Niichi Brew Cave Announces New Arrival of Inkhorn's "Gouldian"
Tokyo's Niichi Brew Cave (21 Brew Cave) announced on Instagram on March 23 that it had received Inkhorn Brewing's "Gouldian." It was introduced as a West Coast-style beer with an ABV of 7.0%, and aromas reminiscent of grapefruit-like citrus, unripe mango, and lychee.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new arrival of Inkhorn's Gouldian that Tokyo's Niichi Brew Cave introduced, and it's definitely one to watch.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name it sounds intense! What kind of flavor is Gouldian?
Hop BroIt’s set at 7.0% ABV, and the style leans clear and West Coast, so it’s the kind of beer where you can enjoy the outline of the hops.
MugiHuh? When I hear West Coast style, I kind of imagine it tastes like the ocean!?
Hop BroNot salty! Basically, it has more crispness than a hazy beer, and it’s designed to let the hop aroma lead.
MugiI see... so that aroma is the one you mentioned earlier, like dry hop-derived or something? That sounds cool!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a method of adding hops after fermentation to lift the aroma, and it tends to bring out grapefruit-like citrus notes.
MugiAnd with unripe mango plus lychee too, that’s a triple tropical leap! My brain has already started a tropical festival!
Hop BroThe post also said their original beer is on sale, so being able to compare guest beers with house beers is one of Niichi's strengths.
MugiIt’s decided! I’ll start with Gouldian, you handle the original, and let’s toast tonight in Hibarigaoka!
Niichi Brew Cave (21 Brew Cave) shared new product arrival information on Instagram. The beer introduced this time was Inkhorn Brewing's "Gouldian." In the post, the alcohol content was listed as 7.0%, and the flavor profile was described as follows.
- Grapefruit-like citrus notes from hops
- A tropical impression reminiscent of unripe mango
- A subtle lychee character
- A "clear West Coast style" that lets those qualities stand out
The introduction emphasizes bright aromatics while suggesting a clear drinking profile rather than a hazy one, making it a beer that should appeal to those who want to fully enjoy hop character. Alongside the new-arrival announcement, the same post also noted that the shop's original beer is currently on sale, and being able to move back and forth between guest beers and house beers is another attraction of the shop.
Niichi Brew Cave is a brewery based in Tokyo. The hashtags in the post also included "Hibarigaoka" and "Nishitokyo City," suggesting an approach that nurtures craft beer culture in a local everyday setting. Posts like this, which specifically describe the aroma and flavor of newly arrived beers, are highly practical as a guide for drinkers choosing what to order.
If you're looking for a new beer to try, it would be fun to start with this "Gouldian" and compare it with the shop's original beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the new arrival of Inkhorn's Gouldian that Tokyo's Niichi Brew Cave introduced, and it's definitely one to watch.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name it sounds intense! What kind of flavor is Gouldian?
Hop BroIt’s set at 7.0% ABV, and the style leans clear and West Coast, so it’s the kind of beer where you can enjoy the outline of the hops.
MugiHuh? When I hear West Coast style, I kind of imagine it tastes like the ocean!?
Hop BroNot salty! Basically, it has more crispness than a hazy beer, and it’s designed to let the hop aroma lead.
MugiI see... so that aroma is the one you mentioned earlier, like dry hop-derived or something? That sounds cool!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a method of adding hops after fermentation to lift the aroma, and it tends to bring out grapefruit-like citrus notes.
MugiAnd with unripe mango plus lychee too, that’s a triple tropical leap! My brain has already started a tropical festival!
Hop BroThe post also said their original beer is on sale, so being able to compare guest beers with house beers is one of Niichi's strengths.
MugiIt’s decided! I’ll start with Gouldian, you handle the original, and let’s toast tonight in Hibarigaoka!
