West Coast Brewing’s Starwatcher goes on tap in Makuhari
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Makuhari has tapped West Coast Brewing’s flagship IPA, Starwatcher. The 7.0% West Coast IPA layers grapefruit and citrus over piney, resinous hop character, while the bar also prepares for a two-day manager birthday event this weekend.
Hop BroToday’s big beer topic is Starwatcher on tap at Mihama Base in Makuhari. When West Coast Brewing’s flagship IPA shows up, people like me pay attention fast.
MugiWait, flagship IPA means their signature beer, right? Also that name sounds like I should be drinking it under the night sky.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a West Coast IPA from Shizuoka’s West Coast Brewing, sitting at 7.0% ABV. Firm bitterness, clean structure, very classic in the best way.
MugiBut seriously, Citra and Mosaic and Simcoe? Those sound less like ingredients and more like a wizard party.
Hop BroThey’re hop varieties. In normal-human terms, they bring citrus and grape character up front, then build deeper layers behind it.
MugiOkay, but what is that dank character? Is this beer about to drag me straight into a forest?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It means pine-and-resin aromas with touches of damp earth and grass, giving it that wild, vivid edge without feeling rough.
MugiThat sounds amazing. Orange, grapefruit, plus hints of berry and melon too? This glass has aroma overload in the best possible way.
Hop BroAnd WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE isn’t just serving it in-house. They also do takeaway, and on June 5 and 6 they’re holding a manager birthday fest with raffle chances on pint and half-pint orders.
MugiSo there are eight beers on tap and a birthday event on top of that? This is no longer a casual stop, this is a full mission.
Hop BroThe range goes from West Coast IPA to hazy, so it’s basically a tasting paradise. I already want to start with Starwatcher and build the whole flight around it.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want that first pour of Starwatcher, a raffle ticket in hand, and a weekend detour to Makuhari right now.
West Coast Brewing’s Starwatcher has been tapped at MIHAMA BASE BEER STAND MAKUHARI. Brewed in Shizuoka, this West Coast IPA clocks in at 7.0% ABV and is built with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. The aroma leans into pine, resin, damp earth, and grass, while orange, grapefruit, berry, and melon notes add depth behind the hop bitterness.
MIHAMA BASE is a craft-beer-focused spot in Makuhari, and the venue notes that beer can also be taken out. The post describes the day as a comfortable Thursday after the typhoon has passed, making it an easy stop for a relaxed pint. The bar is also set to host a two-day "manager birthday" event on June 5 and June 6, with a lottery for each pint or half-pint and an original can badge for guests who visit on both days.
The tap list on the day also includes HEARTLAND from KIRIN, Bachelor Bitter from Deschutes, West Coast IPA from Harland, Union Jack from Firestone Walker, Realm Warp from Revision, NEKOBEER’s TDH Hazy IPA Nigori Samurai Nyanpei..., and Ise Kadoya’s Hop Nyaon 11th Fleet. It is a lineup that covers crisp lagers, classic bitters, West Coast IPAs, and hazies, making it a good stop for comparison drinking in Makuhari.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s big beer topic is Starwatcher on tap at Mihama Base in Makuhari. When West Coast Brewing’s flagship IPA shows up, people like me pay attention fast.
MugiWait, flagship IPA means their signature beer, right? Also that name sounds like I should be drinking it under the night sky.
Hop BroExactly. It’s a West Coast IPA from Shizuoka’s West Coast Brewing, sitting at 7.0% ABV. Firm bitterness, clean structure, very classic in the best way.
MugiBut seriously, Citra and Mosaic and Simcoe? Those sound less like ingredients and more like a wizard party.
Hop BroThey’re hop varieties. In normal-human terms, they bring citrus and grape character up front, then build deeper layers behind it.
MugiOkay, but what is that dank character? Is this beer about to drag me straight into a forest?
Hop BroPretty much, yeah. It means pine-and-resin aromas with touches of damp earth and grass, giving it that wild, vivid edge without feeling rough.
MugiThat sounds amazing. Orange, grapefruit, plus hints of berry and melon too? This glass has aroma overload in the best possible way.
Hop BroAnd WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE isn’t just serving it in-house. They also do takeaway, and on June 5 and 6 they’re holding a manager birthday fest with raffle chances on pint and half-pint orders.
MugiSo there are eight beers on tap and a birthday event on top of that? This is no longer a casual stop, this is a full mission.
Hop BroThe range goes from West Coast IPA to hazy, so it’s basically a tasting paradise. I already want to start with Starwatcher and build the whole flight around it.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want that first pour of Starwatcher, a raffle ticket in hand, and a weekend detour to Makuhari right now.
