Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT" Newly Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND; NZ IPA Debuts
The beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Susukino, Sapporo, announced Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT" as a new arrival. It's a New Zealand IPA brewed with Motueka, Mega Motueka, and Phantasm, with aromas reminiscent of citrus and white wine.
Hop BroToday I'm introducing Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT," a newly arrived IPA at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino.
MugiWait, you can drink something like that at a standing bar in Susukino!? COCONO SUSUKINO B1F sounds like the kind of place I'd get drawn into while shopping!
Hop BroExactly. It's an easygoing standing bar marked by a noren curtain, perfect for a quick drink or as a starting point for tasting comparisons.
MugiBy the way, what does "UPLFT" taste like? The name already feels like it's floating in space, but can beer really do that?
Hop BroIt can, actually. It's a New Zealand IPA with 6.0% ABV and 20 IBU, so the bitterness is moderate and it relies on aroma.
MugiI kind of get ABV, but IBU 20 means it's gentler if the number is low, right? This suddenly feels like a math test!
Hop BroThat's right. IBU is a guide to bitterness, and 20 means it's pretty easy to drink. And with Motueka, Mega Motueka, and the magic of Phantasm, the aroma really comes alive.
MugiPhantasm sounds so powerful! Wait, so it even has grape-derived aromatics in it?
Hop BroYep. It's an ingredient that concentrates grape-like aromas, and that adds ripe passion fruit and guava, plus a white-wine-like elegance.
MugiIf it has not just citrus but also the elegance of white wine, it's so stylish it might even change the way I toast!
Hop BroAnd Susukino Ale STAND lets you check stock in-store or online, so it's convenient for following Hokkaido craft beer too. This is definitely a place to stop in for a drink - or maybe two.
MugiYeah, decided! As a starting point for a tasting comparison, I want to try UPLFT first, with one glass to start!
New IPA at a Standing Bar by Susukino Station
At Susukino Ale STAND, located on the B1 floor of the COCONO SUSUKINO underground commercial complex in Susukino, Sapporo, the newly arrived beer "UPLFT" from Yotei Brewing was introduced. The shop is a standing-bar style place marked by a noren curtain, making it an easy beer pub to stop by for just one drink or to use as a starting point for a tasting comparison.
"UPLFT" Is a New Zealand IPA
The posted announcement introduced "UPLFT" as a New Zealand IPA with 6.0% ABV and 20 IBU. The hops combine New Zealand's signature Motueka with Phantasm, which condenses grape-derived aromatic compounds, and Mega Motueka. The description presented it as a flavor where the impression of ripe passion fruit and guava, even beyond the usual lime aroma, blends with the elegance of white wine and a tropical character.
If You Want to Try It at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND is known as a specialty shop that carries a wide range of Hokkaido craft beers, and customers can check stock and make purchases not only in the store but also on its e-commerce site. In addition to draft beer, the shop also carries bottles and cans, making it easy to pick out whatever catches your eye on the spot. Its convenient location in the center of Susukino, where you can stop by before or after a meal, is another appeal, and craft beer fans will want to keep it in mind as a place to check for new arrivals.
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Hop BroToday I'm introducing Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT," a newly arrived IPA at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino.
MugiWait, you can drink something like that at a standing bar in Susukino!? COCONO SUSUKINO B1F sounds like the kind of place I'd get drawn into while shopping!
Hop BroExactly. It's an easygoing standing bar marked by a noren curtain, perfect for a quick drink or as a starting point for tasting comparisons.
MugiBy the way, what does "UPLFT" taste like? The name already feels like it's floating in space, but can beer really do that?
Hop BroIt can, actually. It's a New Zealand IPA with 6.0% ABV and 20 IBU, so the bitterness is moderate and it relies on aroma.
MugiI kind of get ABV, but IBU 20 means it's gentler if the number is low, right? This suddenly feels like a math test!
Hop BroThat's right. IBU is a guide to bitterness, and 20 means it's pretty easy to drink. And with Motueka, Mega Motueka, and the magic of Phantasm, the aroma really comes alive.
MugiPhantasm sounds so powerful! Wait, so it even has grape-derived aromatics in it?
Hop BroYep. It's an ingredient that concentrates grape-like aromas, and that adds ripe passion fruit and guava, plus a white-wine-like elegance.
MugiIf it has not just citrus but also the elegance of white wine, it's so stylish it might even change the way I toast!
Hop BroAnd Susukino Ale STAND lets you check stock in-store or online, so it's convenient for following Hokkaido craft beer too. This is definitely a place to stop in for a drink - or maybe two.
MugiYeah, decided! As a starting point for a tasting comparison, I want to try UPLFT first, with one glass to start!
