8 Bit Brewing's "Dark Forces" and WCB's "Alive" tapped at MIHAMA BASE in Inage Kaigan
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Inage Kaigan, two new kegs were tapped on April 16: 8 Bit Brewing's "Dark Forces" and West Coast Brewing's "Alive." Centered on a DDH Hazy Double IPA and a West Coast IPA, the lineup can be enjoyed both in-house and as takeout.
Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Inage Kaigan, two new kegs were tapped on April 16. Putting a hazy and a West Coast beer side by side on the same day really feels like they were intent on making people drink up.
MugiWhoa! Two headliners right away!? A hazy and a WC IPA are basically total opposites, so now I'm really curious!
Hop BroFirst up is 8 Bit Brewing's Dark Forces. It's a DDH Hazy Double IPA, and the double dry-hop with Galaxy, Citra, and Idaho 7 really comes through.
MugiDouble dry-hop? What is that! DDH sounds like a spell, and suddenly the beer has major final-boss energy!
Hop BroSimply put, it's like attacking the aroma with hops in two stages. That's why the tropical aroma really jumps out, and even at 9.0% ABV, it's nice that the body isn't too heavy.
MugiI see! Then next is West Coast Brewing's Alive. It's a first release, and the name alone already sounds like it's about to run off somewhere!
Hop BroThat Alive is a West Coast IPA, and what's interesting is that along with citrus, you get juicy grape and berry notes, a grassy quality, and even pine resin. It finishes with a dank aftertaste, making it a very classic-style beer.
MugiWow, that sounds fun to compare! And with nine beers on the tap list, it's the kind of day where just choosing is already fun!
Hop BroThey've got standards like GUINNESS and Hoegaarden too, plus Revision Realm Warp and Ise Kadoya Beer Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA, so you can play around with a wide range of styles.
MugiHuh, so you can drink there and also take beers home. So MIHAMA BASE is basically a casual beer hub.
Hop BroExactly. A setup like this on a sunny Thursday is almost unfair. If you compare the thickness of a hazy with the crisp edge of a West Coast IPA, being torn over the first beer is the right answer.
MugiMy throat is already fully primed for beer! I want to head to Inage Kaigan right now and decide on today's first beer!
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base) in Inage Kaigan, two new kegs were tapped on April 16, 2026. On a sunny Thursday, the lineup paired a full-bodied hazy beer with a sharply defined West Coast IPA. In addition to dine-in service, the venue also offers bottle and can takeout, adding the easygoing convenience that suits a true "beer base" for casual drop-ins.
The highlight of the day was the first keg, 8 Bit Brewing Dark Forces. This DDH Hazy Double IPA features a double dry-hop of Galaxy, Citra, and Idaho 7. Rich, smooth tropical fruit notes are layered with candy-like orange, a hint of dankness, and resinous nuances. Another point worth noting is that, despite its 9.0% ABV, it is said to have a body that is not overly heavy.
The second keg was West Coast Brewing Alive. This is an inaugural release West Coast IPA, and it delivers citrus aroma along with juicy grape and berry character, a grassy and herbal impression, and even orange candy and pine resin. It is a classic-style IPA that also lets you enjoy a dank finish.
The tap list for the day featured the following nine beers, including regulars and guest taps.
- GUINNESS
- KIRIN HEARTLAND
- Hoegaarden White
- Revision Realm Warp
- 8 Bit Brewing Dark Forces
- West Coast Brewing Alive
- Smog City Ice Blink Hazy IPA
- Ise Kadoya Beer Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA
- Yellow Beer Works The Bitter #2
Being able to compare the thickness of hazy beers and the crisp bite of West Coast styles on the same day is a welcome pairing for craft beer fans. It is a day when you can enjoy a wide range of options, from the first beer to the last, in Inage Kaigan.
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Hop BroAt MIHAMA BASE in Inage Kaigan, two new kegs were tapped on April 16. Putting a hazy and a West Coast beer side by side on the same day really feels like they were intent on making people drink up.
MugiWhoa! Two headliners right away!? A hazy and a WC IPA are basically total opposites, so now I'm really curious!
Hop BroFirst up is 8 Bit Brewing's Dark Forces. It's a DDH Hazy Double IPA, and the double dry-hop with Galaxy, Citra, and Idaho 7 really comes through.
MugiDouble dry-hop? What is that! DDH sounds like a spell, and suddenly the beer has major final-boss energy!
Hop BroSimply put, it's like attacking the aroma with hops in two stages. That's why the tropical aroma really jumps out, and even at 9.0% ABV, it's nice that the body isn't too heavy.
MugiI see! Then next is West Coast Brewing's Alive. It's a first release, and the name alone already sounds like it's about to run off somewhere!
Hop BroThat Alive is a West Coast IPA, and what's interesting is that along with citrus, you get juicy grape and berry notes, a grassy quality, and even pine resin. It finishes with a dank aftertaste, making it a very classic-style beer.
MugiWow, that sounds fun to compare! And with nine beers on the tap list, it's the kind of day where just choosing is already fun!
Hop BroThey've got standards like GUINNESS and Hoegaarden too, plus Revision Realm Warp and Ise Kadoya Beer Hat Trick TDH Hazy IPA, so you can play around with a wide range of styles.
MugiHuh, so you can drink there and also take beers home. So MIHAMA BASE is basically a casual beer hub.
Hop BroExactly. A setup like this on a sunny Thursday is almost unfair. If you compare the thickness of a hazy with the crisp edge of a West Coast IPA, being torn over the first beer is the right answer.
MugiMy throat is already fully primed for beer! I want to head to Inage Kaigan right now and decide on today's first beer!
