Susukino Ale STAND Introduces Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery's "Hanamuke"
Susukino Ale STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo's Susukino district, introduced Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery's Session IPA "Hanamuke" on Instagram. This beer uses birch sap as part of the brewing water, and it can be enjoyed both in the venue and as takeout. Being able to drink from 10:00 a.m. is also very much in keeping with the shop.
Hop BroToday, the interesting one is Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery's "Hanamuke," introduced by the Sapporo beer pub Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWow! Even the name "Hanamuke" is intriguing! And Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery sounds so forest-like and stylish, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. And the style is Session IPA. With an ABV of 4.0%, it's the kind of beer you can drink lightly while still getting a solid hop aroma.
MugiA session IPA? What is that supposed to mean? It sounds strong, but how does it end up being easy to drink?
Hop BroIn short, it's designed with a lower alcohol content so you can keep going for several rounds. The idea is to reduce heaviness and balance aroma with drinkability.
MugiOh, I see! And this "Hanamuke" even uses birch sap, right? It sounds so gentle on the body that it already feels soothing before you even drink it!
Hop BroThat's the highlight. By using birch sap as part of the brewing water, it brings out a mellow mouthfeel and a gentle, forest-like nuance.
MugiWait, it's like drinking the forest!? And then adding citrusy hops on top of that? The amount of aroma information is so much my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroBut that's the charm of a Session IPA. It has bright aroma yet, at 4.0%, goes down very smoothly. It's perfect as an entry point for daytime drinking.
MugiAnd Susukino Ale STAND can be enjoyed from 10:00 a.m., right? A drink before meeting up sounds like a pretty adult kind of fun!
Hop BroYou can enjoy it either inside the shop or as takeout, and it's convenient that you can check stock and ask to hold one through the EC site. Feeling a bit of Hokkaido in the middle of Sapporo, it makes you want to have a drink together today.
Susukino Ale STAND, located on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, introduced Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery's "Hanamuke" as a guest beer on Instagram.
"Hanamuke" has an ABV of 4.0% and is a Session IPA. In the post, one of its major features is that birch sap is used as part of the brewing water, and it is described as having a mellow mouthfeel and a gentle, forest-like nuance. On top of that, the bright citrus-hop aroma typical of a Session IPA comes through, and with the lower alcohol content, it finishes in a way that feels light and easy to drink.
The shop's appeal also lies in its convenience as a beer pub where you can drink from 10:00 a.m. in the heart of Susukino. It is easy to choose for a first drink before meeting up or as an entry point for daytime drinking, and visitors are told they can enjoy it both in-house and as takeout. In addition, since stock checks and hold requests can also be made through the shop's EC site, it is easy to use not only for drinking on site but also for reserving a label you're interested in for home.
"Hanamuke" balances locally rooted ingredients with drinkability. At Susukino Ale STAND, it is a beer worth checking out as a pour that lets you feel the character of a Hokkaido brewery while staying in the middle of Sapporo.
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Hop BroToday, the interesting one is Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery's "Hanamuke," introduced by the Sapporo beer pub Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWow! Even the name "Hanamuke" is intriguing! And Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery sounds so forest-like and stylish, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. And the style is Session IPA. With an ABV of 4.0%, it's the kind of beer you can drink lightly while still getting a solid hop aroma.
MugiA session IPA? What is that supposed to mean? It sounds strong, but how does it end up being easy to drink?
Hop BroIn short, it's designed with a lower alcohol content so you can keep going for several rounds. The idea is to reduce heaviness and balance aroma with drinkability.
MugiOh, I see! And this "Hanamuke" even uses birch sap, right? It sounds so gentle on the body that it already feels soothing before you even drink it!
Hop BroThat's the highlight. By using birch sap as part of the brewing water, it brings out a mellow mouthfeel and a gentle, forest-like nuance.
MugiWait, it's like drinking the forest!? And then adding citrusy hops on top of that? The amount of aroma information is so much my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroBut that's the charm of a Session IPA. It has bright aroma yet, at 4.0%, goes down very smoothly. It's perfect as an entry point for daytime drinking.
MugiAnd Susukino Ale STAND can be enjoyed from 10:00 a.m., right? A drink before meeting up sounds like a pretty adult kind of fun!
Hop BroYou can enjoy it either inside the shop or as takeout, and it's convenient that you can check stock and ask to hold one through the EC site. Feeling a bit of Hokkaido in the middle of Sapporo, it makes you want to have a drink together today.
