Beer O'clock taps BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill IPA
Beer O'clock in Chiba has tapped BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill as a new guest beer. The 6.5% IPA brings citrus and tropical fruit notes, a soft mouthfeel from WLP008, and a crisp finish.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just tapped BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill on tap, and this one is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, Super Mandrill? That sounds less like a beer and more like it could bench-press me!
Hop BroIt's an IPA at 6.5% ABV, and it's built as a clean-style IPA while still pushing citrus and tropical character forward.
MugiWhat is a clean-style IPA? Does the beer also fold laundry and organize shelves?
Hop BroIt means the beer avoids feeling too heavy, so the sip stays tidy and smooth. Then WLP008 adds a soft mouthfeel on top.
MugiWLP008 sounds like a secret robot bartender! When you say soft mouthfeel, what does that actually feel like?
Hop BroIt's a yeast strain, and it helps the beer feel rounder and gentler. That lets the tropical fruit notes of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit spread nicely.
MugiOoh, and it still has a crisp finish, right? If it doesn't end sugary, I'd have zero self-control after the first sip.
Hop BroExactly, and Beer O'clock even suggested a whitebait omelet pairing with dried tomato and basil, which sounds ridiculously good.
MugiSoft egg, salty whitebait, and fruity IPA? That is outrageous. A midday first pint with that combo would absolutely hijack my whole afternoon.
Hop BroAnd since the hours changed in April 2026, it's easier to stop by earlier in the day. I've already got first-beer cravings just talking about it.
MugiSame here, let's get into that one-more-sip loop with Super Mandrill and the omelet before the good seats disappear!
New Tap
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in the Fujimi area of Chiba City, has added BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill as a guest beer. The beer is an IPA at 6.5% ABV. It was designed with a clear IPA profile in mind, while the use of WLP008 gives it a softer mouthfeel and a lightly hazy impression.
On the flavor side, the beer leans into citrus and tropical hop character. Layers of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit-like fruitiness build on top, and the finish turns crisp. The result is a beer that stays lively without becoming overly sweet.
Beer O'clock is the kind of place where tracking rotating taps is part of the appeal. The post also suggested pairing the beer with a skillet omelet with shirasu, sun-dried tomato, and basil. The gentle egg base, the salinity of the shirasu, and the herb aroma should work well with the beer's fruit-forward profile.
The post also noted updated hours from April 2026: 12:00-22:30 on Mon, Tue, and Thu; 12:00-23:30 on Fri and Sat; 12:00-22:00 on Sun and public holidays; closed on Wednesdays. That makes it easy to stop by for an earlier pint as well as an after-work drink.
For drinkers around Chiba Station looking for a guest tap with food-friendly appeal, this is one to keep an eye on.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just tapped BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill on tap, and this one is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, Super Mandrill? That sounds less like a beer and more like it could bench-press me!
Hop BroIt's an IPA at 6.5% ABV, and it's built as a clean-style IPA while still pushing citrus and tropical character forward.
MugiWhat is a clean-style IPA? Does the beer also fold laundry and organize shelves?
Hop BroIt means the beer avoids feeling too heavy, so the sip stays tidy and smooth. Then WLP008 adds a soft mouthfeel on top.
MugiWLP008 sounds like a secret robot bartender! When you say soft mouthfeel, what does that actually feel like?
Hop BroIt's a yeast strain, and it helps the beer feel rounder and gentler. That lets the tropical fruit notes of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit spread nicely.
MugiOoh, and it still has a crisp finish, right? If it doesn't end sugary, I'd have zero self-control after the first sip.
Hop BroExactly, and Beer O'clock even suggested a whitebait omelet pairing with dried tomato and basil, which sounds ridiculously good.
MugiSoft egg, salty whitebait, and fruity IPA? That is outrageous. A midday first pint with that combo would absolutely hijack my whole afternoon.
Hop BroAnd since the hours changed in April 2026, it's easier to stop by earlier in the day. I've already got first-beer cravings just talking about it.
MugiSame here, let's get into that one-more-sip loop with Super Mandrill and the omelet before the good seats disappear!
