Inkhorn Brewing announces American IPA 'Java Finch 2025 #4' in 355 ml cans
Inkhorn Brewing of Mejiro, Tokyo, has announced its American IPA 'Java Finch 2025 #4' on its e-commerce site. Built around Citra and Krush, it is a clear beer that brings together citrus brightness, resinous character, and a dry finish.
Hop BroThe American IPA 'Java Finch 2025 #4' has been announced on the web by Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro.
MugiWow! The name Java Finch 2025 #4 sounds like a bird, but also kind of like coffee!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It centers on Citra and Krush, and brings together grapefruit brightness with resinous bitterness.
MugiResinous? So you mean a piney impression? Does it taste like wood?
Hop BroNot like chewing on wood. It means aromas that feel pine-like, like coniferous trees.
MugiI see! And as it warms up, orange and pineapple come out too, so it changes as you drink it!
Hop BroExactly. And this is the fourth batch this year, finished after repeated fine adjustments to the malt and hops.
MugiFour rounds of adjustments? And they even increased the wheat to make the mouthfeel softer. That’s a lot of attention to detail!
Hop BroYeah, and with Extra Pils and Wheat, plus Citra LUPOMAX, Krush LUPOMAX, and Mosaic Dynaboost, the layers of fruitiness are really thick.
MugiThat sounds amazing, I want to drink it! If the Mejiro tasting room hasn’t had a clear IPA lined up for a while, that makes it even more interesting!
Hop BroThen this is the one for tonight. It’s a beer you’ll want to enjoy for its dry finish while also watching how it changes with temperature.
MugiYeah, one glass won’t be enough! I want to chill the 355 ml cans and taste them carefully together!
Java Finch 2025 #4
The new release announced by Inkhorn Brewing is `Java Finch 2025 #4`. It is an American IPA with an alcohol content of 6.5%, and it is listed on the e-commerce site as a 24-pack of 355 ml cans.
At the core of this beer is the combination of Citra and Krush. Its aroma and flavor are designed so that the fruitiness of grapefruit is layered with bitterness reminiscent of the white pith, followed by a piney impression evoking resin. As the temperature rises, notes of orange and pineapple are said to emerge as well.
Inkhorn Brewing is a brewery based in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It has a tasting room and works across a wide range of styles, from IPA to lager, but this `Java Finch` is positioned as a beer that tightens the balance between clarity and drinkability. According to the brewery, this is the fourth batch since the start of the year, and it was finished through repeated fine adjustments to the malt and hops.
In terms of recipe design, the amount of wheat was increased to add body and a softer mouthfeel, while the dry finish and bitterness give it a distinctly IPA-like outline. Another feature is that it was not built solely from Citra and Krush; Idaho 7 Quantum was added early in fermentation and Mega Motueka later on, expanding the layers of fruit character.
Specs
- Name: Java Finch 2025 #4
- Style: American IPA
- ABV: 6.5%
- Malt: Extra Pils, Wheat
- Hops: Citra, Citra LUPOMAX, Krush LUPOMAX, Mega Motueka, Krush, Mosaic Dynaboost, Idaho 7 Quantum
- Yeast: WLP001
According to the tasting room in Mejiro, there had not been a clear IPA lined up for some time, so this release is likely to draw attention from drinkers who have been waiting for that return.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe American IPA 'Java Finch 2025 #4' has been announced on the web by Inkhorn Brewing in Mejiro.
MugiWow! The name Java Finch 2025 #4 sounds like a bird, but also kind of like coffee!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. It centers on Citra and Krush, and brings together grapefruit brightness with resinous bitterness.
MugiResinous? So you mean a piney impression? Does it taste like wood?
Hop BroNot like chewing on wood. It means aromas that feel pine-like, like coniferous trees.
MugiI see! And as it warms up, orange and pineapple come out too, so it changes as you drink it!
Hop BroExactly. And this is the fourth batch this year, finished after repeated fine adjustments to the malt and hops.
MugiFour rounds of adjustments? And they even increased the wheat to make the mouthfeel softer. That’s a lot of attention to detail!
Hop BroYeah, and with Extra Pils and Wheat, plus Citra LUPOMAX, Krush LUPOMAX, and Mosaic Dynaboost, the layers of fruitiness are really thick.
MugiThat sounds amazing, I want to drink it! If the Mejiro tasting room hasn’t had a clear IPA lined up for a while, that makes it even more interesting!
Hop BroThen this is the one for tonight. It’s a beer you’ll want to enjoy for its dry finish while also watching how it changes with temperature.
MugiYeah, one glass won’t be enough! I want to chill the 355 ml cans and taste them carefully together!
