Introducing Hazy IPA "Sticky Fingaz" from the cellar of Shonan Beer’s brewery direct sales shop
Shonan Beer introduced its Hazy IPA "Sticky Fingaz" from the cellar of its brewery direct sales shop in Kagawa, Chigasaki City. Brewed specially with Mosaic, Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Riwaka, it is a juicy 6.0% special release.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about the Kuramoto Chokubaijo Chikashitsu direct-sales shop that Shonan Beer introduced from Kagawa in Chigasaki City. The featured item was a special-brew Hazy IPA.
MugiWait, an introduction from the cellar of a direct-sales shop!? That alone already gives off major secret base vibes!
Hop BroThe star this time is Sticky Fingaz Hazy IPA. It’s a special version brewed every year around this time, and it really brings out Shonan Beer’s fresh character.
MugiI hear Hazy IPA all the time, but what exactly makes it hazy? Is it basically a cloudy-style beer?
Hop BroExactly. Put simply, it’s a style with haze that lets you enjoy hop aroma and juiciness. And this one’s selling point is its 6.0% juicy character.
MugiOh wow! And the hops are Mosaic and Citra? Just the names alone make it sound like tropical juice!
Hop BroIt also includes Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka. Grape-like notes, citrus, and tropical fruit aromas layer together into a beer with a full, rounded mouthfeel.
MugiThat sounds delicious just from hearing it! But what does unfiltered and unpasteurized mean?
Hop BroIt means they don’t apply heavy filtration or heat treatment, so it’s easier to preserve a freshness close to what it has when it’s first made. That’s where Shonan Beer’s freshness-first brewing really comes through.
MugiAnd it’s in the basement of MOKICHI CAFE, so the place probably already smells delicious before you even drink! I think I really like that Chigasaki local vibe.
Hop BroWhat’s great is being able to pick a limited Hazy IPA on the Kumazawa Sake Brewery grounds. This definitely makes me want to head down to the cellar with a hop bomb in hand.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of story that makes you want to drink it the moment you read it! I want to go find Sticky Fingaz right now!
Highlights
On Shonan Beer’s official Instagram, product information was shared from Kuramoto Chokubaijo Chikashitsu (brewery direct sales shop cellar) on the Kumazawa Sake Brewery grounds at 7-10-7 Kagawa, Chigasaki City. The item featured this time is Sticky Fingaz Hazy IPA. It is introduced as a special version brewed especially every year at this time.
Inside the Beer
This beer is centered on the hop aroma and juiciness typical of a Hazy IPA. The ingredients are malt and hops, and the alcohol content is 6.0%. The hops used are Mosaic, Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Riwaka, offering tropical-fruit-like aromas and a full mouthfeel. Shonan Beer’s brand introduction also notes that its beers are unfiltered and unpasteurized, with freshness valued.
Store Atmosphere
Kuramoto Chokubaijo Chikashitsu is a direct-sales space in the basement of MOKICHI CAFE, and on the same grounds there are also company-run restaurants and cafes. Its appeal is that you can choose Shonan Beer that is close to freshly made while feeling the atmosphere of the brewery. As a place where Chigasaki’s local vibe naturally overlaps with Kumazawa Sake Brewery’s craft beer culture, beer lovers should visit at least once.
Summary
What stands out in this post is how a limited Hazy IPA is carefully introduced through the brewery’s direct-sales route. For those who want to enjoy its full aroma and juicy drinking experience, this is a very compelling bottle.
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Hop BroToday, let’s talk about the Kuramoto Chokubaijo Chikashitsu direct-sales shop that Shonan Beer introduced from Kagawa in Chigasaki City. The featured item was a special-brew Hazy IPA.
MugiWait, an introduction from the cellar of a direct-sales shop!? That alone already gives off major secret base vibes!
Hop BroThe star this time is Sticky Fingaz Hazy IPA. It’s a special version brewed every year around this time, and it really brings out Shonan Beer’s fresh character.
MugiI hear Hazy IPA all the time, but what exactly makes it hazy? Is it basically a cloudy-style beer?
Hop BroExactly. Put simply, it’s a style with haze that lets you enjoy hop aroma and juiciness. And this one’s selling point is its 6.0% juicy character.
MugiOh wow! And the hops are Mosaic and Citra? Just the names alone make it sound like tropical juice!
Hop BroIt also includes Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka. Grape-like notes, citrus, and tropical fruit aromas layer together into a beer with a full, rounded mouthfeel.
MugiThat sounds delicious just from hearing it! But what does unfiltered and unpasteurized mean?
Hop BroIt means they don’t apply heavy filtration or heat treatment, so it’s easier to preserve a freshness close to what it has when it’s first made. That’s where Shonan Beer’s freshness-first brewing really comes through.
MugiAnd it’s in the basement of MOKICHI CAFE, so the place probably already smells delicious before you even drink! I think I really like that Chigasaki local vibe.
Hop BroWhat’s great is being able to pick a limited Hazy IPA on the Kumazawa Sake Brewery grounds. This definitely makes me want to head down to the cellar with a hop bomb in hand.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of story that makes you want to drink it the moment you read it! I want to go find Sticky Fingaz right now!
