REPUBREW’s "HEARTS UP! IPA 60" on tap at HOP MAN in Chigasaki
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, REPUBREW's "HEARTS UP! IPA 60 / Hazy IPA" has just been tapped. Featuring a pale pink hue derived from hibiscus and layers of citrus, peach, and mango, it is being introduced as a springtime beer.
Hop BroSo REPUBREW's HEARTS UP! IPA 60 has just been tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki, right? That pale pink springtime look alone already makes you feel excited.
MugiWhoa! A pale pink Hazy IPA? That already makes me curious. Are you saying it looks like a spring flower even though it's beer!?
Hop BroExactly, and the color comes from hibiscus, not colorants. It has a naturally pinkish tone, and once it's poured into a glass, it really gets your mood up.
MugiWhat!? So flowers are the star instead of hops? That suddenly makes it feel way more like an elegant drink!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the hops are added in 60 separate stages. In other words, they're not thrown in all at once; the aroma is layered like strata, which gives it that depth typical of a Hazy IPA.
MugiHuh~! But adding hops 60 times feels less like brewing and more like a science experiment, doesn't it? The brewers were really serious about this!
Hop BroAnd this time it's a collaboration celebrating PLAZA's 60th anniversary, with YuyaBoys joining in again after the previous batch. I like that the playfulness and the technical skill genuinely coexist.
MugiOh, that's such a strong collaboration vibe! So what does it taste like? If it looks cute, I can't help worrying about the is it sweet? question.
Hop BroOn the palate, it's got clear stone-fruit notes like peach and mango, alongside citrus. Add in oats-derived creaminess and a relatively dry sweetness, and then the finish trails off into floral tones and papaya-like aromas.
MugiHuh~! If I can drink a seasonal limited brew on tap at HOP MAN, then I have no choice but to go. Hey Hop bro, let's grab one after work today!
At the beer pub HOP MAN in Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, REPUBREW's HEARTS UP! IPA 60 / Hazy IPA has just been tapped.
The post describes it as a "springtime tradition" and presents it as a collaboration beer created to celebrate PLAZA's 60th anniversary. It also notes that YuyaBoys participated in brewing again, following the previous batch.
According to the brewery's announcement, this batch uses no colorants and achieves its soft pale pink tone with hibiscus. The hops were added in 60 separate stages, giving the aroma a layered depth that unfolds over time.
In terms of flavor, citrus is joined by strong stone-fruit notes like peach and mango, layered with oats-derived creaminess and a relatively dry sweetness. Toward the finish, floral accents and papaya-like aromas are said to drift away, so beyond its eye-catching appearance, it should also offer the multilayered aroma development typical of a Hazy IPA.
HOP MAN is a beer pub where you can take your time enjoying craft beer around Chigasaki Station. One of its appeals is being able to follow the rotating guest taps and try beers that catch your interest. With this latest tapping, it is worth noting as a beer that lets you enjoy a seasonal limited brew in a relaxed space.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSo REPUBREW's HEARTS UP! IPA 60 has just been tapped at HOP MAN in Chigasaki, right? That pale pink springtime look alone already makes you feel excited.
MugiWhoa! A pale pink Hazy IPA? That already makes me curious. Are you saying it looks like a spring flower even though it's beer!?
Hop BroExactly, and the color comes from hibiscus, not colorants. It has a naturally pinkish tone, and once it's poured into a glass, it really gets your mood up.
MugiWhat!? So flowers are the star instead of hops? That suddenly makes it feel way more like an elegant drink!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the hops are added in 60 separate stages. In other words, they're not thrown in all at once; the aroma is layered like strata, which gives it that depth typical of a Hazy IPA.
MugiHuh~! But adding hops 60 times feels less like brewing and more like a science experiment, doesn't it? The brewers were really serious about this!
Hop BroAnd this time it's a collaboration celebrating PLAZA's 60th anniversary, with YuyaBoys joining in again after the previous batch. I like that the playfulness and the technical skill genuinely coexist.
MugiOh, that's such a strong collaboration vibe! So what does it taste like? If it looks cute, I can't help worrying about the is it sweet? question.
Hop BroOn the palate, it's got clear stone-fruit notes like peach and mango, alongside citrus. Add in oats-derived creaminess and a relatively dry sweetness, and then the finish trails off into floral tones and papaya-like aromas.
MugiHuh~! If I can drink a seasonal limited brew on tap at HOP MAN, then I have no choice but to go. Hey Hop bro, let's grab one after work today!
