. This time, the key point is the distinct ginjo-like aroma that comes through, like pineapple and apple.
MugiWait, so on top of being fruity, it even has a soft mouthfeel? That sounds super easy to drink!
Hop BroIt’s 6.5% ABV and 35 IBU, and everything comes together nicely with gentle bitterness and a slightly dry finish.
MugiGot it, this is the kind of beer that both IPA fans and sake lovers will want to try! I totally feel like I’d want to compare it with other beers at HOP MAN!
Details of the New Tap
At HOP MAN, a beer pub on the second floor in Jengensaka, Chigasaki City, Ise Kadoya Beer’s "Sake Lees Hazy IPA ZAKU Shinryoku" has been newly tapped. The shop introduced the beer as a guest beer on Instagram, making it a title craft beer fans will want to check out.
This beer is a Sake inspired Hazy IPA made with sake lees from Mie’s famed sake "Zaku." According to the brewery’s description, it is based on a series that began in 2020 as an "anniversary commemorative beer," and this time the recipe has been crafted with the fresh greenery season in mind. Because it uses sake lees, it is labeled as a happoshu, and although its style is Hazy IPA, its defining feature is a brew that creates a connection to Japanese sake.
The flavor description highlights ginjo-like aromas reminiscent of pineapple and apple, along with moderate richness, a soft mouthfeel, gentle bitterness, and a slightly dry finish. Its alcohol content is 6.5%, and its IBU is 35. Rather than being a beer that simply pushes strong hop character, it is presented as a Hazy IPA to enjoy for the balance of aroma and drinkability.
HOP MAN is known as a beer pub where people can enjoy craft beer in Chigasaki. Part of the appeal is comparing guest beers as they rotate in and out, and a limited beer with Japanese elements like this one fits the shop’s character well. It is a good choice not only for IPA fans, but also for anyone who wants to try a beer with nuances derived from sake.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the Chigasaki beer pub HOP MAN, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Sake Lees Hazy IPA ZAKU Shinryoku has been newly tapped.
MugiWhoa! A beer for the fresh greenery season already sounds delicious from the name alone!
Hop BroWhat’s really interesting is that it’s a Sake inspired Hazy IPA made with sake lees from Mie’s famous sake "Zaku."
MugiWhat? Sake lees as in the lees from Japanese sake? Even though it’s beer, does it have a connection to sake?
Hop BroExactly. Because it uses sake lees, it’s labeled as happoshu, but the core of the flavor is the drinkability of a Hazy IPA.
MugiI see! So it’s not just about being rich and heavy, but also about the aroma and how easy it is to drink?
Hop BroThat’s right. This time, the key point is the distinct ginjo-like aroma that comes through, like pineapple and apple.
MugiWait, so on top of being fruity, it even has a soft mouthfeel? That sounds super easy to drink!
Hop BroIt’s 6.5% ABV and 35 IBU, and everything comes together nicely with gentle bitterness and a slightly dry finish.
MugiGot it, this is the kind of beer that both IPA fans and sake lovers will want to try! I totally feel like I’d want to compare it with other beers at HOP MAN!
