HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Onidensetsu’s NEW Kumaoni IPA
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, announced a new guest beer on July 24: NEW Kumaoni IPA from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Onidensetsu. The Hazy IPA comes in at 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU, with a profile aimed at summer drinking.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped Oni Densetsu's NEW Kumaoni IPA. As a summer guest beer, this one really stands out.
MugiWhat! That bear-demon name already sounds intense! Which brewery made it, and what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's from Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu, a 7.5% ABV Hazy IPA. Big on flavor, but still positioned as an easy summer drink.
MugiWhoa! But what does IBU 50 mean? That sounds more like a test question than a beer detail!
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 50 means firmly bitter. But it still has that hazy-style juiciness, so it's not some punishment workout drink.
MugiOkay, good, not a punishment drink! And six hops in the mix? That aroma lineup sounds stacked!
Hop BroSimcoe, Mosaic, Citra, YCH303, plus Nectaron and Talus, building dank tropical citrus in layers. That's a very Oni Densetsu kind of move.
MugiWhat even is that! Beer can be dank too? My brain immediately went to a slam dunk highlight reel!
Hop BroHere, dank means resinous, green, slightly deep hop character, basically a rich hop aroma. It's also drier and a bit lighter than the previous Maoni, so it suits hot weather.
MugiAnd the backstory is wild too, right? A real bear sighting sparked the brew? The name is intense and the story somehow matches it!
Hop BroYep. After a bear showed up near the Noboribetsu brewery in early June, they brewed it as a wish for safety. At HOP MAN, where chasing taps is part of the fun, this is a pint I want now.
MugiI'm completely in. Kumaoni in Chigasaki makes me want to go taste the bitterness and the juicy side for myself right now!
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, announced a new guest-beer tap in an Instagram post on July 24. The beer now on tap is `NEW Kumaoni IPA` from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Onidensetsu. It is a Hazy IPA with 7.5% ABV and 50 IBU, and the venue describes it as a beer made for the summer season.
The beer has an unusual backstory. In early June, a bear was reported near a factory in foggy Noboribetsu, and the brewery says this batch was brewed while hoping the bear would avoid harm. The hop bill centers on Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra, and YCH303, with Nectaron and Theirs added as well. The aroma is described as dank, with tropical citrus layered on top, giving the beer a fresh and juicy impression.
The finish is a little drier than the brewery’s previous `Maki` beer, making it lighter overall while still keeping the firm bitterness associated with Onidensetsu. In other words, it is not a hazy that leans only on softness; it has enough structure to stay interesting as you drink.
HOP MAN sits on the second floor of Sunrize Shonan in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa. It is the kind of beer pub where rotating guest taps are part of the appeal, so checking what is newly tapped is part of the experience. This release fits that role well: a timely Hazy IPA with a clear flavor profile and a summer-friendly feel.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped Oni Densetsu's NEW Kumaoni IPA. As a summer guest beer, this one really stands out.
MugiWhat! That bear-demon name already sounds intense! Which brewery made it, and what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's from Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu, a 7.5% ABV Hazy IPA. Big on flavor, but still positioned as an easy summer drink.
MugiWhoa! But what does IBU 50 mean? That sounds more like a test question than a beer detail!
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 50 means firmly bitter. But it still has that hazy-style juiciness, so it's not some punishment workout drink.
MugiOkay, good, not a punishment drink! And six hops in the mix? That aroma lineup sounds stacked!
Hop BroSimcoe, Mosaic, Citra, YCH303, plus Nectaron and Talus, building dank tropical citrus in layers. That's a very Oni Densetsu kind of move.
MugiWhat even is that! Beer can be dank too? My brain immediately went to a slam dunk highlight reel!
Hop BroHere, dank means resinous, green, slightly deep hop character, basically a rich hop aroma. It's also drier and a bit lighter than the previous Maoni, so it suits hot weather.
MugiAnd the backstory is wild too, right? A real bear sighting sparked the brew? The name is intense and the story somehow matches it!
Hop BroYep. After a bear showed up near the Noboribetsu brewery in early June, they brewed it as a wish for safety. At HOP MAN, where chasing taps is part of the fun, this is a pint I want now.
MugiI'm completely in. Kumaoni in Chigasaki makes me want to go taste the bitterness and the juicy side for myself right now!
