At the beer pub "HOP MAN" in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, a newly tapped guest beer has been announced. The beer now on offer is Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu Kinki Pale Ale Krush Single Ver. It is a version brewed with the former HBC586 hop, with 5.5% ABV and 45 IBU.

According to the brewery, the aroma leans toward citrus and stone fruit, with a tropical nuance layered on top. The bitterness is said to be relatively soft, while still maintaining a clear, well-defined outline. For anyone who likes pale ales that put hop aroma front and center, this is one to check out.

HOP MAN is a beer pub in the Chigasaki Station area. It is the kind of place where it makes sense to enjoy tracking down interesting guest beers one by one, and news of a single-beer tap like this is welcome for beer fans who want to confirm the lineup before visiting. The shop is located in Jukkembata, Chigasaki City. If you're looking for craft beer around the station area, this is a place worth adding to your shortlist.

A highlight of this tap is the balance between bright hop-derived aroma and bitterness that makes it easy to keep drinking. If pairing it with food, it should go well with savory dishes or something a little richer. It is also worth enjoying the moment it is poured at HOP MAN, including the aroma as soon as it reaches the glass.