Libushi Releases West Coast IPA Made with Chris Brookes
Libushi Bashamichi in Yokohama has released “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING,” a collaborative West Coast IPA made with professional wrestler Chris Brookes and Tokyo beer bar Pintology. The beer combines classic malt depth with pronounced bitterness and citrus-forward hop character.
Hop BroSatobushi in Bashamichi, Yokohama, has released a wrestler collaboration IPA called “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING.”
MugiWhat?! A beer teaming up with a pro wrestler? That’s an unexpected collaboration!
Hop BroWrestler Chris Brookes and Sasazuka beer bar Pintology joined the project. It’s a West Coast IPA at 7.5% ABV.
MugiI picture West Coast IPAs as crisp and hoppy! So what kind of flavor punch are we talking about?
Hop BroUnlike many lighter modern versions, this one keeps a deeper color and malt richness in a classic IPA design.
MugiWhat exactly is malt richness? It sounds like a wrestling move—I’m ready to tap out!
Hop BroMalt is the grain behind beer’s bready, sometimes caramel-like depth. Think of it as the foundation of body beneath the bitterness.
MugiOhhh! And the hops bring the aroma, right? I want to know the source of citrus!
Hop BroChinook, Centennial, and Citra hops deliver grapefruit-like character and a firm finish: a meeting of bitterness and citrus.
MugiA bold name, a bold look, and citrus aroma too? That’s unfairly tempting! I want it at Satobushi Bashamichi!
Hop BroSatobushi is an AJB brand rooted in Nozawa Onsen, and this limited beer is brewed in Bashamichi. It calls for a fresh IPA toast with food.
MugiDone! Let’s raise a glass like wrestlers and take on that firm bitterness. Let’s go drink it!
Libushi Bashamichi in Yokohama has announced the release of “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING,” a collaborative beer created with professional wrestler Chris Brookes and Pintology, a beer bar in Sasazuka, Tokyo. The beer is a West Coast IPA with an ABV of 7.5%.\n\nBuilt around pale malt and crystal malt, the IPA uses Chinook, Centennial, and Citra hops. Rather than following the recent trend toward pale and highly bright West Coast IPAs, the beer takes a more classic approach: a deeper color, noticeable malt richness, firm bitterness, and expressive citrus flavor.\n\nThe title, “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING,” reflects the creative world surrounding Chris Brookes and gives the collaboration an identity that reaches beyond the beer itself. The project brings together professional wrestling, independent beer culture, and the visual language of contemporary craft collaborations.\n\nLibushi is the Yokohama-based outpost of AJB, the brewery originally established in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano. Libushi Bashamichi operates from the first floor of KITANAKA BRICK&WHITE South, a renovated historic building that once served as an annex office and warehouse for the Yokohama Raw Silk Inspection House.\n\nThe venue features its own brewing equipment and explores not only beer, but also spirits, ready-to-drink beverages, cocktails, and food pairings. Guests can enjoy freshly made drinks while viewing the brewing space.\n\nWith its citrus notes, substantial malt profile, and assertive bitterness, “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING” should appeal to drinkers looking for a classic, full-flavored West Coast IPA. Availability and serving details may vary, so visitors should check Libushi Bashamichi’s latest announcements before making a trip.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSatobushi in Bashamichi, Yokohama, has released a wrestler collaboration IPA called “EXISTING IS EXHAUSTING.”
MugiWhat?! A beer teaming up with a pro wrestler? That’s an unexpected collaboration!
Hop BroWrestler Chris Brookes and Sasazuka beer bar Pintology joined the project. It’s a West Coast IPA at 7.5% ABV.
MugiI picture West Coast IPAs as crisp and hoppy! So what kind of flavor punch are we talking about?
Hop BroUnlike many lighter modern versions, this one keeps a deeper color and malt richness in a classic IPA design.
MugiWhat exactly is malt richness? It sounds like a wrestling move—I’m ready to tap out!
Hop BroMalt is the grain behind beer’s bready, sometimes caramel-like depth. Think of it as the foundation of body beneath the bitterness.
MugiOhhh! And the hops bring the aroma, right? I want to know the source of citrus!
Hop BroChinook, Centennial, and Citra hops deliver grapefruit-like character and a firm finish: a meeting of bitterness and citrus.
MugiA bold name, a bold look, and citrus aroma too? That’s unfairly tempting! I want it at Satobushi Bashamichi!
Hop BroSatobushi is an AJB brand rooted in Nozawa Onsen, and this limited beer is brewed in Bashamichi. It calls for a fresh IPA toast with food.
MugiDone! Let’s raise a glass like wrestlers and take on that firm bitterness. Let’s go drink it!
