Inkhorn Brewing's "Gouldian" Arrives at PORT LUCK CLUB
An Instagram post from the beer pub PORT LUCK CLUB in Miyamachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City introduced Inkhorn Brewing (Tokyo)'s West Coast IPA "Gouldian." Made with Citra T-90 and Citra Cryo, it features bright citrus and tropical notes.
Hop BroAt PORT LUCK CLUB in Sendai, Inkhorn Brewing's Gouldian has arrived.
MugiWait, what? It's a Tokyo brewery, but you can drink it in Sendai? That's way too exciting!
Hop BroAnd it's a West Coast IPA, with an alcohol content of 7.0%.
MugiWhen I hear West Coast, I only think of ocean breezes, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIn short, it has a sharp bitterness and aroma, and it feels like a clear IPA in both appearance and taste.
MugiWhoa! And Citra comes up twice too - it's like a hop festival!
Hop BroExactly. They use a lot of Citra T-90 and Cryo from the 2025 harvest, so the aroma really stands out.
MugiT-90 and Cryo sound like a science experiment all of a sudden! Are they different hop forms?
Hop BroYeah, T-90 is the standard pellet, while Cryo is a type with concentrated aromatic compounds, so it gives the beer a stronger aroma outline.
MugiI get it! With grapefruit, unripe mango, and lychee too, it feels like you could travel through the aroma.
Hop BroPORT LUCK CLUB is also careful about sharing guest-beer details, so it really helps with choosing your next drink.
MugiIf you're looking for a hop-forward IPA in Sendai, this is perfect. It's already given me a reason to go drink!
In an Instagram post from PORT LUCK CLUB, the beer pub in Miyamachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Inkhorn Brewing (Tokyo)'s "Gouldian" was introduced as part of its 2025 March Archive.
"Gouldian" is a West Coast IPA with an alcohol content of 7.0%. The post describes it as a clear IPA brewed with plenty of fresh Citra T-90 and Citra Cryo harvested in 2025.
Its flavor profile layers bright grapefruit-like citrus with tropical nuances reminiscent of unripe mango and lychee. It is finished with a distinct hop outline, making it a beer for people who want to take their time and appreciate the aroma.
PORT LUCK CLUB is a beer pub located at 3-9-8 Miyamachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. It shares detailed information about guest beers, and posts like this one, which cover the brewery name, style, alcohol content, and tasting points, offer a useful clue for choosing your next drink. If you're looking for a hop-forward IPA in Sendai, this is worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt PORT LUCK CLUB in Sendai, Inkhorn Brewing's Gouldian has arrived.
MugiWait, what? It's a Tokyo brewery, but you can drink it in Sendai? That's way too exciting!
Hop BroAnd it's a West Coast IPA, with an alcohol content of 7.0%.
MugiWhen I hear West Coast, I only think of ocean breezes, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIn short, it has a sharp bitterness and aroma, and it feels like a clear IPA in both appearance and taste.
MugiWhoa! And Citra comes up twice too - it's like a hop festival!
Hop BroExactly. They use a lot of Citra T-90 and Cryo from the 2025 harvest, so the aroma really stands out.
MugiT-90 and Cryo sound like a science experiment all of a sudden! Are they different hop forms?
Hop BroYeah, T-90 is the standard pellet, while Cryo is a type with concentrated aromatic compounds, so it gives the beer a stronger aroma outline.
MugiI get it! With grapefruit, unripe mango, and lychee too, it feels like you could travel through the aroma.
Hop BroPORT LUCK CLUB is also careful about sharing guest-beer details, so it really helps with choosing your next drink.
MugiIf you're looking for a hop-forward IPA in Sendai, this is perfect. It's already given me a reason to go drink!
