HOP MAN taps Ushitora’s “#971 Raichingale” and Y.MARKET’s “Decorian”
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Jukkemban, Chigasaki City, Ushitora’s “#971 Raichingale” and Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Decorian” have just been tapped. With around 30 keg beers on offer, the bar makes it easy to enjoy a wide range of styles side by side.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, two guest beers have just been tapped. Ushitora’s “#971 Raichingale” and Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Decorian” make for a lineup with a pretty big range, from pale to dark.
MugiWhoa! It’s kind of like a white-vs-black showdown? I’m curious about both, but just from the name, “Raichingale” already sounds delicious!
Hop BroThis one is Ushitora’s lychee white ale. Wheat and oat add body to the mouthfeel, and it brings together lychee aroma and flavor with a gentle acidity.
MugiWheat and oat... does adding wheat and oats really make that much difference? I kind of get the fluffy part, but you can actually aim for that specifically?
Hop BroYou can. Wheat gives softness, oat adds smoothness, and then CRYOPOP amplifies the fruitiness. That’s why the lychee aroma comes forward and the beer feels light on the palate but still layered.
MugiI see! So the other one, “Decorian,” is going in a totally opposite direction? Even the name feels a little more grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Decorian” is a fruit Belgian black made with Shiranui peel and coriander. It’s built on a dark beer base, but it’s aiming for citrus notes, roasted character, and even an orangette-like impression.
MugiOrangette, as in chocolate and orange!? Wait, a dark beer can go in such a fancy-sweets direction? That’s amazing!
Hop BroAnd with ABVs of 5.5% and 7.0%, the best part is being able to compare a crisp pale-style beer and a deeply aromatic dark one. They’ve got about 30 beers on tap, so you can wander all over the map depending on your mood.
MugiAnd there’s even lamb cutlet on the menu, right? That’s basically an invitation to drink. If a tap update like this drops in Chigasaki, there’s no reason not to go!
Hop BroExactly, and with the beer fest starting on April 17 as well, the tap rotation ahead of it is hot too. First, I’d line up “#971 Raichingale” and “Decorian” side by side and see which way I lean today.
MugiYeah, today is officially a tasting showdown day! Start with the refreshing lychee beer and finish with the roasted dark one, and there’s no way you won’t be happy!
This is the guest beer update for April 13 from HOP MAN, the beer pub on the second floor in Jukkemban, Chigasaki City. Newly introduced this time are two beers: Ushitora’s `#971 Raichingale` and Y.MARKET BREWING’s `Decorian`. True to the bar’s daily tap updates and broad keg lineup, this month’s selection offers a very wide spread of flavors.
`#971 Raichingale` is a lychee white ale with 5.5% ABV. Wheat and oat give it a fuller mouthfeel, while the finished beer brings together lychee aroma and flavor with a gentle acidity. CRYOPOP hops are used to push the fruitiness even further.
`Decorian`, on the other hand, is a fruit Belgian black beer made with the peel of Shiranui (Dekopon) and coriander. Built on a dark-beer base, it aims for citrus nuance, roasted character, and an impression reminiscent of orangette. It has an ABV of 7.0%. The highlight this time is being able to enjoy a crisp, pale-style beer alongside a richly aromatic dark one.
On the day’s `ON TAP TODAY` list, beers such as `Zwickle Pils`, `12 DA CAPO`, `FLOWER`, `Baby Blonde Miyama`, `PSYCHEDELICROCK KRIEK`, `HEARTS UP! IPA 60 / Hazy IPA`, and `UNDERWATER` were also on tap, covering everything from lager to hazy, fruit, and black styles. The photos also feature `Lamb Cutlet with Sweet Chili Mayo Sauce`, showing that HOP MAN has food designed to pair with beer.
The in-store notice also announced the `3rd Chigasaki Jukkemban Beer Fest` from April 17 to 19, with a planned closure from April 20 to 23. Tap changes are happening ahead of the event, making this one to keep in mind if you’re drinking craft beer in Chigasaki.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, two guest beers have just been tapped. Ushitora’s “#971 Raichingale” and Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Decorian” make for a lineup with a pretty big range, from pale to dark.
MugiWhoa! It’s kind of like a white-vs-black showdown? I’m curious about both, but just from the name, “Raichingale” already sounds delicious!
Hop BroThis one is Ushitora’s lychee white ale. Wheat and oat add body to the mouthfeel, and it brings together lychee aroma and flavor with a gentle acidity.
MugiWheat and oat... does adding wheat and oats really make that much difference? I kind of get the fluffy part, but you can actually aim for that specifically?
Hop BroYou can. Wheat gives softness, oat adds smoothness, and then CRYOPOP amplifies the fruitiness. That’s why the lychee aroma comes forward and the beer feels light on the palate but still layered.
MugiI see! So the other one, “Decorian,” is going in a totally opposite direction? Even the name feels a little more grown-up!
Hop BroExactly. Y.MARKET BREWING’s “Decorian” is a fruit Belgian black made with Shiranui peel and coriander. It’s built on a dark beer base, but it’s aiming for citrus notes, roasted character, and even an orangette-like impression.
MugiOrangette, as in chocolate and orange!? Wait, a dark beer can go in such a fancy-sweets direction? That’s amazing!
Hop BroAnd with ABVs of 5.5% and 7.0%, the best part is being able to compare a crisp pale-style beer and a deeply aromatic dark one. They’ve got about 30 beers on tap, so you can wander all over the map depending on your mood.
MugiAnd there’s even lamb cutlet on the menu, right? That’s basically an invitation to drink. If a tap update like this drops in Chigasaki, there’s no reason not to go!
Hop BroExactly, and with the beer fest starting on April 17 as well, the tap rotation ahead of it is hot too. First, I’d line up “#971 Raichingale” and “Decorian” side by side and see which way I lean today.
MugiYeah, today is officially a tasting showdown day! Start with the refreshing lychee beer and finish with the roasted dark one, and there’s no way you won’t be happy!
