Chigasaki BEER&Villa Releases Hazy IPA Featuring Local Lion Yuzu on March 7
Chigasaki BEER&Villa in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, released its original new beer, "LION YUZU Hazy IPA," on Saturday, March 7, 2026. It is a beer that balances a soft mouthfeel with bright citrus character, making use of the aroma of lion yuzu from Ohtake Farm in Chigasaki.
Hop BroThe new release from 【Chigasaki BEER&Villa】, "LION YUZU Hazy IPA," released on March 7, 2026, is really interesting. They put Chigasaki's lion yuzu front and center.
MugiWait, lion yuzu? You mean that huge citrus fruit!? They put that in beer? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. It uses lion yuzu from Ohtake Farm in Chigasaki, and after a soft mouthfeel, a citrusy brightness gently comes through. It has a strong local character.
MugiOh, I see! But how is a Hazy IPA different from a regular IPA? The name alone sounds cloudy!
Hop BroGood question. Hazy means a cloudy style, and it makes the bitterness less sharp and the drinking impression more rounded. This beer layers yuzu aroma onto that smoothness and keeps the finish light.
MugiIt says IBU 47, but is that like a test score? Is that high or low?
Hop BroNot a test! IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 47 is in the zone where you can clearly taste it at a moderate level. And since the ABV is 5.5%, it's a balanced beer that's both easy to drink and satisfying.
MugiI get it! And at 600 yen including tax, it's easy to try. Using local fruit gives it a story too, which I like!
Hop BroThat's exactly the brewery's "local first" philosophy. It's exciting how they turn the idea of circulating people and ingredients within the region into a single beer.
MugiThen it's decided! Today we're experiencing the "scent of Chigasaki" with LION YUZU Hazy IPA! Hop-bro, get ready to toast!
New IPA Highlighting Local Fruit
Chigasaki BEER&Villa (Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture) announced new product information on its official website on March 5, 2026, and said that sales of "LION YUZU Hazy IPA" would begin on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The announcement says the beer is designed so that, after a "soft texture on the tongue," the aroma of lion yuzu harvested at Ohtake Farm in Chigasaki and a refreshing citrus-like flavor spread across the palate.
A Specs Profile Balancing "Drinkability" and "Aroma"
The main information disclosed on the product page is as follows.
- Style: India Pale Ale (Hazy IPA)
- Alcohol content: 5.5%
- IBU: 47
- Price: 600 yen (tax included)
In terms of evaluation, bitterness is set at a moderate level, while aroma, sweetness, and body are set slightly higher. The result appears to be a composition that gives it the rounded character typical of a Hazy IPA while finishing lightly, thanks to the yuzu-derived aroma.
A Beer That Embodies a "Local First" Philosophy
The brewery promotes "local first" as its concept, aiming to circulate Chigasaki's people, goods, and services within the region. This LION YUZU Hazy IPA is a new product that quite literally turns that policy into liquid form. Using local ingredients, it also aligns with the company's core idea of pursuing an easygoing drinking experience suited to a seaside town.
Even drinkers who are used to standard citrus IPAs may find something new in the way the aroma opens up and lingers, thanks to the addition of the local character of lion yuzu. For anyone who wants to experience the "scent of the land" from Chigasaki, this is a beer worth trying first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe new release from 【Chigasaki BEER&Villa】, "LION YUZU Hazy IPA," released on March 7, 2026, is really interesting. They put Chigasaki's lion yuzu front and center.
MugiWait, lion yuzu? You mean that huge citrus fruit!? They put that in beer? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroExactly. It uses lion yuzu from Ohtake Farm in Chigasaki, and after a soft mouthfeel, a citrusy brightness gently comes through. It has a strong local character.
MugiOh, I see! But how is a Hazy IPA different from a regular IPA? The name alone sounds cloudy!
Hop BroGood question. Hazy means a cloudy style, and it makes the bitterness less sharp and the drinking impression more rounded. This beer layers yuzu aroma onto that smoothness and keeps the finish light.
MugiIt says IBU 47, but is that like a test score? Is that high or low?
Hop BroNot a test! IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 47 is in the zone where you can clearly taste it at a moderate level. And since the ABV is 5.5%, it's a balanced beer that's both easy to drink and satisfying.
MugiI get it! And at 600 yen including tax, it's easy to try. Using local fruit gives it a story too, which I like!
Hop BroThat's exactly the brewery's "local first" philosophy. It's exciting how they turn the idea of circulating people and ingredients within the region into a single beer.
MugiThen it's decided! Today we're experiencing the "scent of Chigasaki" with LION YUZU Hazy IPA! Hop-bro, get ready to toast!
