Mihama Base in Makuhari opens three new taps from NEKOBEER, STONE, and Firestone Walker
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Mihama, Chiba, announced three new tap openings. The lineup spans a cherry sour IPA from NEKOBEER, a hop-driven IPA from STONE, and Firestone Walker’s classic English-style pale ale, offering a range of flavors for the early-July heat.
Hop BroMakuhari's MIHAMA BASE just tapped three fresh kegs. NEKOBEER, STONE, and Firestone Walker in one update is a very summer-ready lineup.
MugiWhat! Three taps at once sounds like a mini beer festival. I am already emotionally standing in front of the tap list.
Hop BroFirst up is NEKOBEER's Watashi wa Sakuranbo. It's a 5.0% Sour IPA with Cherry, and they used juice equivalent to 100 kilograms of cherries, so the fruit character really leads.
MugiWait, Sour IPA is a real thing? Is it sour or bitter or just making my taste buds hold a meeting?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Tartness and hop aroma live together in the same glass, and this one balances the acidity with a bit of sweetness, so it sounds perfect for sticky summer weather.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Summer relief pitcher energy. Like one sip and the heat stops bullying you.
Hop BroThen there is STONE's Live Current IPA. It uses Mosaic, Amarillo, and Nectaron for tropical fruit, peach, citrus, and even a dank layer, all packed into a 7.0% IPA.
MugiHold on, dank character? That suddenly got very serious. Why does the beer sound like it owns a secret basement?
Hop BroIn beer terms, dank usually means deep resinous aroma. Think sticky, green, slightly herbal intensity. Hop fans go crazy for that kind of depth.
Hop BroAnd Firestone Walker's DBA Pale Ale brings the calm finish. It is an English-style pale ale with a reddish-brown color, plus caramel, toffee, and hints of smoky vanilla from the barrel influence.
MugiSo we go from cherry-bright to hop-heavy to cozy-and-malty? The range is wild. If MIHAMA BASE does both in-house pours and takeaway, I am out of excuses.
Hop BroExactly. Their keg list moves fast, so when you see something this good, you go. Today calls for a three-beer flight at MIHAMA BASE.
Three new beers on tap in Makuhari
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE, a craft-beer-focused spot in Takasu, Mihama Ward, Chiba, kicked off July with three new keg openings. As a beer stand in Makuhari, the venue offers both on-site drinking and takeaway, making it a flexible stop for local beer fans.
#### Newly opened taps
- NEKOBEER - Watashi wa Sakuranbo
- Sour IPA with Cherry / ABV 5.0%
- A cherry-forward sour IPA brewed with the equivalent of about 100 kg of cherry juice. The article highlights a clear balance of sweetness and acidity, making it a refreshing option for humid days.
- STONE - Live Current IPA
- IPA / ABV 7.0%
- Built with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Nectaron, this IPA layers tropical fruit, peach, citrus, and dank notes. The post also notes that this is a long-awaited return for a non-core STONE release.
- Firestone Walker - DBA
- Pale Ale / ABV 5.0%
- Firestone Walker’s long-running English-style pale ale. The beer is described as red-brown in color, with caramel, toffee, smoky oak, vanilla, and a composed, full-bodied character.
The day’s tap list also includes HEARTLAND, London Pride, Amarilla Gorilla IPA, Final Horizon, and Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026-, giving the lineup a wide range from familiar staples to hop-forward specialties. For drinkers looking for something bright and juicy, something resinous and aromatic, or something more classic and malt-led, MIHAMA BASE has a clear spread of choices.
The post also mentions a planned Shimai Eigyo no Hi event on July 25, adding another date worth watching for regular visitors. For beer drinkers in the Makuhari area, this is the kind of bar where the tap list itself is part of the appeal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMakuhari's MIHAMA BASE just tapped three fresh kegs. NEKOBEER, STONE, and Firestone Walker in one update is a very summer-ready lineup.
MugiWhat! Three taps at once sounds like a mini beer festival. I am already emotionally standing in front of the tap list.
Hop BroFirst up is NEKOBEER's Watashi wa Sakuranbo. It's a 5.0% Sour IPA with Cherry, and they used juice equivalent to 100 kilograms of cherries, so the fruit character really leads.
MugiWait, Sour IPA is a real thing? Is it sour or bitter or just making my taste buds hold a meeting?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Tartness and hop aroma live together in the same glass, and this one balances the acidity with a bit of sweetness, so it sounds perfect for sticky summer weather.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Summer relief pitcher energy. Like one sip and the heat stops bullying you.
Hop BroThen there is STONE's Live Current IPA. It uses Mosaic, Amarillo, and Nectaron for tropical fruit, peach, citrus, and even a dank layer, all packed into a 7.0% IPA.
MugiHold on, dank character? That suddenly got very serious. Why does the beer sound like it owns a secret basement?
Hop BroIn beer terms, dank usually means deep resinous aroma. Think sticky, green, slightly herbal intensity. Hop fans go crazy for that kind of depth.
Hop BroAnd Firestone Walker's DBA Pale Ale brings the calm finish. It is an English-style pale ale with a reddish-brown color, plus caramel, toffee, and hints of smoky vanilla from the barrel influence.
MugiSo we go from cherry-bright to hop-heavy to cozy-and-malty? The range is wild. If MIHAMA BASE does both in-house pours and takeaway, I am out of excuses.
Hop BroExactly. Their keg list moves fast, so when you see something this good, you go. Today calls for a three-beer flight at MIHAMA BASE.
