Black Fox Beer’s “Youthful Folly IPA” Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND
At the beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo’s Susukino district, the limited-edition collaborative brew “Youthful Folly IPA” from Black Fox Beer and the Hokkaido University beer circle has arrived. It combines maltiness with IPA-like aroma and bitterness, along with Belgian-derived fruitiness and spiciness.
Hop BroA Youthful Folly IPA has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo. It’s a limited collaboration between Black Fox Beer and the Hokkaido University beer circle, and the name alone already sounds like it’s ready to run wild.
MugiWait, Youthful Folly is the name of a beer!? That sounds like a youthful disgrace from someone’s past, and now I’m curious enough to feel a little nervous about drinking it!
Hop BroBut the contents are serious. It has a malty base, IPA-like aroma and bitterness, and on top of that the fruity and spicy character that comes from Belgian styles.
MugiBelgian-derived? What even is that! If it’s an IPA but fruity and spicy, isn’t the flavor meeting a total mess?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. When Belgian yeast is doing its job, it tends to bring out fruit-like aromas and peppery nuances. It’s not just bitter; it’s the kind of beer that pulls you in through its aroma.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not just strong, it’s what they call andrinkable. An IPA you can enjoy with snacks sounds pretty great to me!
Hop BroExactly. Even the description says it has room for pairings. So it should appeal not only to people tired of ordinary IPAs, but also to anyone who wants something with a twist.
MugiAnd the location is COCONO SUSUKINO basement level 1, which makes the whole drinking route way too perfect! A limited collaboration right in the middle of Susukino is almost unfair.
Hop BroSusukino Ale STAND offers a broad range of Hokkaido labels, so the nice part is that you can move between staples and distinctive picks. Starting with this limited IPA and flowing into a white ale or saison is a lot of fun.
MugiGot it, tonight I want to start with the limited IPA! Then I’ll reset my palate with a white ale, and after that I’ll probably want one more.
Hop BroNice. Then tonight, let’s drink up our youth at Susukino Ale STAND and laugh about it as we go. I’m in the mood for one drink too, maybe two.
A limited-collaboration IPA has arrived
At the beer pub “Susukino Ale STAND,” located on the first basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Black Fox Beer Youthful Folly IPA is being introduced. It is a limited-batch collaboration brew between Black Fox Beer and the Hokkaido University Beer Circle, and the product description says it was aimed at a beer that “doesn’t bow to anyone, pushing right up against the edge of mischief.”
Flavor direction
This IPA is not just a beer that is simply strong. Built on a malty base, it layers in IPA-like aroma and bitterness while also incorporating the fruity and spicy character typical of Belgian styles. The description also presents it as an “andrinkable” finish that still leaves room for food pairings while remaining properly delicious. It will likely catch the attention of people tired of ordinary IPAs or those who want to try something a little different.
What it means to drink it at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub that carries a wide range of Hokkaido craft beers. Inside, you can choose by style, and local brewery labels line the shelves as well, making it an easy place to start tasting and comparing beers. Adding a limited collaboration like this gives the place its character, letting you move back and forth between staple beers and more distinctive options.
Other labels worth checking out
Also featured on the page are Susukino Ale White Ale, BLACK FOX BEER Mikan Dorobou, permanent#6 “EMBER” Peated Saison (half bottle), Susukino Ale Saison, and Susukino Ale Session IPA. Starting with the limited IPA, it also seems like a good idea to move on to a light white ale or a saison.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA Youthful Folly IPA has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo. It’s a limited collaboration between Black Fox Beer and the Hokkaido University beer circle, and the name alone already sounds like it’s ready to run wild.
MugiWait, Youthful Folly is the name of a beer!? That sounds like a youthful disgrace from someone’s past, and now I’m curious enough to feel a little nervous about drinking it!
Hop BroBut the contents are serious. It has a malty base, IPA-like aroma and bitterness, and on top of that the fruity and spicy character that comes from Belgian styles.
MugiBelgian-derived? What even is that! If it’s an IPA but fruity and spicy, isn’t the flavor meeting a total mess?
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. When Belgian yeast is doing its job, it tends to bring out fruit-like aromas and peppery nuances. It’s not just bitter; it’s the kind of beer that pulls you in through its aroma.
MugiOhhh! So it’s not just strong, it’s what they call andrinkable. An IPA you can enjoy with snacks sounds pretty great to me!
Hop BroExactly. Even the description says it has room for pairings. So it should appeal not only to people tired of ordinary IPAs, but also to anyone who wants something with a twist.
MugiAnd the location is COCONO SUSUKINO basement level 1, which makes the whole drinking route way too perfect! A limited collaboration right in the middle of Susukino is almost unfair.
Hop BroSusukino Ale STAND offers a broad range of Hokkaido labels, so the nice part is that you can move between staples and distinctive picks. Starting with this limited IPA and flowing into a white ale or saison is a lot of fun.
MugiGot it, tonight I want to start with the limited IPA! Then I’ll reset my palate with a white ale, and after that I’ll probably want one more.
Hop BroNice. Then tonight, let’s drink up our youth at Susukino Ale STAND and laugh about it as we go. I’m in the mood for one drink too, maybe two.
