Taisetsu Local Beer "Smoked Black Beer" Arrives at Susukino e-ru STAND, in Collaboration with an Asahikawa Soy Sauce Maker
The beer pub "Susukino e-ru STAND" in Susukino, Sapporo, has added "Smoked Black Beer" from Taisetsu Local Beer in Asahikawa to its lineup. Made by adding Japanese Soy Sauce Industries' "Kikko Nihon Tokkyu Shoyu" and finished using the Rauchbier brewing method, it is a glass defined by its smoky character, saltiness, and richness.
Hop BroA new guest beer has arrived in Susukino, and Taisetsu Local Beer's "Smoked Black Beer" has come to "Susukino e-ru STAND."
MugiHuh! Smoked Black Beer already sounds like it’s full of smoke, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that it’s a Nippon Soy Sauce Industries collaboration, and they’ve added that "Kikko Nihon Tokkyu Shoyu."
MugiThey put soy sauce in it!? That’s not even food anymore, is that beyond beer conventions?
Hop BroAnd the method is brewed like a Rauchbier, with the malt smoked to add aroma.
MugiRauchbier? What is that! It sounds German, but does smoked malt really change the taste that much?
Hop BroIt does. A smoky aroma that reminds you of bacon and a campfire comes forward, and then saltiness and richness layer on top.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes me want snacks! Saltiness and richness are exactly what dark-beer fans love.
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing hard with strong hops, it’s focused on toastiness, so it’s meant to be enjoyed slowly.
MugiAnd if you can drink it at COCONO SUSUKINO in central Sapporo, you can just stop by while you’re out shopping.
Hop BroIf you can try it for 950 yen including tax, then tonight really is the night to go drink some Hokkaido individuality.
MugiYeah, I’m curious too! I’m in the mood to start with an adventure from the first glass, so let’s toast tonight with the aroma of smoke and soy sauce.
At the beer pub "Susukino e-ru STAND," located on the first basement floor of the commercial complex "COCONO SUSUKINO" in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Taisetsu Local Beer "Smoked Black Beer" is being served as a guest beer.
This beer was created in collaboration with Nippon Soy Sauce Industries, a soy sauce maker in Asahikawa. According to the product description, it is brewed by adding the company's "Kikko Nihon Tokkyu Shoyu" and using the Rauchbier method, in which the malt is smoked. The aroma is centered on a smoky impression reminiscent of bacon and a campfire, layered with a distinctive saltiness and depth.
Susukino e-ru STAND is a shop built around Hokkaido craft beer, where visitors can casually enjoy beers that express the character of the region. Among that lineup, this "Smoked Black Beer" stands out as a rare style that combines soy sauce and smoked elements. It is listed as a new item, with a price of 950 yen including tax.
In terms of flavor, it is less of a beer that pushes forward with strong hop aroma and more of one meant to be savored for its toasty aroma and umami. It should appeal not only to fans of dark beers and smoked beers, but also to anyone who wants a drink that pairs well with food. In the center of Sapporo, it is worth noting as a chance to try a distinctive Hokkaido-made collaboration beer.
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Hop BroA new guest beer has arrived in Susukino, and Taisetsu Local Beer's "Smoked Black Beer" has come to "Susukino e-ru STAND."
MugiHuh! Smoked Black Beer already sounds like it’s full of smoke, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that it’s a Nippon Soy Sauce Industries collaboration, and they’ve added that "Kikko Nihon Tokkyu Shoyu."
MugiThey put soy sauce in it!? That’s not even food anymore, is that beyond beer conventions?
Hop BroAnd the method is brewed like a Rauchbier, with the malt smoked to add aroma.
MugiRauchbier? What is that! It sounds German, but does smoked malt really change the taste that much?
Hop BroIt does. A smoky aroma that reminds you of bacon and a campfire comes forward, and then saltiness and richness layer on top.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes me want snacks! Saltiness and richness are exactly what dark-beer fans love.
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing hard with strong hops, it’s focused on toastiness, so it’s meant to be enjoyed slowly.
MugiAnd if you can drink it at COCONO SUSUKINO in central Sapporo, you can just stop by while you’re out shopping.
Hop BroIf you can try it for 950 yen including tax, then tonight really is the night to go drink some Hokkaido individuality.
MugiYeah, I’m curious too! I’m in the mood to start with an adventure from the first glass, so let’s toast tonight with the aroma of smoke and soy sauce.
