Inkhorn Brewing brews Yanbaru Kuina 2026 for Enjoy?'s 5th anniversary
Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Tokyo has unveiled Yanbaru Kuina 2026, a 8.0% clear American Double IPA brewed with Enjoy? for the shop's fifth-anniversary event starting June 24. Built around Nelson Sauvin, it leans into pineapple, lime, and dank hop character.
Hop BroNews out of Mejiro: Inkhorn Brewing is dropping Yanbaru Kuina 2026 for Enjoy?'s fifth anniversary.
MugiWhat, that name already sounds intense! And it's a fifth anniversary collab? That is peak celebration beer.
Hop BroYep. It's an American Double IPA at 8.0% ABV, but designed to stay clear instead of going heavy and hazy.
MugiWait, clear instead of hazy? So it's strong without turning into juice soup?
Hop BroExactly. The idea is to push the hop character forward, not just the weight. They even used Nelson Sauvin Cryo.
MugiCryo...? That sounds like a frozen hop supervillain. What is it supposed to do?
Hop BroBasically, it's a hop product that concentrates the aromatic punch, so pineapple and lime notes jump out more cleanly.
MugiOooh, and if it also has dank notes plus firm bitterness, this sounds like an 8% that doesn't drag at all.
Hop BroThat's the smart part. Dry finish, moderate body, and somehow it's built for pints, which is a little dangerous.
MugiDangerous in the best way! It starts pouring on June 24 at the Enjoy? anniversary event, right?
Hop BroRight, and the backstory helps too. Inkhorn and Enjoy? have stayed close over the years, so this feels like hops turned all the way up for the occasion.
MugiI'm sold. First sip I'll be talking, second sip I'll go silent. This is a Double IPA I want now.
Inkhorn Brewing, based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, has released `Yanbaru Kuina 2026` for the fifth-anniversary event of `Enjoy?` in Kamitopia? no, Kitami? Wait no, the post says 喜多見, so: Kitami's `Enjoy?`.
The beer is an American Double IPA at 8.0% ABV, brewed as a clear, hop-forward expression around Nelson Sauvin. According to the brewery, it delivers pineapple- and lime-like fruit aromas, a dank edge, and firm bitterness, while keeping a dry finish and enough body to make the pint go down smoothly. Even at its higher alcohol strength, the beer is designed to stay balanced and approachable for more than one glass, with a reminder to drink water between pours.
The collaboration grew out of a long-standing relationship between the two businesses. They opened around the same time, have worked together on food pop-ups, and have remained connected through regular visits and shared support. Inkhorn says this year's `Yanbaru Kuina` pushes the hop character even further while keeping the clear IPA structure it has been refining recently.
#### Specs
- Beer name: Yanbaru Kuina 2026
- Style: American Double IPA
- ABV: 8.0%
- Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Nelson Sauvin Cryo
- Malt: Extra Pils, Extra Pale Ale, Spelt Malt, Carapils
- Yeast: WLP001
The `Enjoy?` fifth-anniversary event starts on June 24, and this beer is positioned as one of the beers marking that milestone.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNews out of Mejiro: Inkhorn Brewing is dropping Yanbaru Kuina 2026 for Enjoy?'s fifth anniversary.
MugiWhat, that name already sounds intense! And it's a fifth anniversary collab? That is peak celebration beer.
Hop BroYep. It's an American Double IPA at 8.0% ABV, but designed to stay clear instead of going heavy and hazy.
MugiWait, clear instead of hazy? So it's strong without turning into juice soup?
Hop BroExactly. The idea is to push the hop character forward, not just the weight. They even used Nelson Sauvin Cryo.
MugiCryo...? That sounds like a frozen hop supervillain. What is it supposed to do?
Hop BroBasically, it's a hop product that concentrates the aromatic punch, so pineapple and lime notes jump out more cleanly.
MugiOooh, and if it also has dank notes plus firm bitterness, this sounds like an 8% that doesn't drag at all.
Hop BroThat's the smart part. Dry finish, moderate body, and somehow it's built for pints, which is a little dangerous.
MugiDangerous in the best way! It starts pouring on June 24 at the Enjoy? anniversary event, right?
Hop BroRight, and the backstory helps too. Inkhorn and Enjoy? have stayed close over the years, so this feels like hops turned all the way up for the occasion.
MugiI'm sold. First sip I'll be talking, second sip I'll go silent. This is a Double IPA I want now.
