West Coast Brewing's "No Ketchup" Tapped at Mihama Base
At WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base), a craft beer specialty shop in Makuhari, Chiba, West Coast Brewing's "No Ketchup" has just been tapped. This is a hazy double IPA in collaboration with Hop Butcher For The World, and the draft lineup consists of eight beers in total.
Hop BroThe new tap at Mihama Base today is West Coast Brewing's "No Ketchup." It's a collaboration with Hop Butcher For The World, and the draft lineup is made up of eight beers in total.
MugiWait, No Ketchup has zero ketchup vibes!? I thought it was going to be something that made me want a hamburger!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's a Hazy Double IPA, 7.5% ABV, and it balances juicy haze with real drinkability.
MugiHuh! But is hazy just a fancy way of saying it looks cloudy? There are so many difficult-sounding words!
Hop BroNot just the appearance, of course. The star here is the haze from hop character and the tropical fruitiness, and this one really brings out aromas like mango, papaya, and pineapple.
MugiWow, that sounds packed with tropical fruit character! But if it even has orange and melon too, it's basically a fruit stand!
Hop BroExactly, and the key point is the sweet, toasty finish layered on top of that. It has a rounded sweetness like marshmallow, caramelized sugar, and toffee, so it doesn't rely only on flashy hop aroma.
MugiMarshmallow!? Beer with a candy vibe too? I'm getting hungry before I even drink it!
Hop BroAnd then it finishes with grassy and woody notes, which is what keeps it from ending on sweetness alone. Even if the palate leans sweet, it still closes cleanly in the finish.
MugiSo it's basically a tug-of-war between sweetness and bitterness! And Mihama Base is easy to drop by since you can drink in-house or take it to go!
Hop BroThe taps also include classics like HEARTLAND and STONE IPA, so comparing them with No Ketchup should be fun. If you're having a drink in Makuhari, this is a seriously hot spot.
MugiI can't take it anymore, it's going on my drink list for today! If the aroma and sweetness are this tempting, I want to go drink it right now!
At the craft beer specialty shop WORLD BEER&DINING MIHAMA BASE (Mihama Base), located in Takasu, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, a new tap from West Coast Brewing has been announced. This time on tap is "No Ketchup", brewed in collaboration with Chicago brewery Hop Butcher For The World. The style is a Hazy Double IPA, and the ABV is 7.5%.
The article describes a rich aroma reminiscent of mango, papaya, and pineapple, along with accents of orange and melon. The mouthfeel leans sweet, with rounded sweetness reminiscent of marshmallow, caramelized sugar, and toffee standing out. It also carries grassy and woody notes, creating a structure in which the sweetness lingers for a long time. Rather than a beer that relies solely on flashy hop aroma, this is a brew that wins you over with caramelized sweetness and a thick finish.
MIHAMA BASE is presented as a shop specializing in craft beer in the Makuhari area, and in addition to dining in, takeout is also available. The draft lineup consists of eight beers including this "No Ketchup." From classics to more distinctive picks, the selection includes KIRIN's "HEARTLAND," Fuller's "London Pride," STONE's "STONE IPA," Harland's "Wainui," TopaTopa's "Huckster DIPA," West Coast Brewing's "Alive," and Smog City's "Ice Blink Hazy IPA."
Shared as an operating notice for the final day of Golden Week, this post also highlights the shop's presence as a place to stop in for a drink at the end of the holiday. For anyone in Makuhari who wants to compare familiar staples with newly tapped hop beers, this is a spot worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe new tap at Mihama Base today is West Coast Brewing's "No Ketchup." It's a collaboration with Hop Butcher For The World, and the draft lineup is made up of eight beers in total.
MugiWait, No Ketchup has zero ketchup vibes!? I thought it was going to be something that made me want a hamburger!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's a Hazy Double IPA, 7.5% ABV, and it balances juicy haze with real drinkability.
MugiHuh! But is hazy just a fancy way of saying it looks cloudy? There are so many difficult-sounding words!
Hop BroNot just the appearance, of course. The star here is the haze from hop character and the tropical fruitiness, and this one really brings out aromas like mango, papaya, and pineapple.
MugiWow, that sounds packed with tropical fruit character! But if it even has orange and melon too, it's basically a fruit stand!
Hop BroExactly, and the key point is the sweet, toasty finish layered on top of that. It has a rounded sweetness like marshmallow, caramelized sugar, and toffee, so it doesn't rely only on flashy hop aroma.
MugiMarshmallow!? Beer with a candy vibe too? I'm getting hungry before I even drink it!
Hop BroAnd then it finishes with grassy and woody notes, which is what keeps it from ending on sweetness alone. Even if the palate leans sweet, it still closes cleanly in the finish.
MugiSo it's basically a tug-of-war between sweetness and bitterness! And Mihama Base is easy to drop by since you can drink in-house or take it to go!
Hop BroThe taps also include classics like HEARTLAND and STONE IPA, so comparing them with No Ketchup should be fun. If you're having a drink in Makuhari, this is a seriously hot spot.
MugiI can't take it anymore, it's going on my drink list for today! If the aroma and sweetness are this tempting, I want to go drink it right now!
