Inkhorn Brewing Announces Neon Pilsner 'Flocc Members'
Inkhorn Brewing from Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo introduced its Neon Pilsner, 'Flocc Members,' on Instagram. This 5.5% ABV lager-style beer is defined by a design that combines Mega Motueka, German hops, and wheat malt.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about a new Neon Pilsner called 'Flocc Members' from Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Tokyo.
MugiWait, what is a Neon Pilsner? It's a pilsner, but neon - does it literally glow!?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's a lager-style beer at 5.5% ABV, with Extra Pils and Wheat malt, Halleratu Tradition and Mega Motueka hops, and WHC Lab Einstein yeast.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like a spell! Mega Motueka already sounds powerful, but what exactly does it do?
Hop BroIt adds a floral aroma with a touch of fruitiness. The spicy character from the German hops also comes through, giving the pilsner a proper backbone.
MugiI see, so it's about layers of aroma. But why does adding wheat malt change it so much?
Hop BroWheat helps the aroma linger longer while also giving the beer more body and smoothness. It's the kind of lager that goes down easily without tasting thin.
MugiOhhh! And Flocc is kind of a cute name. It sounds fluffy!
Hop BroActually, that comes from flocculation. It's the term for the way yeast clumps together and settles, and the name is a remnant of an original attempt to make a clear lager.
MugiSo this time, the cloudiness is built in from the start! It makes me curious about both how it looks and how it tastes - I want to try it!
Hop BroExactly. It's a beer that shows Inkhorn Brewing's usual attention to aroma and mouthfeel. This is one I want to check out with a glass in hand.
MugiYeah, today definitely feels like pilsner weather - I want a pint right now!
Inkhorn Brewing, based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, has unveiled a new beer called 'Flocc Members.' The style is Neon Pilsner, and the ABV is 5.5%. The malt bill uses Extra Pils and Wheat, the hops are Halleratu Tradition and Mega Motueka, and the yeast is WHC Lab Einstein.
This beer is being described as a release that has been a long time coming. According to the brewery, combining Mega Motueka with German hops layers a touch of fruitiness onto the floral and spicy character typical of a pilsner. Adding wheat malt further leaves the aromatic impression lingering longer while also giving the beer more body and smoothness.
The name 'Flocc' comes from flocculation, which refers to yeast's ability to clump together. It was originally named in connection with an attempt to make a clear lager that did not go as planned, and the name has been used continuously since 2021. This time, because of yeast-related circumstances, the brewing process was designed with haze in mind from the start, so it may appear quite cloudy immediately after pouring.
As a brewery in Mejiro, Inkhorn Brewing seems to carefully balance aroma and mouthfeel even in its lager-oriented beers. Flocc Members appears to be a new release that clearly shows that approach.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I'm talking about a new Neon Pilsner called 'Flocc Members' from Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Tokyo.
MugiWait, what is a Neon Pilsner? It's a pilsner, but neon - does it literally glow!?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. It's a lager-style beer at 5.5% ABV, with Extra Pils and Wheat malt, Halleratu Tradition and Mega Motueka hops, and WHC Lab Einstein yeast.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like a spell! Mega Motueka already sounds powerful, but what exactly does it do?
Hop BroIt adds a floral aroma with a touch of fruitiness. The spicy character from the German hops also comes through, giving the pilsner a proper backbone.
MugiI see, so it's about layers of aroma. But why does adding wheat malt change it so much?
Hop BroWheat helps the aroma linger longer while also giving the beer more body and smoothness. It's the kind of lager that goes down easily without tasting thin.
MugiOhhh! And Flocc is kind of a cute name. It sounds fluffy!
Hop BroActually, that comes from flocculation. It's the term for the way yeast clumps together and settles, and the name is a remnant of an original attempt to make a clear lager.
MugiSo this time, the cloudiness is built in from the start! It makes me curious about both how it looks and how it tastes - I want to try it!
Hop BroExactly. It's a beer that shows Inkhorn Brewing's usual attention to aroma and mouthfeel. This is one I want to check out with a glass in hand.
MugiYeah, today definitely feels like pilsner weather - I want a pint right now!
