HOP MAN taps Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu’s Shin Oni Gunso IPA
HOP MAN, a beer pub in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has tapped Shin Oni Gunso IPA from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu. Brewed as a collaboration with HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Toyama, the 6.5% IPA is built for a dry, highly drinkable summer pint.
Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Shin Oni Gunso IPA is now on tap. It’s a collab between Noboribetsu Ji-Beer Oni Densetsu and HOP TAP SHOP in Toyama, so this one stands out right away.
MugiWhat! That Oni Gunso name sounds intense! It feels like the beer is about to correct my posture before I even take a sip!
Hop BroThe name is fierce, but the beer is really well built. It’s a summer-ready IPA with 6.5% ABV, solid body, and a dry, brisk finish.
MugiHold on, 6.5% ABV sounds pretty strong, so how can it still feel light? Is it doing strength training and stretching at the same time?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. A dry finish means it doesn’t leave a sticky sweetness behind, so it feels crisp and clean instead of heavy.
MugiOhh, that clean snap sounds perfect for hot weather! But IPA still makes me think of bitterness first, so how bitter is it?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It has 65 IBU bitterness as the base, then HBC522, Cryo Citra, and KRUSH layer on citrus, tropical fruit, and even a peach-like note.
MugiWhat is that, Cryo Citra anyway? A special move? It sounds like a superhero who throws frozen oranges at villains!
Hop BroIt’s a hop product processed to pack aroma tightly, so you get bright citrus character without making the beer feel too heavy. That’s why it drinks so smoothly.
MugiAnd this is the second release after last year, with an even more drinkable balance, right? Then I’m mentally already at the HOP MAN bar, and now I need an actual glass.
On tap
HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, has added a guest beer: Shin Oni Gunso IPA from Noboribetsu Ji Beer Oni Densetsu. The beer is a collaboration with HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Toyama, and comes in at 6.5% ABV with 65 IBU, giving it a clear IPA profile without feeling overly heavy.
Flavor profile
The beer is brewed with HBC 522, Cryo Citra, and Krush. According to the post, it finishes light and dry, with a fresh hop aroma, citrus-driven brightness, and hints of tropical fruit and peach. The bitterness is firm, but the overall balance leans toward crispness and drinkability, making it a natural fit for warm-weather drinking.
Why it matters
The caption describes it as the second release following last year’s version, with an even more drinkable finish. That makes this a guest IPA worth noting for hop fans: it keeps the bitter edge, but aims for a cleaner, more refreshing impression. At a beer pub like HOP MAN, it should be a straightforward way to taste how aroma, bitterness, and drinkability can be tuned into one pint.
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Hop BroAt HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Shin Oni Gunso IPA is now on tap. It’s a collab between Noboribetsu Ji-Beer Oni Densetsu and HOP TAP SHOP in Toyama, so this one stands out right away.
MugiWhat! That Oni Gunso name sounds intense! It feels like the beer is about to correct my posture before I even take a sip!
Hop BroThe name is fierce, but the beer is really well built. It’s a summer-ready IPA with 6.5% ABV, solid body, and a dry, brisk finish.
MugiHold on, 6.5% ABV sounds pretty strong, so how can it still feel light? Is it doing strength training and stretching at the same time?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. A dry finish means it doesn’t leave a sticky sweetness behind, so it feels crisp and clean instead of heavy.
MugiOhh, that clean snap sounds perfect for hot weather! But IPA still makes me think of bitterness first, so how bitter is it?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It has 65 IBU bitterness as the base, then HBC522, Cryo Citra, and KRUSH layer on citrus, tropical fruit, and even a peach-like note.
MugiWhat is that, Cryo Citra anyway? A special move? It sounds like a superhero who throws frozen oranges at villains!
Hop BroIt’s a hop product processed to pack aroma tightly, so you get bright citrus character without making the beer feel too heavy. That’s why it drinks so smoothly.
MugiAnd this is the second release after last year, with an even more drinkable balance, right? Then I’m mentally already at the HOP MAN bar, and now I need an actual glass.
