MIHAMA BASE in Inage-Kaigan Taps Night Shift Whirlpool and WCB Wandering Boi
On August 16, WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Mihama Ward, Chiba, added two new beers on tap: Whirlpool from Night Shift Brewing and Wandering Boi from West Coast Brewing. The venue currently offers nine taps and also handles bottle and can takeaway.
Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Inage-Kaigan today, two fresh taps landed, and that is a serious way to end the Obon break.
MugiWhat, really? MIHAMA BASE is going all out on the very last day of the holiday?
Hop BroFirst up is Night Shift Brewing's Whirlpool, a 4.5% hazy pale ale with ripe peach and clementine-like character.
MugiWait, what is the whirlpool step? That sounds less like brewing and more like a washing machine boss battle!
Hop BroBasically, after the boil you spin the wort so hops can load in aroma, which helps pull aroma without harsh bitterness.
MugiThat is so cool! And with wheat and oats making it soft, this sounds like full-on juicy mode.
Hop BroThen there's West Coast Brewing's Wandering Boi, an 8.5% West Coast Double IPA layered with muscat, grape, melon, and pine.
Mugi8.5%? So that is serious ABV, right? I might start wandering before the beer does!
Hop BroBut it finishes dry, and the crisp bitterness keeps it tight, so it is really a layered aroma attack rather than just heavy.
MugiAnd they had nine beers on draft that day, right? Stout to hazy to WCIPA... I would need a strategy meeting!
Hop BroExactly, and MIHAMA BASE also offers takeout cans and bottles, so I want to start with Whirlpool and finish with Wandering Boi.
MugiSame, I am officially at I need both pours status now.
New taps
On August 16, the final day of the Obon holiday period, WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Takasu, Mihama Ward, Chiba, added two new beers to its lineup. As a craft beer-focused venue with a retail liquor license, the shop also offers bottle and can takeaway.
The first addition is Whirlpool from Night Shift Brewing. It is a Hazy Pale Ale at 4.5% ABV that uses the whirlpool stage to highlight hop aroma while keeping bitterness in check. Expect juicy notes of ripe peach and clementine orange, along with a soft mouthfeel from wheat and oats. The second is Wandering Boi from West Coast Brewing, a 8.5% ABV West Coast Double IPA with vivid layers of muscat, grape, melon, and piney aromas, followed by clean bitterness and a dry finish.
Nine beers are on tap in total today: GUINNESS, KIRIN HEARTLAND, Hoegaarden White, NEKOBEER's Shiroi Neko from the Neko Beer lineup, Smog City Dynamic Pressure, Coronado Weekend Vibes IPA, 8 bit×Harland The Hop Exchange, plus the two new additions above. The range runs from stout and wheat beer to hazy ales, WCIPA, and double IPA, making it easy to choose a pint to match the moment.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Inage-Kaigan today, two fresh taps landed, and that is a serious way to end the Obon break.
MugiWhat, really? MIHAMA BASE is going all out on the very last day of the holiday?
Hop BroFirst up is Night Shift Brewing's Whirlpool, a 4.5% hazy pale ale with ripe peach and clementine-like character.
MugiWait, what is the whirlpool step? That sounds less like brewing and more like a washing machine boss battle!
Hop BroBasically, after the boil you spin the wort so hops can load in aroma, which helps pull aroma without harsh bitterness.
MugiThat is so cool! And with wheat and oats making it soft, this sounds like full-on juicy mode.
Hop BroThen there's West Coast Brewing's Wandering Boi, an 8.5% West Coast Double IPA layered with muscat, grape, melon, and pine.
Mugi8.5%? So that is serious ABV, right? I might start wandering before the beer does!
Hop BroBut it finishes dry, and the crisp bitterness keeps it tight, so it is really a layered aroma attack rather than just heavy.
MugiAnd they had nine beers on draft that day, right? Stout to hazy to WCIPA... I would need a strategy meeting!
Hop BroExactly, and MIHAMA BASE also offers takeout cans and bottles, so I want to start with Whirlpool and finish with Wandering Boi.
MugiSame, I am officially at I need both pours status now.
