Two New West Coast Brewing Taps Open at Bar FUKURO
The beer pub Bar FUKURO in Kamata, Tokyo, announced two guest beers from West Coast Brewing on Instagram. The lineup features West Coast IPA "Starwatcher" and Hazy Double IPA "Full Hop Alchemist v29," making it easy to compare each hop's character.
Hop BroAt Bar FUKURO in Kamata, two new West Coast Brewing taps are on side by side.
MugiWait, both at once!? So you're supposed to compare them, right?
Hop BroExactly. The first is Starwatcher, a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV.
MugiWest Coast IPA is the one that's like bitter and snappy, right? Am I roughly getting it?
Hop BroYou got it. And Starwatcher is built on citrus and pine aromas, with orange, grape, and melon-like notes too.
MugiWhat!? It's like a fruit treasure chest. But the pine suddenly turning it into a forest is kind of unfair!
Hop BroThe second is Full Hop Alchemist v29, a Hazy Double IPA at 8.5% ABV.
MugiThey increased the hop usage, so it's like extra-hopped hops? Won't that be too much?
Hop BroIt drinks soft and fluffy, but the juicy layers of peach, grape, and citrus peel really hit you.
MugiSo that means you can enjoy both the crisp camp and the rich camp at the same time. That's strong for Kamata!
Hop BroAnd Bar FUKURO is close to the station, so it's easy to drop in on a whim, which makes it welcoming for solo drinking too.
MugiAll right, decided. Today is a perfect day for a taste-off. Should we start with Starwatcher? Or Full Hop Alchemist?
Hop BroLet's do both. Once you start chasing the expression of hops, you'll probably want another glass anyway.
The beer pub Bar FUKURO in Kamata, Tokyo, announced new guest beers on Instagram. This time, two clear-cut hop-forward beers have arrived from West Coast Brewing in Mochimune, Shizuoka.
This Round's New Taps
- Starwatcher / West Coast IPA / ABV 7.0%
- Orange-like citrus aromas with hints of grape and melon.
- Woody, piney notes form the base, layered with tropical accents reminiscent of passion fruit.
- Full Hop Alchemist v29 / Hazy Double IPA / ABV 8.5%
- A revived release based on a past version.
- The dry-hop combination remains the same, but the hop usage has reportedly been increased significantly.
- Juicy peach and grape character, citrus peel-like aromas, and a gentle sweetness come together in harmony.
Bar FUKURO is a beer pub near the station in Kamata that is easy to drop into, with a relaxed atmosphere that also works well for drinking alone. This lineup makes the contrast between a crisp West Coast IPA and a rich Hazy Double IPA especially clear, which is great for beer fans who want to take their time exploring hop expression. It's a tap selection to enjoy slowly while comparing how the aromas rise and how each beer drinks.
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Hop BroAt Bar FUKURO in Kamata, two new West Coast Brewing taps are on side by side.
MugiWait, both at once!? So you're supposed to compare them, right?
Hop BroExactly. The first is Starwatcher, a West Coast IPA at 7.0% ABV.
MugiWest Coast IPA is the one that's like bitter and snappy, right? Am I roughly getting it?
Hop BroYou got it. And Starwatcher is built on citrus and pine aromas, with orange, grape, and melon-like notes too.
MugiWhat!? It's like a fruit treasure chest. But the pine suddenly turning it into a forest is kind of unfair!
Hop BroThe second is Full Hop Alchemist v29, a Hazy Double IPA at 8.5% ABV.
MugiThey increased the hop usage, so it's like extra-hopped hops? Won't that be too much?
Hop BroIt drinks soft and fluffy, but the juicy layers of peach, grape, and citrus peel really hit you.
MugiSo that means you can enjoy both the crisp camp and the rich camp at the same time. That's strong for Kamata!
Hop BroAnd Bar FUKURO is close to the station, so it's easy to drop in on a whim, which makes it welcoming for solo drinking too.
MugiAll right, decided. Today is a perfect day for a taste-off. Should we start with Starwatcher? Or Full Hop Alchemist?
Hop BroLet's do both. Once you start chasing the expression of hops, you'll probably want another glass anyway.
