HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Minoh Beer COFFEE IPA
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, has tapped Minoh Beer’s COFFEE IPA. The collaboration with TAKAMURA COFFEE ROASTERS blends coffee-driven fruitiness with citrusy American hops. The beer is listed at 6.0% ABV and 40 IBU.
Hop BroToday’s topic is that Minoh Beer's COFFEE IPA just went on tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. It sounds like coffee and IPA ran straight into each other in the best way.
MugiWait, a coffee IPA? Are morning and nighttime fighting inside the same glass?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a collab with TAKAMURA COFFEE ROASTERS in Osaka, layering coffee-driven fruitiness with the citrus side of American hops.
MugiWhoa, but citrusy American hops suddenly sounds like chemistry class! So what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroIn beer-nerd terms, it uses pale malt and wheat malt as the base to lift the aroma. In normal-person terms, the body stays light so the coffee and citrus notes can step forward.
MugiOhh, so it’s a flavor-first design. I was imagining bitter coffee milk, and now I owe this beer an apology.
Hop BroAnd the beans are Pink Bourbon Creation, with aromas like white flowers, caramel, and even a hint of tropical fruit. That coffee bean has a better introduction than most people.
MugiWhat is that! White flowers and caramel? So the coffee shows up dressed like perfume and dessert at the same time?
Hop BroThe specs are 6.0% ABV, 40 IBU. It’s not about hammering you with bitterness, but about balance, layered aroma, and an easy drink. Since the beans changed from last time, even the same COFFEE IPA can wear a different face.
MugiAnd HOP MAN is the kind of place where guest taps keep changing, right? If I spot this in Chigasaki, I’m ordering immediately.
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN's tap list is strong for collabs and limited releases like this. Honestly, I’m not confident I’d stop at just one glass.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want this now. Let’s go taste that coffee fruitiness and citrus aroma for ourselves.
New tap
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, has added Minoh Beer’s COFFEE IPA to the lineup. The beer is a collaboration with TAKAMURA COFFEE ROASTERS, a well-known roaster in Osaka, and it leans on coffee character without losing the structure of an IPA.
What it tastes like
The coffee used this time is Colombia Forest Pink Bourbon Creation. According to the post, it brings delicate floral notes, sweet caramel, and a subtle tropical fruit impression. The base uses pale malt with a small amount of wheat malt, while American hops add citrus aroma and a bright edge. The result is a beer built around layered aroma and fruit-forward coffee character.
Drinking notes
At 6.0% ABV and 40 IBU, this is not a brute-force bitter IPA. It should read more as a balanced, aromatic beer where the coffee, hops, and malt work together. Because the coffee beans change from release to release, this COFFEE IPA also offers an easy way to compare different expressions of the same collaboration.
About HOP MAN
HOP MAN is located on the second floor of Sunrize Shonan in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki. As a beer pub with rotating guest taps, it is a good stop for drinkers looking for limited releases and collaboration beers in a relaxed setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is that Minoh Beer's COFFEE IPA just went on tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. It sounds like coffee and IPA ran straight into each other in the best way.
MugiWait, a coffee IPA? Are morning and nighttime fighting inside the same glass?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s a collab with TAKAMURA COFFEE ROASTERS in Osaka, layering coffee-driven fruitiness with the citrus side of American hops.
MugiWhoa, but citrusy American hops suddenly sounds like chemistry class! So what does that actually taste like?
Hop BroIn beer-nerd terms, it uses pale malt and wheat malt as the base to lift the aroma. In normal-person terms, the body stays light so the coffee and citrus notes can step forward.
MugiOhh, so it’s a flavor-first design. I was imagining bitter coffee milk, and now I owe this beer an apology.
Hop BroAnd the beans are Pink Bourbon Creation, with aromas like white flowers, caramel, and even a hint of tropical fruit. That coffee bean has a better introduction than most people.
MugiWhat is that! White flowers and caramel? So the coffee shows up dressed like perfume and dessert at the same time?
Hop BroThe specs are 6.0% ABV, 40 IBU. It’s not about hammering you with bitterness, but about balance, layered aroma, and an easy drink. Since the beans changed from last time, even the same COFFEE IPA can wear a different face.
MugiAnd HOP MAN is the kind of place where guest taps keep changing, right? If I spot this in Chigasaki, I’m ordering immediately.
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN's tap list is strong for collabs and limited releases like this. Honestly, I’m not confident I’d stop at just one glass.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want this now. Let’s go taste that coffee fruitiness and citrus aroma for ourselves.
