Inkhorn Brewing unveils Kingfisher 2026 Hazy IPA
Inkhorn Brewing, based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward in Tokyo, introduced its new Hazy IPA, Kingfisher 2026, on Instagram. The brewery describes it as a Citra- and Mosaic-led beer with grapefruit and pineapple-like hop character, firm bitterness, and a dry finish.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kingfisher 2026 from Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Tokyo.
MugiWhoa, that name rules! It's a Hazy IPA, so we're talking cloudy and juicy, right?
Hop BroExactly, but this one leans on Citra and Mosaic, and the big hook is the firm bitterness backing it up.
MugiWait, Citra and Mosaic sound like finishing moves. Those are hop varieties?
Hop BroThey are. Citra brings citrus, Mosaic goes tropical, and together they throw off grapefruit and pineapple vibes.
MugiWhat! So it's like tropical juice, but bitter too? And it's a dry finish even with that hazy look? My brain is slipping.
Hop BroThat's the Inkhorn move. Oats give it softness, then the beer stretches out a long hop aftertaste on the finish.
MugiHold on, oats are breakfast. And then you hit me with Mosaic Cryo and LUPOMAX like we're in a lab.
Hop BroFair reaction. Cryo and LUPOMAX are concentrated hop formats that make it easier to build aroma density. At 6.0% ABV, it's built for a first pint in summer.
MugiThat sounds dangerous in the best way. A release after more than a year makes me want it even more.
Hop BroSame here. After seeing the Instagram post on August 31, I want this as my first pour at the Mejiro taproom.
MugiThen it's settled. Let's go chase that summer-ready Hazy and raise a glass right now.
Kingfisher 2026
On August 31, Inkhorn Brewing introduced its new beer, Kingfisher 2026, on Instagram. It is a Hazy IPA with 6.0% ABV. The recipe is built around Citra and Mosaic, with malt from Extra Pils, Oats, Wheat, and Carapils. The hop bill includes Citra, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Citra LUPOMAX, and Citra Incognito, and the house yeast is listed as Inkhorn House Yeast.
According to the brewery, the beer combines hop-driven notes of grapefruit and pineapple with a slightly dank character, tied together by a solid bitterness. Although it looks like a classic hazy, it finishes drier than expected. As the beer settles on the palate, the softness from oats comes through and extends the hop-driven aftertaste.
Kingfisher 2026 continues a line of Hazy IPAs designed to be light enough for Japan's summer and easy to drink as a first beer of the day. Inkhorn Brewing is based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, and its official site also lists its tasting room information. This release returns after more than a year, making it a relatively rare offering in the brewery's Hazy lineup.
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Hop BroToday's topic is Kingfisher 2026 from Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Tokyo.
MugiWhoa, that name rules! It's a Hazy IPA, so we're talking cloudy and juicy, right?
Hop BroExactly, but this one leans on Citra and Mosaic, and the big hook is the firm bitterness backing it up.
MugiWait, Citra and Mosaic sound like finishing moves. Those are hop varieties?
Hop BroThey are. Citra brings citrus, Mosaic goes tropical, and together they throw off grapefruit and pineapple vibes.
MugiWhat! So it's like tropical juice, but bitter too? And it's a dry finish even with that hazy look? My brain is slipping.
Hop BroThat's the Inkhorn move. Oats give it softness, then the beer stretches out a long hop aftertaste on the finish.
MugiHold on, oats are breakfast. And then you hit me with Mosaic Cryo and LUPOMAX like we're in a lab.
Hop BroFair reaction. Cryo and LUPOMAX are concentrated hop formats that make it easier to build aroma density. At 6.0% ABV, it's built for a first pint in summer.
MugiThat sounds dangerous in the best way. A release after more than a year makes me want it even more.
Hop BroSame here. After seeing the Instagram post on August 31, I want this as my first pour at the Mejiro taproom.
MugiThen it's settled. Let's go chase that summer-ready Hazy and raise a glass right now.
