Mizonokuchi Brewery releases a West Coast IPA set for Machida bar flee.la's third anniversary
Mizonokuchi Brewery, based in Kawasaki's Mizonokuchi district, has introduced a collaborative West Coast IPA set marking the third anniversary of the Machida craft beer izakaya flee.la. The beer leans on American hops, with 8.5% ABV and a citrus-driven bitter finish.
Hop BroToday’s topic is a West Coast IPA worth talking about. Mizonokuchi Brewery released flee.la - West Coast IPA - 3-bottle set for a special anniversary collab.
MugiWhat, a 3-bottle set? That already sounds like a party, and the name feels weirdly cool and dangerous!
Hop BroIt’s a collaboration for the third anniversary of the Machida craft beer izakaya Sake to Sakana Free La, and at 8.5% ABV it sounds bold but supposedly drinks smoother than you’d expect.
MugiWait, 8.5% and easy to drink is a trap! Also, what even is IBU 68? A test score for bitterness?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness yardstick. At 68, you get that sharp West Coast IPA snap that sticks with you through the finish.
MugiOkay, but Simcoe, Mosaic-CRYO, and Citra-CRYO sound like a special move list from a fighting game!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Those classic American hops are built to push a ripe citrus punch right to the front, and CRYO just means the aromatic good stuff is packed in more efficiently.
MugiSo it’s not just bitter, it has a big citrus aroma too? My nose is ready to toast before my mouth does!
Hop BroMizonokuchi Brewery launched in spring 2022 after training at a Tokyo brewery, so this kind of local love collab really matches their community-first spirit.
MugiI’m sold, I want one now! Sharp bitterness, lingering hop aroma, and an anniversary story like that? That’s a drink-me-immediately beer.
Mizonokuchi Brewery, a microbrewery based in Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki, has introduced a collaborative beer set, "flee.la - West Coast IPA - 3本セット," created to celebrate the third anniversary of the Machida craft beer izakaya Saketo Sakan Flee.la. The beer is brewed in the West Coast IPA style and comes in at 8.5% ABV and 68 IBU. Its hop bill uses Simcoe, Mosaic-CRYO, and Citra-CRYO, putting classic American hop character at the center.
The brewery describes the beer as having the aroma of ripe citrus and a sharp, lingering bitterness. It is presented as a beer that does not feel as strong as its alcohol content suggests, while still delivering a firm hop-forward finish. For drinkers who look for a clear West Coast IPA profile, the combination of bright citrus notes and crisp bitterness should read immediately.
Mizonokuchi Brewery was founded in spring 2022 after training at a Tokyo brewery, and it has positioned itself as a microbrewery rooted in the local community. The brewery says it wants to create warm, enjoyable spaces for people who gather in Mizonokuchi, with beer as the center of that community. This anniversary collaboration fits that direction well: a neighborhood brewery marking an important milestone for a nearby bar with a beer that is both familiar in style and precise in execution.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is a West Coast IPA worth talking about. Mizonokuchi Brewery released flee.la - West Coast IPA - 3-bottle set for a special anniversary collab.
MugiWhat, a 3-bottle set? That already sounds like a party, and the name feels weirdly cool and dangerous!
Hop BroIt’s a collaboration for the third anniversary of the Machida craft beer izakaya Sake to Sakana Free La, and at 8.5% ABV it sounds bold but supposedly drinks smoother than you’d expect.
MugiWait, 8.5% and easy to drink is a trap! Also, what even is IBU 68? A test score for bitterness?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness yardstick. At 68, you get that sharp West Coast IPA snap that sticks with you through the finish.
MugiOkay, but Simcoe, Mosaic-CRYO, and Citra-CRYO sound like a special move list from a fighting game!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Those classic American hops are built to push a ripe citrus punch right to the front, and CRYO just means the aromatic good stuff is packed in more efficiently.
MugiSo it’s not just bitter, it has a big citrus aroma too? My nose is ready to toast before my mouth does!
Hop BroMizonokuchi Brewery launched in spring 2022 after training at a Tokyo brewery, so this kind of local love collab really matches their community-first spirit.
MugiI’m sold, I want one now! Sharp bitterness, lingering hop aroma, and an anniversary story like that? That’s a drink-me-immediately beer.
