MIHAMA BASE Opens West Coast Brewing’s W Prodigy and Coronado’s Mermaid’s Red Amber Ale
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan, Chiba, has tapped two new beers: West Coast Brewing’s W Prodigy and Coronado’s Mermaid’s Red Amber Ale. The lineup pairs a fruit-forward Juicy Double IPA with a malt-rich amber ale suited to the autumn season.
Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Inage Kaigan, two new taps are on—and they could not be more different!
MugiWhoa! So we can compare two beer styles in one visit?
Hop BroExactly. West Coast Brewing from Shizuoka brings W Prodigy at 8.0%, a Juicy Double IPA.
MugiWhat is that? Does Juicy Double IPA mean they doubled the juice?
Hop BroNot quite! It means hops create a juicy, fruit-like impression, turned up bigger and bolder here. Expect mango and ripe pineapple aromas.
MugiFruit aromas without fruit? That is some serious hop magic!
Hop BroIt is a boosted version of the early favorite The Prodigy, with stone-fruit softness, a smooth feel, and a fruity lingering finish.
MugiSmooth at 8.0% sounds dangerous—I may get happily lost in hops!
Hop BroThe other beer is Coronado’s Mermaid’s Red Amber Ale from California, an amber ale at 5.7% ABV.
MugiWhat does an amber ale taste like? The name makes me picture drinking a sunset!
Hop BroThat image fits perfectly. It has a reddish glow and rich, toffee-like malt depth—a 30th-anniversary revival of a classic Coronado beer.
MugiFirst the bold, juicy W Prodigy, then a calm malt-forward amber—an autumn two-beer course. I want to head to MIHAMA BASE now!
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE, a craft beer specialist in Takasu, Mihama-ku, Chiba, has announced two new draft releases.
The first is W Prodigy from Shizuoka-based West Coast Brewing. Classified as a Juicy Double IPA, it has an ABV of 8.0%. The beer is described as an enhanced version of the brewery’s early beer, The Prodigy. Its profile centers on tropical aromas reminiscent of green mango and ripe pineapple, with soft stone-fruit notes, a smooth mouthfeel, and a rich fruity finish. It should appeal to drinkers looking for a full-bodied IPA with expressive hop character.
The second release is Mermaid’s Red Amber Ale from Coronado in California. This 5.7% ABV amber ale was revived for Coronado’s 30th anniversary after being loved since the brewery’s early days. It pours a beautiful reddish color and offers rich malt flavors reminiscent of toffee. Compared with the intense fruitiness of W Prodigy, Mermaid’s Red Amber Ale takes a calmer, malt-led approach, making it a good choice for those who enjoy gentle sweetness and depth.
MIHAMA BASE is known for its rotating selection of domestic and international craft beers on draft. The Inagekaigan location also offers bottle and can takeaway. It is open from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with last orders at midnight for food and 12:30 a.m. for drinks. The shop is also scheduled to open on November 3.
These two releases offer a clear contrast: a powerful, juicy IPA and a classic amber ale with autumnal malt character. Beer lovers visiting Inagekaigan can enjoy them as different expressions of contemporary craft brewing at MIHAMA BASE.
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Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Inage Kaigan, two new taps are on—and they could not be more different!
MugiWhoa! So we can compare two beer styles in one visit?
Hop BroExactly. West Coast Brewing from Shizuoka brings W Prodigy at 8.0%, a Juicy Double IPA.
MugiWhat is that? Does Juicy Double IPA mean they doubled the juice?
Hop BroNot quite! It means hops create a juicy, fruit-like impression, turned up bigger and bolder here. Expect mango and ripe pineapple aromas.
MugiFruit aromas without fruit? That is some serious hop magic!
Hop BroIt is a boosted version of the early favorite The Prodigy, with stone-fruit softness, a smooth feel, and a fruity lingering finish.
MugiSmooth at 8.0% sounds dangerous—I may get happily lost in hops!
Hop BroThe other beer is Coronado’s Mermaid’s Red Amber Ale from California, an amber ale at 5.7% ABV.
MugiWhat does an amber ale taste like? The name makes me picture drinking a sunset!
Hop BroThat image fits perfectly. It has a reddish glow and rich, toffee-like malt depth—a 30th-anniversary revival of a classic Coronado beer.
MugiFirst the bold, juicy W Prodigy, then a calm malt-forward amber—an autumn two-beer course. I want to head to MIHAMA BASE now!
