North Island Beer's "Buntan LAGER" Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo introduced North Island Beer's fruit lager, "Buntan LAGER." With a light build at ABV 5.0% and IBU 18, it is a glass that lets you enjoy the fresh aroma of Tosa buntan.
Hop BroNorth Island Beer's Buntan LAGER has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo. This is definitely one you don't want to miss.
MugiHuh, buntan is that citrus!? It goes into beer? Just imagining it is already strange!
Hop BroExactly, this is a Fruit Lager. It helps to think of it as a style that uses the clean character of lager as a base, then brings the fruit aroma to the front.
MugiFruit flavor in a lager? That totally scrambles my brain! So it's basically a sweet beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The numbers are ABV 5.0%, with bitterness at IBU 18. It's not overpowering, it's light, and the drinking profile is very smart.
MugiOh, that does sound easy to drink! But what is this corn-derived lightness? Is that some kind of corn power?
Hop BroIt has a lightness from corn made with ingredients from Ebetsu, and then the citrus character of Tosa buntan from Tosa City in Kochi Prefecture is layered on top. It's the best of both north and south.
MugiWow, that's amazing! Getting the freshness of the tropics and the Hokkaido feel at the same time is almost unfair!
Hop BroAnd the location is Susukino Ale STAND on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, so it's easy to follow in the shop, and the label is easy to find on e-commerce too.
MugiNow I want to go drink it right away! I'm totally in the mood for a citrus lager now, so this is the one for today!
Hop BroExactly. In the end, you want to enjoy a glass while feeling those bright citrus notes.
Introducing North Island Beer's "Buntan LAGER"
In an Instagram post, Susukino Ale STAND introduced North Island Beer's "Buntan LAGER." This Fruit Lager has ABV 5.0% and IBU 18, and combines the brisk lightness derived from corn made with ingredients from Ebetsu with the citrus character of Tosa buntan, a specialty of Tosa City in Kochi Prefecture.
Buntan LAGER is a beer that centers on the clean drinkability typical of lager while bringing fruit-derived aroma to the forefront. The post describes it as a special beer that blends the "refreshing feel of the tropics" with the "blessings of the northern land," making it a good choice when you want to enjoy bright citrus notes.
#### Key points from the post
- Beer name: Buntan LAGER
- Brewery: North Island Beer
- Style: Fruit Lager
- Alcohol by volume: 5.0%
- Bitterness: IBU 18
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, a commercial complex in the Susukino Station area of Sapporo. In addition to being able to casually drink on-site, you can also check the labels they carry on their e-commerce site, making it easy to follow beers that interest you both in store and online. As a shop centered on Hokkaido craft beer, it serves as a place to discover a beer that catches your eye, including guest beers like this one.
For people who like citrus aromas or are looking for a lager that is not too heavy, Buntan LAGER is a label worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNorth Island Beer's Buntan LAGER has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo. This is definitely one you don't want to miss.
MugiHuh, buntan is that citrus!? It goes into beer? Just imagining it is already strange!
Hop BroExactly, this is a Fruit Lager. It helps to think of it as a style that uses the clean character of lager as a base, then brings the fruit aroma to the front.
MugiFruit flavor in a lager? That totally scrambles my brain! So it's basically a sweet beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The numbers are ABV 5.0%, with bitterness at IBU 18. It's not overpowering, it's light, and the drinking profile is very smart.
MugiOh, that does sound easy to drink! But what is this corn-derived lightness? Is that some kind of corn power?
Hop BroIt has a lightness from corn made with ingredients from Ebetsu, and then the citrus character of Tosa buntan from Tosa City in Kochi Prefecture is layered on top. It's the best of both north and south.
MugiWow, that's amazing! Getting the freshness of the tropics and the Hokkaido feel at the same time is almost unfair!
Hop BroAnd the location is Susukino Ale STAND on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, so it's easy to follow in the shop, and the label is easy to find on e-commerce too.
MugiNow I want to go drink it right away! I'm totally in the mood for a citrus lager now, so this is the one for today!
Hop BroExactly. In the end, you want to enjoy a glass while feeling those bright citrus notes.
