Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery Taps Hoppy Lager 'Senior Moment' in Soga
Chiba City's Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery has tapped a new beer, 'Senior Moment,' at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga. The style is Hoppy Lager, ABV 7.1%, IBU 31. It is a beer that layers the refreshing character of green-leaning hops over a light, crisp finish.
Hop BroChiba City's Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery has tapped a new release in Soga. The beer is "Senior Moment," and the fact that they went with a hoppy lager is pretty classy.
MugiHuh! Senior Moment sounds like forgetfulness at first glance, but the beer itself seems pretty strong!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It has a satisfying 7.1% ABV but still keeps the crispness you want from a lager, so it's playing on the gap between the name and the beer.
MugiSo what exactly is a hoppy lager? A lager with hops sounds like something that would leave my head spinning.
Hop BroSimply put, it's like adding hop aroma and bitterness to the clean framework of a lager. This one is IBU 31, so it's not overly bitter, but it still has a clear profile.
MugiI see! And green-leaning hops sounds so fresh and grassy, like a spring park. The kind of beer that makes you want to lie down on the lawn!
Hop BroPretty close. What I like is that it doesn't go for flashy West Coast aromatics; it builds on a classic lager base. They layer in a crisp pilsner-like character and tighten up the drinking experience.
MugiWait, so it's pilsner-like, lager, and hoppy? That's a lot of information! But if it even has a straw-like aroma, it feels like a proper adult beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's not the kind of beer that wins by aroma alone; the mouthfeel and finish are well designed. If you can drink it at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga, it's the kind of thing that makes you want one after work.
MugiI want to go right now! If it has both lager drinkability and hop refreshment, then today I don't want to be a Senior Moment, not a Junior either, uh, um... I just have to drink it!
Chiba City's Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery announced the tapping of a new beer at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga. The beer is "Senior Moment". Styled as a Hoppy Lager, it comes in at ABV 7.1% and IBU 31, designed to deliver a solid drinking presence while still emphasizing the crisp finish typical of a lager.
In the post, the beer is described as tasting like a crisp pilsner layered with a refreshing impression of green-leaning hops. Rather than leaning into the flashy aromatics of West Coast styles, its defining feature is the balance built on a classic lager base. The post also notes a nuance reminiscent of malt and straw, making this a beer that focuses less on overwhelming aroma and more on its mouthfeel and finish.
Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery is based in Chiba City and develops beers with clearly defined styles while staying rooted in the local area. This 'Senior Moment' is another addition to the lineup, now available to enjoy at the Soga taproom. For anyone who wants to balance lager drinkability with hop character, it's one to check out.
Note that the post only announces the tapping as of the time of publication, and no specific date such as a sales start date is stated.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChiba City's Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery has tapped a new release in Soga. The beer is "Senior Moment," and the fact that they went with a hoppy lager is pretty classy.
MugiHuh! Senior Moment sounds like forgetfulness at first glance, but the beer itself seems pretty strong!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It has a satisfying 7.1% ABV but still keeps the crispness you want from a lager, so it's playing on the gap between the name and the beer.
MugiSo what exactly is a hoppy lager? A lager with hops sounds like something that would leave my head spinning.
Hop BroSimply put, it's like adding hop aroma and bitterness to the clean framework of a lager. This one is IBU 31, so it's not overly bitter, but it still has a clear profile.
MugiI see! And green-leaning hops sounds so fresh and grassy, like a spring park. The kind of beer that makes you want to lie down on the lawn!
Hop BroPretty close. What I like is that it doesn't go for flashy West Coast aromatics; it builds on a classic lager base. They layer in a crisp pilsner-like character and tighten up the drinking experience.
MugiWait, so it's pilsner-like, lager, and hoppy? That's a lot of information! But if it even has a straw-like aroma, it feels like a proper adult beer!
Hop BroExactly. It's not the kind of beer that wins by aroma alone; the mouthfeel and finish are well designed. If you can drink it at Shiokaze Blue Stand Soga, it's the kind of thing that makes you want one after work.
MugiI want to go right now! If it has both lager drinkability and hop refreshment, then today I don't want to be a Senior Moment, not a Junior either, uh, um... I just have to drink it!
