Tsugaru Brewing’s “Arigato! IPA” taps at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
Beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa has tapped Tsugaru Brewing’s “Arigato! IPA.” The beer features a blend of five hops, a dry finish from locally grown rice, and a firm bitterness at 6.0% ABV and 45 IBU.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Tsugaru Jozo just tapped 'Arigato! IPA'. It is their very first IPA, so this is the kind of release you cannot ignore.
MugiWhat! Their first IPA and it is already called 'Thank You!'? That sounds like a beer that makes you want to toast before the first sip.
Hop BroThe recipe is solid. It uses five different hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Idaho 7, and Strata, so you get layered aroma plus a proper IPA-style bitterness.
MugiHold on, IBU 45 suddenly sounds like homework. Is that a flavor score, or how many push-ups my tongue has to do?
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness scale. So 6.0% and IBU 45 means it has real presence without going overboard. It hits firmly, but the bitterness is clearly intentional.
MugiNo way, and it also uses local rice? Rice in an IPA feels like the side dish just jumped onto the main stage.
Hop BroThat part is smart. They use 15% rice from Tsugaru City in Aomori, and it helps create a dry finish. With pilsner malt and wheat, the aroma stays bright while the aftertaste stays clean.
MugiWait, clean finish sounds nice, but what does that actually mean? Does the flavor just bow politely and leave the room?
Hop BroPretty much. The sweetness does not linger, and only the crisp bitterness carries through. Unlike the hazy IPA trend, this one intentionally puts bitterness front and center.
MugiThat honestly sounds perfect. I want a pint right now at HOP MAN, and if I drink something called 'Arigato! IPA,' I might actually thank the glass.
Hop BroThen it is settled, we go for an IPA built on bitterness. Between the hop aroma and that sharp dry finish, this feels like the kind of beer that makes you say 'thank you' after one sip.
A new IPA at HOP MAN
Beer pub HOP MAN in the Jukkenzaka area of Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has put Tsugaru Brewing’s “Arigato! IPA” on tap. Brewed as Tsugaru Brewing’s first IPA, the beer is designed to balance vivid hop aroma with a clearly defined bitterness.
What’s in the glass
The recipe uses a blend of five hops: `Warrior`, `Simcoe`, `Nelson Sauvin`, `Idaho 7`, and `Strata`. The grist includes pilsner malt and wheat, plus rice grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture. Local grains account for 15% of the ingredients, which helps give the beer a dry, crisp finish while keeping the hop character front and center.
Key specs:
- Style: IPA
- ABV: 6.0%
- IBU: 45
- Grain: Rice from Tsugaru City, Aomori
- Ingredients: Malt, rice, hops
An IPA with firm bitterness
According to the brewery note excerpted in the post, this beer was built with a stronger bitterness in mind rather than the haze-forward profile that dominates much of today’s IPA market. That means bright hop aroma up front, followed by a more classic, assertive bitter finish.
A guest beer worth watching for in Chigasaki
HOP MAN is a beer pub where guest taps are part of the appeal, and this release fits that role well. If you want to follow the aroma of modern hops without losing the edge of a bitter IPA, “Arigato! IPA” is a release to keep on your radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Tsugaru Jozo just tapped 'Arigato! IPA'. It is their very first IPA, so this is the kind of release you cannot ignore.
MugiWhat! Their first IPA and it is already called 'Thank You!'? That sounds like a beer that makes you want to toast before the first sip.
Hop BroThe recipe is solid. It uses five different hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Idaho 7, and Strata, so you get layered aroma plus a proper IPA-style bitterness.
MugiHold on, IBU 45 suddenly sounds like homework. Is that a flavor score, or how many push-ups my tongue has to do?
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness scale. So 6.0% and IBU 45 means it has real presence without going overboard. It hits firmly, but the bitterness is clearly intentional.
MugiNo way, and it also uses local rice? Rice in an IPA feels like the side dish just jumped onto the main stage.
Hop BroThat part is smart. They use 15% rice from Tsugaru City in Aomori, and it helps create a dry finish. With pilsner malt and wheat, the aroma stays bright while the aftertaste stays clean.
MugiWait, clean finish sounds nice, but what does that actually mean? Does the flavor just bow politely and leave the room?
Hop BroPretty much. The sweetness does not linger, and only the crisp bitterness carries through. Unlike the hazy IPA trend, this one intentionally puts bitterness front and center.
MugiThat honestly sounds perfect. I want a pint right now at HOP MAN, and if I drink something called 'Arigato! IPA,' I might actually thank the glass.
Hop BroThen it is settled, we go for an IPA built on bitterness. Between the hop aroma and that sharp dry finish, this feels like the kind of beer that makes you say 'thank you' after one sip.
