Gogoshima Iyokan IPA : Background
Gogoshima Iyokan IPA is a 6% West Coast IPA from Gogoshima Beer Farm based on Gogoshima, in Ehime, Japan. It’s part of their canned and draught lineup, with it also being part of their regular lineup. It’s brewed using Cascade, Columbus, and Rakau hops and uses thinned Iyokan citrus fruits carefully cultivated by Hanamoto, a citrus farmer on Gogoshima. After fermentation, Iyokan peels are macerated and dry hopped to infuse the aroma.
At A Glance
- ABV : 6%
- Style : West Coast IPA w/fruit
- Hops : Cascade, Columbus, and Rakau
- Adjuncts : Iyokan
- IBU : 39
Sale Information
- Availability : Regular
- On Sale : From August 2024
- Size : 350 ml
Gogoshima Iyokan IPA : Appearance, Aroma, and Taste
Gogoshima Iyokan IPA poured out a dark honey orange colour with a few bubbles that could be mistaken for a head – they didn’t last long at all and ended up with a limp ending.
The aroma off the beer though was vastly different – full of zing and life to it. It began with a light citrus note of lemon and orange, before some light dusting of tropical notes came through. As the beer warmed up, some light resinous notes also permeated through, supported by a touch of malt sweetness to support all of the aromas. Though I was expecting the orange aroma to be the boldest, it was good to have a balance between the aromas.
The body began with a swift but lingering bitterness from start to finish, with the citrus flavours being the boldest during drinking. Along with the citrus flavours came a slight resinous body which was supported by a light pilsner sweetness in the body. Gogoshima Iyokan IPA finished off with the citrus notes lingering into the aftertaste.
Gogoshima Iyokan IPA : The Bottom Line
This was a surprisingly nice beer that had a good balance between the hops and the fruit.
Gogoshima Iyokan IPA : Where to Buy
It can be bought online at the following places:
