HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Shonan Beer Helles
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Shonan Beer’s Helles. The revival lager is based on the brewery’s original 1996 recipe and brings a malty, gently bitter profile to the bar’s rotating lineup.
Hop BroBig Chigasaki news: at HOP MAN, Shonan Beer's Helles just got tapped as a guest beer.
MugiWhat? I thought HOP MAN was all about punchy hoppy pours, and now a revival lager shows up?
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN already rotates around 30 draft beers and even has a bottle shop, so adding an easy-drinking pint to that lineup is a smart move.
MugiHelles sounds cute, but what kind of style is it? Strong? Bitter? Or does it just make your face go goofy?
Hop BroIt's a traditional lager from southern Germany, known for its bright golden color and a balanced, not-too-flashy drinkability. Great as a first beer or with food.
MugiWhoa, and the article mentioned decoction brewing which sounds like something that escaped from a science lab.
Hop BroHere's the deal: they pull part of the mash, boil it, then return it. It's an old-school method that boosts malt depth and gives the beer a fuller, richer backbone.
MugiWhat is this beer, a lager or a bakery crossover episode? That fresh-baked bread aroma sounds way too tempting.
Hop BroAnd this one revives the 1996 original batch, using Pilsner malt, a touch of Carahell, Czech Saaz hops, and cool lager fermentation for soft, gentle bitterness.
MugiThat description alone made me thirsty. If I'm in Chigasaki, I want this as my first glass without even pretending to hesitate.
Hop BroThat's the plan. Start with Helles, get the palate settled, then move into the next tap round like professionals.
MugiPerfect. I'll volunteer as the official crisp malt sweetness detector, so let's just head to Chigasaki right now.
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Tenmangusa, Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Shonan Beer’s Helles. The bar is known for serving around 30 rotating draft craft beers a day, along with an in-house bottle shop, so the new lager adds a calmer, food-friendly option to an already broad selection.
This Helles is a revival of the style first brewed by Shonan Beer in 1996. Since a 25th-anniversary revival in 2021, it has reportedly been brewed about once a year. The beer is made with pilsner malt and a small amount of Carahell malt, and it recreates a traditional decoction method. Czech Saaz hops and lager yeast are used for a cool, slow fermentation, resulting in aromas reminiscent of fresh bread, crisp malt sweetness, and a soft bitterness.
As a classic Southern German lager, Helles is bright in color and easy to drink. It works well as a first pour and also alongside food, making it a natural fit for HOP MAN’s tap-heavy lineup. For beer drinkers looking for a more restrained but well-made option in Chigasaki, this is one to notice.
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Hop BroBig Chigasaki news: at HOP MAN, Shonan Beer's Helles just got tapped as a guest beer.
MugiWhat? I thought HOP MAN was all about punchy hoppy pours, and now a revival lager shows up?
Hop BroExactly. HOP MAN already rotates around 30 draft beers and even has a bottle shop, so adding an easy-drinking pint to that lineup is a smart move.
MugiHelles sounds cute, but what kind of style is it? Strong? Bitter? Or does it just make your face go goofy?
Hop BroIt's a traditional lager from southern Germany, known for its bright golden color and a balanced, not-too-flashy drinkability. Great as a first beer or with food.
MugiWhoa, and the article mentioned decoction brewing which sounds like something that escaped from a science lab.
Hop BroHere's the deal: they pull part of the mash, boil it, then return it. It's an old-school method that boosts malt depth and gives the beer a fuller, richer backbone.
MugiWhat is this beer, a lager or a bakery crossover episode? That fresh-baked bread aroma sounds way too tempting.
Hop BroAnd this one revives the 1996 original batch, using Pilsner malt, a touch of Carahell, Czech Saaz hops, and cool lager fermentation for soft, gentle bitterness.
MugiThat description alone made me thirsty. If I'm in Chigasaki, I want this as my first glass without even pretending to hesitate.
Hop BroThat's the plan. Start with Helles, get the palate settled, then move into the next tap round like professionals.
MugiPerfect. I'll volunteer as the official crisp malt sweetness detector, so let's just head to Chigasaki right now.
