Sekimachi Cellar Introduces Four New WCB Releases: FHA v29 and Time Slip Arrive
The beer pub and liquor shop "Sekimachi Cellar" in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, has shared new West Coast Brewing arrivals on Instagram. The lineup includes the Hazy Double IPA "Full Hop Alchemist v29," along with "Time Slip," "Apples Apples," and "Starwatcher," all available to enjoy at the in-store kaku-uchi counter.
Hop BroThis week, Sekimachi Cellar in Tokyo's Nerima has brought in new WCB arrivals. The Instagram announcement features four West Coast Brewing beers, and it's a pretty exciting update for fans.
MugiWhoa, four of them!? They're all WCB. And it's a beer pub plus liquor shop, so being able to drink there instead of just buying them is almost unfair!
Hop BroExactly. With a kaku-uchi counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second, it's easy to compare them on the spot. Finding a can or bottle and immediately having a drink if you're interested is very much the Sekimachi Cellar way.
MugiKaku-uchi means standing drinking, right? It sounds kind of expert-level, so I feel a little straight-backed before even going in!
Hop BroBasically, it's a style where you can drink inside a liquor store, and here it's really a shop where you can buy and drink. It's casual, but the fun part is being able to sample distinctive beers like WCB a little at a time.
MugiI see! So the highlight is probably Full Hop Alchemist v29, right? The name sounds magical, and it already feels powerful!
Hop BroThis is a Hazy Double IPA in WCB's Alchemist series. With Citra, Wakatu, and Rakau, it's easy to imagine tropical fruit notes and a rich, rounded mouthfeel.
MugiI've heard of Citra, but Wakatu and Rakau suddenly sound like a spell! What are they like?
Hop BroWakatu and Rakau are New Zealand hops, so they tend to show Southern Hemisphere hop character. Broadly speaking, they bring not just citrus, but also fruitiness and a sense of roundness, which works really well with the softness of a Hazy.
MugiThen what kind of beer is Time Slip? The name feels sci-fi, but is the beer light and airy?
Hop BroTime Slip is a Hazy Pale Ale, so it's the kind that focuses on the balance between aroma and easy drinkability rather than the sharper edge of an IPA. If you add Apples Apples, the Hard Apple Cider, beer lovers can change things up a bit, and with Starwatcher, the West Coast IPA, you can finish with citrus and pine-like dry bitterness.
MugiWow, that's totally a tasting lineup! With Hazy, Pale Ale, cider, and West Coast IPA all lined up, I want to try everything.
Hop BroExactly. What makes Sekimachi Cellar strong is that you can start with just one drink. It's satisfying to taste it at the kaku-uchi counter and then take home a can or bottle if you like it, so today is definitely one of those days when both of us want to go out for a drink.
Sekimachi Cellar, in Sekimachihigashi, Nerima Ward, Tokyo, announced new West Coast Brewing arrivals on Instagram. The post title, "This week's WCB⚡️new arrivals⚡️...", makes it a must-see update for WCB fans.
In addition to its liquor-store selection, Sekimachi Cellar is a beer pub with a kaku-uchi counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second. Because cans and bottles can also be enjoyed inside the shop, it is easy not only to buy and take them home, but also to compare them on the spot. The shop is known for its wide craft-beer lineup and for constantly rotating its selection.
The four WCB arrivals confirmed this time are as follows.
- Full Hop Alchemist v29 / West Coast Brewing
- Time Slip / West Coast Brewing
- Apples Apples / West Coast Brewing
- Starwatcher / West Coast Brewing
Among them, "Full Hop Alchemist v29" is a Hazy Double IPA in WCB's Alchemist series. Built with Citra, Wakatu, and Rakau, it suggests tropical fruit character and a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel. "Time Slip" is a Hazy Pale Ale, suited to those who want to enjoy a balance of hop aroma and light drinkability rather than the stronger outline of an IPA. "Apples Apples" is a Hard Apple Cider, appealing not only to beer drinkers but also to those looking for a clean, fruit-based drink. "Starwatcher" is WCB's flagship West Coast IPA, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy citrus and pine-like dry bitterness.
Sekimachi Cellar's kaku-uchi is well suited to sampling distinctive labels like these little by little, right there in the shop. Drinking WCB's new releases and staples side by side makes it easy to see not only the differences in brewing, but also the character differences between IPA, Hazy, and cider. Along Aoyama-dori, being able to combine shopping with a drink is exactly the kind of use this shop is made for.
For those following WCB's new releases, as well as those who simply want to try one intriguing label by the glass, Sekimachi Cellar is a great fit. For beer lovers, starting with a drink at the kaku-uchi counter and then taking home a can or bottle you liked is the ideal flow.
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Hop BroThis week, Sekimachi Cellar in Tokyo's Nerima has brought in new WCB arrivals. The Instagram announcement features four West Coast Brewing beers, and it's a pretty exciting update for fans.
MugiWhoa, four of them!? They're all WCB. And it's a beer pub plus liquor shop, so being able to drink there instead of just buying them is almost unfair!
Hop BroExactly. With a kaku-uchi counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second, it's easy to compare them on the spot. Finding a can or bottle and immediately having a drink if you're interested is very much the Sekimachi Cellar way.
MugiKaku-uchi means standing drinking, right? It sounds kind of expert-level, so I feel a little straight-backed before even going in!
Hop BroBasically, it's a style where you can drink inside a liquor store, and here it's really a shop where you can buy and drink. It's casual, but the fun part is being able to sample distinctive beers like WCB a little at a time.
MugiI see! So the highlight is probably Full Hop Alchemist v29, right? The name sounds magical, and it already feels powerful!
Hop BroThis is a Hazy Double IPA in WCB's Alchemist series. With Citra, Wakatu, and Rakau, it's easy to imagine tropical fruit notes and a rich, rounded mouthfeel.
MugiI've heard of Citra, but Wakatu and Rakau suddenly sound like a spell! What are they like?
Hop BroWakatu and Rakau are New Zealand hops, so they tend to show Southern Hemisphere hop character. Broadly speaking, they bring not just citrus, but also fruitiness and a sense of roundness, which works really well with the softness of a Hazy.
MugiThen what kind of beer is Time Slip? The name feels sci-fi, but is the beer light and airy?
Hop BroTime Slip is a Hazy Pale Ale, so it's the kind that focuses on the balance between aroma and easy drinkability rather than the sharper edge of an IPA. If you add Apples Apples, the Hard Apple Cider, beer lovers can change things up a bit, and with Starwatcher, the West Coast IPA, you can finish with citrus and pine-like dry bitterness.
MugiWow, that's totally a tasting lineup! With Hazy, Pale Ale, cider, and West Coast IPA all lined up, I want to try everything.
Hop BroExactly. What makes Sekimachi Cellar strong is that you can start with just one drink. It's satisfying to taste it at the kaku-uchi counter and then take home a can or bottle if you like it, so today is definitely one of those days when both of us want to go out for a drink.
