Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery highlights 'Shiokaze Meido' IPA for Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026
Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery in Chiba City shared its lineup ahead of Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026. Founded in Chiba Port Area by Chris Pool, who spent 18 years at Baird Beer, the brewery outlined its background and the IPA “Shiokaze Meido.”
Hop BroToday’s headline is Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026 and Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery bringing its IPA, “Shiokaze Meido.”
MugiWait, that beer name already sounds like a giant wave smashing straight at me!
Hop BroAnd the brewery itself was launched in Chiba Port by Chris Poole, who spent 18 years with Baird Beer.
MugiWhoa, but it started as a phantom brewery? Did a ghost handle the mash?
Hop BroNothing spooky, just brewing without its own facility at first; now it has its own brewhouse, and “Lab” points to serious ingredient research.
MugiThat suddenly sounds super science-y! So what’s the star IPA actually like?
Hop Bro“Shiokaze Meido” is a modern IPA with floral notes, white grape character, and a huge aromatic blast from NZ hops.
MugiHold on, a dank aroma sounds like a basement couch, not a beer!
Hop BroIn beer talk, that means deep resinous character with green, earthy edges, and it’s a great match for grilled food.
MugiAnd it runs October 16 to 18 at Tsukuba Center Plaza with free entry? That is dangerously persuasive.
Hop BroYou just need a reusable cup or bring your own glass, and then you can taste where Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery is headed.
MugiI’m sold! Give me grilled food and IPA and I’ll happily let “Shiokaze Meido” shake my soul.
Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery in Chiba City introduced its plans in a post about Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026.
The brewery was founded in Chiba Port Area by Chris Pool, who spent 18 years at Baird Beer. The post says the project began as a phantom brewery without its own production equipment and later moved into a long-awaited dedicated brewhouse. It also explains that the word “Lab” reflects the brewery’s interest in ingredient research.
The featured beer is the IPA “Shiokaze Meido.” The beer is described with floral, white-grape and dank aromas, plus a strong New Zealand hop character. The brewery suggests grilled dishes as a good pairing.
The festival will be held from October 16 to 18 at Tsukuba Center Square, near TX Tsukuba Station. Admission is free, and visitors are asked to buy a reusable cup at the venue or bring their own mug.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s headline is Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026 and Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery bringing its IPA, “Shiokaze Meido.”
MugiWait, that beer name already sounds like a giant wave smashing straight at me!
Hop BroAnd the brewery itself was launched in Chiba Port by Chris Poole, who spent 18 years with Baird Beer.
MugiWhoa, but it started as a phantom brewery? Did a ghost handle the mash?
Hop BroNothing spooky, just brewing without its own facility at first; now it has its own brewhouse, and “Lab” points to serious ingredient research.
MugiThat suddenly sounds super science-y! So what’s the star IPA actually like?
Hop Bro“Shiokaze Meido” is a modern IPA with floral notes, white grape character, and a huge aromatic blast from NZ hops.
MugiHold on, a dank aroma sounds like a basement couch, not a beer!
Hop BroIn beer talk, that means deep resinous character with green, earthy edges, and it’s a great match for grilled food.
MugiAnd it runs October 16 to 18 at Tsukuba Center Plaza with free entry? That is dangerously persuasive.
Hop BroYou just need a reusable cup or bring your own glass, and then you can taste where Shiokaze Blue Lab Brewery is headed.
MugiI’m sold! Give me grilled food and IPA and I’ll happily let “Shiokaze Meido” shake my soul.
