Sakamichi Brewing showcases three new WCB beers
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa highlighted three new West Coast Brewing releases on Instagram: Pool Cooler, Instant Classic, and Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8. The lineup ranges from a lemon-infused Kolsch to an American Pale Ale and a Hazy Double IPA.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the three new WCB beers introduced by Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo. It really feels like a summer tasting lineup worth talking about.
MugiWhat, three at once? Pool Cooler already sounds refreshing enough to make me want a fan and a cold glass immediately!
Hop BroFirst up is Pool Cooler. It’s a 5.0% Kolsch with lemon, balancing lemongrass-like aroma, fresh citrus, and soft sweetness into a perfect summer Kolsch.
MugiWait, what even is Kolsch? Not cola at all and my brain was absolutely not prepared for that twist!
Hop BroHere’s the simple version: Kolsch is a light, crisp German-style ale. If I get nerdy, it’s top-fermented, but for drinkers it basically means easygoing and super drinkable.
MugiOkay, that I can work with! Then Instant Classic caught my eye too, especially the brewpub opening release part.
Hop BroInstant Classic is a 6.0% American Pale Ale with Mosaic, Krush, and Mosaic LUPOMAX. LUPOMAX is basically concentrated hop goodness, so the aroma really jumps out.
MugiWhat is that, hop energy drink? It sounds like a turbo boost for aroma, and now my nose is excited before the beer even arrives!
Hop BroThen there’s Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8, an 8.5% Hazy Double IPA. With Kohia Nelson, Peacharine, and Southern Cross, it’s a full-on juicy bomb with serious strength behind it.
MugiHaving those at Sakamichi Brewing’s taproom is too strong a temptation. From easy Pool Cooler to rich Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8, it’s a start-to-finish beer crawl waiting to happen, and now I want a glass immediately!
Sakamichi Brewing, the Tachikawa-based brewery and taproom, used its Instagram feed to highlight a fresh West Coast Brewing lineup. The post points to a rotating guest-beer selection that gives local beer drinkers a quick look at what is new in the Japanese craft scene.
The beers mentioned
- Pool Cooler
Kolsch / 5.0% ABV / w/Lemon
- Instant Classic
American Pale Ale / 6.0% ABV / w/Mosaic, Krush & Mosaic LUPOMAX
- Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8
Hazy Double IPA / 8.5% ABV / w/Kohia Nelson, Peacharine & Southern Cross
According to West Coast Brewing’s official information, Pool Cooler is a summer-friendly Kolsch built around lemon, with citrus freshness, herb-like aromatics, and a soft sweetness. Instant Classic is brewed with Mosaic and Krush, and West Coast Brewing introduced it as a release tied to the opening of its Tokyo Midtown Roppongi restaurant, also called Instant Classic. Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8 is the most hop-forward of the three, with a New Zealand hop mix that should appeal to fans of modern hazy DIPA profiles.
Sakamichi Brewing’s own site describes its goal as creating a modern, welcoming space in Tachikawa while serving a wide range of contemporary craft beer styles. That context fits the post well: the brewery is not only making beer of its own, but also acting as a curated gateway to standout guest releases. For drinkers, the appeal is clear: a crisp Kolsch, a balanced pale ale, and a dense hazy DIPA all in one post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the three new WCB beers introduced by Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo. It really feels like a summer tasting lineup worth talking about.
MugiWhat, three at once? Pool Cooler already sounds refreshing enough to make me want a fan and a cold glass immediately!
Hop BroFirst up is Pool Cooler. It’s a 5.0% Kolsch with lemon, balancing lemongrass-like aroma, fresh citrus, and soft sweetness into a perfect summer Kolsch.
MugiWait, what even is Kolsch? Not cola at all and my brain was absolutely not prepared for that twist!
Hop BroHere’s the simple version: Kolsch is a light, crisp German-style ale. If I get nerdy, it’s top-fermented, but for drinkers it basically means easygoing and super drinkable.
MugiOkay, that I can work with! Then Instant Classic caught my eye too, especially the brewpub opening release part.
Hop BroInstant Classic is a 6.0% American Pale Ale with Mosaic, Krush, and Mosaic LUPOMAX. LUPOMAX is basically concentrated hop goodness, so the aroma really jumps out.
MugiWhat is that, hop energy drink? It sounds like a turbo boost for aroma, and now my nose is excited before the beer even arrives!
Hop BroThen there’s Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8, an 8.5% Hazy Double IPA. With Kohia Nelson, Peacharine, and Southern Cross, it’s a full-on juicy bomb with serious strength behind it.
MugiHaving those at Sakamichi Brewing’s taproom is too strong a temptation. From easy Pool Cooler to rich Freestyle Sandbox Vol.8, it’s a start-to-finish beer crawl waiting to happen, and now I want a glass immediately!
