HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps karuizawaQ's 'Yokaze' Irish Stout
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped karuizawaQ's 'Yokaze.' The 4.0% Irish Stout is described as having roast aroma, coffee and bitter chocolate notes, and a dry finish.
Hop BroToday's topic is HOP MAN's new tap. At HOP MAN in Chigasaki, karuizawaQ's Yokaze just came on, and it's an Irish Stout that somehow sounds perfect even for summer.
MugiWait, a summer dark beer!? I always filed black beer under winter blankets, but even the name Yokaze sounds like an evening breeze.
Hop BroAnd the best part is its easy 4.0% ABV. You get roast aroma plus coffee and bitter chocolate notes without it turning heavy.
MugiOkay, but what is Irish Stout exactly? The second I hear that, it feels like I'm being quizzed.
Hop BroPut simply, the dry finish is the key. It doesn't drag sweetness along, so the roasty character lands and then snaps clean.
MugiA dark beer with iced coffee energy? That's way too much information in one sip. My mouth opened a cafe by accident.
Hop BroThat's where roasted barley comes in, layered with the roundness from flaked barley. It keeps both sharpness and softness in the same glass.
MugiHold on, flaked barley? What is that, cereal? I'm one step away from pouring milk into my pint.
Hop BroHa, it's a processed barley ingredient that helps build a soft mouthfeel. It smooths the edges while keeping the roasty side intact.
MugiNow I get it. Having this as an evening pint at HOP MAN on Jukkensaka in Chigasaki sounds ridiculously good. It might totally reset my dark-beer prejudice.
Hop BroAnd in a place where the kegs keep rotating, meeting a beer like this just makes me think I need a pour right now. karuizawaQ choosing black beer for summer is a classy move.
MugiSame. Today I don't want something pale, I want to say pour me Yokaze. I'm fully ready to drink this.
New tap
On August 12, HOP MAN announced a new guest beer from karuizawaQ: Yokaze. It is an Irish Stout at 4.0% ABV, presented as a dark beer that still drinks with easy pace.
Flavor notes
The post highlights roast aromas reminiscent of coffee and bitter chocolate, along with a soft mouthfeel and a dry finish. The beer is built on roasted barley for coffee-like aroma, while flaked barley adds a smoother texture. The result is said to balance a sharper roast character with a gentler drinking impression.
A beer for late summer
HOP MAN is a beer pub on the second floor of Sunrize Shonan in Jokkensaka, Chigasaki. For a venue like this, a rotating tap such as Yokaze fits naturally into the lineup: something to discover on the day, rather than a beer to rush through. The brewery's note suggests enjoying it in the early evening, when the heat starts to ease, almost like having an iced coffee. For drinkers who want to revisit stout in a lighter, more approachable form, this looks like a solid choice.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is HOP MAN's new tap. At HOP MAN in Chigasaki, karuizawaQ's Yokaze just came on, and it's an Irish Stout that somehow sounds perfect even for summer.
MugiWait, a summer dark beer!? I always filed black beer under winter blankets, but even the name Yokaze sounds like an evening breeze.
Hop BroAnd the best part is its easy 4.0% ABV. You get roast aroma plus coffee and bitter chocolate notes without it turning heavy.
MugiOkay, but what is Irish Stout exactly? The second I hear that, it feels like I'm being quizzed.
Hop BroPut simply, the dry finish is the key. It doesn't drag sweetness along, so the roasty character lands and then snaps clean.
MugiA dark beer with iced coffee energy? That's way too much information in one sip. My mouth opened a cafe by accident.
Hop BroThat's where roasted barley comes in, layered with the roundness from flaked barley. It keeps both sharpness and softness in the same glass.
MugiHold on, flaked barley? What is that, cereal? I'm one step away from pouring milk into my pint.
Hop BroHa, it's a processed barley ingredient that helps build a soft mouthfeel. It smooths the edges while keeping the roasty side intact.
MugiNow I get it. Having this as an evening pint at HOP MAN on Jukkensaka in Chigasaki sounds ridiculously good. It might totally reset my dark-beer prejudice.
Hop BroAnd in a place where the kegs keep rotating, meeting a beer like this just makes me think I need a pour right now. karuizawaQ choosing black beer for summer is a classy move.
MugiSame. Today I don't want something pale, I want to say pour me Yokaze. I'm fully ready to drink this.
