Kyoto Brewing’s "Natsu no Kimagure" Newly Tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Jokkensaka, Chigasaki City, Kyoto Brewing’s "Natsu no Kimagure" has just been tapped. It’s being introduced as a beer whose session IPA lightness is layered with aromas of passion fruit, white grape, and lemon-lime.
Hop BroKyoto Brewing’s Natsu no Kimagure has just been tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. It’s great that you can take your time enjoying guest beers on the second floor of Sun Rise Shonan.
MugiWhoa, the name already feels like summer! Natsu no Kimagure sounds so whimsical it’s almost cat-like, even for a beer!
Hop BroBut the beer itself is well put together. It’s a Session IPA, so it’s light, but at 4.5% ABV it still keeps a clear hop profile.
MugiI get ABV, but what is IBU? If IBU 45 is a high number, does that mean it’s bitter?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a bitterness gauge. The moderate bitterness is set so it doesn’t get in the way of drinkability, which makes it just right for summer.
MugiAnd the aroma sounds amazing! Passion fruit notes and white grape make it sound like juice, but is it really beer?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. They blend Motueka and Mosaic, and even use Fantasm in the whirlpool to push the tropical aroma forward.
MugiWhirlpool suddenly sounds like a washing machine! If they’re even using grape skins, isn’t this basically a beer laboratory?
Hop BroBut that’s exactly the kind of delicate touch Kyoto Brewing is known for. The oats-based malt bill gives it a soft, silky mouthfeel and even that pale hazy look.
MugiI see, so this isn’t for chugging on a hot day, but for really savoring it. A pint at HOP MAN definitely makes this sound like both of us want to go drink one right now!
At Chigasaki beer pub "HOP MAN," Kyoto Brewing’s "Natsu no Kimagure" has just been tapped. The bar is located on the second floor of Sun Rise Shonan, and it’s a neighborhood spot where you can take your time enjoying guest beers.
What’s on tap this time is the summer version of Kyoto Brewing’s "Kimagure" series. Its English name is Natsu no Kimagure. The style is Session IPA, with an ABV of 4.5%, IBU of 45, and a gas volume of 2.65. It’s designed to be easygoing on the palate while still letting the character of the hops come through clearly.
In the tasting notes, the beer is described as having a faint spice character from oats, along with passion fruit, white grape, and berry nuances brought out by a carefully selected hop blend, plus a vivid citrus impression of lemon and lime. The malt bill is centered on oats, with Pilsner and dextrin malt added to achieve a soft, silky mouthfeel and a pale, hazy appearance. Motueka and Mosaic are blended for the hops, and Fantasm (grape skin) is added in the whirlpool to intensify the tropical aroma.
This beer balances summertime drinkability with juicy hop character, so it also looks like a great IPA to sip slowly in the heat. If you’re looking for guest beers in Chigasaki, HOP MAN’s tap lineup is worth keeping an eye on.
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Hop BroKyoto Brewing’s Natsu no Kimagure has just been tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. It’s great that you can take your time enjoying guest beers on the second floor of Sun Rise Shonan.
MugiWhoa, the name already feels like summer! Natsu no Kimagure sounds so whimsical it’s almost cat-like, even for a beer!
Hop BroBut the beer itself is well put together. It’s a Session IPA, so it’s light, but at 4.5% ABV it still keeps a clear hop profile.
MugiI get ABV, but what is IBU? If IBU 45 is a high number, does that mean it’s bitter?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a bitterness gauge. The moderate bitterness is set so it doesn’t get in the way of drinkability, which makes it just right for summer.
MugiAnd the aroma sounds amazing! Passion fruit notes and white grape make it sound like juice, but is it really beer?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. They blend Motueka and Mosaic, and even use Fantasm in the whirlpool to push the tropical aroma forward.
MugiWhirlpool suddenly sounds like a washing machine! If they’re even using grape skins, isn’t this basically a beer laboratory?
Hop BroBut that’s exactly the kind of delicate touch Kyoto Brewing is known for. The oats-based malt bill gives it a soft, silky mouthfeel and even that pale hazy look.
MugiI see, so this isn’t for chugging on a hot day, but for really savoring it. A pint at HOP MAN definitely makes this sound like both of us want to go drink one right now!
