MOKICHI KAMAKURA Introduces Shonan Beer’s Single-Hop IPA VISTA
The beer pub MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura, introduced Shonan Beer’s single-hop IPA, VISTA. It is an India Pale Ale with 6.0% ABV, presented as having multilayered aromas and citrus notes derived from VISTA hops.
Hop BroMOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura is introducing Shonan Beer’s single-hop IPA, VISTA.
MugiWhat! Does single-hop IPA mean it only uses one hop?
Hop BroExactly. This is an IPA built entirely with VISTA, a true all-VISTA brew.
MugiOh! And at ABV 6.0%, it sounds like it has some real substance.
Hop BroThe style is India Pale Ale, and the aroma is all about layered notes of melon, tangerine, and tropical fruit.
MugiWow! It sounds like a fruit platter, with fruit names coming one after another!
Hop BroThe finish also has a refreshing hassaku-like quality, and because it’s single-hop, the hop character comes through really clearly.
MugiBut if it’s single-hop, doesn’t it end up kind of plain? Isn’t that a bit too much of a one-on-one showdown?
Hop BroActually, it’s the opposite: VISTA is a relatively new variety released in 2022, so its modern aroma comes to the fore.
MugiBeing able to drink it while strolling around Kamakura would be amazing! A pint in Hase alone would make the trip feel so much better!
Hop BroIt sounds like it would go well with savory dishes too, so this is definitely one of those I want to drink it right now beers.
MugiYeah, today I’m already feeling like I want to toast with Shonan Beer’s VISTA!
Single-Hop IPA Made with VISTA
On MOKICHI KAMAKURA’s Instagram, Single-Hop IPA VISTA from Shonan Beer’s popular Single-Hop IPA series was introduced. The style is India Pale Ale, and the alcohol content is 6.0%. The ingredients are malt and hops, and as the name suggests, the hop used is VISTA.
VISTA is introduced as a variety released in 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s breeding program, and it is drawing attention as a representative modern American hop. Brewing it with a single hop lets drinkers savor its character as is, which is the highlight of this beer.
The tasting notes say its aroma evokes melon, tangerine, and ripe tropical fruit, layered with fruitiness reminiscent of apricot, white peach, and pear. The finish also offers a refreshing citrus note reminiscent of hassaku, creating a composition that suggests both fruitiness and a clean aftertaste.
A Drink in Hase, Kamakura
MOKICHI KAMAKURA is a beer pub in Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In the Hase area of Kamakura, known as a tourist destination, it is an easy place to relax and enjoy a meal and a beer. As with this VISTA, the venue’s guidance on guest beers that put hop character front and center is another appealing point for beer lovers.
If pairing it with food, a fruity IPA goes well with savory dishes and plates that use herbs. Stopping by during a stroll around Kamakura to check out Shonan Beer’s new single-hop IPA seems like the perfect pint.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMOKICHI KAMAKURA in Hase, Kamakura is introducing Shonan Beer’s single-hop IPA, VISTA.
MugiWhat! Does single-hop IPA mean it only uses one hop?
Hop BroExactly. This is an IPA built entirely with VISTA, a true all-VISTA brew.
MugiOh! And at ABV 6.0%, it sounds like it has some real substance.
Hop BroThe style is India Pale Ale, and the aroma is all about layered notes of melon, tangerine, and tropical fruit.
MugiWow! It sounds like a fruit platter, with fruit names coming one after another!
Hop BroThe finish also has a refreshing hassaku-like quality, and because it’s single-hop, the hop character comes through really clearly.
MugiBut if it’s single-hop, doesn’t it end up kind of plain? Isn’t that a bit too much of a one-on-one showdown?
Hop BroActually, it’s the opposite: VISTA is a relatively new variety released in 2022, so its modern aroma comes to the fore.
MugiBeing able to drink it while strolling around Kamakura would be amazing! A pint in Hase alone would make the trip feel so much better!
Hop BroIt sounds like it would go well with savory dishes too, so this is definitely one of those I want to drink it right now beers.
MugiYeah, today I’m already feeling like I want to toast with Shonan Beer’s VISTA!
