Shonan Beer releases Barrel Aged W-IPA at its cellar shop
Shonan Beer announced a new release from its direct-sale cellar shop, Chikashitsu. The new beer is Barrel Aged W-IPA from the Akaten-gu Beer Barrel Aged series, described as a barrel-aged double IPA brewed with Mosaic and Riwaka hops.
Hop BroThis one deserves attention: Shonan Beer's new release just dropped from their direct-sales spot, "Chikashitsu." It's Akatengu Beer's "Barrel Aged W-IPA."
MugiWait, a basement release? That already sounds like a secret lair beer, and "Akatengu" sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroAnd the style is Barrel Aged Double IPA. That's a bold setup: barrel-aged depth layered onto a big W-IPA base.
MugiHold on, barrel-aged depth means what exactly? Like the beer did leg day and came back bulked up?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Resting in barrels adds layers to the aroma and rounds out the flavor, so it feels richer and more textured.
MugiOhh! Then Mosaic and Riwaka sound like two overpowered characters. What do they actually do?
Hop BroMosaic brings lift, Riwaka brings character, and together they're chasing aroma and heft at the same time. U.S. and New Zealand hops, great pairing.
MugiThat sounds stacked! And 11.5% ABV? If I chug that by accident, my whole conversation is going into slow motion.
Hop BroExactly why you pace it. The nice part is the calm underground space at Chikashitsu, where you can do paid tastings and compare before choosing.
MugiAnd that's in Chigasaki? Amazing. Taking your time with a new release in that atmosphere sounds dangerously perfect.
Hop BroYeah, this feels like the kind of beer where you want both sides at once: the barrel nuance and the hop brightness in one glass.
MugiSold. My brain is now fully occupied by Barrel Aged W-IPA. Reading this made me want a pour immediately!
Shonan Beer has announced a new product from its direct-sale shop, Chikashitsu. The release is Akaten-gu Beer's "Barrel Aged W-IPA," presented as a Barrel Aged Double IPA with malt and hops, and an ABV of 11.5%.
The post notes the use of Mosaic and Riwaka hops. The base W-IPA is built around U.S.-grown Mosaic and New Zealand-grown Riwaka, aiming for a beer that balances strong aroma with solid drinking depth. For IPA fans who want to check both the hop character and the barrel-aged richness, this is a noteworthy release.
Shonan Beer's cellar shop is a calm underground space where you can find sake, beer, and craft gin brewed and distilled by Kumazawa Brewery. Paid tastings are available, making it a practical stop for comparing bottles before buying. It is a fitting place to discover a new release in Chigasaki's brewery district.
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Hop BroThis one deserves attention: Shonan Beer's new release just dropped from their direct-sales spot, "Chikashitsu." It's Akatengu Beer's "Barrel Aged W-IPA."
MugiWait, a basement release? That already sounds like a secret lair beer, and "Akatengu" sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroAnd the style is Barrel Aged Double IPA. That's a bold setup: barrel-aged depth layered onto a big W-IPA base.
MugiHold on, barrel-aged depth means what exactly? Like the beer did leg day and came back bulked up?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. Resting in barrels adds layers to the aroma and rounds out the flavor, so it feels richer and more textured.
MugiOhh! Then Mosaic and Riwaka sound like two overpowered characters. What do they actually do?
Hop BroMosaic brings lift, Riwaka brings character, and together they're chasing aroma and heft at the same time. U.S. and New Zealand hops, great pairing.
MugiThat sounds stacked! And 11.5% ABV? If I chug that by accident, my whole conversation is going into slow motion.
Hop BroExactly why you pace it. The nice part is the calm underground space at Chikashitsu, where you can do paid tastings and compare before choosing.
MugiAnd that's in Chigasaki? Amazing. Taking your time with a new release in that atmosphere sounds dangerously perfect.
Hop BroYeah, this feels like the kind of beer where you want both sides at once: the barrel nuance and the hop brightness in one glass.
MugiSold. My brain is now fully occupied by Barrel Aged W-IPA. Reading this made me want a pour immediately!
