Sakamichi Brewing launches collab IPA "The Hop Dukes" with WCB in Tachikawa
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo, announced its collaboration beer "The Hop Dukes" with West Coast Brewing on Instagram. A West Coast IPA made with Chinook and Citra, it will be sold in Tachikawa as both draft beer and canned beer.
Hop BroSakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa has rolled out the WCB collab IPA The Hop Dukes. Just the name alone is enough to tickle any hop lover's heart, isn't it?
MugiWow! A collab IPA already sounds delicious, and I can drink it in Tachikawa? And it's in cans too? That's strong!
Hop BroExactly. The style is West Coast IPA and the ABV is 7.0%. It's designed to balance crispness and aroma using Chinook and Citra.
MugiWest Coast IPA kind of makes me think of a sea breeze by the ocean? I do imagine the hop bitterness hitting hard!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the kind of beer that's vivid in aroma and firm in bitterness. In this case, Chinook and Citra are paired to bring out citrus and tropical notes, then finish with bitterness.
MugiOhhh! Just hearing citrus and tropical makes it sound like something I could gulp like juice! But it's bitter, right? That's what makes me curious!
Hop BroOn top of that, they layer in soft melon, grassy notes, and a woody aftertaste. It finishes with IPA-like bitterness, which makes it more than just an aromatic beer.
MugiWhat? Melon, grass, and wood all in there? The amount of aromatic information is overwhelming. My nose is basically hosting a party!
Hop BroAnd the backstory is hot too. It seems this joint creation came out of WCB's New Zealand hop buying tour and the new 2026-harvest hops they encountered at Pikimai Farm.
MugiHearing that, it feels like more than just a collab. I love that Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa is releasing it locally too, because you can feel the energy of the taproom.
Hop BroWhat's more, it's available in Tachikawa as both draft beer and canned beer, and next week there's also a return collaboration brewed in Tachikawa coming up. This is definitely a compare-the-beers situation.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a must-go! I want to toast in Tachikawa, start with one glass of The Hop Dukes, and then another right after.
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo, introduced its collaboration beer with West Coast Brewing, "The Hop Dukes." According to WCB's official beer page, the style is West Coast IPA and the ABV is 7.0%. It uses Chinook and Citra, and is being released as a joint creation by WCB × Sakamichi Brewing.
According to WCB's description, the beer was inspired by the annual New Zealand hop buying tour and by the new 2026-harvest hops encountered at Pikimai Farm. Centered on Chinook, which both companies selected as the star, it layers bright citrus, tropical fruit, and soft melon aromas, then finishes with grassy, woody nuances and IPA-like bitterness. It is a beer that brings out the individuality of the hops while keeping the drinking balance in mind.
Sakamichi Brewing is a brewery based in Tachikawa that handles both brewing and taproom operations. Its official website also highlights its commitment to creating a modern yet welcoming space and brewing a wide range of beer styles. In this post, the brewery also announced that the beer will be sold in Tachikawa as both draft beer and canned beer, and previewed a return collaboration brewed in Tachikawa for release next week. The collaboration appears to be a move that once again underscores the brewery's presence as a local craft beer producer.
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Hop BroSakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa has rolled out the WCB collab IPA The Hop Dukes. Just the name alone is enough to tickle any hop lover's heart, isn't it?
MugiWow! A collab IPA already sounds delicious, and I can drink it in Tachikawa? And it's in cans too? That's strong!
Hop BroExactly. The style is West Coast IPA and the ABV is 7.0%. It's designed to balance crispness and aroma using Chinook and Citra.
MugiWest Coast IPA kind of makes me think of a sea breeze by the ocean? I do imagine the hop bitterness hitting hard!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the kind of beer that's vivid in aroma and firm in bitterness. In this case, Chinook and Citra are paired to bring out citrus and tropical notes, then finish with bitterness.
MugiOhhh! Just hearing citrus and tropical makes it sound like something I could gulp like juice! But it's bitter, right? That's what makes me curious!
Hop BroOn top of that, they layer in soft melon, grassy notes, and a woody aftertaste. It finishes with IPA-like bitterness, which makes it more than just an aromatic beer.
MugiWhat? Melon, grass, and wood all in there? The amount of aromatic information is overwhelming. My nose is basically hosting a party!
Hop BroAnd the backstory is hot too. It seems this joint creation came out of WCB's New Zealand hop buying tour and the new 2026-harvest hops they encountered at Pikimai Farm.
MugiHearing that, it feels like more than just a collab. I love that Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa is releasing it locally too, because you can feel the energy of the taproom.
Hop BroWhat's more, it's available in Tachikawa as both draft beer and canned beer, and next week there's also a return collaboration brewed in Tachikawa coming up. This is definitely a compare-the-beers situation.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a must-go! I want to toast in Tachikawa, start with one glass of The Hop Dukes, and then another right after.
