HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Ushitora Brewery’s 1004 Toraichi Black Double IPA
Chigasaki beer pub HOP MAN announced a new tap release on Instagram: Ushitora Brewery’s 1004 Toraichi Black Double IPA. The 8% black double IPA combines roasty malt, caramel, and six-hop aromas with grapefruit, white grape, and melon notes.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, they just tapped 1004 Toraichi Black Double IPA from Ushitora Brewery, and that's exactly the kind of news I lock onto.
MugiWait, that name already sounds intense! A fresh tap at HOP MAN is exciting enough, but “Toraichi” feels like a final boss beer!
Hop BroThe style is Black Double IPA, sitting at 8% ABV, so it goes after both dark malt depth and bold IPA aromatics at once.
MugiHold on, Double IPA means what exactly? Please tell me it means they hand you two pints and call it tradition.
Hop BroGreat concept, wrong definition. It usually means more alcohol and hops, so the beer hits with a bigger, fuller presence.
MugiOhhh! But it also says it doesn't get too heavy. So what does roasted malt character actually taste like?
Hop BroSimplest version: toasty, lightly charred notes. Think coffee-like roast, a touch of bitterness, and caramel richness layered on top.
MugiSo it's dark-beer vibes and IPA vibes at the same time? My brain is in traffic right now, but in a very fun way.
Hop BroAnd the fun part is six different hops, bringing in aromas like grapefruit, white grape, and melon.
MugiThat sounds unfairly good! Dark but aromatic is such a dangerous combo for someone standing near a tap list.
Hop BroThat kind of malt-and-hop dual wielding is exactly why HOP MAN's guest taps are worth keeping an eye on.
MugiThen I'm sold. If we end up in Chigasaki, first pour is mandatory because now I absolutely need to try that Ushitora pint.
HOP MAN, a beer pub on the second floor in Chigasaki’s Jukkenzaka area, has added a new guest beer to the lineup. The tap now features Ushitora Brewery’s 1004 Toraichi Black Double IPA, introduced through the bar’s Instagram post.
The beer is described as a Black Double IPA with 8% ABV. According to the post, it balances the roasty aroma of dark malt and caramel richness while keeping the finish from becoming too heavy. It also layers in hop character from six different hops, bringing out notes reminiscent of grapefruit, white grape, and melon.
That makes it a fitting pour for HOP MAN, a place where guest beers are part of the appeal and where drinkers can follow fresh taps in a relaxed neighborhood setting. For fans of dark IPA variants, the beer should offer the depth of a black malt bill together with the bright, expressive hop profile of an IPA.
On tap
- Ushitora Brewery: 1004 Toraichi Black Double IPA
- Style: Black Double IPA
- ABV: 8%
For beer drinkers in Chigasaki, HOP MAN remains a bar to watch when a new guest tap lands.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, they just tapped 1004 Toraichi Black Double IPA from Ushitora Brewery, and that's exactly the kind of news I lock onto.
MugiWait, that name already sounds intense! A fresh tap at HOP MAN is exciting enough, but “Toraichi” feels like a final boss beer!
Hop BroThe style is Black Double IPA, sitting at 8% ABV, so it goes after both dark malt depth and bold IPA aromatics at once.
MugiHold on, Double IPA means what exactly? Please tell me it means they hand you two pints and call it tradition.
Hop BroGreat concept, wrong definition. It usually means more alcohol and hops, so the beer hits with a bigger, fuller presence.
MugiOhhh! But it also says it doesn't get too heavy. So what does roasted malt character actually taste like?
Hop BroSimplest version: toasty, lightly charred notes. Think coffee-like roast, a touch of bitterness, and caramel richness layered on top.
MugiSo it's dark-beer vibes and IPA vibes at the same time? My brain is in traffic right now, but in a very fun way.
Hop BroAnd the fun part is six different hops, bringing in aromas like grapefruit, white grape, and melon.
MugiThat sounds unfairly good! Dark but aromatic is such a dangerous combo for someone standing near a tap list.
Hop BroThat kind of malt-and-hop dual wielding is exactly why HOP MAN's guest taps are worth keeping an eye on.
MugiThen I'm sold. If we end up in Chigasaki, first pour is mandatory because now I absolutely need to try that Ushitora pint.
