Susukino Yell STAND Features Hobukotan Brewing’s Night Walker
Susukino Yell STAND in Sapporo is featuring “Night Walker” from Hobukotan Brewing, a Black IPA with 6.0% ABV and 60 IBU. Its deep color and restrained roast character come from a cold-steeping process using dark malts.
Hop BroAt Susukino Ale STAND on the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO, they’re featuring HOP KOTAN Brewing’s “Night Walker.”
MugiWhoa! That name already feels made for Susukino at night. What kind of beer is Night Walker?
Hop BroIt’s a Black IPA—dark like a stout in appearance, but built around the hoppy bitterness you expect from an IPA.
MugiA black IPA? What?! I’ve got stout and IPA colliding in my brain!
Hop BroThe bitterness is the star: 6.0% ABV and 60 IBU, with a firm hoppy bite.
MugiSixty IBU! My tongue just puckered at the number. So how does it get that dark color?
Hop BroThat comes from cold steeping. Black Malt and Chocolate Malt are soaked in cool water and extracted separately.
MugiCold steeping? That sounds like a science-lab experiment! Is it like giving the malt a cold bath?
Hop BroHonestly, that’s close! It draws out color while reducing harsh roastiness and astringency.
MugiNice! So it looks properly dark without being all rough and burnt. Does it have a chocolate note too?
Hop BroExactly—there’s a subtle bitter-chocolate nuance, followed by a gentle roasted character after the hop bitterness.
MugiI want to compare Hokkaido breweries in Susukino, then finish with this. Tonight calls for a Black IPA!
Hop BroCheck availability and service details, then head to Susukino Ale STAND. A perfect beer for the night—let’s raise a glass!
Susukino Yell STAND, a craft beer pub located in the basement of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, is featuring “Night Walker” from Hobukotan Brewing. The venue focuses on craft beer from breweries across Hokkaido, making it a convenient stop for exploring the region’s beer scene.
“Night Walker” is a Black IPA with 6.0% ABV and 60 IBU. It combines the firm bitterness expected from an IPA with the dark appearance associated with roasted malt beers.
The beer’s defining feature is its use of cold steeping. Black Malt and Chocolate Malt are soaked in cold water and extracted separately from the regular mash. This method brings out a deep black color while limiting the harsh burnt notes and astringency that can come from intense roasting. A subtle bitter-chocolate nuance remains in the finished beer.
With its pronounced bitterness, dark color, restrained roast character, and hint of chocolate, “Night Walker” offers a distinctive take on the Black IPA style. Visitors interested in trying it at Susukino Yell STAND should check the venue’s current availability and serving details before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Susukino Ale STAND on the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO, they’re featuring HOP KOTAN Brewing’s “Night Walker.”
MugiWhoa! That name already feels made for Susukino at night. What kind of beer is Night Walker?
Hop BroIt’s a Black IPA—dark like a stout in appearance, but built around the hoppy bitterness you expect from an IPA.
MugiA black IPA? What?! I’ve got stout and IPA colliding in my brain!
Hop BroThe bitterness is the star: 6.0% ABV and 60 IBU, with a firm hoppy bite.
MugiSixty IBU! My tongue just puckered at the number. So how does it get that dark color?
Hop BroThat comes from cold steeping. Black Malt and Chocolate Malt are soaked in cool water and extracted separately.
MugiCold steeping? That sounds like a science-lab experiment! Is it like giving the malt a cold bath?
Hop BroHonestly, that’s close! It draws out color while reducing harsh roastiness and astringency.
MugiNice! So it looks properly dark without being all rough and burnt. Does it have a chocolate note too?
Hop BroExactly—there’s a subtle bitter-chocolate nuance, followed by a gentle roasted character after the hop bitterness.
MugiI want to compare Hokkaido breweries in Susukino, then finish with this. Tonight calls for a Black IPA!
Hop BroCheck availability and service details, then head to Susukino Ale STAND. A perfect beer for the night—let’s raise a glass!