Motoyamacho Brewery starts serving West Coast IPA "San Diego Drive"
Motoyamacho Brewery in Mito, Ibaraki has put its new beer, "San Diego Drive," on tap at the attached Motoyamacho Beer Stand. The brewery describes it as a West Coast IPA with some Hazy-like character, highlighting citrus aroma, bitterness, and a fuller body.
Hop BroSomething tempting just landed in Mito: San Diego Drive is now on tap at Motoyamachi Brewery's Motoyamachi Beer Stand. A West Coast IPA with a slightly hazy twist is a fun move.
MugiWait, a West Coast IPA that's also hazy-ish? That sounds like crisp mode and cloudy mode sharing one apartment!
Hop BroThat's the hook, right there. Those hazy-leaning elements mean juicy aroma and a softer feel, while the core still drinks like a properly bitter IPA.
MugiOkay, but that line about keeping its outline made me picture a beer striking a dramatic side profile. What does that even mean?
Hop BroIt means the flavors don't smear together. You get fruity aroma, citrus nuance, firm bitterness, and rich body in order. Basically, the flavor traffic control is excellent.
MugiWhat is that! So it's light but substantial at the same time? That's such an overachiever beer.
Hop BroAnd Motoyamachi Brewery is a small brewery tucked into an alley in Mito, with fresh pours at the attached Motoyamachi Beer Stand. That's a strong setup.
MugiFresh beer in an alley hideout already wins, and on August 23 there's a food truck pop-up too? Now I need a full fish-and-IPA field study.
Hop BroCitrus and bitterness in an IPA can cut through richer fish nicely, so with beer and sake on deck, that day could be pairing heaven. A 5 p.m. open is dangerous in the best way.
MugiI'm fully sold. A glass of local atmosphere with San Diego Drive sounds way too good, and if we go together, there is no chance we're stopping at one.
Now on tap
Motoyamacho Brewery, a small craft brewery tucked into a back street in Motoyama-cho, Mito, has started serving a new beer at its attached taproom, Motoyamacho Beer Stand.
The new release is a West Coast IPA called "San Diego Drive." According to the brewery, it keeps the sharp outline of a West Coast IPA while adding some Hazy-like elements this time. The result is described as fruity and juicy, with citrus aroma, firm bitterness, and a rounded malt body. It is said to finish cleanly, giving the beer both drinkability and depth.
A local place to drink fresh beer
Motoyamacho Brewery is known in Mito for making and pouring beer close to the source, with the stand offering beer fresh from the brewery. That local setting is part of the appeal, especially for weekend visits.
The stand opened at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the post, and the brewery also mentioned a food truck appearance by `@foodtrucknakazawa` on Sunday, August 23. The lineup was billed as fish, beer, and sake, making it a fitting setting to try the new IPA with food.
For drinkers looking for a citrus-forward IPA in late summer, "San Diego Drive" looks like a timely addition to the tap list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething tempting just landed in Mito: San Diego Drive is now on tap at Motoyamachi Brewery's Motoyamachi Beer Stand. A West Coast IPA with a slightly hazy twist is a fun move.
MugiWait, a West Coast IPA that's also hazy-ish? That sounds like crisp mode and cloudy mode sharing one apartment!
Hop BroThat's the hook, right there. Those hazy-leaning elements mean juicy aroma and a softer feel, while the core still drinks like a properly bitter IPA.
MugiOkay, but that line about keeping its outline made me picture a beer striking a dramatic side profile. What does that even mean?
Hop BroIt means the flavors don't smear together. You get fruity aroma, citrus nuance, firm bitterness, and rich body in order. Basically, the flavor traffic control is excellent.
MugiWhat is that! So it's light but substantial at the same time? That's such an overachiever beer.
Hop BroAnd Motoyamachi Brewery is a small brewery tucked into an alley in Mito, with fresh pours at the attached Motoyamachi Beer Stand. That's a strong setup.
MugiFresh beer in an alley hideout already wins, and on August 23 there's a food truck pop-up too? Now I need a full fish-and-IPA field study.
Hop BroCitrus and bitterness in an IPA can cut through richer fish nicely, so with beer and sake on deck, that day could be pairing heaven. A 5 p.m. open is dangerous in the best way.
MugiI'm fully sold. A glass of local atmosphere with San Diego Drive sounds way too good, and if we go together, there is no chance we're stopping at one.
