Ushitora 'Doroyoi' Tapped at HOPMAN; Hazy Double IPA Debuts in Daytime Chigasaki Service
On May 30, Chigasaki beer pub HOP MAN tapped Ushitora #998 'Doroyoi' for the first time. This Hazy Double IPA layers tropical fruit, strawberry, peach, and citrus, with ABV 9.5% and IBU 0. On Saturdays, it opens from noon, making it a beer to take your time with.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Ushitora #998 Doroyoi was tapped on May 30. It had been a while since a Hazy Double IPA came in, and this is a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWait, just hearing Hazy Double IPA makes it sound rich! And with ABV 9.5%, it feels like I'd be floating right away after drinking it!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it uses five kinds of hops, but the IBU is 0. Instead of making it bitter, it pushes through with overlapping layers of aroma.
MugiWhat? IBU 0 but packed with hops? That's making my head spin! What does it mean to have a design that attacks with aroma?
Hop BroIn short, all the hops are added during fermentation, bringing out layers of tropical fruit, strawberry, peach, and citrus. When you add everything during fermentation, the aroma tends to come forward more than the bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So even though it sounds sweet, it isn't too heavy. A clean drinking finish sounds easy for beginners like me to get into!
Hop BroExactly. And because the sugar is also fully fermented out, it looks rich but drinks in a very organized way. HOP MAN is on the second floor near Chigasaki Station, and the fact that it's a beer pub you can drink at from noon is amazing too.
MugiFrom noon!? That's an automatic win! And if there's also a lineup that's fun to compare and taste, then I'm definitely staying a while!
Hop BroThat day they had Shiga Kogen Beer DPA and KASUMI, Kyoto Brewing's Summer Whim, Ise Kado's Sour IPA: Strawberry & Raspberry, and even Uchu's GRAND CROSS. The breadth of the taps is what makes HOP MAN feel like HOP MAN.
MugiWow, that's the kind of lineup that's fun just to choose from! And fried chicken with hango-roshi tartar? They clearly want you to keep drinking!
Hop BroFruit-forward Doroyoi and savory fried food are a perfect match, right? Today feels like the kind of day for a beer to take your time with starting from noon.
MugiMe too! I want to snack on fried chicken while enjoying the tropical aroma and just relax!
Hop BroThat's settled then. On the day HOP MAN tapped Doroyoi, there's no reason not to go. This is the kind of beer that makes you want to tilt the glass right away.
Ushitora's Hazy Double IPA Tapped for the First Time
At HOPMAN on May 30, 2026, guest beer Ushitora #998 Doroyoi appeared on tap. It had been a while since a Hazy Double IPA showed up, and this one uses five kinds of hops. The design layers sweet tropical-fruit aromas with notes of strawberry, peach, and citrus, creating a clearly felt aromatic depth. Despite an ABV of 9.5%, all of the hops are added during fermentation, so the IBU is 0. Because the sugar is also fully fermented out, the beer is crafted to emphasize a clean drinking experience rather than heaviness.
That day, HOPMAN also had the appeal of a beer pub on the second floor near Chigasaki Station, with a wide tap lineup. From lighter beers to more substantial ones, there was plenty to compare, including Shiga Kogen Beer DPA and KASUMI, Kyoto Brewing's Summer Whim, Ise Kadoya Brewery's Sour IPA: Strawberry & Raspberry, and Uchu Brewing's GRAND CROSS.
On the food side, a dish of fried chicken thigh was offered with "hango-roshi tartar sauce." The fruity Hazy Double IPA pairs well with savory fried food, making it a good choice both for a first drink and for something to slowly settle in with. It was the kind of beer-loving setup that feels right for HOPMAN, which opens from noon.
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Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Ushitora #998 Doroyoi was tapped on May 30. It had been a while since a Hazy Double IPA came in, and this is a pretty intriguing one.
MugiWait, just hearing Hazy Double IPA makes it sound rich! And with ABV 9.5%, it feels like I'd be floating right away after drinking it!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it uses five kinds of hops, but the IBU is 0. Instead of making it bitter, it pushes through with overlapping layers of aroma.
MugiWhat? IBU 0 but packed with hops? That's making my head spin! What does it mean to have a design that attacks with aroma?
Hop BroIn short, all the hops are added during fermentation, bringing out layers of tropical fruit, strawberry, peach, and citrus. When you add everything during fermentation, the aroma tends to come forward more than the bitterness.
MugiOhhh! So even though it sounds sweet, it isn't too heavy. A clean drinking finish sounds easy for beginners like me to get into!
Hop BroExactly. And because the sugar is also fully fermented out, it looks rich but drinks in a very organized way. HOP MAN is on the second floor near Chigasaki Station, and the fact that it's a beer pub you can drink at from noon is amazing too.
MugiFrom noon!? That's an automatic win! And if there's also a lineup that's fun to compare and taste, then I'm definitely staying a while!
Hop BroThat day they had Shiga Kogen Beer DPA and KASUMI, Kyoto Brewing's Summer Whim, Ise Kado's Sour IPA: Strawberry & Raspberry, and even Uchu's GRAND CROSS. The breadth of the taps is what makes HOP MAN feel like HOP MAN.
MugiWow, that's the kind of lineup that's fun just to choose from! And fried chicken with hango-roshi tartar? They clearly want you to keep drinking!
Hop BroFruit-forward Doroyoi and savory fried food are a perfect match, right? Today feels like the kind of day for a beer to take your time with starting from noon.
MugiMe too! I want to snack on fried chicken while enjoying the tropical aroma and just relax!
Hop BroThat's settled then. On the day HOP MAN tapped Doroyoi, there's no reason not to go. This is the kind of beer that makes you want to tilt the glass right away.
