Inkhorn Brewing unveils "Yellow Warbler 2026"
Inkhorn Brewing, based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, unveiled its new release "Yellow Warbler 2026" on Instagram. It is a 7.5% Hazy Double IPA, characterized by grapefruit juice-like aroma and bitterness, plus pineapple notes that emerge as it warms.
Hop BroInkhorn Brewing in Mejiro has posted Yellow Warbler 2026 on Instagram. It’s a 7.5% Hazy Double IPA, and just from the name it already feels like a burst of citrus on the wing.
MugiWow, so grapefruit character is the star? That alone sounds delicious, and now my throat is already remembering beer!
Hop BroExactly. What’s interesting is that they’ve centered it on hop-derived grapefruit notes in the aroma, flavor, and bitterness too. It’s designed to grab you from the first sip with that freshly squeezed grapefruit impression.
MugiI usually think of Hazy Double IPA as being rich and sweet. Is this different? It sounds like it has a lot of body, but also drinks smoothly?
Hop BroThat’s the point here. This one is designed to lean drier. Rather than putting heaviness out front, it prioritizes freshness and drinkability, while leaving a silky softness on the finish.
MugiOhhh! And as it warms up, the pineapple change comes out too, right? A beer that changes its face between the first sip and the last has a little drama to it!
Hop BroExactly, and a bit of dank nuance shows up too, so it’s not just citrus all the way through. Building the base with Extra Pils, Oats, and Wheat also helps with the delicate mouthfeel.
MugiWhat is that, the ingredients already sound delicious! But there are so many hop names that it sounds like a spell to me... Citra, Mosaic, Nelson—they sound powerful!
Hop BroGood catch. On top of Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Mosaic, they’re also using LUPOMAX and Incognito, so they’re building aromatic depth while keeping the fruit direction nicely focused.
MugiWow, Inkhorn Brewing really has a clear hop-forward approach. If they’re serving a citrus-packed Hazy like this in Mejiro, I’d want to make a detour just for it!
Hop BroExactly. It really feels like a Mejiro pour. Today, it makes you want to confirm that grapefruit character and silky texture for yourself in a glass.
MugiYeah, I already want one... a glass right now, and I’d like to sip it slowly as the temperature rises.
Inkhorn Brewing, based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, introduced its new beer "Yellow Warbler 2026" on Instagram. The style is Hazy Double IPA, with an alcohol content of 7.5%.
This beer is built around hop-derived aroma, flavor, and bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit juice. Its mouthfeel is fresh, and the impression of freshly squeezed grapefruit comes to the fore, while pineapple and dank nuances gradually begin to emerge as the temperature rises.
It drinks smoothly and may feel on the drier side for a Hazy Double IPA. However, a silky softness remains on the finish, and the subtle sweetness is structured to intensify the grapefruit character. Rather than emphasizing heaviness, the recipe appears designed to balance citrus definition with drinkability.
The recipe uses Extra Pils, oats, and wheat, while the hops are Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Citra LUPOMAX, and Citra Incognito. Even with multiple hops layered together, the result clearly narrows in on a direction of fruitiness and bitterness.
Inkhorn Brewing is a brewery that continues to brew in Mejiro, a residential area in Tokyo. It operates a taproom and an e-commerce site, and has consistently released IPAs and Hazy styles that put hop character front and center. This "Yellow Warbler 2026" is another beer that clearly represents that direction.
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Hop BroInkhorn Brewing in Mejiro has posted Yellow Warbler 2026 on Instagram. It’s a 7.5% Hazy Double IPA, and just from the name it already feels like a burst of citrus on the wing.
MugiWow, so grapefruit character is the star? That alone sounds delicious, and now my throat is already remembering beer!
Hop BroExactly. What’s interesting is that they’ve centered it on hop-derived grapefruit notes in the aroma, flavor, and bitterness too. It’s designed to grab you from the first sip with that freshly squeezed grapefruit impression.
MugiI usually think of Hazy Double IPA as being rich and sweet. Is this different? It sounds like it has a lot of body, but also drinks smoothly?
Hop BroThat’s the point here. This one is designed to lean drier. Rather than putting heaviness out front, it prioritizes freshness and drinkability, while leaving a silky softness on the finish.
MugiOhhh! And as it warms up, the pineapple change comes out too, right? A beer that changes its face between the first sip and the last has a little drama to it!
Hop BroExactly, and a bit of dank nuance shows up too, so it’s not just citrus all the way through. Building the base with Extra Pils, Oats, and Wheat also helps with the delicate mouthfeel.
MugiWhat is that, the ingredients already sound delicious! But there are so many hop names that it sounds like a spell to me... Citra, Mosaic, Nelson—they sound powerful!
Hop BroGood catch. On top of Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Mosaic, they’re also using LUPOMAX and Incognito, so they’re building aromatic depth while keeping the fruit direction nicely focused.
MugiWow, Inkhorn Brewing really has a clear hop-forward approach. If they’re serving a citrus-packed Hazy like this in Mejiro, I’d want to make a detour just for it!
Hop BroExactly. It really feels like a Mejiro pour. Today, it makes you want to confirm that grapefruit character and silky texture for yourself in a glass.
MugiYeah, I already want one... a glass right now, and I’d like to sip it slowly as the temperature rises.
