WCB New Arrivals at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka: 3 Collaboration IPAs and 1 Fruit-Forward Beer
Four new beers from West Coast Brewing have landed at the beer pub Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. In addition to three collaboration IPAs, a Wheat Ale made with passion fruit has also arrived, offering a wide range of hop depth and fruit character.
Hop BroA new shipment has arrived at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. Four West Coast Brewing beers are lined up, and with three collaboration IPAs plus one fruit-forward beer, this is the kind of thing that makes you stop in front of the shelf.
MugiWhoa! Four beers all at once? And they’re all collaborations? That’s basically a festival already. Which one am I supposed to drink first?
Hop BroThe first one that catches the eye is Double Kimchi. It’s a West Coast DIPA from West Coast Brewing × White Crow Brewing, with an ABV of 8.5%. Resinous, dank aromas form the base, then pine, citrus, and berry all stack on top of each other.
MugiWhat even is dank? Like some kind of earthy smell? This beer sounds like it’s about to turn into a forest board meeting!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s that hop presence that feels wet, grassy, and resinous. Double Kimchi also has a thick bitterness, so it’s the kind of beer that comes at you with real heft.
MugiI get it! Then maybe Miracle Ride is the one I want. A Hazy DIPA sounds fluffy and sweet already, and that sounds delicious!
Hop BroExactly. This one is from West Coast Brewing × JIA Baji Koen, and it’s stone fruit all the way. Peach, nectarine, and ripe melon take the lead, and citrus brightness plus dank character keep it grounded.
MugiPeach, melon, and nectarine? That’s basically a fruit parfait! Even the fridge looks like a fruit shop now, and it’s beer!
Hop BroIf you want something lighter and brisk, Summer Breeze is a good pick too. It’s a DDH Hazy IPA at ABV 6.0%, and grapefruit- and lemon-like freshness is layered with tropical notes and a grassy aroma, so it goes down easily.
MugiEasy-drinking is exactly what I need! And that last one, Passion Wizard... passion fruit in the name alone feels like a win, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThis is a Wheat Ale w/ Passion Fruit, ABV 5.5%. Its soft sweetness and gentle acidity are joined by strong passion fruit and pineapple aromas, so it’s perfect as a closer.
MugiIf you can choose from this much variety in Mitaka, then a side-by-side tasting is a must. Today I want to go hard on the IPAs, then finish with something fruity and grin like an idiot!
Hop BroExactly. Tasting them side by side on the spot is the most fun way to do it. If you follow the hop depth and fruit character at Beer shop Llama, your throat will still be calling for beer all the way home.
WCB New Arrivals at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka
Beer shop Llama in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, has received a fresh shipment from West Coast Brewing. This lineup features a total of four beers: three collaboration IPAs and one fruit wheat. Centered on hop bitterness and dank character, it offers a broad range of expressions, from stone fruit and citrus to tropical fruit.
Beers on Tap
- Double Kimchi / West Coast Brewing × White Crow Brewing
West Coast DIPA, ABV 8.5%. A beer layered with resinous and dank aromas, then pine, citrus, orange, and berry notes.
- Miracle Ride / West Coast Brewing × JIA Baji Koen
Hazy DIPA, ABV 8.5%. Stone fruit takes center stage, with peach, nectarine, and ripe melon, while citrus brightness and dank character keep it balanced.
- Summer Breeze / West Coast Brewing × THE FARM
DDH Hazy IPA, ABV 6.0%. Refreshing citrus like grapefruit and lemon is joined by tropical aromas and a grassy impression.
- Passion Wizard / West Coast Brewing
Wheat Ale w/ Passion Fruit, ABV 5.5%. Passion fruit and pineapple aromas stand out clearly, with a soft sweetness and a gentle acidity coming together in one glass.
Beer shop Llama is a beer pub in the Mitaka Station area where you can choose from a range of craft beers. From hop-forward IPAs to easy-drinking styles with fruit character, its appeal lies in how easy it is to pick something that fits your mood. Following the incoming stock and tasting the beers that catch your eye side by side on the spot is exactly the kind of place this is.
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Hop BroA new shipment has arrived at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka. Four West Coast Brewing beers are lined up, and with three collaboration IPAs plus one fruit-forward beer, this is the kind of thing that makes you stop in front of the shelf.
MugiWhoa! Four beers all at once? And they’re all collaborations? That’s basically a festival already. Which one am I supposed to drink first?
Hop BroThe first one that catches the eye is Double Kimchi. It’s a West Coast DIPA from West Coast Brewing × White Crow Brewing, with an ABV of 8.5%. Resinous, dank aromas form the base, then pine, citrus, and berry all stack on top of each other.
MugiWhat even is dank? Like some kind of earthy smell? This beer sounds like it’s about to turn into a forest board meeting!
Hop BroPut simply, it’s that hop presence that feels wet, grassy, and resinous. Double Kimchi also has a thick bitterness, so it’s the kind of beer that comes at you with real heft.
MugiI get it! Then maybe Miracle Ride is the one I want. A Hazy DIPA sounds fluffy and sweet already, and that sounds delicious!
Hop BroExactly. This one is from West Coast Brewing × JIA Baji Koen, and it’s stone fruit all the way. Peach, nectarine, and ripe melon take the lead, and citrus brightness plus dank character keep it grounded.
MugiPeach, melon, and nectarine? That’s basically a fruit parfait! Even the fridge looks like a fruit shop now, and it’s beer!
Hop BroIf you want something lighter and brisk, Summer Breeze is a good pick too. It’s a DDH Hazy IPA at ABV 6.0%, and grapefruit- and lemon-like freshness is layered with tropical notes and a grassy aroma, so it goes down easily.
MugiEasy-drinking is exactly what I need! And that last one, Passion Wizard... passion fruit in the name alone feels like a win, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThis is a Wheat Ale w/ Passion Fruit, ABV 5.5%. Its soft sweetness and gentle acidity are joined by strong passion fruit and pineapple aromas, so it’s perfect as a closer.
MugiIf you can choose from this much variety in Mitaka, then a side-by-side tasting is a must. Today I want to go hard on the IPAs, then finish with something fruity and grin like an idiot!
Hop BroExactly. Tasting them side by side on the spot is the most fun way to do it. If you follow the hop depth and fruit character at Beer shop Llama, your throat will still be calling for beer all the way home.
