At Ikejima Saketen, WCB x Inkhorn’s "Super Fresh" Set to Open Next, Switching Over from Shiga Kogen
Ikejima Saketen in Adachi Ward announced on Instagram that after the currently connected Shiga Kogen beer runs out, it plans to tap West Coast Brewing x Inkhorn Brewing’s "Super Fresh." The shop offers about 50 kinds of canned craft beer and two draft taps, and also supports takeout and growler fills.
Hop BroAt Ikejima Saketen in Adachi Ward, "Super Fresh" is set to be tapped after Shiga Kogen. And since it’s a collaboration between West Coast Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing, it definitely has some buzz.
MugiWhoa! A collaboration beer already sounds strong, and even the name is sparkling! So what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is a Hazy Double IPA. It’s the kind with some haze, where you can enjoy juicy hop character and a solid body.
MugiI see! But when you say Double IPA, what is doubled? Is the flavor twice as much?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, the alcohol presence and hop presence tend to be stronger. It has a bigger drink and aroma impact, so it has power that lives up to the name.
MugiWow, just talking about the aroma makes it sound delicious! And it says the hops include Citra LUPOMAX too, but what is that?
Hop BroLUPOMAX is like a concentrated hop product, so even a small amount can efficiently bring out aroma and bitterness. With Citra, Nectaron, and Krush layered on top, you can expect quite a bit of citrus and tropical character.
MugiI get it! And Ikejima Saketen has two draft taps too, right? Being able to drink it on the spot in a kakuuchi setup is just amazing!
Hop BroExactly. They also have about 50 canned beers in stock, and they support growlers too, so they’re great for taking beer home. It’s the kind of place that suits grabbing a drink before the fireworks.
MugiAnd before that they were moving fetish and Strawberry, plus four PIXEL varieties, right? The fast turnover makes it fun just to keep up!
Hop BroYeah, that kind of real-time feel is part of what makes Ikejima Saketen what it is. It makes you want to have a drink yourself while imagining which keg gets connected next.
MugiThen it’s settled! I want to toast with Super Fresh, and while we’re at it, I want to do a tasting comparison too!
WCB x Inkhorn’s "Super Fresh" to Be Tapped at Ikejima Saketen
The beer pub "Ikejima Saketen Co." in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, announced on Instagram that after the currently connected Shiga Kogen beer is gone, it plans to tap the collaboration beer "Super Fresh" from West Coast Brewing x Inkhorn Brewing. The flyer attached to the post states that the style is Hazy Double IPA, and the hops are Citra LUPOMAX, Citra, Nectaron, and Krush.
The post also mentions that fireworks are planned for the next day, and says that takeout at the shop and growler service are available. Ikejima Saketen is a kakuuchi-style shop with about 50 kinds of canned craft beer and two draft taps, so you can buy cans and drink them right away, and they also carry sake and sour drinks. From stopping in for just one casual drink to tasting side by side, it offers a wide range of ways to enjoy beer.
That day’s post also mentioned fetish, which had been tapped the day before, the long-awaited Uchu Smoothie "Strawberry", stock of four PIXEL varieties, and a reference to Parish. Since this is a shop where the rotation moves quickly, part of the fun is following what gets connected next.
Ikejima Saketen in Adachi Ward functions not only as a liquor store but also as a drinking spot centered on craft beer. This announcement about "Super Fresh" is also the kind of on-the-ground update that suits a shop where you can pick whichever beer matches your mood that day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Ikejima Saketen in Adachi Ward, "Super Fresh" is set to be tapped after Shiga Kogen. And since it’s a collaboration between West Coast Brewing and Inkhorn Brewing, it definitely has some buzz.
MugiWhoa! A collaboration beer already sounds strong, and even the name is sparkling! So what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is a Hazy Double IPA. It’s the kind with some haze, where you can enjoy juicy hop character and a solid body.
MugiI see! But when you say Double IPA, what is doubled? Is the flavor twice as much?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, the alcohol presence and hop presence tend to be stronger. It has a bigger drink and aroma impact, so it has power that lives up to the name.
MugiWow, just talking about the aroma makes it sound delicious! And it says the hops include Citra LUPOMAX too, but what is that?
Hop BroLUPOMAX is like a concentrated hop product, so even a small amount can efficiently bring out aroma and bitterness. With Citra, Nectaron, and Krush layered on top, you can expect quite a bit of citrus and tropical character.
MugiI get it! And Ikejima Saketen has two draft taps too, right? Being able to drink it on the spot in a kakuuchi setup is just amazing!
Hop BroExactly. They also have about 50 canned beers in stock, and they support growlers too, so they’re great for taking beer home. It’s the kind of place that suits grabbing a drink before the fireworks.
MugiAnd before that they were moving fetish and Strawberry, plus four PIXEL varieties, right? The fast turnover makes it fun just to keep up!
Hop BroYeah, that kind of real-time feel is part of what makes Ikejima Saketen what it is. It makes you want to have a drink yourself while imagining which keg gets connected next.
MugiThen it’s settled! I want to toast with Super Fresh, and while we’re at it, I want to do a tasting comparison too!
