The Veil’s “Merciless Merciless” and Topa Topa’s “Blue Heaven” tapped at Mihama Base in Inagekaigan
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base), The Veil’s hazy double IPA “Merciless Merciless” and Topa Topa’s West Coast IPA “Blue Heaven” were tapped on May 15, 2026. On a comfortably mild Friday, the bar lineup brought together two beers that balance drinkability with a satisfying punch.
Hop BroAt Mihama Base in Inagekaigan, two kegs have been tapped. Today’s lineup is really strong. The Veil’s “Merciless Merciless” and Topa Topa’s “Blue Heaven” are both on, so it’s basically made for a tasting comparison.
MugiWhoa! Both of them sound like they have huge personalities. Just the names alone feel intense, and I’m already a little nervous!
Hop BroFirst up is The Veil’s hazy double IPA, right? It uses Citra, Galaxy, Vic Secret, and Simcoe Cryo, and it keeps the bitterness in check while pushing the juiciness to the front.
MugiWait, what even is Cryo? It sounds like a frozen beam or something, not a word you’d use for beer!
Hop BroGood catch. Cryo is kind of like a concentrated hop processing method, which makes it easier to pack in aroma. That’s why Merciless Merciless has so much haze but still pops aromatically, with an especially rich mouthfeel.
MugiOhh! When you hear wheat and oat haze, it already sounds soft, sweet, and delicious. If it’s not too bitter, I might actually be able to go for it!
Hop BroMeanwhile, Topa Topa’s “Blue Heaven” is all about the crispness of a West Coast IPA. It’s tropical and fruity, but the finish is dry and the edges are nice and sharp.
MugiSeriously? Melon and blood orange vibes? That sounds delicious just imagining it. And the fact that it finishes so cleanly sounds amazing!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, May 15, 2026 was a pleasant Friday, which makes it even better. Whether you’re stopping in for one after work or doing a two-beer comparison, it sounds like the perfect night.
MugiAnd with that birthday vibe for the staff too, it’s like the whole place is celebrating! I can’t decide whether to start with the juicy one or the crisp one!
Hop BroExactly. That’s what makes Mihama Base feel so right: a heavy hazy beer and a sharply defined IPA side by side. If you can drink two such contrasting beers by the sea breeze, that’s pretty much ideal.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to go drink right now! I’d start by getting lost in Merciless Merciless, then finish sharp with Blue Heaven. That’s just perfect!
Two Kegs Tapped in Inagekaigan
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base), a craft beer specialist in Inagekaigan, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, two draft beers were tapped on Friday, May 15, 2026. The post mentioned the “comfortable temperature,” making it an easy night to stop in for a single pint after work or settle in for a proper comparison tasting.
The first beer is The Veil Merciless Merciless. This hazy double IPA from The Veil in Richmond, Virginia uses Citra, Galaxy, Vic Secret, and Simcoe Cryo. It is designed to keep bitterness in check, with deep haze from wheat and oats and an intensely juicy mouthfeel as its defining features. The price is on the higher side, but it is being presented as a beer worth trying anyway.
The second beer is Topa Topa Blue Heaven. This West Coast IPA from Topa Topa in California offers tropical, fruity aromatics with a firm, crisp finish. Along with notes reminiscent of melon and blood orange, the aftertaste is dry, delivering the clean drinking character typical of the West Coast style.
Mihama Base is a brewery-focused shop that updates its draft lineup frequently and also supports bottle and can takeout. In the Inagekaigan area, where you can feel the sea breeze, the appeal lies in being able to enjoy two beers with very different personalities. This time, the atmosphere in the shop was also lifted by staff celebrating a birthday, adding a little extra special feeling to the usual pint.
A rich hazy DIPA and a sharply defined West Coast IPA. With these contrasting two kegs side by side, the lineup highlights the wide range of “beers you want to drink right now” that Mihama Base is known for.
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Hop BroAt Mihama Base in Inagekaigan, two kegs have been tapped. Today’s lineup is really strong. The Veil’s “Merciless Merciless” and Topa Topa’s “Blue Heaven” are both on, so it’s basically made for a tasting comparison.
MugiWhoa! Both of them sound like they have huge personalities. Just the names alone feel intense, and I’m already a little nervous!
Hop BroFirst up is The Veil’s hazy double IPA, right? It uses Citra, Galaxy, Vic Secret, and Simcoe Cryo, and it keeps the bitterness in check while pushing the juiciness to the front.
MugiWait, what even is Cryo? It sounds like a frozen beam or something, not a word you’d use for beer!
Hop BroGood catch. Cryo is kind of like a concentrated hop processing method, which makes it easier to pack in aroma. That’s why Merciless Merciless has so much haze but still pops aromatically, with an especially rich mouthfeel.
MugiOhh! When you hear wheat and oat haze, it already sounds soft, sweet, and delicious. If it’s not too bitter, I might actually be able to go for it!
Hop BroMeanwhile, Topa Topa’s “Blue Heaven” is all about the crispness of a West Coast IPA. It’s tropical and fruity, but the finish is dry and the edges are nice and sharp.
MugiSeriously? Melon and blood orange vibes? That sounds delicious just imagining it. And the fact that it finishes so cleanly sounds amazing!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, May 15, 2026 was a pleasant Friday, which makes it even better. Whether you’re stopping in for one after work or doing a two-beer comparison, it sounds like the perfect night.
MugiAnd with that birthday vibe for the staff too, it’s like the whole place is celebrating! I can’t decide whether to start with the juicy one or the crisp one!
Hop BroExactly. That’s what makes Mihama Base feel so right: a heavy hazy beer and a sharply defined IPA side by side. If you can drink two such contrasting beers by the sea breeze, that’s pretty much ideal.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want to go drink right now! I’d start by getting lost in Merciless Merciless, then finish sharp with Blue Heaven. That’s just perfect!
