West Coast Brewing's 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' Newly Tapped at MIHAMA BASE in Makuhari
On May 17, WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base) tapped West Coast Brewing's 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' as a new draft offering. This hazy double IPA brings to mind mango and peach, and the bar also features a lineup of domestic and imported draft beers.
Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Makuhari, West Coast Brewing's 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' was newly tapped on May 17.
MugiWhoa! Just the name sounds intense! What's a hazy double IPA like?
Hop BroThis is the eighth release in the FHAr series, and it's a serious one at 8.5% ABV. Mango, peach, and deep orange come through softly, and it finishes with a crisp grassy bitterness.
MugiWhat is that! I saw words like Hyperboost and LUPOMAX and thought they were spells!
Hop BroGood catch. Basically, it means the hop aroma and compounds are concentrated for use, so you get a strong aroma even with a smaller amount.
MugiOhhh! So it's the kind that goes all-in on the fruitiness. And the draft lineup inside is huge too, right?
Hop BroExactly. KIRIN/HEARTLAND, Fuller’s 'London Pride,' FARMENTRY 'élan,' and Faction 'Hamaru IPA' are all on tap, so the wide selection is one of MIHAMA BASE's strengths.
MugiWait, not just IPAs, but bitters and Belgian-style beers too? That's basically a beer amusement park!
Hop BroExactly. And since takeout is available, you can just drop in and take some home. It's a sunny day, too, so I think this is a bottle that's perfect with a meal.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want a drink! I want to start with 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' and then try 'London Pride' at the end. I'm in the mood to toast right now!
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base), a craft beer specialty shop in Makuhari, Chiba, West Coast Brewing's 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' was newly tapped on May 17. Even though it was right before the shop's regular closing day, the addition makes for a beer you'll want to enjoy on a clear day. The shop also offers takeout, making it easy to stop by and use as a casual beer stand.
This time's centerpiece is 'Full Hop Alchemist r8,' the eighth release in the FHAr series. The style is a hazy double IPA, and the ABV is 8.5%. The article describes flavors reminiscent of stone fruit, mango, and rich orange on the palate. The hop bill combines Citra Hyperboost with Krush, Nectaron, Mosaic LUPOMAX, and Strata, creating a profile layered with the freshness of orange and grapefruit, sweet nuances of mango, peach, and melon, and a sharp grassy bitterness at the finish.
Looking at the draft lineup that day, the selection is quite broad. In addition to the standard KIRIN/HEARTLAND, the bar is also serving Fuller’s 'London Pride,' FARMENTRY 'élan,' Faction 'Hamaru IPA,' TopaTopa 'Huckster DIPA,' West Coast Brewing 'No Ketchup,' and Smog City 'Ice Blink Hazy IPA.' From hop-forward IPAs to well-balanced bitters and Belgian-style beers, the lineup gives you plenty of options to match your mood.
MIHAMA BASE is a convenient spot in Makuhari when you want to take your time enjoying craft beer. This 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' is a bottle for anyone who wants to enjoy the balance between juiciness and bitterness. It should be enjoyable both with food and on its own, simply by following the aroma.
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Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Makuhari, West Coast Brewing's 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' was newly tapped on May 17.
MugiWhoa! Just the name sounds intense! What's a hazy double IPA like?
Hop BroThis is the eighth release in the FHAr series, and it's a serious one at 8.5% ABV. Mango, peach, and deep orange come through softly, and it finishes with a crisp grassy bitterness.
MugiWhat is that! I saw words like Hyperboost and LUPOMAX and thought they were spells!
Hop BroGood catch. Basically, it means the hop aroma and compounds are concentrated for use, so you get a strong aroma even with a smaller amount.
MugiOhhh! So it's the kind that goes all-in on the fruitiness. And the draft lineup inside is huge too, right?
Hop BroExactly. KIRIN/HEARTLAND, Fuller’s 'London Pride,' FARMENTRY 'élan,' and Faction 'Hamaru IPA' are all on tap, so the wide selection is one of MIHAMA BASE's strengths.
MugiWait, not just IPAs, but bitters and Belgian-style beers too? That's basically a beer amusement park!
Hop BroExactly. And since takeout is available, you can just drop in and take some home. It's a sunny day, too, so I think this is a bottle that's perfect with a meal.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want a drink! I want to start with 'Full Hop Alchemist r8' and then try 'London Pride' at the end. I'm in the mood to toast right now!
