Sakamichi Brewing (Tokyo) announced two popular West Coast Brewing beers as this week’s arrivals. The post highlighted Starwatcher (West Coast IPA / 7.0%) and Fresh Powder (DDH Hazy Double IPA / 8.5%). Both are widely recognized by domestic craft beer fans, ranging from mainstay to popular picks, making them an easy pair for side-by-side tasting.

The key point this time is that availability is being announced at both Sakamichi Taproom and Sakamichi North. Since you can choose from two locations on the south-side and north-side of the station, it offers plenty of flexibility for moving around the Tachikawa area. Whether you want just one drink after work or plan to settle in for the weekend, it is easy to stop by according to your schedule.

On the beer side, Starwatcher is known as a flagship-level West Coast IPA from WCB, with a crisp profile and citrus and pine notes as its appeal. Fresh Powder, meanwhile, brings 8.5% heft and a juicy hop aroma, offering the thickness typical of hazy styles. By placing two contrasting styles side by side, the selection works for both bitterness-first fans and aroma-first fans.

Sakamichi Brewing describes itself as "Tachikawa's own craft brewery," and its official information highlights brewing in West Tokyo, the use of local organic ingredients, and environmentally conscious initiatives. Beyond its own beers, the brewery also regularly introduces draft beers from leading domestic breweries, which functions as a way of building connections within Tokyo's craft beer scene. This week, with two WCB beers on tap, it looks like a chance to compare both the classic and modern sides.