HOP MAN Taps Devilcraft Brewing’s Westerly in Chigasaki
HOP MAN, a craft beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Devilcraft Brewing’s Westerly. This West Coast Cold IPA combines a light, crisp body with expressive hop character, offering berry, citrus, apricot and subtle pine notes.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki has just tapped Devilcraft Brewing’s newly released Westerly. That’s a tempting one!
MugiWhoa! What kind of beer is Westerly? The name alone feels like a West Coast breeze!
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast Cold IPA—Cold IPA meets WCIPA, combining a crisp body with bold hop character.
MugiWhat’s that? Is a Cold IPA just an IPA served straight from the icy refrigerator?
Hop BroClose, but not quite! It uses a fermentation approach that makes it clean and crisp—think a snappy IPA finish.
MugiNice! At 6.0% ABV and 60 IBU, it sounds like serious bitterness too!
Hop BroExactly. It starts with pilsner malt and features six aromatic hop varieties, which is wonderfully generous.
MugiSix kinds?! I’d probably finish my glass before I counted all those aromas! What does it smell like?
Hop BroFresh berries, citrus peel, apricot, and a hint of pine—fruit and pine notes layered over that crisp finish.
MugiFruity and piney! It’s like eating an apricot in the forest… my imagination is overflowing!
Hop BroIt was also introduced as a Japan BrewersCup 2026 bronze winner. You’ll want to savor the balance of aroma, bitterness, and snap.
MugiThen let’s check availability at HOP MAN in Jukkensaka before we go. I want a pint now!
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has announced the new opening of Devilcraft Brewing’s Westerly.
Westerly is a West Coast Cold IPA with an ABV of 6.0%, 60 IBU and an SRM of 3. The beer combines the light, crisp character of a Cold IPA with the assertive hop profile associated with a West Coast IPA. The result is a hybrid IPA designed to remain refreshing while retaining plenty of flavor.
Pilsner malt forms the base, while six varieties of aroma hops contribute to the beer’s character. The brewery’s description highlights aromas and flavors reminiscent of fresh berries, citrus peel and apricot, followed by a subtle pine note. Despite its firm bitterness, the beer is presented as light-bodied and highly drinkable.
Westerly was also introduced as a bronze medal winner at Japan BrewersCup 2026, making this tap an opportunity to explore an award-winning beer from Devilcraft Brewing.
HOP MAN is located on the second floor of Sunrize Shonan in Chigasaki’s Jukkenzaka area. Visitors can enjoy Westerly alongside the pub’s rotating craft beer selection. Availability may change, so checking with the venue before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki has just tapped Devilcraft Brewing’s newly released Westerly. That’s a tempting one!
MugiWhoa! What kind of beer is Westerly? The name alone feels like a West Coast breeze!
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast Cold IPA—Cold IPA meets WCIPA, combining a crisp body with bold hop character.
MugiWhat’s that? Is a Cold IPA just an IPA served straight from the icy refrigerator?
Hop BroClose, but not quite! It uses a fermentation approach that makes it clean and crisp—think a snappy IPA finish.
MugiNice! At 6.0% ABV and 60 IBU, it sounds like serious bitterness too!
Hop BroExactly. It starts with pilsner malt and features six aromatic hop varieties, which is wonderfully generous.
MugiSix kinds?! I’d probably finish my glass before I counted all those aromas! What does it smell like?
Hop BroFresh berries, citrus peel, apricot, and a hint of pine—fruit and pine notes layered over that crisp finish.
MugiFruity and piney! It’s like eating an apricot in the forest… my imagination is overflowing!
Hop BroIt was also introduced as a Japan BrewersCup 2026 bronze winner. You’ll want to savor the balance of aroma, bitterness, and snap.
MugiThen let’s check availability at HOP MAN in Jukkensaka before we go. I want a pint now!
