Inkhorn Brewing introduces American IPA "Java Finch 2026 #3"
Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Tokyo has introduced a new batch of its American IPA, Java Finch 2026 #3, on Instagram. The beer is listed at 7.0% ABV, with grapefruit, mango, and lychee-like hop character tuned toward a cleaner bitterness profile.
Hop BroMejiro just dropped something worth watching: a fresh Inkhorn batch, the American IPA Java Finch 2026 #3.
MugiWait, that already sounds intense! With 7.0% ABV, is this a full-on punchy IPA?
Hop BroPunchy, yeah, but not sloppy. It leans pink grapefruit forward, then brings mango, lychee, and a slightly dark green edge.
MugiWhoa! But what even is that dark green edge? Blackberry leaf vibes means absolutely nothing to my normal-person brain!
Hop BroFair. Think green herbal note more than salad. They also tuned down the resinous bitterness that stood out in batch 2, so it should drink smoother.
MugiThat is terrifyingly precise. And they said they changed lots, right? What does a hop lot even mean?
Hop BroBasically, different harvest batches or field lots can behave differently even with the same hop. That lot swap tweak helped push more grapefruit and lychee.
MugiHold on, same hop but different personality? And LUPOMAX, Cryo, Dynaboost all sound like anime special moves.
Hop BroHonestly, yes. But they're really hop formats that concentrate aroma and make it easier to build denser hop aroma without turning the beer into a bitterness hammer.
MugiSo they didn't rebuild the whole thing, they just polished it? Same backbone with smarter adjustments?
Hop BroExactly. The base stays on Extra Pils, Extra Pale Ale, Spelt Malt, and WLP001, then the details get sharpened. A compare-and-sip beer for sure, and being able to grab it near Mejiro Station is a bonus.
MugiNow I want this so badly my stomach turned into a tap list. One pint immediately, and make it Java Finch 2026 #3!
Tokyo-based Inkhorn Brewing, located in Mejiro, Toshima-ku, introduced a new batch of its American IPA, Java Finch 2026 #3, in an Instagram post. The beer is listed at 7.0% ABV and is built around a hop-forward profile.
According to the brewery’s description, the aroma and flavor lean toward pink grapefruit, mango, and lychee, with a slightly darker green character reminiscent of blackberry leaves. A moderate bitterness sits on top, giving the beer a classic IPA frame without pushing into overly resinous territory.
Inkhorn Brewing says this batch was developed with the previous Java Finch 2026 batch 2 in mind. Rather than changing the recipe drastically, the brewery aimed to reduce the resin-like bitterness that became noticeable over a pint and to strengthen the grapefruit direction.
The hop bill and usage are largely unchanged, but the brewery made small adjustments by using an older Galaxy lot and swapping the Citra lot to bring out more lychee character. Malt and yeast handling remain the same, so the batch is intended to highlight subtle differences rather than a full redesign.
Specs
- Style: American IPA
- ABV: 7.0%
- Malt: Extra Pils, Extra Pale Ale, Spelt Malt
- Hops: Citra, Galaxy, Citra LUPOMAX, Krush LUPOMAX, Citra Cryo, Simcoe Dynaboost
- Yeast: WLP001
Inkhorn Brewing operates in Mejiro, Tokyo, and has built a reputation around hop-driven beers with careful recipe adjustments. Java Finch 2026 #3 continues that approach, refining the flavor profile through small but deliberate changes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMejiro just dropped something worth watching: a fresh Inkhorn batch, the American IPA Java Finch 2026 #3.
MugiWait, that already sounds intense! With 7.0% ABV, is this a full-on punchy IPA?
Hop BroPunchy, yeah, but not sloppy. It leans pink grapefruit forward, then brings mango, lychee, and a slightly dark green edge.
MugiWhoa! But what even is that dark green edge? Blackberry leaf vibes means absolutely nothing to my normal-person brain!
Hop BroFair. Think green herbal note more than salad. They also tuned down the resinous bitterness that stood out in batch 2, so it should drink smoother.
MugiThat is terrifyingly precise. And they said they changed lots, right? What does a hop lot even mean?
Hop BroBasically, different harvest batches or field lots can behave differently even with the same hop. That lot swap tweak helped push more grapefruit and lychee.
MugiHold on, same hop but different personality? And LUPOMAX, Cryo, Dynaboost all sound like anime special moves.
Hop BroHonestly, yes. But they're really hop formats that concentrate aroma and make it easier to build denser hop aroma without turning the beer into a bitterness hammer.
MugiSo they didn't rebuild the whole thing, they just polished it? Same backbone with smarter adjustments?
Hop BroExactly. The base stays on Extra Pils, Extra Pale Ale, Spelt Malt, and WLP001, then the details get sharpened. A compare-and-sip beer for sure, and being able to grab it near Mejiro Station is a bonus.
MugiNow I want this so badly my stomach turned into a tap list. One pint immediately, and make it Java Finch 2026 #3!
