CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP features West Coast Brewing’s MORE MAGMA
In a June 25 post, CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP in Shibuya highlighted West Coast Brewing’s MORE MAGMA. The shop also listed two rotating sandwiches, Tandoori Chicken and Omelet, underscoring its bottle-shop-and-beer-pub format.
Hop BroThe story worth cracking open today is CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP. In its June 25 post, it spotlighted West Coast Brewing's 'MORE MAGMA,' and that name alone already sounds like delicious trouble.
MugiWait, MORE MAGMA? That sounds way too intense! Is the glass supposed to erupt or what?
Hop BroPretty much in spirit. It's a 10.0% Hazy Triple IPA, so you get hazy-style juiciness with a thick body and a serious punch.
MugiHold on, Triple IPA means what exactly? Like an IPA that did three power-ups and became a final boss?
Hop BroHonestly, not the worst image. The 'triple' part basically means the alcohol, malt build, and hop intensity are all pushed much higher, not that it's literally three IPAs.
MugiWhoa. Then what about Terpene-infused? That suddenly sounds like I need lab goggles.
Hop BroIt's pointing to terpene aroma notes. Think ripe mango first, then stone fruit and citrus, with a piney, herbal finish lingering at the end.
MugiSo you're saying mango meets pine forest in one glass? My brain is confused, but my mouth is completely sold.
Hop BroAnd then you pair it with this week's tandoori chicken sandwich or the omelet sandwich. With a high-ABV IPA, having real food alongside it is exactly the right move.
MugiA bottle shop that already suggests food-beer pairing is playing a dangerous game with my self-control. Even rainy Shibuya sounds fun now.
Hop BroPlus it's just two minutes from Shibuya Station's JR New South Gate, and drink in or take away both work easily. Hearing that makes me want a MORE MAGMA right now too.
MugiThat's it, I need a pint. Give me MORE MAGMA, a sandwich, and rainy Shibuya, and I'll call that a perfect night.
Featured beer
In its June 25 post, CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP introduced `MORE MAGMA` from West Coast Brewing (@wcbshizuoka). The beer is a 10.0% Terpene-infused Hazy Triple IPA, described as bringing ripe mango-like fruit character, layered stone-fruit and citrus notes, and a finish that leans piney and herbal. It is presented as a full-bodied, juicy hazy beer.
Food pairing at the shop
The same post highlights this week’s rotating sandwiches: a Tandoori Chicken Sandwich and an Omelet Sandwich. Both sound substantial enough to stand up to a strong IPA, making the pairing easy to imagine. The post also opens with a rainy-Shibuya greeting, which gives the update a very day-to-day neighborhood feel rather than a one-off event announcement.
Venue notes
CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP is a beer pub on the 3rd floor of the SAKURA side building in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya. It is about a 2-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station’s New South Exit, so it works both as a place to drink in and as a bottle shop for takeaway. For drinkers who like following guest-beer changes while having a meal, it is an easy Shibuya stop to keep on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe story worth cracking open today is CATARATAS BOTTLE SHOP. In its June 25 post, it spotlighted West Coast Brewing's 'MORE MAGMA,' and that name alone already sounds like delicious trouble.
MugiWait, MORE MAGMA? That sounds way too intense! Is the glass supposed to erupt or what?
Hop BroPretty much in spirit. It's a 10.0% Hazy Triple IPA, so you get hazy-style juiciness with a thick body and a serious punch.
MugiHold on, Triple IPA means what exactly? Like an IPA that did three power-ups and became a final boss?
Hop BroHonestly, not the worst image. The 'triple' part basically means the alcohol, malt build, and hop intensity are all pushed much higher, not that it's literally three IPAs.
MugiWhoa. Then what about Terpene-infused? That suddenly sounds like I need lab goggles.
Hop BroIt's pointing to terpene aroma notes. Think ripe mango first, then stone fruit and citrus, with a piney, herbal finish lingering at the end.
MugiSo you're saying mango meets pine forest in one glass? My brain is confused, but my mouth is completely sold.
Hop BroAnd then you pair it with this week's tandoori chicken sandwich or the omelet sandwich. With a high-ABV IPA, having real food alongside it is exactly the right move.
MugiA bottle shop that already suggests food-beer pairing is playing a dangerous game with my self-control. Even rainy Shibuya sounds fun now.
Hop BroPlus it's just two minutes from Shibuya Station's JR New South Gate, and drink in or take away both work easily. Hearing that makes me want a MORE MAGMA right now too.
MugiThat's it, I need a pint. Give me MORE MAGMA, a sandwich, and rainy Shibuya, and I'll call that a perfect night.
