Mercato Mabuchi in Hamamatsu Stocks Collaboration Cans from WCB and VERTERE, Featuring Double Kimchi and More
Mercato Mabuchi on DAI-ICHI Dori in Hamamatsu has received a large selection of guest beers, centered on WCB and VERTERE. On Instagram, the shop introduced a range of distinctive labels, including the first collaboration with White Crow Brewing, the fourth installment with JRA Baji Koen, and an American Wheat making its return after four years.
Hop BroMercato Mabuchi in Hamamatsu has received a huge shipment, and this week’s lineup is seriously hot. WCB, VERTERE, and Repubrew all came in at once, so it’s irresistible for anyone who loves collaboration cans.
MugiWait, a whole lineup of collaboration cans together? Does that really happen? And just from the names alone, they already sound intense, like I’d get lost in front of the shelf!
Hop BroFirst up is WCB’s Double Kimchi. It’s the first collaboration with Korea’s White Crow Brewing, and because it uses first wort hopping, the bitterness comes through firmly but still feels rounded and smooth.
MugiWhat is that! Is first wort hopping the thing where you add hops to the wort first? It sounds like a magic spell, and just saying it feels like it would make the beer stronger!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a method that lets the hops work early in the wort stage, making citrus and dank notes stand out. Double Kimchi layers that on top of a clear bitterness, so the drinking experience is surprisingly smooth.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about Miracle Ride next! Just being the fourth JRA Baji Koen collaboration already makes it feel rare, and a Hazy Double IPA sounds thick and delicious!
Hop BroMiracle Ride’s key point is its thick body from the double mash process. With Nelson, Citra, and Hyperboost, it layers peach, nectarine, and grapefruit, making it as festive as a horse show commemorative beer should be.
MugiWhoa, a whole fruit festival! But what exactly is the double mash process? Does it mean you brew it more than once? If it’s that rich, it sounds like instant happiness in a glass!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a brewing method that draws out plenty of sugars to create a rich body. From there, Summer Breeze keeps the bitterness restrained and drinks easily, while Passion Wizard marks the return of an American Wheat Ale after four years with about 190 kg of passion fruit, so it’s nice that you can choose based on your mood.
MugiWait, there’s even one that’s back after four years!? And with all those summery names lined up, I’m getting thirsty before the temperature even rises!
Hop BroVERTERE’s lineup is interesting too. Its Vespa, a collaboration with Magpie Brewing, brings mango and pineapple with chili heat, while Casimiroa centers on juicy peach- and white grape-like character. On top of that, there are Repubrew’s CAMPai and Super CAMPai HAZY, so you could really hold a serious tasting battle in front of the shelf.
MugiThat’s amazing! I want in on the tasting battle too! Today at Mercato Mabuchi, it feels like both bitterness fans and juicy-beer fans can all raise a glass together!
This week, several collaboration cans lined the shelves at Mercato Mabuchi on DAI-ICHI Dori in Hamamatsu as the craft beer lineup for the week. The post announced, "This week we received a huge shipment of collaboration beers," and the selection is centered on WCB, VERTERE, and Repubrew, with clearly defined flavor profiles across the lineup.
Beers Arriving
- Double Kimchi / West Coast Brewing
The first collaboration with Korea's White Crow Brewing. It uses first wort hopping, delivering firm bitterness with a rounded, smooth edge. Citrus and dank aromas come forward strongly in this beer.
- Miracle Ride / West Coast Brewing
The fourth collaboration with JRA Baji Koen. This Hazy Double IPA commemorates the horse show, with a thick body created through a double mash process as its key feature. Nelson, Citra, and Hyperboost bring layers of peach, nectarine, and grapefruit.
- Summer Breeze / West Coast Brewing
The eighth release in a popular collaboration with THE FARM. Citrusy notes from Citra and Motueka are joined by the tropical character of Mosaic and El Dorado, resulting in an easy-drinking beer with restrained bitterness.
- Passion Wizard / West Coast Brewing
An American Wheat Ale revived for the first time in four years. It uses about 190 kg of passion fruit, with Kohia Nelson and Citra adding freshness. Light and breezy, it lets the fruit character shine naturally.
- Vespa / VERTERE
A sour ale collaboration with Magpie Brewing from Jeju Island. Mango and pineapple fruitiness is joined by chili heat, while the lactic-acid-derived gentle tartness leaves a strong impression.
- Casimiroa / VERTERE
Built around hop aromas reminiscent of peach and white grapes. Bitterness is mild, while a mellow mouthfeel and juiciness take the lead.
- CAMPai / Repubrew
A collaboration with the hugely popular YouTuber Izu no Nushitsuri. It brings together the woodiness and coconut notes of HBC472, tropical aromas, and the smoothness contributed by oats.
- Super CAMPai HAZY / Repubrew
A Hazy IPA that emphasizes drinkability at 5% ABV. It features fruitiness from orange, mango, and papaya, along with the gentle sweetness of oats.
At a shop like Mercato Mabuchi, where you can track a wide range of styles all at once, it is easy to compare the way bitterness is designed in IPAs, how acidity is expressed in sours, and how wheat beers differ in lightness. From one beer that pushes citrus-forward intensity to another that drinks on fruit character, the lineup makes it easy to choose according to your mood.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMercato Mabuchi in Hamamatsu has received a huge shipment, and this week’s lineup is seriously hot. WCB, VERTERE, and Repubrew all came in at once, so it’s irresistible for anyone who loves collaboration cans.
MugiWait, a whole lineup of collaboration cans together? Does that really happen? And just from the names alone, they already sound intense, like I’d get lost in front of the shelf!
Hop BroFirst up is WCB’s Double Kimchi. It’s the first collaboration with Korea’s White Crow Brewing, and because it uses first wort hopping, the bitterness comes through firmly but still feels rounded and smooth.
MugiWhat is that! Is first wort hopping the thing where you add hops to the wort first? It sounds like a magic spell, and just saying it feels like it would make the beer stronger!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a method that lets the hops work early in the wort stage, making citrus and dank notes stand out. Double Kimchi layers that on top of a clear bitterness, so the drinking experience is surprisingly smooth.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about Miracle Ride next! Just being the fourth JRA Baji Koen collaboration already makes it feel rare, and a Hazy Double IPA sounds thick and delicious!
Hop BroMiracle Ride’s key point is its thick body from the double mash process. With Nelson, Citra, and Hyperboost, it layers peach, nectarine, and grapefruit, making it as festive as a horse show commemorative beer should be.
MugiWhoa, a whole fruit festival! But what exactly is the double mash process? Does it mean you brew it more than once? If it’s that rich, it sounds like instant happiness in a glass!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s a brewing method that draws out plenty of sugars to create a rich body. From there, Summer Breeze keeps the bitterness restrained and drinks easily, while Passion Wizard marks the return of an American Wheat Ale after four years with about 190 kg of passion fruit, so it’s nice that you can choose based on your mood.
MugiWait, there’s even one that’s back after four years!? And with all those summery names lined up, I’m getting thirsty before the temperature even rises!
Hop BroVERTERE’s lineup is interesting too. Its Vespa, a collaboration with Magpie Brewing, brings mango and pineapple with chili heat, while Casimiroa centers on juicy peach- and white grape-like character. On top of that, there are Repubrew’s CAMPai and Super CAMPai HAZY, so you could really hold a serious tasting battle in front of the shelf.
MugiThat’s amazing! I want in on the tasting battle too! Today at Mercato Mabuchi, it feels like both bitterness fans and juicy-beer fans can all raise a glass together!
