HOP MAN taps Repubrew's anniversary beer WHOLE HOP CITRA "BLUES"
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, has tapped Repubrew's anniversary beer WHOLE HOP CITRA "BLUES". The beer leans on whole-hop character with floral, herbal, and citrus notes, and the suggested pairing is pâté de campagne.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Repubrew just tapped an anniversary guest beer called WHOLE HOP CITRA “BLUES.”
MugiWhat! With a name that moody, I expected Citra to throw a full-on citrus party!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. It's based on the recipe that won last year's REPUBREW’S CUP, so it feels like an 8th-anniversary winner in a glass.
MugiHold on, whole hop? What is that, hops that never skipped leg day?
Hop BroBasically, it's using hops closer to their flower form, which gives the aroma a clearer shape and outline.
MugiOhhh! So is it loud and flashy, or more like restrained citrus?
Hop BroPale gold in the glass, floral and herbal up front, a little citrus in the back, solid malt on the palate, and a very dry finish with bitterness kept in check.
MugiNo way, so Citra doesn't go wild, and it even leaves a green-tea-like finish? That's not a beer, that's a short novel!
Hop BroExactly. Instead of bulldozing you with hop aroma, it leaves a gentle astringency and a blues-like aftertaste that makes you want it with pate de campagne.
MugiThen that's it, pour me a glass! I want WHOLE HOP CITRA “BLUES” at HOP MAN with pate and one tiny dramatic sigh.
Repubrew's anniversary beer lands at HOP MAN
At HOP MAN, a beer pub in Jomanzaka, Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Repubrew's WHOLE HOP CITRA "BLUES" has been tapped. The beer is based on a recipe that won first place in last year's REPUBREW'S CUP, a contest held for the brewery's 8th anniversary, and it was designed around the character of whole hops.
Flavor profile
According to the brewer's tasting note, the beer pours a pale gold. The aroma is centered on floral and herbal notes with a faint citrus layer underneath. On the palate, malt character comes through clearly, while the body finishes very dry. Bitterness stays restrained, letting the floral aroma lift the beer rather than overpower it.
A lingering finish
This is not the kind of beer that relies on big, flashy hop punch. Instead, it leaves a light tannic edge in the finish and a calm, tea-like aftertaste. That steady, lingering impression fits the "BLUES" name well and gives the beer a thoughtful, nuanced profile.
Food pairing
The post suggests pâté de campagne as a pairing. The beer's dryness and herbal lift should work well with the richness and savory depth of the dish, making it a solid option for a food-friendly pint. For drinkers looking for a guest beer in Chigasaki, this is one to watch at HOP MAN.
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Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Repubrew just tapped an anniversary guest beer called WHOLE HOP CITRA “BLUES.”
MugiWhat! With a name that moody, I expected Citra to throw a full-on citrus party!
Hop BroThat contrast is the fun part. It's based on the recipe that won last year's REPUBREW’S CUP, so it feels like an 8th-anniversary winner in a glass.
MugiHold on, whole hop? What is that, hops that never skipped leg day?
Hop BroBasically, it's using hops closer to their flower form, which gives the aroma a clearer shape and outline.
MugiOhhh! So is it loud and flashy, or more like restrained citrus?
Hop BroPale gold in the glass, floral and herbal up front, a little citrus in the back, solid malt on the palate, and a very dry finish with bitterness kept in check.
MugiNo way, so Citra doesn't go wild, and it even leaves a green-tea-like finish? That's not a beer, that's a short novel!
Hop BroExactly. Instead of bulldozing you with hop aroma, it leaves a gentle astringency and a blues-like aftertaste that makes you want it with pate de campagne.
MugiThen that's it, pour me a glass! I want WHOLE HOP CITRA “BLUES” at HOP MAN with pate and one tiny dramatic sigh.
