Newly on Tap

At HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Noroshi Brewery's 'Noroshi DH RYE Saison' has been added as a guest beer and put on tap. The shop is on the 2nd floor of Sunrise Shonan in Jumanzaka, Chigasaki City, and its beer-pub-style ease of use, where you can settle in and enjoy a pint, is part of the appeal.

The beer tapped this time is a Saison. The specs are Alc. 5.8%, IBU 30.5, and CO2 2.5 to 2.6 Vol. The malts are Pilsener / Rye / Pale Ale / Sour, and the hops are Mistral / Barbe Rouge / Elixir. The post describes it as a dry-hopped saison that uses 40% rye, which is also used in classic saisons, and you can tell it brings character to both the aroma and the beer's profile.

The tasting notes call out white pepper, herbs, and subtle berry and citrus on the aroma. On the palate, rye-derived spice and graininess spread across the tongue, followed by a soft fruitiness from French hops toward the finish. The finish is dry and crisp, with bitterness kept gentle, making it sound easy to enjoy on its own or with food.

According to the brewer's comment, this beer is built around the idea of "hospitality with what you have on hand." Rather than chasing perfection, it is made to sit naturally alongside everyday meals and casual drinks, and when you drink it at a place like HOP MAN, you can enjoy that philosophy as part of the experience. It's a guest beer that layers the briskness of a saison with the backbone of rye, just right for the mood of the moment.