Shonan Beer Introduces Summer Orange Ale at Its Chikashitsu Shop
Shonan Beer from Kumazawa Brewing is spotlighting a new summer release, Summer Orange Ale, at its brewery shop Chikashitsu in Chigasaki. The fruit ale is built on a golden ale base and features the aroma and flavor of New Summer Orange.
Hop BroA proper summer treat just landed: Shonan Beer’s new release is now at the brewery shop Chikashitsu in Chigasaki. It’s the seasonal Summer Orange Ale.
MugiWhat, a summer seasonal already makes me want to sprint to the fridge! And Summer Orange Ale sounds ridiculously refreshing.
Hop BroIt’s built on a golden ale base, then layered with New Summer oranges from Kataura in Odawara. The citrus aroma is really the star.
MugiWhoa! But aroma and flavor makes it sound like class just started. What’s the difference?
Hop BroAroma is what you smell, flavor is the full taste when you drink. So this is basically a two-hit citrus combo that brings summer to your nose and your mouth.
MugiWhat is that! And at 5.0% ABV, what does IBU 24 even mean? Is that the bitterness score?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a bitterness guide. At 24, it doesn’t come in swinging, so it drinks like a refreshment-first fruit ale.
MugiAnd the place selling it is literally a shop named Chikashitsu? That has way too much secret-base energy. Going downstairs already sounds like an adventure!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it’s a calm space under mokichi cafe, with sake and craft gin too, and paid tastings are available.
MugiNice! So you can taste before choosing. Getting to check that New Summer aroma on the spot is dangerously good news.
Hop BroShonan Beer has been brewing since 1996, and they’re strong with seasonal releases. This one sounds bright with fruit and perfect for the first beer on a hot day.
MugiThen it’s settled! You’re claiming the first glass, and I’m already planning the second. I seriously want that summer pint in Chigasaki now!
Seasonal Release
Shonan Beer from Kumazawa Brewing is introducing Summer Orange Ale at its brewery shop, Chikashitsu. According to the official product information, it is a fruit ale built on a golden ale base with the aroma and flavor of New Summer Orange. The beer is listed at 5.0% ABV and 24 IBU.
Citrus at the Core
The ingredients are malt, New Summer Orange, and hops. The brewery uses fresh New Summer Orange grown in the Katata area of Odawara in Kanagawa, giving the beer a bright citrus profile. It should work well as an easy first drink in hot weather thanks to its clear fruit character.
A Calm Place to Shop and Taste
Chikashitsu is the brewery retail space completed under mokichi cafe in autumn 2020. It carries sake, beer, and craft gin produced by Kumazawa, and paid tastings are available as well. Shonan Beer has been brewing since 1996 and continues to develop seasonal releases, making this a good stop for beer fans looking to explore a summer-only citrus beer directly from the brewery in Chigasaki.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA proper summer treat just landed: Shonan Beer’s new release is now at the brewery shop Chikashitsu in Chigasaki. It’s the seasonal Summer Orange Ale.
MugiWhat, a summer seasonal already makes me want to sprint to the fridge! And Summer Orange Ale sounds ridiculously refreshing.
Hop BroIt’s built on a golden ale base, then layered with New Summer oranges from Kataura in Odawara. The citrus aroma is really the star.
MugiWhoa! But aroma and flavor makes it sound like class just started. What’s the difference?
Hop BroAroma is what you smell, flavor is the full taste when you drink. So this is basically a two-hit citrus combo that brings summer to your nose and your mouth.
MugiWhat is that! And at 5.0% ABV, what does IBU 24 even mean? Is that the bitterness score?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a bitterness guide. At 24, it doesn’t come in swinging, so it drinks like a refreshment-first fruit ale.
MugiAnd the place selling it is literally a shop named Chikashitsu? That has way too much secret-base energy. Going downstairs already sounds like an adventure!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part: it’s a calm space under mokichi cafe, with sake and craft gin too, and paid tastings are available.
MugiNice! So you can taste before choosing. Getting to check that New Summer aroma on the spot is dangerously good news.
Hop BroShonan Beer has been brewing since 1996, and they’re strong with seasonal releases. This one sounds bright with fruit and perfect for the first beer on a hot day.
MugiThen it’s settled! You’re claiming the first glass, and I’m already planning the second. I seriously want that summer pint in Chigasaki now!
