Inkhorn Brewing releases 5th-anniversary West Coast IPA Purple Finch
Inkhorn Brewing, based in Mejiro, Toshima, Tokyo, has introduced Purple Finch as one of its 5th-anniversary beers. The 7.5% West Coast IPA pairs a crisp frame with berry-like fruit, citrus, and muskmelon notes.
Hop BroI want to talk about Inkhorn Brewing's fifth anniversary beer, Purple Finch.
MugiWait, Inkhorn Brewing is already at five years? That alone makes me curious!
Hop BroYep, and this one is a West Coast IPA at 7.5% ABV, but it's built to drink surprisingly smooth.
MugiA smooth 7.5%? That's a dangerously drinkable trap!
Hop BroMore like craftsmanship. The base uses 2-row malt, which keeps the profile clean and crisp.
MugiWhat is that, 2-row malt? A baseball formation? A new band?
Hop BroNot a person, not a band. It's a classic North American malt that lets the hop aroma stand front and center.
MugiOhhh, so the hops are the stars. Simcoe and Citra already sound like headliners.
Hop BroThen Mosaic and Nelson join in, bringing berry and citrus notes, plus muskmelon and a touch of piney dankness.
MugiI get pine, but dank? That's a traffic jam of aromas!
Hop BroDank is that resinous, green depth from hops, and with its crisp, snappy body, the bitterness stays nicely balanced.
MugiNow I absolutely want one. Purple Finch tonight sounds like the right way to toast year five.
Purple Finch
Inkhorn Brewing, the Mejiro-based brewery in Toshima, Tokyo, has introduced `Purple Finch` as one of its 5th-anniversary beers. The beer is a West Coast IPA at 7.5% ABV, built around the brewery's clear-IPA direction while keeping a classic West Coast edge.
According to the brewery description, the recipe uses North American 2-row malt and layers Simcoe with Citra, Mosaic, and Nelson to push the top-end aroma. The flavor profile is described in terms of berry-like fruit, slightly sweet citrus, muskmelon, and a hint of piney dankness.
The beer is presented with a crisp body and moderate bitterness, with an emphasis on balance rather than raw intensity. For a brewery in Mejiro known for hop-forward IPAs, `Purple Finch` reads as a concise anniversary release that shows where its strengths lie.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Inkhorn Brewing's fifth anniversary beer, Purple Finch.
MugiWait, Inkhorn Brewing is already at five years? That alone makes me curious!
Hop BroYep, and this one is a West Coast IPA at 7.5% ABV, but it's built to drink surprisingly smooth.
MugiA smooth 7.5%? That's a dangerously drinkable trap!
Hop BroMore like craftsmanship. The base uses 2-row malt, which keeps the profile clean and crisp.
MugiWhat is that, 2-row malt? A baseball formation? A new band?
Hop BroNot a person, not a band. It's a classic North American malt that lets the hop aroma stand front and center.
MugiOhhh, so the hops are the stars. Simcoe and Citra already sound like headliners.
Hop BroThen Mosaic and Nelson join in, bringing berry and citrus notes, plus muskmelon and a touch of piney dankness.
MugiI get pine, but dank? That's a traffic jam of aromas!
Hop BroDank is that resinous, green depth from hops, and with its crisp, snappy body, the bitterness stays nicely balanced.
MugiNow I absolutely want one. Purple Finch tonight sounds like the right way to toast year five.
