HOP MAN in Chigasaki adds PASSIFIC BREWING’s Sooy on tap
Beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa has tapped PASSIFIC BREWING’s Sooy. The 3.5% Session IPA uses lemongrass and rice, giving it a light body, dry finish, and an easy food-friendly profile.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped PASSIFIC BREWING's Sooy, and honestly, this looks like a perfect summer pint.
MugiWhat! A fresh tap takeover already sounds exciting, but isn't the name Sooy kind of adorable?
Hop BroAnd the style is Session IPA with Lemongrass and Rice, built to stay light at 3.5% ABV.
MugiWait, what? Session IPA sounds less like beer and more like a club activity you survive with snacks!
Hop BroNot quite that kind of session. It means a lower-ABV IPA with plenty of aroma, but easy to keep drinking.
MugiNo way! So lemongrass and rice are like the starring duo from a Thai dish, but what do they do in beer?
Hop BroThe lemongrass brings citrusy freshness, and the rice helps keep the mouthfeel light while the finish stays dry.
MugiWow, then with fried food or herby dishes this sounds dangerously crushable, and I mean that with respect!
Hop BroExactly, it's made for meals, and it still has more body than expected, so light doesn't mean flimsy.
MugiHOP MAN has a bottle shop too, and now I'm fully ready to head for Chigasaki and stalk the tap list.
Hop BroTake one calm breath first, but yes, on a hot day I absolutely want a crisp dry pint of this.
MugiDone. Let's grab Sooy right now and find out if it's the beer of summer with our own taste buds!
New tap
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has added PASSIFIC BREWING’s Sooy to its lineup. The beer is a Session IPA with lemongrass and rice, clocking in at 3.5% ABV. It is built to be light, crisp, and easy to keep drinking.
Sooy is described as offering bright citrus-like aromas with a body that feels light without becoming thin. The finish leans dry, which makes it a strong fit for warm-weather drinking and for pairing with food. Rather than aiming for intensity, it focuses on balance and everyday drinkability.
HOP MAN is a craft beer pub in the Chigasaki area, known for a rotating draft selection and an attached bottle shop. That setup makes it a place where you can drop in for a single pint or spend time comparing different beers across the tap list.
As a food-pairing beer, Sooy should work well with fried dishes, herb-forward plates, and lighter appetizers. For anyone following the Chigasaki craft beer scene, this is one tap update worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped PASSIFIC BREWING's Sooy, and honestly, this looks like a perfect summer pint.
MugiWhat! A fresh tap takeover already sounds exciting, but isn't the name Sooy kind of adorable?
Hop BroAnd the style is Session IPA with Lemongrass and Rice, built to stay light at 3.5% ABV.
MugiWait, what? Session IPA sounds less like beer and more like a club activity you survive with snacks!
Hop BroNot quite that kind of session. It means a lower-ABV IPA with plenty of aroma, but easy to keep drinking.
MugiNo way! So lemongrass and rice are like the starring duo from a Thai dish, but what do they do in beer?
Hop BroThe lemongrass brings citrusy freshness, and the rice helps keep the mouthfeel light while the finish stays dry.
MugiWow, then with fried food or herby dishes this sounds dangerously crushable, and I mean that with respect!
Hop BroExactly, it's made for meals, and it still has more body than expected, so light doesn't mean flimsy.
MugiHOP MAN has a bottle shop too, and now I'm fully ready to head for Chigasaki and stalk the tap list.
Hop BroTake one calm breath first, but yes, on a hot day I absolutely want a crisp dry pint of this.
MugiDone. Let's grab Sooy right now and find out if it's the beer of summer with our own taste buds!
