Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Pilsner tapped at Susukino Ale STAND
At the beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo’s Susukino, a limited-time "Italian Pilsner" was introduced. Brewed with ABV 5.0%, IBU 19, and only the domestic hop "Shinshu Wase," it is a clear, crisp beer with a refreshing finish.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Pilsner has been tapped at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo. This is the kind of beer that makes you want to make a detour when you spot it.
MugiWhoa, Shiga Kogen Beer? That’s that famous brewery! Being able to drink it in Susukino is enough to get me excited!
Hop BroAnd it’s ABV 5.0% and IBU 19, brewed with only the domestic hop Shinshu Wase. Just looking at the numbers, you can tell it has a proper crispness, right?
MugiWait, what’s IBU? Sounds like a spell... does it mean an indicator of bitterness?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is basically a bitterness index for beer. At 19, it’s not overly sharp, so you can enjoy a moderate hop character.
MugiOhhh! So it won’t get in the way of food, but it still tastes like beer. Hearing that it’s a food-pairing beer makes it instantly appealing!
Hop BroExactly. Italian Pilsner has the clean snap of a lager, and its charm is that it’s light but not bland.
MugiAnd Susukino Ale STAND is in the basement of COCONO SUSUKINO, right? Being able to drop in for just one glass while shopping is dangerously perfect!
Hop BroThat’s right. It goes with appetizers, fried foods, and meat dishes, so if you put it as the first glass, it makes the whole flow of the meal feel great.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! Today I’m in the mood to start at Susukino Ale STAND with a crisp, refreshing glass!
Susukino Ale STAND, located on B1F of the COCONO SUSUKINO underground mall in Sapporo’s Susukino district, is a beer pub where you can mainly enjoy craft beers from Hokkaido. Its convenient location makes it easy to stop by while shopping or dining, and the appeal is that you can casually try craft beer by the glass.
The beer introduced on Instagram this time was Shiga Kogen Beer (Tamamura Honten)’s "Italian Pilsner." The post clearly stated ABV 5.0% and IBU 19, and said it was brewed using only the domestic hop "Shinshu Wase." It is characterized by a clear, crisp drinking profile, and was also presented in the post as a beer that works well with food.
The Italian Pilsner is a style that offers the clean snap typical of a lager while letting you enjoy the hop character in moderation. It is light and lively, yet not merely bland, so it pairs well with a wide range of dishes, from appetizers and fried foods to meat dishes. In a place like Susukino Ale STAND, where food and beer are close together, that balance really shines. If you’re visiting in search of a limited beer, this is the kind you want to choose first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Pilsner has been tapped at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo. This is the kind of beer that makes you want to make a detour when you spot it.
MugiWhoa, Shiga Kogen Beer? That’s that famous brewery! Being able to drink it in Susukino is enough to get me excited!
Hop BroAnd it’s ABV 5.0% and IBU 19, brewed with only the domestic hop Shinshu Wase. Just looking at the numbers, you can tell it has a proper crispness, right?
MugiWait, what’s IBU? Sounds like a spell... does it mean an indicator of bitterness?
Hop BroExactly. IBU is basically a bitterness index for beer. At 19, it’s not overly sharp, so you can enjoy a moderate hop character.
MugiOhhh! So it won’t get in the way of food, but it still tastes like beer. Hearing that it’s a food-pairing beer makes it instantly appealing!
Hop BroExactly. Italian Pilsner has the clean snap of a lager, and its charm is that it’s light but not bland.
MugiAnd Susukino Ale STAND is in the basement of COCONO SUSUKINO, right? Being able to drop in for just one glass while shopping is dangerously perfect!
Hop BroThat’s right. It goes with appetizers, fried foods, and meat dishes, so if you put it as the first glass, it makes the whole flow of the meal feel great.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! Today I’m in the mood to start at Susukino Ale STAND with a crisp, refreshing glass!
