HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Oni Iwajo IPA, a Watering Hole collaboration
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has added Oni Iwajo IPA from Noboribetsu Jibeer Onidensetsu as a new guest beer. The WCIPA is a Watering Hole 14th-anniversary collaboration, coming in at 6.5% ABV and 60 IBU.
Hop BroI want to talk about HOP MAN’s new tap today. In Chigasaki, Oni Densetsu’s Kiganjo IPA just went on.
MugiWhat! Kiganjo IPA sounds way too intense. It feels like the final boss of a dungeon, and now I’m nervous just holding the glass!
Hop BroAnd it’s a Watering Hole 14th anniversary collaboration. The style is a WCIPA, with ABV 6.5% and IBU 60, so the numbers already say it means business.
MugiWait, what? WCIPA and IBU suddenly sound like secret code. Those are real beer terms, right, not a flavor spell?
Hop BroVery real. West Coast IPA means bright aroma, a lean body, and a clean, assertive bitterness. IBU 60 is basically a sign that the bitterness is definitely there.
MugiOhh, so it’s not just bitter then. If aroma matters too, what hops are in it?
Hop BroThis is the fun part: Citra Mosaic Simcoe. Those three bring citrus, zesty notes, and tropical character, then it finishes dry instead of getting heavy.
MugiSo it’s basically an aroma theme park! And a dry finish too? That’s like a flashy star entrance followed by a perfect cool exit.
Hop BroExactly. The balance of aroma and bitterness is the whole point. It delivers proper IPA character but still drinks crisp, which really shines at a place like HOP MAN with rotating guest beers.
MugiThat settles it, detour to Chigasaki is happening. If I miss Kiganjo IPA while it’s on, I’m going to regret it!
Hop BroThat’s the thing with anniversary collab beers. They taste best when they’re fresh on tap, and this one really makes me want a pint soon.
MugiDone. Tonight we’re toasting with bold bitterness and bright aroma. I’m going to fear the name and fall in love with the flavor.
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Jūmantsubasa, Chigasaki, has announced a new tap: Oni Iwajo IPA from Noboribetsu Jibeer Onidensetsu. The beer is a WCIPA brewed as a collaboration with Watering Hole for its 14th anniversary, and it lands at 6.5% ABV and 60 IBU, so it is clearly built as a full-flavored IPA.
The hop bill uses Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. According to the post, the beer brings citrus, bright tropical notes, and a strong hop aroma, while keeping the bitterness firm and the finish dry. In other words, it aims for a balance that many hop fans can keep drinking without feeling weighed down.
The Watering Hole connection adds a commemorative angle, but the beer itself sounds straightforward in a good way: a familiar hop lineup, a clear IPA profile, and enough bitterness to satisfy people who want their guest tap to make a statement. For drinkers who like hop-forward beers with a crisp finish, this is an easy one to watch for.
For HOP MAN, the fit is natural. The beer pub is the kind of place where guest beers and seasonal taps are part of the appeal, and this release gives visitors a specific reason to stop by. If you are following collaboration IPAs in Chigasaki, this is a tap worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about HOP MAN’s new tap today. In Chigasaki, Oni Densetsu’s Kiganjo IPA just went on.
MugiWhat! Kiganjo IPA sounds way too intense. It feels like the final boss of a dungeon, and now I’m nervous just holding the glass!
Hop BroAnd it’s a Watering Hole 14th anniversary collaboration. The style is a WCIPA, with ABV 6.5% and IBU 60, so the numbers already say it means business.
MugiWait, what? WCIPA and IBU suddenly sound like secret code. Those are real beer terms, right, not a flavor spell?
Hop BroVery real. West Coast IPA means bright aroma, a lean body, and a clean, assertive bitterness. IBU 60 is basically a sign that the bitterness is definitely there.
MugiOhh, so it’s not just bitter then. If aroma matters too, what hops are in it?
Hop BroThis is the fun part: Citra Mosaic Simcoe. Those three bring citrus, zesty notes, and tropical character, then it finishes dry instead of getting heavy.
MugiSo it’s basically an aroma theme park! And a dry finish too? That’s like a flashy star entrance followed by a perfect cool exit.
Hop BroExactly. The balance of aroma and bitterness is the whole point. It delivers proper IPA character but still drinks crisp, which really shines at a place like HOP MAN with rotating guest beers.
MugiThat settles it, detour to Chigasaki is happening. If I miss Kiganjo IPA while it’s on, I’m going to regret it!
Hop BroThat’s the thing with anniversary collab beers. They taste best when they’re fresh on tap, and this one really makes me want a pint soon.
MugiDone. Tonight we’re toasting with bold bitterness and bright aroma. I’m going to fear the name and fall in love with the flavor.
