HOP MAN taps karuizawaQ’s "Shakou," an American IPA with Ramosa hops
In an Instagram post on June 13, Chigasaki beer pub HOP MAN announced a new guest beer: karuizawaQ’s Shakou. The 6.5% American IPA uses the new Ramosa hop and is described with bright citrus, tropical-fruit, and pine notes.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, karuizawaQ's Shakou was newly tapped on June 13. It's a 6.5% American IPA brewed with the new Ramosa hop, and it's a very tempting pour.
MugiWhat! The new hop Ramosa already sounds intense! Is it the kind of hop that does push-ups or something?
Hop BroThe intensity is probably in the aroma. As an American IPA, it layers bright orange and grapefruit notes with a piney edge.
MugiWhoa, that piney edge is in a beer? So this is basically a forest walk happening inside my mouth?
Hop BroPretty close, actually. It also has a dry finish, so it doesn't feel sticky and the bitterness and aroma come through cleanly.
MugiWait, a dry finish means what exactly? Desert-dry? Is my tongue going to need a map?
Hop BroNot desert, just crisp. It means the hop profile stays clear, so you can follow the citrus, a hint of tropical fruit, and then the pine.
MugiOhhh, then that first pint sounds perfect, and it also feels like something you could sip slowly with food!
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN is the kind of place where the guest taps shine, so when a fresh IPA like this lands, I immediately want a glass.
MugiI'm completely sold. Just hearing citrus and pine aromas has my throat giving a standing ovation, so let's go drink it right now!
New tap: karuizawaQ Shakou
Chigasaki beer pub HOP MAN announced a new guest beer in its June 13 Instagram post. The tap now features karuizawaQ Shakou, an American IPA at 6.5% ABV.
The post highlights Ramosa, a new hop variety from the U.S., as a key ingredient. The beer is described as having bright citrus aroma reminiscent of orange and grapefruit, along with subtle tropical-fruit and pine notes. It is presented as a dry, hop-forward IPA with a clear aromatic profile.
HOP MAN is the kind of beer pub people visit for rotating guest taps, and this release fits that role well. It should work both as a first beer of the night and as something to enjoy alongside food, especially for drinkers looking for a vivid hop character without losing balance.
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Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, karuizawaQ's Shakou was newly tapped on June 13. It's a 6.5% American IPA brewed with the new Ramosa hop, and it's a very tempting pour.
MugiWhat! The new hop Ramosa already sounds intense! Is it the kind of hop that does push-ups or something?
Hop BroThe intensity is probably in the aroma. As an American IPA, it layers bright orange and grapefruit notes with a piney edge.
MugiWhoa, that piney edge is in a beer? So this is basically a forest walk happening inside my mouth?
Hop BroPretty close, actually. It also has a dry finish, so it doesn't feel sticky and the bitterness and aroma come through cleanly.
MugiWait, a dry finish means what exactly? Desert-dry? Is my tongue going to need a map?
Hop BroNot desert, just crisp. It means the hop profile stays clear, so you can follow the citrus, a hint of tropical fruit, and then the pine.
MugiOhhh, then that first pint sounds perfect, and it also feels like something you could sip slowly with food!
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN is the kind of place where the guest taps shine, so when a fresh IPA like this lands, I immediately want a glass.
MugiI'm completely sold. Just hearing citrus and pine aromas has my throat giving a standing ovation, so let's go drink it right now!
