Introducing West Coast Brewing’s Three Summer Picks at CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP
Shibuya’s CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP introduced three West Coast Brewing beers in a May 14 post. Along with a hoppy pils, a CBD-infused hazy, and an extra-dry lager, shaved ice has also started inside the shop. It’s the kind of content that gives you a reason to look for a summer-friendly drink.
Hop BroShibuya’s CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP has rolled out three summer picks from West Coast Brewing. And they’ve even started serving shaved ice inside the shop, so the seasonal vibes are overflowing.
MugiWait, they started shaved ice too at a beer shop!? If you go there on a hot day, you’d never be able to leave!
Hop BroFirst up is Hop & Escape, a hoppy pils at Alc. 5.5%. You get citrus from grapefruit and orange, plus muscat, melon, and even herbs, so it’s refreshing but still aromatic.
MugiWhat is a hoppy pils? A pils that’s hoppy sounds like it’s got a lot going on!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a pilsner’s crisp drinkability with a solid boost of hop aroma. Not too bitter, but not too light either. It’s the kind of beer that really works on a summer afternoon.
MugiI see! The next one, Slow Motion, already sounds sleepy from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThis is a CBD-infused hazy session IPA. Bright aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, and lemon are followed by melon sweetness and a gentle bitterness, so it’s light but still vibrant.
MugiCBD? Wait, it’s in the beer!? This is turning into some kind of adult lab experiment!
Hop BroRight. In this introduction it’s presented as a CBD-infused hazy, and the point is the fuller aroma and mellow texture. Hazy refers to an IPA with a cloudy appearance, and the softer mouthfeel is part of the appeal.
MugiThe last one, WCB Light, sounds like something you could gulp right away! This also feels like the right answer for summer!
Hop BroExactly. It’s an extra-dry American lager at Alc. 4.0%, with cracker-like toastiness and a subtle citrus-and-honey aftertaste. It’s crisp, so it goes down easily on hot days.
MugiThen I want to compare them with a focus on aroma, and finish with shaved ice! CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP is basically a summer refuge!
Hop BroThey’ve got everything from a hop-aromatic beer to a crisp, refreshment-first lager, so it’s nice that you can choose based on your mood that day. All right, today we’ll each have one, no, maybe three.
In an Instagram post on May 14, CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP introduced three summer beers from West Coast Brewing. The post opened with, “Summer has started,” and highlighted a lineup suited to the intense heat. It also mentioned that shaved ice has begun inside the shop, giving a sense of how to enjoy the season there.
The beers introduced were the following three.
- Hop & Escape: hoppy pils, Alc. 5.5%
- A drink with citrus notes of grapefruit and orange, layered with nuances of muscat, melon, and herbs. It is characterized by a dry, refreshing finish.
- Slow Motion: CBD hazy session IPA, Alc. 4.5%
- Bright impressions of pineapple, grapefruit, and lemon are followed by melon sweetness and a soft bitterness. It is a style that balances lightness with aromatic spread.
- WCB Light: extra-dry American lager, Alc. 4.0%
- Crackery toastiness is followed by a subtle citrus note and a honey-like aftertaste. This is a style that puts crispness front and center, making it easy to reach for on hot days.
CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP is a beer pub and bottle shop in Sakuragaoka-cho, not far from the Shibuya Station New South Exit. It carries a wide range of domestic and imported craft beers, and draft beer can also be enjoyed inside the shop. Being able to choose while comparing beers through a beer flight is part of what makes the shop distinctive, and it works well not only for taking bottles home but also for trying a drink on the spot.
All three of the beers introduced this time are well suited to hot-weather drinking. If you want to enjoy hop aroma, choose Hop & Escape; if you want a soft hazy character, choose Slow Motion; and if you prioritize easy-drinking lightness, choose WCB Light. It is a lineup that lets you pick according to your mood.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya’s CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP has rolled out three summer picks from West Coast Brewing. And they’ve even started serving shaved ice inside the shop, so the seasonal vibes are overflowing.
MugiWait, they started shaved ice too at a beer shop!? If you go there on a hot day, you’d never be able to leave!
Hop BroFirst up is Hop & Escape, a hoppy pils at Alc. 5.5%. You get citrus from grapefruit and orange, plus muscat, melon, and even herbs, so it’s refreshing but still aromatic.
MugiWhat is a hoppy pils? A pils that’s hoppy sounds like it’s got a lot going on!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a pilsner’s crisp drinkability with a solid boost of hop aroma. Not too bitter, but not too light either. It’s the kind of beer that really works on a summer afternoon.
MugiI see! The next one, Slow Motion, already sounds sleepy from the name, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThis is a CBD-infused hazy session IPA. Bright aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, and lemon are followed by melon sweetness and a gentle bitterness, so it’s light but still vibrant.
MugiCBD? Wait, it’s in the beer!? This is turning into some kind of adult lab experiment!
Hop BroRight. In this introduction it’s presented as a CBD-infused hazy, and the point is the fuller aroma and mellow texture. Hazy refers to an IPA with a cloudy appearance, and the softer mouthfeel is part of the appeal.
MugiThe last one, WCB Light, sounds like something you could gulp right away! This also feels like the right answer for summer!
Hop BroExactly. It’s an extra-dry American lager at Alc. 4.0%, with cracker-like toastiness and a subtle citrus-and-honey aftertaste. It’s crisp, so it goes down easily on hot days.
MugiThen I want to compare them with a focus on aroma, and finish with shaved ice! CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP is basically a summer refuge!
Hop BroThey’ve got everything from a hop-aromatic beer to a crisp, refreshment-first lager, so it’s nice that you can choose based on your mood that day. All right, today we’ll each have one, no, maybe three.
