WCB Full Hop Alchemist v25 Hazy IPA 8.5% Review

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おすすめクラフトビール : WCB / Full Hop Alchemist v25 (Hazy IPA 8.5%)

This article is based on a past tasting experience and was updated in June 2025.

About This Beer

Characteristics

A tropical beer using Riwaka, Mosaic, and CRYO POP hops. The grassiness is extremely subdued – it almost felt like sake.

Availability Period

It was on the shelves on 2022/09/30. WCB releases beers weekly, so if you check their Instagram and buy the latest Hazy IPA, you can always get a fresh beer – which is fantastic.

Where to Buy

I bought it at The Slop Shop, my beloved go-to bottle shop. It also appears to be available at Sake no Tanaka.

【クール限定】ウエストコーストブリューイング フルホップアルケミスト Full Hop Alchemist v25 ヘイジーダブルIPA 8.5% 500ml 静岡県 クラフトビール ビール ギフト 飲み比べ 酒のたなか 賞味期限：2023年3月26日

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Beer Review

Appearance

Whitish haze.

Aroma

Aroma (Orthonasal)

Passion fruit. Fruity. Incredibly aromatic. Not just hops – there’s definitely yeast character too. The vibrancy of melon/gourd mingles with passion fruit aromatics. Slightly oily but not at a bothersome level.

Flavor (Retronasal)

青りんご。白ぶどう。吟醸香のようなAromaが温度が上がってくると強くなる。飲みやすい。
ニュージーランド系の、ミントのようなシップのような冷たさがアルコール感と混じって鼻を抜ける。

Taste

Mouthfeel

Glides into the mouth naturally, as a beer should.

Body and Texture

Cookie-like malt underpins the entire experience. Very pleasant malt character. Meets the tongue gently and naturally. There’s absolutely no prickly hop harshness.

The Swallow

★かなり自然に喉に落ちていく★ダンクさや草っぽさはなく、スルッと喉の奥に通る。
温度が上がってくるとやや辛さを感じる。そこだけがすこし残念。

Aftertaste

Leaves a long melon-like, cucumber-like gourd aftertaste. I personally love this cucumber-like quality, so I adore it.

Overall Impression

Compared to previous WCB Hazy IPAs – they were already good, but this has gotten even better. The restraint on grassiness going all-in on tropical really comes through. On the other hand, spiciness becomes noticeable as temperature rises. Perhaps due to the minimal grassiness, there is no dankness, and the drinkability is water-like – a comfort reminiscent of sake.

Sediment/Bottom

Oily impression with a strong sake-like quality. Absolutely no lingering spiciness or astringency.

Overall Rating

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WCB / Full Hop Alchemist v25 (Hazy IPA 8.5%)のよくある質問

What does WCB / Full Hop Alchemist v25 (Hazy IPA 8.5%) taste like?

WCB / Full Hop Alchemist v25 (Hazy IPA 8.5%) is a Hazy IPA-style beer. 詳しいTaste・Aroma・外観のレビューは記事本文をご覧ください。

Where can I buy WCB / Full Hop Alchemist v25 (Hazy IPA 8.5%)?

It may be available at craft beer specialty shops and online stores. If hard to find, recommended craft beer feature for more options.

Are there other recommended Hazy IPA brands?

We review many Hazy IPAs on this site. ダンクIPAの完全ガイドやDDH・TDHビール解説も参考にしてください。

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