HOP MAN in Chigasaki taps Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu's Kinki Pale Ale SP Real Ver.
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, has tapped Kinki Pale Ale SP Real Ver. from Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu. The beer is described as offering bright citrus aroma from a blended hop bill, along with malt character and a soft bitterness.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped Kin Oni Pale Ale SP Real Ver., a guest beer from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu, and this one looks seriously promising.
MugiWait, Oni Densetsu already sounds intense. Is this one of those face-punch bitter beers?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It leans into classic pale ale balance, so the hops pop but the finish stays smooth and easygoing.
MugiOkay, but blended hops makes me feel like I need goggles and a lab coat all of a sudden!
Hop BroHere is the simple version: Citra, Mosaic, and four to five hop varieties are layered together to build that citrusy aroma from different angles.
MugiWhat! The phrase bright citrus aroma already has my brain pouring the beer before my hands do.
Hop BroAnd it is not just aroma. A solid malt backbone comes in after the hops, so it does not drink thin or one-note.
MugiHold on, What is malt character exactly? Is that the bread squad charging in from backstage?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. Grain sweetness and body give the beer a base, so even the gentle bitterness feels rounded instead of sharp.
MugiNow I get it! In that calm second-floor HOP MAN space, I really want to test that soft bitterness with some food.
Hop BroIt sounds like the kind of beer that works with a meal or on its own. Basically, the pint to chase in Chigasaki right now.
MugiThen that settles it. I want to hunt down the HOP MAN guest tap and see if this "oni" beer is secretly the nicest one in the room!
At HOP MAN, a beer pub on the second floor in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki, a new guest beer has been added to the lineup. In the June 10, 2026 post, the pub announced Kinki Pale Ale SP Real Ver. from Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu. The same beer is also introduced in the post as Kinki Pale Ale [Special Real Ale Ver.].
According to the brewery note quoted in the post, the beer uses a carefully selected blend of four to five hops, including Citra and Mosaic. The result is said to bring a bright citrus aroma, a solid malt presence, and a gentle bitterness. It sounds like a pale ale built around balance rather than force, with hop aroma up front and a rounded finish.
HOP MAN is the kind of place where a rotating guest tap can be enjoyed at an easy pace. Its upstairs setting makes it a good stop for beer drinkers who want to focus on the glass in front of them. This release should appeal to fans of hop-forward pale ales that still keep their drinkability intact. If you are in Chigasaki and want to check what is pouring now, this is one to note.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP MAN in Chigasaki just tapped Kin Oni Pale Ale SP Real Ver., a guest beer from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu, and this one looks seriously promising.
MugiWait, Oni Densetsu already sounds intense. Is this one of those face-punch bitter beers?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It leans into classic pale ale balance, so the hops pop but the finish stays smooth and easygoing.
MugiOkay, but blended hops makes me feel like I need goggles and a lab coat all of a sudden!
Hop BroHere is the simple version: Citra, Mosaic, and four to five hop varieties are layered together to build that citrusy aroma from different angles.
MugiWhat! The phrase bright citrus aroma already has my brain pouring the beer before my hands do.
Hop BroAnd it is not just aroma. A solid malt backbone comes in after the hops, so it does not drink thin or one-note.
MugiHold on, What is malt character exactly? Is that the bread squad charging in from backstage?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. Grain sweetness and body give the beer a base, so even the gentle bitterness feels rounded instead of sharp.
MugiNow I get it! In that calm second-floor HOP MAN space, I really want to test that soft bitterness with some food.
Hop BroIt sounds like the kind of beer that works with a meal or on its own. Basically, the pint to chase in Chigasaki right now.
MugiThen that settles it. I want to hunt down the HOP MAN guest tap and see if this "oni" beer is secretly the nicest one in the room!
