NEKOBEER’s ‘Watashi wa Sakuranbo’ tapped at MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan has tapped NEKOBEER’s sour IPA “Watashi wa Sakuranbo.” The cherry-forward beer joins a nine-keg lineup that spans stout, pilsner, wheat beer, IPA, and hazy IPA.
Hop BroAt WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan, NEKOBEER's Watashi wa Sakuranbo just went on tap. The name alone already makes me want to order it.
MugiWhat! A cherry beer? The name is adorable, but does it still taste like proper craft beer?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is a Sour IPA with Cherry, 5.0% ABV, with tartness, hop character, and cherry flavor all working together.
MugiWait, a sour IPA? What even is that? Sour and IPA together sounds like my mouth is hosting a debate.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is a tart, hoppy IPA. You get bright fruity acidity first, then IPA aroma and a gentle bitter edge.
MugiWhoa, and it says 100kg of juice? That sounds like an entire cherry parade diving into the tank!
Hop BroExactly. The key is big fruit character without becoming cloying. It sounds almost juice-like, but the hops still show up clearly.
MugiI want that already! And they had nine beers on tap that day? From Guinness to hazy IPA, I would panic in the best way.
Hop BroIt works for easy starters and hardcore hop chasers alike, so this is I-need-a-glass-now territory. The bottle and can takeout option is a great extra too.
MugiOpen from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., closed Tuesdays, and they take reservations? Meet at Inagekaigan. We are drinking there and taking cans home.
NEKOBEER adds a cherry sour IPA
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE, a craft beer-focused spot in Inagekaigan, Chiba City, has tapped NEKOBEER “Watashi wa Sakuranbo.” The beer is listed as a Sour IPA with Cherry and comes in at 5.0% ABV. According to the shop’s note, it is brewed with the equivalent of 100 kg of cherry juice in a small tank, while keeping the hop load intact.
The result is presented as a beer with a clear cherry character, balanced acidity, and a sweet-and-sour profile that should appeal to drinkers looking for fruit-driven beers that still feel like IPA.
Nine beers on tap
The day’s draft lineup included:
- GUINNESS
- KIRIN HEARTLAND
- Hoegaarden White
- Faction Terpsman IPA
- West Coast Brewing Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026-
- NEKOBEER Watashi wa Sakuranbo
- Toppling Goliath Supa Sue-Mo
- Firestone Walker pFreal West Coast IPA
- Green Flash Hazy West Coast IPA
That mix covers stout, pilsner, white ale, West Coast IPA, double IPA, and hazy IPA, giving visitors a broad range of styles to choose from.
A practical beer stop
MIHAMA BASE also holds a general liquor retail license, so bottled and canned beer can be taken out as well. The shop operates from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with Tuesdays closed, and reservations are available by phone.
For drinkers in the Inagekaigan area, it is a useful stop for both a fresh draft pour and something to take home.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Inagekaigan, NEKOBEER's Watashi wa Sakuranbo just went on tap. The name alone already makes me want to order it.
MugiWhat! A cherry beer? The name is adorable, but does it still taste like proper craft beer?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is a Sour IPA with Cherry, 5.0% ABV, with tartness, hop character, and cherry flavor all working together.
MugiWait, a sour IPA? What even is that? Sour and IPA together sounds like my mouth is hosting a debate.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it is a tart, hoppy IPA. You get bright fruity acidity first, then IPA aroma and a gentle bitter edge.
MugiWhoa, and it says 100kg of juice? That sounds like an entire cherry parade diving into the tank!
Hop BroExactly. The key is big fruit character without becoming cloying. It sounds almost juice-like, but the hops still show up clearly.
MugiI want that already! And they had nine beers on tap that day? From Guinness to hazy IPA, I would panic in the best way.
Hop BroIt works for easy starters and hardcore hop chasers alike, so this is I-need-a-glass-now territory. The bottle and can takeout option is a great extra too.
MugiOpen from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., closed Tuesdays, and they take reservations? Meet at Inagekaigan. We are drinking there and taking cans home.
