Makuhari’s Mihama Base taps WCB Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026- and Pizza Port Swami’s IPA
WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE in Makuhari added two new kegs on June 24: West Coast Brewing’s Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026- and Pizza Port’s Swami’s IPA, offering two very different drinking experiences in one lineup.
Hop BroAt Makuhari's WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE on June 24, they tapped two fresh kegs: WCB's Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026- and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA, one for slow sipping and one for easy gulping.
MugiWait, two opposite vibes at once? That feels like the menu is judging my whole mood before I even sit down!
Hop BroThe rich one is Full Hop Alchemist. It's a West Coast Brewing hazy double IPA, 8.5% ABV, full-bodied, and built for taking your time with all those layered aromas.
MugiWhoa, but hazy double IPA sounds like a boss fight. What does that actually mean in normal-person language?
Hop BroBasically, it's cloudy and aromatic. This version recreates the 2025 r1 recipe with newly air-freighted 2026 Freestyle Hops, so you get tropical sweetness, berry and stone fruit notes, plus a grassy edge.
MugiAir-freighted hops? That's action-movie brewing. Tropical, berries, stone fruit, grass... my mouth is processing a full committee meeting!
Hop BroThen Swami's IPA swings the other way. It's Pizza Port's West Coast IPA at 6.8% ABV and 72 IBU, with bright citrus hops, a biscuit-like malt touch, and a dry finish.
MugiIBU 72 is like a bitterness report card, right? Seventy-two sounds average, but your face says this is not average at all!
Hop BroIBU is just a bitterness guideline. Swami's IPA isn't harsh for the sake of it; it has that classic West Coast bite with a super drinkable balance, perfect for a slightly cooler typhoon-night mood.
MugiAnd MIHAMA BASE has an eight-tap lineup that day, right? Drink them there, or take them home and compare them on the couch like a very serious scientist.
Hop BroWith Heartland, London's Pride, Blazing Buds 2026, and more already on, this rich-versus-crisp combo feels unfair in the best way. I'm already planning my first pour.
MugiDecision made: Swami's IPA first for the gulp, then Full Hop Alchemist for the swoon. That's my two-step beer plan, and now I absolutely need a glass.
Two new kegs, two different moods
At MIHAMA BASE in Makuhari, a cooler night brought in by an approaching typhoon set the stage for two fresh tap additions: one suited to slow sipping, the other built for easy gulps. The bar’s lineup continues to reflect its craft-beer focus, with a mix of local and imported styles available in one room.
The headline beer is West Coast Brewing / Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026-. This Hazy Double IPA recreates the 2025 r1 recipe with freshly air-shipped 2026-harvest Freestyle Hops. At 8.5% ABV, it leans into bright tropical sweetness, layered berry and stone-fruit notes, and a grassy edge that adds depth to the full-bodied profile.
The second new pour is Pizza Port / Swami’s IPA. A classic West Coast IPA at 6.8% ABV and 72 IBU, it brings firm bitterness, crisp citrus hop character, and a subtle biscuit-like malt sweetness. The finish is dry and clean, making it an easy match for warmer-weather drinking, even on a slightly cooler night.
The day’s tap list totaled eight beers, including KIRIN/HEARTLAND, Fuller’s / London Pride, West Coast Brewing / Blazing Buds 2026, Smog City / Amarilla Gorilla IPA, 8 Bit Brewing / Final Horizon, and Topa Topa / Blue Heaven, alongside the two new arrivals. With takeaway also available, Mihama Base offers both an on-site tasting stop and a convenient option for bringing beer home.
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Hop BroAt Makuhari's WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE on June 24, they tapped two fresh kegs: WCB's Full Hop Alchemist r1 -2026- and Pizza Port's Swami's IPA, one for slow sipping and one for easy gulping.
MugiWait, two opposite vibes at once? That feels like the menu is judging my whole mood before I even sit down!
Hop BroThe rich one is Full Hop Alchemist. It's a West Coast Brewing hazy double IPA, 8.5% ABV, full-bodied, and built for taking your time with all those layered aromas.
MugiWhoa, but hazy double IPA sounds like a boss fight. What does that actually mean in normal-person language?
Hop BroBasically, it's cloudy and aromatic. This version recreates the 2025 r1 recipe with newly air-freighted 2026 Freestyle Hops, so you get tropical sweetness, berry and stone fruit notes, plus a grassy edge.
MugiAir-freighted hops? That's action-movie brewing. Tropical, berries, stone fruit, grass... my mouth is processing a full committee meeting!
Hop BroThen Swami's IPA swings the other way. It's Pizza Port's West Coast IPA at 6.8% ABV and 72 IBU, with bright citrus hops, a biscuit-like malt touch, and a dry finish.
MugiIBU 72 is like a bitterness report card, right? Seventy-two sounds average, but your face says this is not average at all!
Hop BroIBU is just a bitterness guideline. Swami's IPA isn't harsh for the sake of it; it has that classic West Coast bite with a super drinkable balance, perfect for a slightly cooler typhoon-night mood.
MugiAnd MIHAMA BASE has an eight-tap lineup that day, right? Drink them there, or take them home and compare them on the couch like a very serious scientist.
Hop BroWith Heartland, London's Pride, Blazing Buds 2026, and more already on, this rich-versus-crisp combo feels unfair in the best way. I'm already planning my first pour.
MugiDecision made: Swami's IPA first for the gulp, then Full Hop Alchemist for the swoon. That's my two-step beer plan, and now I absolutely need a glass.
