MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan taps West Coast Brewing's The Hop Dukes
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan has tapped West Coast Brewing's The Hop Dukes, a 7.0% West Coast IPA brewed in collaboration with Sakamichi Brewing. The beer brings citrus, tropical fruit, melon, and a firm IPA bitterness.
Hop BroAt Inage-Kaigan’s WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE, the headline is The Hop Dukes on tap. It’s a West Coast Brewing collab with Sakamichi Brewing, and it lands squarely in West Coast IPA territory.
MugiWait, that name sounds royal! What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroUp front you get citrus and tropical fruit, then a soft melon note rolls in. The finish turns grassy and woody, so it doesn’t just stay flashy.
MugiHold on, grassy and woody? Am I drinking beer or accidentally licking a park bench?!
Hop BroNothing that dramatic. It means fresh green character with a calmer earthy edge. A little wheat malt also helps give it a lightly hazy feel.
MugiNo way, dry hopping doesn’t mean leaving hops out to get extra crispy?
Hop BroNot quite. It means adding hops after fermentation to push aroma up without hammering bitterness too hard. That’s why it works so well here.
MugiOkay, and at 7.0% ABV, it’s got real heft too. That sounds seriously satisfying.
Hop BroAnd Mihama Base makes it better with nine draft beers on the board. You’ve got Guinness and Heartland, plus Green Flash, Firestone Walker, and more to compare.
MugiWhat, and they also do takeout cans and bottles? That is dangerously convenient in the best way.
Hop BroExactly. They’re open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., closed Tuesdays, with June 28 closed for register maintenance and June 30 open instead.
MugiThen it’s settled: The Hop Dukes first, lineup scouting second, and tasting flight mode for the rest of the night. I’m thirsty already!
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Chiba's Mihama ward, the tap list has moved to a new West Coast Brewing release. The venue also holds a general liquor retail license, so guests can enjoy beer in-house or take home bottles and cans, which makes it a flexible stop for craft beer fans.
The new arrival is `West Coast Brewing The Hop Dukes`. It is a collaboration with `Sakamichi Brewing` from Tachikawa and uses a small amount of wheat malt along with a generous dry hop charge, giving it a slightly hazy look. The beer is a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV. According to the brewery notes, it opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas, adds a soft melon character, then finishes with grassy and woody notes. The bitterness and moderate sweetness are both present, making it a well-balanced IPA for the season.
The rest of the taps show the range MIHAMA BASE is known for. `GUINNESS`, `KIRIN HEARTLAND`, and `Hoegaarden White` sit alongside `Faction Terpsman IPA`, `NEKOBEER わたしはさくらんぼ`, `Toppling Goliath Supa Sue-Mo`, `Firestone Walker pFreal West Coast IPA`, and `Green Flash Hazy West Coast IPA`. In other words, the lineup spans stout, pilsner, white ale, sour IPA, Double IPA, West Coast IPA, and hazy IPA, offering plenty of room for comparison tasting.
Business hours are 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, with Tuesdays closed. The shop will be closed on Sunday, June 28 for system maintenance and plans a substitute opening on Tuesday, June 30. For drinkers following the tap rotation in Inagekaigan, this is a good day to check in.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Inage-Kaigan’s WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE, the headline is The Hop Dukes on tap. It’s a West Coast Brewing collab with Sakamichi Brewing, and it lands squarely in West Coast IPA territory.
MugiWait, that name sounds royal! What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroUp front you get citrus and tropical fruit, then a soft melon note rolls in. The finish turns grassy and woody, so it doesn’t just stay flashy.
MugiHold on, grassy and woody? Am I drinking beer or accidentally licking a park bench?!
Hop BroNothing that dramatic. It means fresh green character with a calmer earthy edge. A little wheat malt also helps give it a lightly hazy feel.
MugiNo way, dry hopping doesn’t mean leaving hops out to get extra crispy?
Hop BroNot quite. It means adding hops after fermentation to push aroma up without hammering bitterness too hard. That’s why it works so well here.
MugiOkay, and at 7.0% ABV, it’s got real heft too. That sounds seriously satisfying.
Hop BroAnd Mihama Base makes it better with nine draft beers on the board. You’ve got Guinness and Heartland, plus Green Flash, Firestone Walker, and more to compare.
MugiWhat, and they also do takeout cans and bottles? That is dangerously convenient in the best way.
Hop BroExactly. They’re open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., closed Tuesdays, with June 28 closed for register maintenance and June 30 open instead.
MugiThen it’s settled: The Hop Dukes first, lineup scouting second, and tasting flight mode for the rest of the night. I’m thirsty already!
