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Shonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

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湘南ビール（熊澤酒造）

Chigasaki, Kanagawa · Kanto

Officially Verified86% confidenceLicense suspectedregional distribution

Sake brewery in Chigasaki producing craft beer alongside traditional nihonshu. Beautiful tasting room near the coast.

Operator

Shonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

No corporate number attached yet

Facility

Shonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

Chigasaki, Kanagawa

Licensed / Founded

1996

30 years in operation

Portfolio

3 tracked beers

hop forward

sake-brewerycoastal

Record Summary

LegitimacyOfficially Verified

Primary Evidence1

OperatorShonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

FacilityShonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

Last Checked2026-03-23

Why Trust This Record

This profile is grounded in 1 primary source, including official site evidence.

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Evidence Mix

Official site: 1

Evidence & Verification

Officially Verified86% confidence1 primary source

Each brewery record is assembled from regulatory publications, operator websites, corporate records, and lower-trust corroboration when needed. The source mix is visible here so the record can be verified quickly.

Operator

Operator & Brand

Legal NameShonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

Registry Statusunknown

Brewing Facility

FacilityShonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

License Statussuspected

Licensed Since1996

Product Typebeer

Commercial Brand

Brand NameShonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo)

Brand Name (JA)湘南ビール（熊澤酒造）

Websitewww.kumazawa.jp

Signature Stylehop-forward

Assessment Notes

Official operator evidence is present together with brewery activity signals.

Evidence Classes

Official site: 1

Evidence Freshness

official

2026-03-23 (1)

Overall: 96% · Missing: regulatory, corporate, association, social

Primary Evidence

officialproducer_identity85%

Shonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo) official website

kumazawa.jp · 2026-03-23

Location & Access

Visit Planning

Official Websitehttps://www.kumazawa.jp

TaproomYes

Access Links

Official Website

Flavor Profile & Beer Portfolio

Signature: hop forward

hoppy

4.7

malty

4.3

fruity

4.7

roasty

4.7

sour

spicy

3.3

Primary Flavors

citruscleanbalancedpinebitter

IBU Range

21–56

ABV Range

5.3–6.9%

Beers (3)

Shonan Gold

Golden Ale

3.33

5.3% ABV21 IBU

citruscleanbalanced

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

IPA

3.37

6.9% ABV56 IBU

citruspinebitter

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Porter

3.35

6.3% ABV39 IBU

chocolatecaramelroast

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Styles Brewed

Golden AleIPAPorterPilsner

Ratings & Reviews

Untappd3.42 (5,500)

Google4.1 ★ (350)

Business

Legal FormKK

Distributionregional

Licensed Since1996

Also Producessake

Hospitality

TaproomYes

RestaurantYes

Distribution

Scoperegional

Digital

Websitehttps://www.kumazawa.jp

Languagesja

Online ShopNo

Beer Portfolio

Flagship Beers

Shonan GoldIPAPorter

Styles

Golden AleIPAPorterPilsner

Water

SourceKanagawa municipal water supply

Hardness53 mg/L

Categorysoft

pH7.5

Soft water ideal for delicate lagers and pilsners, similar to famous Czech brewing water

Production

Fermentationtop, bottom, mixed

EquipmentCzech

Barrel Aging—

Brew Length2,310 L

Vessels9

Ingredients

Hops

SaazFuggleCentennialNelson Sauvin

Malts

WheatRoasted BarleyRice

LocalYes

OrganicYes

Team

Headcount12

Brewers4

Backgroundtrained in Belgium

M 74% · F 18%

Brand

Label Styleretro

LogoTraditional Japanese calligraphy with sake brewing heritage elements

Distribution Channels

Retail

✓ Craft Beer Shops

On-Premise

✓ Bars

✓ Restaurants

~46 venues

E-Commerce

Events & Activities

taproom-eventirregular

Shonan Beer (Kumazawa Shuzo) Taproom Tasting

Regular tasting event featuring seasonal and limited releases

Updated 2026-03-23 · web-research