HOP MAN Taps Ise Kadoya Beer’s Jungle Fantasy Hazy IPA
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Ise Kadoya Beer’s Jungle Fantasy, a Hazy IPA made with the Yamamiya recipe. Its banana-like yeast character meets tropical hop notes from Krush and Dolcita.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki has just tapped Isekado Brewery’s Jungle Fantasy!
MugiWhoa! That name already sounds adventurous. What kind of Hazy IPA is it?
Hop BroIt puts yeast in the spotlight: Weizen yeast creates a banana-like aroma during fermentation.
MugiThe same little helper that makes bread rise? Does that mean it tastes like banana juice?!
Hop BroNot exactly—the banana note comes from esters, aroma compounds formed while fermenting. It’s banana in the aroma.
MugiAmazing! No bananas added, yet it smells like them. That yeast is a tiny aroma magician!
Hop BroThen new-generation hops Krush and Dolcita, introduced in 2024 and 2025, layer in mango and peach notes.
MugiWhat?! Banana, mango, peach, white grape, and berries? That’s a fruit-stand traffic jam!
Hop BroIt pours a hazy light gold, with a soft wheat texture. Yeast and hops also work through biotransformation.
MugiBio-transfor-what? Please tell me the beer doesn’t turn into a giant robot.
Hop BroClose enough! During fermentation, yeast and hop compounds interact to make a more layered aroma—a team effort for aroma.
MugiGot it! And HOP MAN, easy to reach from Chigasaki Station, is where you can meet this one-of-a-kind guest beer.
Hop BroExactly. Isekado’s yeast-and-hop duet makes me want to toast with a hazy golden pint tonight.
MugiMe too! Let’s head into that banana-scented jungle and go to HOP MAN!
HOP MAN, a craft beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, is now serving Ise Kadoya Beer’s “Jungle Fantasy (Yamamiya Recipe).”
The beer is a Hazy IPA designed to put yeast at the center of the aroma profile. Weizen yeast produces expressive esters reminiscent of banana, while the hop bill features Krush and Dolcita, two newer-generation varieties introduced in 2024 and 2025.
In the glass, Jungle Fantasy presents a hazy light-gold appearance. The first impression is a banana-like aroma from the yeast, followed by layers of mango, peach, white grape, and berry character from the hops. A soft wheat-derived texture adds to the drinkability, while biotransformation during fermentation helps create a more complex interaction between yeast and hop aromas.
Located on the second floor of Sun Rise Shonan, HOP MAN is a beer pub where visitors can explore a rotating selection of craft beers on tap. The new guest beer offers an opportunity to experience a different side of Ise Kadoya Beer’s Hazy IPA lineup—one in which fermentation character is just as important as hop expression.
For drinkers who enjoy tropical fruit notes but also want to explore the aromatic contribution of Weizen yeast, Jungle Fantasy is a notable new pour to seek out at HOP MAN.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki has just tapped Isekado Brewery’s Jungle Fantasy!
MugiWhoa! That name already sounds adventurous. What kind of Hazy IPA is it?
Hop BroIt puts yeast in the spotlight: Weizen yeast creates a banana-like aroma during fermentation.
MugiThe same little helper that makes bread rise? Does that mean it tastes like banana juice?!
Hop BroNot exactly—the banana note comes from esters, aroma compounds formed while fermenting. It’s banana in the aroma.
MugiAmazing! No bananas added, yet it smells like them. That yeast is a tiny aroma magician!
Hop BroThen new-generation hops Krush and Dolcita, introduced in 2024 and 2025, layer in mango and peach notes.
MugiWhat?! Banana, mango, peach, white grape, and berries? That’s a fruit-stand traffic jam!
Hop BroIt pours a hazy light gold, with a soft wheat texture. Yeast and hops also work through biotransformation.
MugiBio-transfor-what? Please tell me the beer doesn’t turn into a giant robot.
Hop BroClose enough! During fermentation, yeast and hop compounds interact to make a more layered aroma—a team effort for aroma.
MugiGot it! And HOP MAN, easy to reach from Chigasaki Station, is where you can meet this one-of-a-kind guest beer.
Hop BroExactly. Isekado’s yeast-and-hop duet makes me want to toast with a hazy golden pint tonight.
MugiMe too! Let’s head into that banana-scented jungle and go to HOP MAN!
