WCB Anniversary Collaboration "Local Alchemist" and "Rakau Ride" Arrive at Sekimachi Cellar
New arrivals from West Coast Brewing have landed at Sekimachi Cellar, a beer pub in Nerima, Tokyo. In the space operated by a liquor store founded 109 years ago, with a first-floor standing-drink counter and a second-floor terrace, you can enjoy the anniversary collaboration beer "Local Alchemist" and the new Hazy "Rakau Ride."
Hop BroWCB has arrived at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima. This time, the anniversary collaboration "Local Alchemist" is on the list, along with the new Hazy "Rakau Ride."
MugiWhoa! Just the phrase anniversary collaboration beer makes it feel extra special! And new WCB arrivals somehow make the shop sparkle all of a sudden!
Hop BroExactly. Local Alchemist is a Hazy IPA at 6.5%. It uses Mosaic, Rakau, and Pacifica, and the interesting part is how tropical notes layer with citrus, peach, and even red apple.
MugiWait, what even is a Hazy IPA? Is it just that it's cloudy? It already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA style that you enjoy for its haze and juiciness. The bitterness doesn't push too hard up front, so it's a style where you can gently catch the fruity side of the hops.
MugiI see! Then I want to know about "Rakau Ride" too! It says Rakau is the star, and having the hop name become the face of the beer is so cool!
Hop BroThat's the key point. Rakau Ride is a Freestyle Rakau Hazy IPA, with Mosaic, Pacifica, and Quantum (El Dorado) added in. It has a bright, festive profile with pineapple, mango, lychee, plus peach and melon.
MugiWow, that's a full-on fruit traffic jam! Lychee and melon too - it sounds like a tropical teleport before you even take a sip!
Hop BroAnd Sekimachi Cellar has both a standing-drink counter and a terrace, which is great. You can drink it right there, relax on the second floor, or take it along for a stroll.
MugiThat's the best! A tasting side by side sounds so fun. I want to see the depth of hops in Local Alchemist, then let Rakau Ride carry me away with juiciness!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Tonight, let's toast with WCB. If you soak in the anniversary atmosphere at Sekimachi Cellar too, it'll be the kind of night where you won't want to go home.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to go drink right now! News like this makes my throat react the second I read it!
New beers from West Coast Brewing (WCB) have been added to the lineup at Sekimachi Cellar, a beer pub in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. On the shop's Instagram, they were introduced as "This Week's WCB," featuring a collaboration beer for Sekimachi Cellar's anniversary and another new Hazy.
Beers in stock
- Local Alchemist / West Coast Brewing
- Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV
- A collaboration beer brewed with Mosaic, Rakau, and Pacifica
- WCB describes it as a beer made to commemorate Sekimachi Cellar's anniversary
- Its flavor combines tropical fruit notes with citrus, peach, and red apple aromas, while grassy and woody textures add depth
- Rakau Ride / West Coast Brewing
- Freestyle Rakau Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV
- A recipe built around Rakau, combined with Mosaic, Pacifica, and Quantum (El Dorado)
- Its defining aromas evoke pineapple, mango, and lychee, along with peach, citrus, melon, and pear
Sekimachi Cellar is a liquor store and beer pub with a standing-drink counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second floor. It carries more than 200 kinds of craft beer from Japan and abroad, and the lineup changes daily. You can buy a beer and drink it on the spot, take your time on the terrace, or pour it into a plastic cup and walk around while drinking, which is part of the shop's appeal.
For anyone who wants to really feel WCB's hop character, the collaboration Local Alchemist is the first beer to look at. Meanwhile, Rakau Ride, with its clearer fruit expression, is a good choice for days when you want to enjoy the juicy side of a Hazy IPA. This is a pickup that lets you compare different styles side by side at a standing-drink counter in Nerima.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWCB has arrived at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima. This time, the anniversary collaboration "Local Alchemist" is on the list, along with the new Hazy "Rakau Ride."
MugiWhoa! Just the phrase anniversary collaboration beer makes it feel extra special! And new WCB arrivals somehow make the shop sparkle all of a sudden!
Hop BroExactly. Local Alchemist is a Hazy IPA at 6.5%. It uses Mosaic, Rakau, and Pacifica, and the interesting part is how tropical notes layer with citrus, peach, and even red apple.
MugiWait, what even is a Hazy IPA? Is it just that it's cloudy? It already sounds delicious just from the name!
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA style that you enjoy for its haze and juiciness. The bitterness doesn't push too hard up front, so it's a style where you can gently catch the fruity side of the hops.
MugiI see! Then I want to know about "Rakau Ride" too! It says Rakau is the star, and having the hop name become the face of the beer is so cool!
Hop BroThat's the key point. Rakau Ride is a Freestyle Rakau Hazy IPA, with Mosaic, Pacifica, and Quantum (El Dorado) added in. It has a bright, festive profile with pineapple, mango, lychee, plus peach and melon.
MugiWow, that's a full-on fruit traffic jam! Lychee and melon too - it sounds like a tropical teleport before you even take a sip!
Hop BroAnd Sekimachi Cellar has both a standing-drink counter and a terrace, which is great. You can drink it right there, relax on the second floor, or take it along for a stroll.
MugiThat's the best! A tasting side by side sounds so fun. I want to see the depth of hops in Local Alchemist, then let Rakau Ride carry me away with juiciness!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Tonight, let's toast with WCB. If you soak in the anniversary atmosphere at Sekimachi Cellar too, it'll be the kind of night where you won't want to go home.
MugiYeah, yeah, I want to go drink right now! News like this makes my throat react the second I read it!
