Shonan Beer releases single-hop IPA "Vista" at the brewery's direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu"
Kumazawa Sake Brewery's Shonan Beer introduced its new product, "IPA Vista," at the brewery's direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu" in Kagawa, Chigasaki City. It is a single-hop IPA made with Vista hops, with 6.0% alcohol by volume and aromas reminiscent of melon and citrus.
Hop BroKumazawa Sake Brewery's new Shonan Beer release has been announced from the brewery direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu" in Chigasaki. This time it's IPA Vista, and since it's a single-hop IPA, hop fans are definitely going to light up at this one.
MugiWhoa, a new product from the basement sounds like a secret base. But single-hop means it's made with just one hop, right?
Hop BroExactly. This time the hop is only Vista. That means Vista's character comes through more clearly, and it's like looking straight into the blueprint for the aroma.
MugiBlueprints? That's suddenly sounding like a science lab! So what does Vista taste like? It said melon and citrus, but can beer really bring that out so strongly?
Hop BroIt really can. The post describes it as a layered aroma: melon, tangerine, ripe tropical fruit, plus apricot and white peach layered on top.
MugiWhat on earth! It's basically a fruit stand! And that hassaku-like finish means it's not just sweet, but has that bright, tight snap at the end too, right?
Hop BroExactly. It still has the satisfying body of 6.0% you'd expect from an IPA, but fruitiness takes center stage, and a refreshing citrus note lifts off at the end, so it stays easy to enjoy without feeling heavy.
MugiOhhh! That sounds approachable even for beer beginners. Shonan Beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, right?
Hop BroRight. The appeal is that you can enjoy the freshness of live yeast. Being able to get it at the direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu" is very much a brewery perk, and it feels like you can taste the atmosphere of Chigasaki along with it.
MugiHonestly, drinking it in Chigasaki would make it taste even better, for sure. I really love that it feels like a truly Shonan-style glass.
Hop BroRight? This is definitely one you want to toast in Chikashitsu while checking out Vista's aroma.
MugiYeah, just reading about it has me totally in beer mode! Now I want to go find IPA Vista right away!
New Product Announcement from the Brewery Direct-Sale Shop "Chikashitsu"
Shonan Beer from Kumazawa Sake Brewery announced new product information from its brewery direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu," located on the premises at 7-10-7 Kagawa, Chigasaki City. Shonan Beer is offered as an unfiltered, unpasteurized brand that lets you enjoy the fresh character of live yeast. Being able to pick it up at the on-site shop is one of the attractions of a brewery with an attached brewhouse.
The Featured Beer Is "IPA Vista"
The beer introduced in the post is "IPA Vista," part of Shonan Beer's popular "Single-Hop IPA" series. The style is India Pale Ale, the ingredients are malt and hops, the alcohol content is 6.0%, and the hop used is clearly listed as Vista. With a composition that puts the individuality of a single hop front and center, it is an easy-to-grasp beer that shows what kind of aromatic profile to expect.
A Fruit-Forward Aroma Takes Center Stage
In the post, Vista is described as offering a layered aroma that evokes melon, tangerine, and ripe tropical fruit. It further suggests juicy fruit nuances reminiscent of apricot, white peach, and ripe pear, with a fresh citrus note in the finish that calls to mind fully ripe hassaku. While retaining the satisfying body expected of an IPA, it is a beer for those who want to slowly appreciate the hop-derived fruit character.
A Beer to Enjoy in Chigasaki
Chigasaki, where Shonan Beer is based, is also a place where the brand's worldview comes through especially clearly. While looking for the new release at the direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu," you can enjoy Shonan Beer's fresh drinking character together with the distinctive qualities of Vista hops.
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Hop BroKumazawa Sake Brewery's new Shonan Beer release has been announced from the brewery direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu" in Chigasaki. This time it's IPA Vista, and since it's a single-hop IPA, hop fans are definitely going to light up at this one.
MugiWhoa, a new product from the basement sounds like a secret base. But single-hop means it's made with just one hop, right?
Hop BroExactly. This time the hop is only Vista. That means Vista's character comes through more clearly, and it's like looking straight into the blueprint for the aroma.
MugiBlueprints? That's suddenly sounding like a science lab! So what does Vista taste like? It said melon and citrus, but can beer really bring that out so strongly?
Hop BroIt really can. The post describes it as a layered aroma: melon, tangerine, ripe tropical fruit, plus apricot and white peach layered on top.
MugiWhat on earth! It's basically a fruit stand! And that hassaku-like finish means it's not just sweet, but has that bright, tight snap at the end too, right?
Hop BroExactly. It still has the satisfying body of 6.0% you'd expect from an IPA, but fruitiness takes center stage, and a refreshing citrus note lifts off at the end, so it stays easy to enjoy without feeling heavy.
MugiOhhh! That sounds approachable even for beer beginners. Shonan Beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, right?
Hop BroRight. The appeal is that you can enjoy the freshness of live yeast. Being able to get it at the direct-sale shop "Chikashitsu" is very much a brewery perk, and it feels like you can taste the atmosphere of Chigasaki along with it.
MugiHonestly, drinking it in Chigasaki would make it taste even better, for sure. I really love that it feels like a truly Shonan-style glass.
Hop BroRight? This is definitely one you want to toast in Chikashitsu while checking out Vista's aroma.
MugiYeah, just reading about it has me totally in beer mode! Now I want to go find IPA Vista right away!
