Oni Densetsu's Kinki Pale Ale, CGX Nelson Single Ver., tapped at HOP MAN
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale CGX Nelson Single Ver." has been newly tapped. This pale ale, with ABV 5.5% and IBU 45, is characterized by aromas reminiscent of white grapes, peach, citrus, and tropical fruit, along with a firm bitterness.
Hop BroA new tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki today, and I'm following a beer from Noboribetsu local beer.
MugiWhoa, even the name Oni Densetsu sounds intense! What kind of beer is Kinki Pale Ale?
Hop BroThis time it's the CGX Nelson Single Ver., a pale ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 45.
MugiCGX? That sounds like a special move! The hop name already has final-boss energy!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a material made by collecting lupulin, a hop-based processed ingredient that concentrates the aromatic components.
MugiOhhh! So that means the aroma gets louder? Just hearing white grape and peach aromas makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroExactly. Add citrus and tropical notes on top, and what's fun is how clearly the character comes through.
MugiBut it's bitter too, right? It doesn't end with just sweet aromas, which is a little scary but also interesting!
Hop BroThat's the good part: because it has a firm bitterness, the drink doesn't get lazy, and it finishes clean and sharp.
MugiSo it's basically a slightly luxurious version of the usual Kinki, huh! I love that description so much!
Hop BroWhen you have a glass in front of you at HOP MAN, it's the kind of beer that makes you want to check everything from aroma to bitterness in one sip.
MugiYeah, I want to drink this now! I'm already feeling like I'm waiting in Jukkenzaka!
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki, Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu's "Kinki Pale Ale CGX Nelson Single Ver." has been newly tapped. In the post, it is introduced as a version using CGX Nelson Sauvin, and it is a pale ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 45.
CGX, like cryo hops, is a special ingredient made by collecting the lupulin from hops. It is said to use the same amount as the hops normally used in Kinki, but in T90 terms the amount added is about 1.5 times greater, making it attractive for the way it brings out a clearer, more distinct aroma profile.
Flavor impression
- Nuances of white grape, peach, and citrus
- An aroma layered with tropical notes
- A firm bitterness within a clean, balanced finish
As the post also describes it as a "slightly luxurious version of the usual Kinki," this one keeps the easy-drinking character of the standard beer while bringing out the hop personality more strongly. For anyone who likes the aromatic presence of lupulin-powder-style hops, this is hard to overlook.
HOP MAN is a beer pub in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a place where part of the fun is drinking while following the rotation of guest beers, so a pale ale with such vivid hop character seems especially well suited to the atmosphere there. On days when you want to confirm aroma all the way through bitterness in a glass, this is a new tap you will want to stop by for.
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Hop BroA new tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki today, and I'm following a beer from Noboribetsu local beer.
MugiWhoa, even the name Oni Densetsu sounds intense! What kind of beer is Kinki Pale Ale?
Hop BroThis time it's the CGX Nelson Single Ver., a pale ale with ABV 5.5% and IBU 45.
MugiCGX? That sounds like a special move! The hop name already has final-boss energy!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a material made by collecting lupulin, a hop-based processed ingredient that concentrates the aromatic components.
MugiOhhh! So that means the aroma gets louder? Just hearing white grape and peach aromas makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroExactly. Add citrus and tropical notes on top, and what's fun is how clearly the character comes through.
MugiBut it's bitter too, right? It doesn't end with just sweet aromas, which is a little scary but also interesting!
Hop BroThat's the good part: because it has a firm bitterness, the drink doesn't get lazy, and it finishes clean and sharp.
MugiSo it's basically a slightly luxurious version of the usual Kinki, huh! I love that description so much!
Hop BroWhen you have a glass in front of you at HOP MAN, it's the kind of beer that makes you want to check everything from aroma to bitterness in one sip.
MugiYeah, I want to drink this now! I'm already feeling like I'm waiting in Jukkenzaka!
