Beer O'clock in Chiba taps BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill IPA
Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chiba City, has added BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill as a guest tap. The 6.5% IPA features citrus and tropical fruit notes, a soft mouthfeel, and a crisp finish.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba's Fujimi just tapped a new guest beer. It's Super Mandrill from BREW CLASSIC, a 6.5% IPA on New TAP.
MugiWhat! That name goes hard! If I drink it, am I going to turn into a mandrill boss?
Hop BroNo risk there. The beer is more like full-on citrus tropics. It's aiming for a clean IPA, but with a soft mouthfeel too.
MugiHuh! But clean but soft how does that work? Do the crisp team and the fluffy team share an apartment?
Hop BroThey do here. It uses WLP008 yeast which adds a bit of the rounded feel you also get in Hazy IPA territory.
MugiWhat is that, secret lab language? In my language, that means it feels gentler when you drink it?
Hop BroExactly. It lands soft, finishes sharp. You get pineapple, peach, and passion fruit vibes, then a crisp finish snaps it back.
MugiOkay, I love that. Tropical fruit festival without ending sugary is a serious skill.
Hop BroAnd very Beer O'clock-like, food pairing sounds great here. The skillet omelet with whitebait, dried tomato, and basil should click beautifully with the beer's fruit and salt balance.
MugiThen it's settled, add the omelet too! I want every sip to come with a little wait, what happens next?
Hop BroAt a place where chasing rotating taps is part of the fun, this one is dangerous. I want a glass now and I know you'll be right there with me.
New Tap
Beer O'clock in Chiba's Fujimi district has introduced BREW CLASSIC's Super Mandrill as a New TAP. The pub is known for rotating guest beers, and this release fits that lineup with a characterful IPA.
The Beer
Super Mandrill is an IPA at 6.5% ABV. It was brewed with an eye toward a clear IPA, but uses yeast derived from WLP008, a strain often associated with Hazy IPA, to bring a slightly hazy appearance and a softer texture. The aroma leans citrus and tropical, with layers reminiscent of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit. The finish stays sharp, keeping the beer from drifting into sweetness.
Food Pairing
The post highlights a skillet omelet with whitebait, sun-dried tomato, and basil as a good match. The gentle richness of the eggs, the saltiness of the whitebait, and the concentrated tomato flavor should play well against the beer's fruit-forward profile. That kind of food-and-beer pairing is exactly where Beer O'clock's pub setting works well.
Why It Matters
Beer O'clock is a Chiba beer pub where the changing taps are part of the appeal. For drinkers who like to track guest beers and pair them with food, this Super Mandrill pour is the kind of release worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba's Fujimi just tapped a new guest beer. It's Super Mandrill from BREW CLASSIC, a 6.5% IPA on New TAP.
MugiWhat! That name goes hard! If I drink it, am I going to turn into a mandrill boss?
Hop BroNo risk there. The beer is more like full-on citrus tropics. It's aiming for a clean IPA, but with a soft mouthfeel too.
MugiHuh! But clean but soft how does that work? Do the crisp team and the fluffy team share an apartment?
Hop BroThey do here. It uses WLP008 yeast which adds a bit of the rounded feel you also get in Hazy IPA territory.
MugiWhat is that, secret lab language? In my language, that means it feels gentler when you drink it?
Hop BroExactly. It lands soft, finishes sharp. You get pineapple, peach, and passion fruit vibes, then a crisp finish snaps it back.
MugiOkay, I love that. Tropical fruit festival without ending sugary is a serious skill.
Hop BroAnd very Beer O'clock-like, food pairing sounds great here. The skillet omelet with whitebait, dried tomato, and basil should click beautifully with the beer's fruit and salt balance.
MugiThen it's settled, add the omelet too! I want every sip to come with a little wait, what happens next?
Hop BroAt a place where chasing rotating taps is part of the fun, this one is dangerous. I want a glass now and I know you'll be right there with me.
