Susukino Ale STAND Introduces NIKIYA FARM BREWERY's "NIKIYA WINTER SAISON"
The beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino district introduced NIKIYA FARM BREWERY's "NIKIYA WINTER SAISON" on Instagram. It is a saison with 5.0% ABV, presented as a beer with fruitiness and a dry finish.
Hop BroToday's topic is the introduction of Susukino's beer pub Susukino Ale STAND. They posted about NIKIYA FARM BREWERY's "NIKIYA WINTER SAISON" on Instagram, and it has a nice mix of winter character and easy drinkability.
MugiWait, a winter-limited saison!? Just hearing it's a snowy-region beer already makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroExactly. And it's 5.0% ABV, so the appeal is that it's easy to drink, just like a saison should be. It has that style where the aroma floats up softly and then slips away smoothly.
MugiI've heard saisons are light yet complex, but what do they actually taste like? They sound airy, so why are they so popular?
Hop BroNIKIYA WINTER SAISON has fruitiness that brings banana and pear to mind, with just a hint of spice layered on top. The fermentation-derived aromas come through beautifully, giving it that classic saison feel.
MugiWow, that sounds stylish! But when people say spice, it sounds hard to understand, and it feels a little scary, like the little devil of the beer world!
Hop BroDon't worry about that. The bitterness is kept fairly low, and the finish is clean, so it's easy to drink. A saison is like Mugi-chan: it may look gentle, but it has real backbone.
MugiThat sounds easy to drink! And Susukino Ale STAND opens at 10:00 a.m., right? The temptation of daytime drinking is way too strong!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's in the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, so it's great for a drink before meeting up, and if you like something, you can also check stock online through their e-commerce site. You can try it at the shop and then enjoy tracking it down later too.
MugiThat's the best! Today I want to relax with NIKIYA WINTER SAISON while feeling the seasonal atmosphere of Hokkaido.
The Beer Introduced
The beer featured in Susukino Ale STAND's Instagram post was NIKIYA FARM BREWERY's "NIKIYA WINTER SAISON." With 5.0% ABV and brewed in the saison style, it is introduced as a winter-limited release.
Flavor Characteristics
The post describes it as having a gentle aroma that evokes the winter of Hokkaido, a snowy region, along with an astonishingly crisp drinking feel. Its aroma carries fruitiness reminiscent of banana and pear, layered with a subtle spice note. Bitterness is kept quite low, and while it maintains the light, lively character typical of a saison, the finish is clean and dry.
What It Means to Drink It at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub located on the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo. Since beer can be enjoyed from 10:00 a.m., it is easy to use for daytime drinking or for a first drink before meeting up. Of course, you can relax and enjoy it in the shop, but the craft beers they carry can also be checked for stock and purchased through their e-commerce site, so you can enjoy chasing down a favorite label at home later.
This is a beer worth remembering as an easy way to try a seasonal saison from a local Hokkaido brewery right in the heart of Susukino.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the introduction of Susukino's beer pub Susukino Ale STAND. They posted about NIKIYA FARM BREWERY's "NIKIYA WINTER SAISON" on Instagram, and it has a nice mix of winter character and easy drinkability.
MugiWait, a winter-limited saison!? Just hearing it's a snowy-region beer already makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroExactly. And it's 5.0% ABV, so the appeal is that it's easy to drink, just like a saison should be. It has that style where the aroma floats up softly and then slips away smoothly.
MugiI've heard saisons are light yet complex, but what do they actually taste like? They sound airy, so why are they so popular?
Hop BroNIKIYA WINTER SAISON has fruitiness that brings banana and pear to mind, with just a hint of spice layered on top. The fermentation-derived aromas come through beautifully, giving it that classic saison feel.
MugiWow, that sounds stylish! But when people say spice, it sounds hard to understand, and it feels a little scary, like the little devil of the beer world!
Hop BroDon't worry about that. The bitterness is kept fairly low, and the finish is clean, so it's easy to drink. A saison is like Mugi-chan: it may look gentle, but it has real backbone.
MugiThat sounds easy to drink! And Susukino Ale STAND opens at 10:00 a.m., right? The temptation of daytime drinking is way too strong!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's in the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, so it's great for a drink before meeting up, and if you like something, you can also check stock online through their e-commerce site. You can try it at the shop and then enjoy tracking it down later too.
MugiThat's the best! Today I want to relax with NIKIYA WINTER SAISON while feeling the seasonal atmosphere of Hokkaido.
