Kamakura Beer to Release 800-Bottle 2026 Father's Day West Coast IPA
Kamakura Beer will release 'Chichiko-ko Bakushu,' a limited Father's Day premium beer for 2026. The West Coast IPA comes in at 6.0% ABV, 50 IBU, and 7 EBC, with only 800 bottles produced.
Hop BroFor Father's Day, Kamakura Beer is rolling out Chichi Koko Mugishu, and the name alone is already doing maximum filial-duty work. It's a West Coast IPA, too.
MugiWait, you can drink filial piety now? And it's from Kamakura Beer? That sounds like the kind of gift that jumps off the shelf and salutes your dad.
Hop BroPretty much. They're Kamakura's only brewery, and this one is capped at 800 bottles with Alc. 6.0%, IBU 50, and EBC 7.
MugiHold on, IBU 50 and EBC 7 sounds less like beer and more like I forgot my homework in chemistry class.
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and EBC is about color. So expect clean bright bitterness with a pale, clear look.
MugiOhhh, so it's not some heavy haze bomb, it's a crisp easy IPA that still has attitude. That actually sounds perfect for dad.
Hop BroExactly. You get citrus hops, resin notes, fresh grassy character, and a dry-hopped aroma without the harsh astringent edge.
MugiWhat even is that, a hop dehydration ritual? And resin notes? Am I supposed to lick a pine tree with respect?
Hop BroNo pine-tree licking required. Dry hopping adds aroma after fermentation, giving sharper hop definition while keeping the finish smooth and dry.
Hop BroAnd this release uses a brand-new recipe for Kamakura Beer, built with just malt and hops in classic West Coast IPA fashion.
MugiSo instead of the sweet tropical IPA trend, this goes for a dry citrus finish? That sounds extremely giftable and immediately drinkable.
Hop BroExactly. With only 800 bottles, this feels like a Father's Day pour worth grabbing fast, and now I absolutely want one too.
Kamakura Beer will release 'Chichiko-ko Bakushu,' a limited Father's Day premium beer for 2026. Brewed as a West Coast IPA, it comes in at 6.0% ABV, 50 IBU, and 7 EBC, with only 800 bottles produced.
According to the brewery, the beer uses Kamakura Beer's first original recipe built with malt and hops alone. The profile is classic West Coast IPA: citrus-forward hop aroma, a fresh green-and-resinous edge, a clear appearance, and a dry finish. Dry hopping is used, but harsh astringency is kept in check so the bitterness stays clean and punchy.
That puts the beer in a different lane from many current IPAs that lean tropical and sweet. Instead, it aims for a firmer hop character, a smooth mouthfeel, and a finish that invites another sip. It is positioned as a gift for beer-loving fathers, but it should also suit anyone looking for a crisp IPA for the early summer season.
Kamakura Beer was founded in 1997 and brews in Nagoezaka Brewery House in Kamakura, Kanagawa. From its base in one of Japan's most historic seaside cities, the brewery has focused on beers that pair naturally with local food and the atmosphere of Kamakura. This limited release fits that approach well, bringing a distinctly summer-like, clean West Coast character to the Father's Day season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFor Father's Day, Kamakura Beer is rolling out Chichi Koko Mugishu, and the name alone is already doing maximum filial-duty work. It's a West Coast IPA, too.
MugiWait, you can drink filial piety now? And it's from Kamakura Beer? That sounds like the kind of gift that jumps off the shelf and salutes your dad.
Hop BroPretty much. They're Kamakura's only brewery, and this one is capped at 800 bottles with Alc. 6.0%, IBU 50, and EBC 7.
MugiHold on, IBU 50 and EBC 7 sounds less like beer and more like I forgot my homework in chemistry class.
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and EBC is about color. So expect clean bright bitterness with a pale, clear look.
MugiOhhh, so it's not some heavy haze bomb, it's a crisp easy IPA that still has attitude. That actually sounds perfect for dad.
Hop BroExactly. You get citrus hops, resin notes, fresh grassy character, and a dry-hopped aroma without the harsh astringent edge.
MugiWhat even is that, a hop dehydration ritual? And resin notes? Am I supposed to lick a pine tree with respect?
Hop BroNo pine-tree licking required. Dry hopping adds aroma after fermentation, giving sharper hop definition while keeping the finish smooth and dry.
Hop BroAnd this release uses a brand-new recipe for Kamakura Beer, built with just malt and hops in classic West Coast IPA fashion.
MugiSo instead of the sweet tropical IPA trend, this goes for a dry citrus finish? That sounds extremely giftable and immediately drinkable.
Hop BroExactly. With only 800 bottles, this feels like a Father's Day pour worth grabbing fast, and now I absolutely want one too.
