Three West Coast Brewing Core Beers Arrive at Izuya Shoten in Nakanobu, Tokyo, Including Starwatcher
Three staple beers from West Coast Brewing have arrived at the beer pub Izuya Shoten in Nakanobu, Tokyo. The lineup features West Coast IPA Starwatcher, Hazy DIPA Full Hop Alchemist, and CBD-infused Hazy Session IPA Slow Motion, creating a set that invites side-by-side tasting.
Hop BroIzuya Shoten in Nakanobu has three WCB core beers lined up. Starwatcher, Full Hop Alchemist, and Slow Motion is a pretty killer lineup for IPA fans.
MugiWhoa, they sound strong just from the names! Starwatcher already feels like it might blast off into space, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroStarwatcher is a West Coast IPA. It has a crisp drinking profile and a sharply defined hop character, so if you make it your first beer of the night, it instantly gives you that feeling of, "Yep, I came here to drink beer."
MugiWhat do you mean by hop character? And "crisp drinking profile" means it goes down easy, right?
Hop BroExactly. The finish doesn't linger, and the bitterness slips away cleanly. Next up is Full Hop Alchemist, and since it's a Hazy DIPA, it's the kind of beer where the haze and juiciness come to the front.
MugiWhat is this, some kind of magic laboratory all of a sudden? Does "haze and juiciness" mean it goes big on both appearance and flavor?
Hop BroPretty much. DIPA stands for Double IPA, so it has more strength and presence, and when you layer Hazy's soft aroma on top of that, you get a big, full hop aroma that really comes at you.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes me hungry! But the last one, Slow Motion CBD, sounds almost too relaxed, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. Slow Motion is a CBD-infused Hazy Session IPA, and its appeal is its lightness and drinkability. It isn't too heavy, so it's perfect as the finish to a tasting flight.
MugiSo at Izuya Shoten, it's Starwatcher first, then the Hazy, and finally the Session! I think I finally get the fun of a tasting comparison, and today definitely calls for more than just one drink!
Izuya Shoten in Nakanobu, Tokyo announced on Instagram that it had received guest beers from West Coast Brewing. In the post, the shop said that after a run of new and special releases, this time it chose reliable core beers, creating a straightforward lineup that beer fans can immediately appreciate.
The newly arrived beers are the following three:
- Starwatcher / West Coast IPA
- Full Hop Alchemist / Hazy DIPA
- Slow Motion CBD / Hazy Session IPA
Starwatcher is one of WCB's signature West Coast IPAs, with a crisp drinking profile and a clearly defined hop character. Full Hop Alchemist is a hazy DIPA that suits drinkers who want to enjoy deeper hop aroma and juiciness. Slow Motion is a CBD-infused Hazy Session IPA, positioned as a lighter, easier-drinking option. All three are designed in the West Coast Brewing style, offering something that can appeal broadly, from IPA fans to Hazy lovers.
Izuya Shoten is a beer pub in Nakanobu, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. As a neighborhood spot that is easy to stop by, the arrival of these dependable guest beers makes after-work or weekend drinking much easier to choose. This time, a progression of "start with Starwatcher, then move to the Hazy, and finish with the Session" seems like a good way to go. It is an arrival that combines the fun of following guest beer rotations with the comfort of drinking familiar favorites.
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Hop BroIzuya Shoten in Nakanobu has three WCB core beers lined up. Starwatcher, Full Hop Alchemist, and Slow Motion is a pretty killer lineup for IPA fans.
MugiWhoa, they sound strong just from the names! Starwatcher already feels like it might blast off into space, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroStarwatcher is a West Coast IPA. It has a crisp drinking profile and a sharply defined hop character, so if you make it your first beer of the night, it instantly gives you that feeling of, "Yep, I came here to drink beer."
MugiWhat do you mean by hop character? And "crisp drinking profile" means it goes down easy, right?
Hop BroExactly. The finish doesn't linger, and the bitterness slips away cleanly. Next up is Full Hop Alchemist, and since it's a Hazy DIPA, it's the kind of beer where the haze and juiciness come to the front.
MugiWhat is this, some kind of magic laboratory all of a sudden? Does "haze and juiciness" mean it goes big on both appearance and flavor?
Hop BroPretty much. DIPA stands for Double IPA, so it has more strength and presence, and when you layer Hazy's soft aroma on top of that, you get a big, full hop aroma that really comes at you.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes me hungry! But the last one, Slow Motion CBD, sounds almost too relaxed, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. Slow Motion is a CBD-infused Hazy Session IPA, and its appeal is its lightness and drinkability. It isn't too heavy, so it's perfect as the finish to a tasting flight.
MugiSo at Izuya Shoten, it's Starwatcher first, then the Hazy, and finally the Session! I think I finally get the fun of a tasting comparison, and today definitely calls for more than just one drink!
