Shonan Beer 'Hazy IPA #07 Nelson Sauvin' Tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kumazawa Shuzo's guest beer, "Shonan Beer Hazy IPA #07 - Nelson Sauvin -", has been newly tapped. It is a hazy IPA made with New Zealand hops, and is said to be characterized by aromas and fruitiness reminiscent of white wine, along with a clean finish.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Shonan Beer Hazy IPA #07 has just been tapped. This one is a guest keg, and it's exactly the kind of beer that really hits if you love New Zealand hops.
MugiWait, Nelson Sauvin already sounds intense! Is this like a wine-like beer?
Hop BroExactly. The star is that hop, and it gives off a white-wine-like aroma. What makes it fun is how it layers Sauvignon Blanc-like notes with grapefruit, passion fruit, and even gooseberry.
MugiGooseberry? What even is that! It sounds like a full-on fruit traffic jam with all these fancy fruits showing up!
Hop BroThat's a good way to put it. This time they're using Freestyle Hops, a New Zealand hop farm, really generously, so the layers of aroma stack together beautifully.
MugiOhhh! But hazy IPAs usually have this soft, sweet image, right? It says silky mouthfeel, but is it hard to drink?
Hop BroThat's the clever part. The mouthfeel is creamy, but as you keep drinking, the hop character comes forward. And it finishes dry and clean, so it doesn't leave much heaviness behind.
MugiWait, it's hazy but finishes crisp?! That means it's not just about sweetness, and now I'm really curious!
Hop BroExactly. The point is that it balances aroma depth with drinkability. In a relaxed beer pub like HOP MAN, it's great to have this kind of beer show up as the one you want to drink right now.
MugiIf I can drink something like this in the Chigasaki Station area, I have to go! The guest keg rotation really is like a treasure hunt, isn't it?
Hop BroThat's why if you're interested, sooner is better. This is the kind of glass that makes you want to go out tonight and enjoy the aroma of New Zealand hops to the fullest.
MugiNow I completely want to drink it! Hearing it's on tap at HOP MAN makes me want to toast with a hazy one tonight!
At the beer pub "HOP MAN" in the Chigasaki Station area, the guest beer Shonan Beer Hazy IPA #07 - Nelson Sauvin - has been newly tapped.
The post introduces this seventh release as a hazy IPA that lavishly uses hops from Freestyle Hops, a New Zealand hop farm. The star of the show is Nelson Sauvin, the variety named in the beer's title. It is a distinctive hop said to evoke white wine Sauvignon Blanc, with a fragrant profile layered with notes of grapefruit, passion fruit, and gooseberry.
In flavor, it has the silky, creamy mouthfeel typical of a hazy IPA, while fresh hop impressions come forward as you keep drinking. Rather than leaning only into sweetness, it finishes dry and clean, making it a beer for people who want to enjoy both aromatic depth and drinkability.
HOP MAN is a beer pub in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. With a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to relax over a glass, it is the kind of place where craft beer fans can settle in and drink at their own pace. Each time a guest keg rotates in, new character is added to the taps, which is part of the appeal. Beers like this one, with especially distinctive hop character, capture the fun of searching for "the one drink you want right now" that this kind of bar offers.
Because the guest beer lineup changes, anyone interested should check it soon. This is a chance to enjoy a hazy IPA that lets you fully appreciate the aroma of New Zealand hops, right in Chigasaki.
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Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Shonan Beer Hazy IPA #07 has just been tapped. This one is a guest keg, and it's exactly the kind of beer that really hits if you love New Zealand hops.
MugiWait, Nelson Sauvin already sounds intense! Is this like a wine-like beer?
Hop BroExactly. The star is that hop, and it gives off a white-wine-like aroma. What makes it fun is how it layers Sauvignon Blanc-like notes with grapefruit, passion fruit, and even gooseberry.
MugiGooseberry? What even is that! It sounds like a full-on fruit traffic jam with all these fancy fruits showing up!
Hop BroThat's a good way to put it. This time they're using Freestyle Hops, a New Zealand hop farm, really generously, so the layers of aroma stack together beautifully.
MugiOhhh! But hazy IPAs usually have this soft, sweet image, right? It says silky mouthfeel, but is it hard to drink?
Hop BroThat's the clever part. The mouthfeel is creamy, but as you keep drinking, the hop character comes forward. And it finishes dry and clean, so it doesn't leave much heaviness behind.
MugiWait, it's hazy but finishes crisp?! That means it's not just about sweetness, and now I'm really curious!
Hop BroExactly. The point is that it balances aroma depth with drinkability. In a relaxed beer pub like HOP MAN, it's great to have this kind of beer show up as the one you want to drink right now.
MugiIf I can drink something like this in the Chigasaki Station area, I have to go! The guest keg rotation really is like a treasure hunt, isn't it?
Hop BroThat's why if you're interested, sooner is better. This is the kind of glass that makes you want to go out tonight and enjoy the aroma of New Zealand hops to the fullest.
MugiNow I completely want to drink it! Hearing it's on tap at HOP MAN makes me want to toast with a hazy one tonight!
