Susukino Yell STAND Serves Houbukotan Brewing’s “Kagaribi”
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo’s Susukino district, is serving Houbukotan Brewing’s “Kagaribi.” This Düsseldorf-style Altbier has 5.0% ABV and 50 IBU, combining firm bitterness and malt depth with a notably dry finish.
Hop BroA beer called Kagaribi is now on tap in Susukino, Sapporo—made by Hopkotan Brewing and served at Susukino Yell STAND!
MugiWhoa! The name sounds cozy already. What kind of beer is Kagaribi?
Hop BroIt’s a Düsseldorfer Alt: 5.0% ABV, 50 IBU. Firmly bitter, yet dry and clean on the finish.
MugiWhat? Alt isn’t only a singing voice? There’s an Alt beer too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. It’s a malt-forward, reddish-brown beer from Düsseldorf, Germany. This one is built for a finish without lingering sweetness.
MugiBitter, not sweet, but still full of malt flavor… that sounds like a seriously cool beer!
Hop BroExactly. Pilsner malt forms the base, with Caramel Munich and a little melanoidin malt for a deeper malt backbone.
MugiMelanoidin sounds like a spell! So it’s basically the malt-richness specialist?
Hop BroYou’ve got it. Dehusked roasted malt gives it color while keeping the roast aroma restrained.
MugiNice! If it stays light enough and the bitterness fades cleanly, it sounds food-friendly. I want a Susukino toast!
Hop BroSusukino Yell STAND is on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, an easy stop after work. Let’s have a Kagaribi—and check availability with the pub first!
MugiDeal! Let’s enjoy that bitter, malty goodness and raise a glass to Kagaribi tonight!
Houbukotan Brewing’s “Kagaribi”
“Kagaribi,” now available at Susukino Yell STAND, is a Dusseldorfer Altbier from Houbukotan Brewing. It has an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 50, making it a good choice for drinkers who enjoy a clear, substantial bitterness without excessive sweetness.
According to the brewery, the malt bill is built on pilsner malt, with caramel Munich malt and a small amount of melanoidin malt. The recipe is designed to provide enough malt umami to stand up to the bitterness while keeping sweetness and caramel character restrained. The result is a dry, structured drinking experience typical of an Altbier.
Dehusked roasted malt is used for color, helping prevent roast aromas from becoming too prominent. The aroma layers noble hops, yeast-derived esters, and malt in a subtle way. On the palate, malt umami and a faint roasted nuance accompany the bitterness, which fades cleanly rather than lingering heavily.
A craft beer stop in Susukino
Susukino Yell STAND is a beer pub located on the basement level of COCONO SUSUKINO in central Sapporo. The venue offers a range of craft beers, with a focus on Hokkaido breweries, in a convenient location for an after-work drink or a stop during a night out in Susukino.
“Kagaribi” is a focused example of a dry, malt-supported Altbier: bitter, balanced, and crisp at the finish. Its restrained roast and sweetness should also make it suitable for pairing with food. Availability can change, so please check with the venue before visiting.
Venue: Susukino Yell STAND
Address: B1F, COCONO SUSUKINO, 4-4-1 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Website: https://susukinoyell-stand.net/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA beer called Kagaribi is now on tap in Susukino, Sapporo—made by Hopkotan Brewing and served at Susukino Yell STAND!
MugiWhoa! The name sounds cozy already. What kind of beer is Kagaribi?
Hop BroIt’s a Düsseldorfer Alt: 5.0% ABV, 50 IBU. Firmly bitter, yet dry and clean on the finish.
MugiWhat? Alt isn’t only a singing voice? There’s an Alt beer too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. It’s a malt-forward, reddish-brown beer from Düsseldorf, Germany. This one is built for a finish without lingering sweetness.
MugiBitter, not sweet, but still full of malt flavor… that sounds like a seriously cool beer!
Hop BroExactly. Pilsner malt forms the base, with Caramel Munich and a little melanoidin malt for a deeper malt backbone.
MugiMelanoidin sounds like a spell! So it’s basically the malt-richness specialist?
Hop BroYou’ve got it. Dehusked roasted malt gives it color while keeping the roast aroma restrained.
MugiNice! If it stays light enough and the bitterness fades cleanly, it sounds food-friendly. I want a Susukino toast!
Hop BroSusukino Yell STAND is on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, an easy stop after work. Let’s have a Kagaribi—and check availability with the pub first!
MugiDeal! Let’s enjoy that bitter, malty goodness and raise a glass to Kagaribi tonight!