Beer O'clock taps BREW CLASSIC "Super Mandrill," IPA 6.5%
At the beer pub Beer O'clock in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, BREW CLASSIC's "Super Mandrill" has appeared as a New TAP. It is a beer that layers the crispness typical of an IPA with the soft haze and fruitiness brought out by WLP008, making it the kind of pint you will want to enjoy with the bar's food.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Chiba, BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill is on tap. It's a New TAP that IPA fans will definitely want to check out.
MugiWhoa, Super Mandrill sounds strong just from the name! A mandrill, but as beer? That's already too much information for me!
Hop BroWhat's inside is all muscle too, with a style of IPA 6.5%. It's a pint built around a crisp drinking experience.
MugiI keep hearing about crispness, but does that mean it's a clear IPA? Although I also heard something about it looking a bit hazy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It uses WLP008, a yeast also used in Hazy IPAs. So even if the goal leans clear, the mouthfeel comes out soft and you get a moderate haze too.
MugiSo basically it looks calm but inside it's a gentle wild one!? And if it even has a fruity aroma, I might really like it!
Hop BroExactly. It layers hop-driven citrus and tropical notes with fruit impressions like pineapple, peach, and passion fruit. It finishes crisp, so it doesn't drift into cloying sweetness, which is nice.
MugiWhat is that, a fruit festival? But a crisp finish means it's the kind of beer that makes you want another sip right away, right?
Hop BroExactly. And since it's Beer O'clock, the food pairing is where it really shines. For this one, the skillet omelet with shirasu, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil sounds like a great match.
MugiEggs, shirasu, and that gentle saltiness? I'm hungry just thinking about it! And if the hours are expanding too, I won't be able to stop myself from stopping by for an afternoon drink!
Hop BroFrom April 2026, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday will be 12:00-22:30, and Friday and Saturday will be open until 23:30, so it's easy to use for daytime drinking too. If you're around Chiba Station and want the fun of chasing guest kegs, this is one you can't miss.
MugiAll right, today let's drink Super Mandrill at Beer O'clock, order the omelet too, and have a serious tasting discussion together!
BREW CLASSIC "Super Mandrill" Arrives as a New TAP
From the beer pub Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chiba, a notice has arrived about BREW CLASSIC "Super Mandrill" (IPA / 6.5%) as a Guest Beer. In the post, the brewery not only introduces it as a New TAP, but also carefully explains the brewing intent behind the beer.
This IPA was originally designed as a "clear IPA" recipe, but by choosing WLP008, a yeast also used in Hazy IPAs, it achieves a moderate haze and a soft mouthfeel. Citrus and tropical notes from the hops are layered with complex fruit impressions reminiscent of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit, and the finish snaps cleanly at the end.
Beer O'clock is a beer pub that serves craft beer properly and with confidence, and part of its appeal is being able to enjoy distinctive guest beers like this in a natural way. It is also a good spot if you want to stand in front of the tap and compare the flavors one by one around Chiba Station.
On the food side, the post highlighted "a skillet omelet with shirasu, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil." The gentle sweetness of the eggs, the saltiness of the shirasu, the concentrated flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes, and the aroma of basil all seem like a great match for the fruity character of the IPA. Enjoying it not just as a standalone beer, but together with food, is another very Beer O'clock trait.
The post also announced a change in business hours from April 2026. From Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday the pub will be open from 12:00 to 22:30; on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 23:30; and on Sunday and holidays from 12:00 to 22:00, with Wednesdays closed. Since there are many days when you can stop by from lunchtime, it is a convenient setup not only after work but also for an early drink.
Store Information
- Name: Beer O'clock
- Type: Beer pub
- Location: Shop 2, 1F, Daini Yamazaki Building, 2-13-1 Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
For people who like following the rotation of guest beers, this is one to keep on their radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Chiba, BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill is on tap. It's a New TAP that IPA fans will definitely want to check out.
MugiWhoa, Super Mandrill sounds strong just from the name! A mandrill, but as beer? That's already too much information for me!
Hop BroWhat's inside is all muscle too, with a style of IPA 6.5%. It's a pint built around a crisp drinking experience.
MugiI keep hearing about crispness, but does that mean it's a clear IPA? Although I also heard something about it looking a bit hazy?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. It uses WLP008, a yeast also used in Hazy IPAs. So even if the goal leans clear, the mouthfeel comes out soft and you get a moderate haze too.
MugiSo basically it looks calm but inside it's a gentle wild one!? And if it even has a fruity aroma, I might really like it!
Hop BroExactly. It layers hop-driven citrus and tropical notes with fruit impressions like pineapple, peach, and passion fruit. It finishes crisp, so it doesn't drift into cloying sweetness, which is nice.
MugiWhat is that, a fruit festival? But a crisp finish means it's the kind of beer that makes you want another sip right away, right?
Hop BroExactly. And since it's Beer O'clock, the food pairing is where it really shines. For this one, the skillet omelet with shirasu, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil sounds like a great match.
MugiEggs, shirasu, and that gentle saltiness? I'm hungry just thinking about it! And if the hours are expanding too, I won't be able to stop myself from stopping by for an afternoon drink!
Hop BroFrom April 2026, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday will be 12:00-22:30, and Friday and Saturday will be open until 23:30, so it's easy to use for daytime drinking too. If you're around Chiba Station and want the fun of chasing guest kegs, this is one you can't miss.
MugiAll right, today let's drink Super Mandrill at Beer O'clock, order the omelet too, and have a serious tasting discussion together!
