Inkhorn Brewing Releases Hazy Double IPA "Yellow Warbler 2026"
Inkhorn Brewing has unveiled the Hazy Double IPA "Yellow Warbler 2026." Built around grapefruit juice-like aroma and bitterness, the beer layers in pineapple and dank nuances as it warms, and its ABV is 7.5%.
Hop BroInkhorn Brewing in Mejiro has put out the Hazy Double IPA 'Yellow Warbler 2026.' The aroma is centered on something like grapefruit juice, and it's a pretty intriguing beer.
MugiWow! Just hearing 'grapefruit juice-like aroma' makes me want to drink it already! But a Hazy Double IPA sounds strong just from the name, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: even with an ABV of 7.5%, it drinks really smoothly. It's designed to be easy to drink even though it's a dense style.
MugiSmooth but dense? Which is it? Isn't an 'easy-drinking Hazy Double IPA' kind of contradictory?
Hop BroThat's where the craftsmanship comes in. The malt bill, oats, and wheat give it that silky softness. It's a piece of work that adds heft while keeping the texture round.
MugiWow! And the hops are wild too - Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic... isn't the hop design way too luxurious?
Hop BroExactly, and it even includes Citra LUPOMAX and Citra Incognito. In other words, the brewing setup is seriously committed to putting the aroma front and center.
MugiWhat is that! I'm already full just from the names of the ingredients! But the way the flavor changes with temperature, I really want to know about the late-stage shift too.
Hop BroYeah. When it's cold, the grapefruit character comes first, and as the temperature rises, pineapple and dank notes slowly come through. So it's a beer that shows a different face at the beginning and the end.
MugiIf I drank this at the Mejiro taproom, I'd probably keep observing it the whole time! Even with the sold out notice, hearing about it makes me want to drink it even more.
Hop BroExactly. It still has that Inkhorn Brewing worldview, and as a citrus-forward new release, it sounds very polished. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to toast right away.
MugiYeah, it's decided for today! Just imagining a yellow-hued pour already makes my throat stir, and makes us want to go drinking together!
Yellow Warbler 2026
"Yellow Warbler 2026," introduced by Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro, Toshima City, Tokyo, is a Hazy Double IPA. Although the product page now shows it as sold out, the recipe information and tasting notes make it clear that this is a hop-forward beer.
The aroma and flavor center on a citrus character reminiscent of grapefruit juice. On the palate, a fresh, juicy drinkability comes first, and as the temperature rises, pineapple and dank impressions gradually emerge. While the mouthfeel is light, a silky softness and a subtle sweetness linger toward the finish, making it an approachable take on a full-bodied style.
Specs
- Style: Hazy Double IPA
- ABV: 7.5%
- Malt: Extra Pils, Oats, Wheat
- Hops: Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Citra LUPOMAX, Citra Incognito
- Yeast: House Ale Yeast
Inkhorn Brewing is a brewery with a brewhouse and taproom in Mejiro, Tokyo. While each beer features its own distinct hop design, the labels and naming also share a consistent world view. "Yellow Warbler 2026" carries that same direction forward, and can be seen as a new release shaped into a citrus-led Hazy Double IPA.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroInkhorn Brewing in Mejiro has put out the Hazy Double IPA 'Yellow Warbler 2026.' The aroma is centered on something like grapefruit juice, and it's a pretty intriguing beer.
MugiWow! Just hearing 'grapefruit juice-like aroma' makes me want to drink it already! But a Hazy Double IPA sounds strong just from the name, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: even with an ABV of 7.5%, it drinks really smoothly. It's designed to be easy to drink even though it's a dense style.
MugiSmooth but dense? Which is it? Isn't an 'easy-drinking Hazy Double IPA' kind of contradictory?
Hop BroThat's where the craftsmanship comes in. The malt bill, oats, and wheat give it that silky softness. It's a piece of work that adds heft while keeping the texture round.
MugiWow! And the hops are wild too - Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic... isn't the hop design way too luxurious?
Hop BroExactly, and it even includes Citra LUPOMAX and Citra Incognito. In other words, the brewing setup is seriously committed to putting the aroma front and center.
MugiWhat is that! I'm already full just from the names of the ingredients! But the way the flavor changes with temperature, I really want to know about the late-stage shift too.
Hop BroYeah. When it's cold, the grapefruit character comes first, and as the temperature rises, pineapple and dank notes slowly come through. So it's a beer that shows a different face at the beginning and the end.
MugiIf I drank this at the Mejiro taproom, I'd probably keep observing it the whole time! Even with the sold out notice, hearing about it makes me want to drink it even more.
Hop BroExactly. It still has that Inkhorn Brewing worldview, and as a citrus-forward new release, it sounds very polished. This is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want to toast right away.
MugiYeah, it's decided for today! Just imagining a yellow-hued pour already makes my throat stir, and makes us want to go drinking together!
