Tsuji Brewing taps Kiwi IPA made with Odawara-grown kiwi, joins HUG-RIDE PARK on June 13
Tsuji Brewing, a brewpub in Chigasaki, started pouring its Kiwi IPA on June 10. The beer uses kiwi grown in Odawara, and the brewery will appear at the Umichika Marche at HUG-RIDE PARK on June 13 and 14, with Tsuji Brewing attending only on the 13th.
Hop BroHere’s a good one: Tsuji Brewing’s Kiwi IPA went on tap on June 10 at the brewpub in Chigasaki, and it’s an IPA made with kiwi fruit from Odawara.
MugiWhat! Kiwi in beer? That sounds like a fruit stand crashed into a pint glass! And it’s still an IPA?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The name sounds like New Zealand hops, but it’s actually made with Odawara kiwi, and they kept the body and aroma hops lighter for the warmer season.
MugiHold on, lighter body means what exactly? Is the beer doing cardio for summer?
Hop BroNo gym membership for the beer, just a lighter mouthfeel. And the kiwi paste from Akisawa Farm is close to 10%, so it stays crisp while still giving real fruit character.
MugiOooh, real fruit character without getting heavy sounds perfect for hot weather. And I like that it’s an IPA, not just some random fruit sour!
Hop BroAlso, the Tripel that had been on in the taproom just kicked, and in June they still have Smoked Ale on tap too, so the lineup has a pretty wild range.
MugiWait, Smoked Ale? Is that the one where bacon tries to sneak into my beer? Because my brain is already starting a barbecue.
Hop BroClose, but not literal bacon. It’s about the aroma from smoked malt, so you get a smoky finish lingering after each sip.
MugiOkay, so starting fresh with Kiwi IPA and then getting reflective with Smoked Ale is basically bright to smoky in one tasting flight?
Hop BroAnd on June 13 and 14, they’re pouring at Umichika Marche in HUG-RIDE PARK at Kugenuma Seaside Park, but Tsuji Brewing is there only on the 13th. The taproom is also open 2:00-6:00 p.m. that day, so the drinking route is basically built already.
MugiA seaside pint and then another round in Chigasaki? That’s a beach-to-taproom crawl. I seriously want that Kiwi IPA right now!
Tsuji Brewing, a brewpub in Misumicho, Chigasaki, Kanagawa, announced that it has connected a new beer on tap: Kiwi IPA. In the post, the brewery thanked visitors who stopped by its tent at a recent event near Ebina Station, then noted that its taproom had just finished a two-day run of Tripel before switching over to the new beer.
Kiwi IPA may sound like a nod to New Zealand hops, but this version is brewed with kiwi fruit actually grown and made delicious in Odawara. The post says the beer contains nearly 10% kiwi paste, and that the body and aroma hops were kept light to match the warmer season, resulting in a crisp, refreshing IPA. Tsuji Brewing also credited Akisawa-en in Odawara for supplying the fruit.
The brewery also shared that it will take part in Umichika Marche ~June's Ocean and Craft Beer~ at HUG-RIDE PARK on June 13 and 14. Tsuji Brewing will be there only on June 13, and its taproom will be open from 14:00 to 18:00 that day as well. For beer fans, the combination of a seaside event in Fujisawa and a neighborhood brewpub in Chigasaki gives this release a strong local feel. The post also notes that Smoked Ale is on tap in June, so there is more than one beer to explore.
Beers Mentioned
- Kiwi IPA: an IPA brewed with Odawara-grown kiwi
- Tripel: the beer that was just tapped out in the taproom
- Smoked Ale: another beer currently on tap
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s a good one: Tsuji Brewing’s Kiwi IPA went on tap on June 10 at the brewpub in Chigasaki, and it’s an IPA made with kiwi fruit from Odawara.
MugiWhat! Kiwi in beer? That sounds like a fruit stand crashed into a pint glass! And it’s still an IPA?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The name sounds like New Zealand hops, but it’s actually made with Odawara kiwi, and they kept the body and aroma hops lighter for the warmer season.
MugiHold on, lighter body means what exactly? Is the beer doing cardio for summer?
Hop BroNo gym membership for the beer, just a lighter mouthfeel. And the kiwi paste from Akisawa Farm is close to 10%, so it stays crisp while still giving real fruit character.
MugiOooh, real fruit character without getting heavy sounds perfect for hot weather. And I like that it’s an IPA, not just some random fruit sour!
Hop BroAlso, the Tripel that had been on in the taproom just kicked, and in June they still have Smoked Ale on tap too, so the lineup has a pretty wild range.
MugiWait, Smoked Ale? Is that the one where bacon tries to sneak into my beer? Because my brain is already starting a barbecue.
Hop BroClose, but not literal bacon. It’s about the aroma from smoked malt, so you get a smoky finish lingering after each sip.
MugiOkay, so starting fresh with Kiwi IPA and then getting reflective with Smoked Ale is basically bright to smoky in one tasting flight?
Hop BroAnd on June 13 and 14, they’re pouring at Umichika Marche in HUG-RIDE PARK at Kugenuma Seaside Park, but Tsuji Brewing is there only on the 13th. The taproom is also open 2:00-6:00 p.m. that day, so the drinking route is basically built already.
MugiA seaside pint and then another round in Chigasaki? That’s a beach-to-taproom crawl. I seriously want that Kiwi IPA right now!
