HOP MAN Taps Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver."
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." has been tapped. A Hazy IPA at 6.0% ABV and 21 IBU, it features citrus and tropical aromas from the hops. It's a beer worth enjoying even over the long weekend.
Hop BroThere's a new tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is in, and it's a perfect beer for the long weekend.
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds strong! Does SNOW MONKEY IPA mean a snow monkey hugging hops?
Hop BroThat's actually not far off. This Silver Label ver. has the haze you'd expect from a Hazy IPA, and citrus and tropical aromas come through right away.
MugiHuh? What's IBU then? Does IBU 21 mean the smaller the number, the gentler it is?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a rough guide to bitterness. This one has the easygoing feel of 21 IBU, so it's not too bitter and it's easy to drink, but this year they've pushed the bitterness up a little to keep the balance.
MugiI get it! And the aroma is grapefruit and lychee? That's basically a fruit platter!
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too. It centers on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt, with a little oats and wheat added to create that light haze and smooth mouthfeel.
MugiWow, just hearing the malt names makes it sound like science class! But what about food? I was surprised to see it says it pairs with inari sushi!
Hop BroThat's the nice part. In addition to salad, prosciutto and fruit, cheese pizza, and creamy dishes, it also has the face of a beer that works well with meals and can be paired with Japanese food too.
MugiAnd it's different from the regular black label, right? Then I want to compare them! Let's check out the Silver Label's personality and have a drink together today!
Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is now on tap
At HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." has been tapped. The post says it arrives as the 2026 version of SNOW MONKEY IPA, and that this year's "silver label" is brewed with a different hop bill.
This beer is 6.0% ABV and 21 IBU. It has a bright blonde color with a light haze, and the recipe is based mainly on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt, with a small amount of oats and wheat added. The hops combine two special varieties from New Zealand with two from the United States, layering grapefruit-like citrus with impressions of lychee and white peach.
As for the flavor, it is said to have a gentle sweetness while finishing lighter and drier. Compared with last year, the bitterness has been slightly increased, and the balance with the hop-derived fruit character makes it an easy beer to keep drinking.
For food pairings, the post mentions salad, prosciutto and fruit, cheese pizza, and creamy dishes. It also mentions pairing it with inari sushi, which makes it interesting that it works well with Japanese food too. If you're looking for a beer to enjoy carefully with food around the Chigasaki Station area, it's worth checking the taps at HOP MAN.
It is said to be different from the familiar black label introduced earlier, so even within SNOW MONKEY IPA, there's fun in comparing the different expressions. Whether as your first drink of the long weekend or as a beer alongside a meal, it's an easy tap to choose.
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Hop BroThere's a new tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki. Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver." is in, and it's a perfect beer for the long weekend.
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds strong! Does SNOW MONKEY IPA mean a snow monkey hugging hops?
Hop BroThat's actually not far off. This Silver Label ver. has the haze you'd expect from a Hazy IPA, and citrus and tropical aromas come through right away.
MugiHuh? What's IBU then? Does IBU 21 mean the smaller the number, the gentler it is?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is a rough guide to bitterness. This one has the easygoing feel of 21 IBU, so it's not too bitter and it's easy to drink, but this year they've pushed the bitterness up a little to keep the balance.
MugiI get it! And the aroma is grapefruit and lychee? That's basically a fruit platter!
Hop BroThe recipe is interesting too. It centers on Low Color Maris Otter and Pilsner malt, with a little oats and wheat added to create that light haze and smooth mouthfeel.
MugiWow, just hearing the malt names makes it sound like science class! But what about food? I was surprised to see it says it pairs with inari sushi!
Hop BroThat's the nice part. In addition to salad, prosciutto and fruit, cheese pizza, and creamy dishes, it also has the face of a beer that works well with meals and can be paired with Japanese food too.
MugiAnd it's different from the regular black label, right? Then I want to compare them! Let's check out the Silver Label's personality and have a drink together today!
