Shimokawa Mori Brewery's "ANTARES Sour Ale" Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND, a beer pub in Susukino, Sapporo, introduced a newly arrived beer on Instagram. Shimokawa Mori Brewery's "ANTARES Sour Ale" is a sour ale made with fruit tomatoes from Shimokawa, offering a cup where acidity, saltiness, and tomato umami come together.
Hop BroShimokawa Mori Brewery's ANTARES Sour Ale has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND. It's a pretty intriguing beer, made with fruit tomatoes from Shimokawa.
MugiWait, a tomato beer!? Made with fruit tomatoes in beer, not salad!?
Hop BroExactly. The style is sour ale, and it layers acidity, saltiness, and tomato umami. It doesn't come on with sweetness; it's the kind of beer that keeps you drinking with its refreshing character and depth.
MugiAcidity and saltiness, what is that!? It's like a three-part flavor chorus and my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the acidity gives it a sharp outline, and the saltiness brings out the umami. Then the tomato richness comes in, so it's not just sour - it becomes a beer with a deep, layered flavor.
MugiOh, I see! That sounds like something you'd want to gulp down on a hot day! I might really like this refreshing cup.
Hop BroAnd the location is great too. It's in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, right in front of Susukino Station Exit 4, so it's easy to stop by.
MugiRight in front of the station is unbeatable! If the noren also softens the view, that's a relaxing space that's easy for beginners to walk into!
Hop BroInside, you can enjoy Susukino Ale and all kinds of craft beers, mainly from Hokkaido, so it's also great for tastings. Being able to follow new arrivals on Instagram makes it an excellent gateway to touring breweries in Hokkaido.
MugiI can't take it anymore, my throat is already reacting just reading this! I'm in the mood to raise a glass today, so let's go drink ANTARES Sour Ale right now!
Susukino Ale STAND, a beer pub in Susukino, Sapporo, announced a newly arrived beer on Instagram. The featured beer was Shimokawa Mori Brewery's "ANTARES Sour Ale." This sour ale uses fruit tomatoes grown in Shimokawa, and its pleasant acidity and saltiness are layered with tomato umami, allowing you to enjoy a taste that is both refreshing and full of depth.
The shop is a standing bar in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, right in front of Exit 4 of Susukino Station on the Namboku Subway Line. A large noren softens the view from the street, and the space is designed so guests can choose their beer in a relaxed atmosphere. Inside, the shop serves "Susukino Ale" as well as a wide range of craft beers, mainly from Hokkaido, making it a place where you can enjoy everything from a casual drink to side-by-side tastings.
Announcements of new arrivals like this are also a fun way to keep up with what breweries in Hokkaido are doing. Of course, you can enjoy them on-site, but the shop also offers takeout and links to its online shop, making it easy to track down a beer that catches your interest later. In the heart of Susukino, it is a bottle well suited to people who want to quickly check out local beers.
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Hop BroShimokawa Mori Brewery's ANTARES Sour Ale has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND. It's a pretty intriguing beer, made with fruit tomatoes from Shimokawa.
MugiWait, a tomato beer!? Made with fruit tomatoes in beer, not salad!?
Hop BroExactly. The style is sour ale, and it layers acidity, saltiness, and tomato umami. It doesn't come on with sweetness; it's the kind of beer that keeps you drinking with its refreshing character and depth.
MugiAcidity and saltiness, what is that!? It's like a three-part flavor chorus and my brain can't keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, the acidity gives it a sharp outline, and the saltiness brings out the umami. Then the tomato richness comes in, so it's not just sour - it becomes a beer with a deep, layered flavor.
MugiOh, I see! That sounds like something you'd want to gulp down on a hot day! I might really like this refreshing cup.
Hop BroAnd the location is great too. It's in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, right in front of Susukino Station Exit 4, so it's easy to stop by.
MugiRight in front of the station is unbeatable! If the noren also softens the view, that's a relaxing space that's easy for beginners to walk into!
Hop BroInside, you can enjoy Susukino Ale and all kinds of craft beers, mainly from Hokkaido, so it's also great for tastings. Being able to follow new arrivals on Instagram makes it an excellent gateway to touring breweries in Hokkaido.
MugiI can't take it anymore, my throat is already reacting just reading this! I'm in the mood to raise a glass today, so let's go drink ANTARES Sour Ale right now!
