Nagoya’s Mya Brew taps LIBUSHI Bashamichi’s award-winning WC IPA
Mya Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, has started serving LIBUSHI Bashamichi’s “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING.” It’s a 7.0% West Coast IPA that won World’s Best in the World Beer Awards 2025 American IPA category.
Hop BroAt Mya Brew in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward, LIBUSHI Bashamichi’s “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING” has been tapped. And on top of that, it won World’s Best in the American IPA category at the World Beer Awards 2025, so it’s pretty hot news.
MugiWait, it won World’s Best!? Even the name sounds intense already, and I haven’t even tasted it yet, but it feels like it has serious shoulders!
Hop BroWhat’s great is that it really shows off the character of a WC IPA. Pale malt and crystal malt are combined with Simcoe and Citra, giving it a sharp bitterness and citrusy presence.
MugiHold on, what are pale malt and crystal malt? That sounds like a spell or something, and now beer feels like a magic class!
Hop BroSimply put, they’re the ingredients that build the beer’s malt backbone. Pale malt sets the base, crystal malt adds sweetness and color, and even though this is a bright WC IPA, it’s aiming for a slightly deeper look and fuller body.
MugiOhh! So it’s kind of the opposite direction from the pale-colored WC IPAs we’ve been seeing lately? That makes it feel unique and interesting!
Hop BroExactly. They intentionally made it darker in color so you can enjoy the maltiness too. On top of that, the firm bitterness and citrus flavors come through, so it doesn’t end up being just a light, easygoing beer.
MugiAnd it’s 7.0% ABV too! Wow, it looks stylish, but the inside is pretty serious!
Hop BroThe backstory is interesting too, because it’s a collaboration between Chris Brookes and the Sasazuka beer bar Pintology. It has a real story behind it, not just an award-winning label.
MugiIt’s awesome that you can drink such a talked-about beer in Nagoya! Mya Brew really feels like a reliable base for local craft beer fans!
Hop BroIn the end, this is definitely worth tasting in Nagoya. I’d love to head to Mya Brew and go straight for this award-winning WC IPA, bitterness and all, so today’s drink is decided!
An Award-Winning West Coast IPA Arrives
At Mya Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, LIBUSHI Bashamichi’s “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING” has been tapped. The post also notes that the beer won World’s Best in the American IPA category at the World Beer Awards 2025.
This beer is a WC IPA made with pale malt and crystal malt, paired with Simcoe and Citra. Its alcohol content is 7.0%. According to the post, unlike the bright-colored West Coast IPAs that are popular these days, this one intentionally leans darker in color and is designed so you can enjoy its maltiness as well, delivering a finish that puts firm bitterness and citrus flavors front and center.
Behind it is a collaboration between pro wrestler Chris Brookes and the Sasazuka beer bar Pintology. It’s a standout beer not just because it carries award-winning credentials, but also because of its brewing direction and the names behind the collaboration.
Mya Brew is a brewery in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi. As a shop rooted in the local craft beer scene, it offers drinkers a wide range of choices by carrying notable beers from outside breweries like this one. This is a chance to enjoy an award-winning West Coast IPA in Nagoya.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Mya Brew in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward, LIBUSHI Bashamichi’s “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING” has been tapped. And on top of that, it won World’s Best in the American IPA category at the World Beer Awards 2025, so it’s pretty hot news.
MugiWait, it won World’s Best!? Even the name sounds intense already, and I haven’t even tasted it yet, but it feels like it has serious shoulders!
Hop BroWhat’s great is that it really shows off the character of a WC IPA. Pale malt and crystal malt are combined with Simcoe and Citra, giving it a sharp bitterness and citrusy presence.
MugiHold on, what are pale malt and crystal malt? That sounds like a spell or something, and now beer feels like a magic class!
Hop BroSimply put, they’re the ingredients that build the beer’s malt backbone. Pale malt sets the base, crystal malt adds sweetness and color, and even though this is a bright WC IPA, it’s aiming for a slightly deeper look and fuller body.
MugiOhh! So it’s kind of the opposite direction from the pale-colored WC IPAs we’ve been seeing lately? That makes it feel unique and interesting!
Hop BroExactly. They intentionally made it darker in color so you can enjoy the maltiness too. On top of that, the firm bitterness and citrus flavors come through, so it doesn’t end up being just a light, easygoing beer.
MugiAnd it’s 7.0% ABV too! Wow, it looks stylish, but the inside is pretty serious!
Hop BroThe backstory is interesting too, because it’s a collaboration between Chris Brookes and the Sasazuka beer bar Pintology. It has a real story behind it, not just an award-winning label.
MugiIt’s awesome that you can drink such a talked-about beer in Nagoya! Mya Brew really feels like a reliable base for local craft beer fans!
Hop BroIn the end, this is definitely worth tasting in Nagoya. I’d love to head to Mya Brew and go straight for this award-winning WC IPA, bitterness and all, so today’s drink is decided!
