Sakamichi Brewing introduces WCB's "Starwatcher" and "Fresh Powder"
Sakamichi Brewing in Tachikawa, Tokyo, highlighted West Coast Brewing's two beers, "Starwatcher" and "Fresh Powder," as this week's lineup. The contrasting pairing of a classic West Coast IPA and a rich Hazy Double IPA can be enjoyed at its two directly operated locations.
Hop BroTachikawa's Sakamichi Brewing weekly lineup is a really strong one, right? They're featuring West Coast Brewing's "Starwatcher" and "Fresh Powder," and you can enjoy them at both of their directly operated locations.
MugiWhat! Being able to drink both beers makes me so happy! But just hearing "West Coast IPA" and "DDH Hazy Double IPA" makes my brain go a little fuzzy...!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. "Starwatcher" is the flagship IPA, the kind that brings crisp bitterness and hop aroma to the forefront. By contrast, "Fresh Powder" is a beer pushed in a rich, juicy direction.
MugiOhhh! So DDH means what, a spell? Tell me what DDH is first!
Hop BroDDH stands for "Double Dry Hopped," a method where hops are added generously even after fermentation. That's why "Fresh Powder" really brings out its silky mouthfeel and sweet-fruit notes.
MugiWow! That's one of those beers that makes you go "whoa" the moment you taste it. And "Fresh Powder" is a rich 8.5% beer, right? It really feels like a treat!
Hop BroExactly. And because "Starwatcher" is the 7.0% staple, starting with that and then moving to "Fresh Powder" makes the difference really easy to notice.
MugiSakamichi Brewing is split between the south exit and north exit of Tachikawa Station, right? Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North sound like such a fun bar crawl!
Hop BroThat's right. A local two-location setup that introduces popular beers from outside breweries is smart. It makes both the shop's character and the guest beer stand out, which is great for drinkers.
MugiThen tonight, I'll start crisp with "Starwatcher" and finish fluffy with "Fresh Powder"! A night of comparison tasting is totally a winner!
Hop BroThat's settled then. If you drink these two side by side in Tachikawa, you'll want to stack up glass after glass. Now I really want to stop by Sakamichi Brewing right away.
Sakamichi Brewing introduced two West Coast Brewing beers as "this week's @WCBShizuoka!!" The lineup is Starwatcher / West Coast IPA / 7.0% and Fresh Powder / DDH Hazy Double IPA / 8.5%. Both are available at both Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North.
Starwatcher is WCB's flagship West Coast IPA. Fresh Powder, meanwhile, is a Hazy Double IPA that emphasizes a silky mouthfeel and sweet-fruit character, so with two beers of different personalities side by side, the fun of comparing them is clear.
Sakamichi Brewing is a brewery based in Tachikawa, Tokyo, and it also puts effort into operating its directly managed taprooms. Its two-location setup, Sakamichi Taproom on the south-exit side of Tachikawa Station and Sakamichi North on the north-exit side, makes it easy for local drinkers to visit. Moves like introducing popular beers from outside breweries, as in this case, serve to convey both the shop's character and the appeal of guest beers at the same time.
How should you drink WCB's staple IPA and a winter-friendly hazy in Tachikawa? Beer lovers will want to work through glass after glass while keeping the differences in style in mind.
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Hop BroTachikawa's Sakamichi Brewing weekly lineup is a really strong one, right? They're featuring West Coast Brewing's "Starwatcher" and "Fresh Powder," and you can enjoy them at both of their directly operated locations.
MugiWhat! Being able to drink both beers makes me so happy! But just hearing "West Coast IPA" and "DDH Hazy Double IPA" makes my brain go a little fuzzy...!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. "Starwatcher" is the flagship IPA, the kind that brings crisp bitterness and hop aroma to the forefront. By contrast, "Fresh Powder" is a beer pushed in a rich, juicy direction.
MugiOhhh! So DDH means what, a spell? Tell me what DDH is first!
Hop BroDDH stands for "Double Dry Hopped," a method where hops are added generously even after fermentation. That's why "Fresh Powder" really brings out its silky mouthfeel and sweet-fruit notes.
MugiWow! That's one of those beers that makes you go "whoa" the moment you taste it. And "Fresh Powder" is a rich 8.5% beer, right? It really feels like a treat!
Hop BroExactly. And because "Starwatcher" is the 7.0% staple, starting with that and then moving to "Fresh Powder" makes the difference really easy to notice.
MugiSakamichi Brewing is split between the south exit and north exit of Tachikawa Station, right? Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North sound like such a fun bar crawl!
Hop BroThat's right. A local two-location setup that introduces popular beers from outside breweries is smart. It makes both the shop's character and the guest beer stand out, which is great for drinkers.
MugiThen tonight, I'll start crisp with "Starwatcher" and finish fluffy with "Fresh Powder"! A night of comparison tasting is totally a winner!
Hop BroThat's settled then. If you drink these two side by side in Tachikawa, you'll want to stack up glass after glass. Now I really want to stop by Sakamichi Brewing right away.
