Chigasaki BEER&Villa to Release a New Hazy IPA Fragranced with Lion Yuzu on March 7
Chigasaki BEER&Villa in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, will begin selling its new original beer, "LION YUZU Hazy IPA," on March 7, 2026. The announcement was shared in an Instagram post published at 9:10 a.m. on March 5, and the beer is drawing attention as a seasonal brew featuring lion yuzu from local Otake Farm.
Hop BroNews of a spring new release from Chigasaki has arrived! Chigasaki BEER&Villa released "LION YUZU Hazy IPA" on March 7, 2026.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, it sounds fierce and refreshing! Lion, yuzu, and hazy all at once is a lot of information!
Hop BroAnd this was announced in an Instagram post published at 9:10 a.m. on March 5 and in an official news release on the same day. It's a seasonal Hazy IPA, and the key point is that it uses lion yuzu from local Otake Farm.
MugiI know Hazy IPA means a cloudy IPA, but what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's less bitter and more juicy, with a fruit-juice-like drinkability. This one is designed to start with a soft mouthfeel, then let the aromas of lion yuzu and citrus gently spread. It's the kind of beer where the bright character from dry hopping really shines.
MugiWhat is that! You just dropped the word 'dry hopping' out of nowhere! Please translate that for me, Mugi-chan style!
Hop BroOkay, translated: it's the technique of adding hop aroma after fermentation. That way, the bitterness doesn't get too sharp, and the yuzu aroma can come forward more easily. They're aiming for a balance that's easy to keep drinking.
MugiOhhh! And because it's lion yuzu from a local farm, it really feels like you're drinking Chigasaki's season itself.
Hop BroExactly. Chigasaki BEER&Villa brews and serves everything in one place in Naka-kaigan, and it has been putting "local first" and "circulation" at the center of the brand. This glass is exactly in line with that philosophy.
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink "LION YUZU Hazy IPA" by the sea on a breezy spring day! Hop-nii, come with me, and let's toast right now!
Chigasaki BEER&Villa will begin serving "LION YUZU Hazy IPA" from Saturday, March 7, 2026. According to the official announcement, the beer is designed to open with a soft mouthfeel, followed by the aroma of lion yuzu harvested at Otake Farm in Chigasaki and a refreshing citrus flavor. It is a limited-edition new release that layers local ingredients onto the juicy character typical of a Hazy IPA.
This release was announced in an Instagram post published at 9:10 a.m. on March 5 and in an official news release issued the same day. As the name "LION" suggests, the key botanical is lion yuzu. The beer emphasizes the aroma of yuzu while avoiding an overly sharp profile, aiming for a balance that makes it easy to keep drinking.
The brewery is based in Naka-kaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and offers brewing and service as one integrated operation in its seaside location. Across the brand, it has emphasized "local first" and "circulation," with a focus on connecting with local ingredients. In that context, this lion yuzu Hazy IPA is not just another new product; it can be seen as a release that continues its effort to link Chigasaki's agriculture and craft beer.
Anyone who likes citrusy hop-forward beers, as well as drinkers looking for a light, bright flavor in early spring, will want to check this one out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNews of a spring new release from Chigasaki has arrived! Chigasaki BEER&Villa released "LION YUZU Hazy IPA" on March 7, 2026.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name, it sounds fierce and refreshing! Lion, yuzu, and hazy all at once is a lot of information!
Hop BroAnd this was announced in an Instagram post published at 9:10 a.m. on March 5 and in an official news release on the same day. It's a seasonal Hazy IPA, and the key point is that it uses lion yuzu from local Otake Farm.
MugiI know Hazy IPA means a cloudy IPA, but what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's less bitter and more juicy, with a fruit-juice-like drinkability. This one is designed to start with a soft mouthfeel, then let the aromas of lion yuzu and citrus gently spread. It's the kind of beer where the bright character from dry hopping really shines.
MugiWhat is that! You just dropped the word 'dry hopping' out of nowhere! Please translate that for me, Mugi-chan style!
Hop BroOkay, translated: it's the technique of adding hop aroma after fermentation. That way, the bitterness doesn't get too sharp, and the yuzu aroma can come forward more easily. They're aiming for a balance that's easy to keep drinking.
MugiOhhh! And because it's lion yuzu from a local farm, it really feels like you're drinking Chigasaki's season itself.
Hop BroExactly. Chigasaki BEER&Villa brews and serves everything in one place in Naka-kaigan, and it has been putting "local first" and "circulation" at the center of the brand. This glass is exactly in line with that philosophy.
MugiIt's decided! I want to drink "LION YUZU Hazy IPA" by the sea on a breezy spring day! Hop-nii, come with me, and let's toast right now!
