Susukino Brewing Announces "Susukino Ale ESB," Its First ESB in a Year
Susukino Brewing announced its new release, "Susukino Ale ESB," at 3:59 p.m. on January 19, 2026. It is the brewery's first ESB brew in a year, and this time it uses more malt than last year's recipe to create a beer with more body. With 6% ABV and 32 IBU, it is slated to begin service first at "Susukino Ale STAND."
Hop BroSusukino Brewing in Sapporo announced its first ESB in a year, "Susukino Ale ESB," at 3:59 p.m. on January 19, 2026. This is a really intriguing new release as its first big launch of the year!
MugiWhoa! The name ESB already sounds intense! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is ESB, which stands for Extra Special Bitter. It's 6% ABV and 32 IBU, so it feels like that kind of British-style goodness where you can enjoy the malt richness without the bitterness going overboard.
MugiIBU 32 means nothing to my brain meter except a blinking "???"!
Hop BroHere's the thing: IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 32 means "definitely noticeable, but not aggressive." This time they've increased the malt compared with last year, so the bitterness isn't supposed to take over.
MugiOhh, so it's not "huge bitter punch" but more like "rich and gentle"! Perfect for winter!
Hop BroExactly. The brewery itself positions it as a gentle pint suited to the cold season, and it's scheduled to start pouring first at "Susukino Ale STAND" on the first basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO.
MugiSeriously! I want to be waiting right in front of the tap! Also, isn't Susukino Brewing's momentum pretty amazing lately?
Hop BroSince they expanded their tanks in June 2024, they've strengthened production. They closed the attached shop, but that shift has made it possible to deliver releases like this one properly, and this ESB is a symbol of that.
MugiI have no choice but to keep an eye on the first pour! Hop bro, let's toast with "Susukino Ale ESB" on a cold night - I already want to drink it now!
Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Susukino Brewing shared news of a new release on Instagram. The new beer is "Susukino Ale ESB." In the post, the brewery said it had "brewed an ESB for the first time in a year," and explained that the recipe uses more malt than last year in pursuit of a more substantial finish.
The published specs are as follows.
- Name: Susukino Ale ESB
- Style: ESB (Extra Special Bitter)
- Alcohol by volume: 6%
- IBU: 32
The brewery describes it as a "gentle pint" suited to the cold season, and the balance between malt-derived richness and restrained bitterness is likely to be the main point of interest. Service is said to begin soon at Susukino Ale STAND, and the post also mentions that orders are now being accepted from restaurants.
On its official website, the brewery has highlighted its location just a four-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station and its concept of being "a source of joy for this city." In June 2024, it ended operations at the attached taproom due to an expansion of its brewing tanks, and since then it has been serving draft beer at places such as "Susukino Ale STAND" on the first basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO. This new ESB also carries added significance as a release delivered after that strengthening of its production system.
The post suggests that more new releases are on the way, so as the first item in the 2026 lineup, the next thing to watch is the timing of this ESB's first pour.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSusukino Brewing in Sapporo announced its first ESB in a year, "Susukino Ale ESB," at 3:59 p.m. on January 19, 2026. This is a really intriguing new release as its first big launch of the year!
MugiWhoa! The name ESB already sounds intense! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe style is ESB, which stands for Extra Special Bitter. It's 6% ABV and 32 IBU, so it feels like that kind of British-style goodness where you can enjoy the malt richness without the bitterness going overboard.
MugiIBU 32 means nothing to my brain meter except a blinking "???"!
Hop BroHere's the thing: IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 32 means "definitely noticeable, but not aggressive." This time they've increased the malt compared with last year, so the bitterness isn't supposed to take over.
MugiOhh, so it's not "huge bitter punch" but more like "rich and gentle"! Perfect for winter!
Hop BroExactly. The brewery itself positions it as a gentle pint suited to the cold season, and it's scheduled to start pouring first at "Susukino Ale STAND" on the first basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO.
MugiSeriously! I want to be waiting right in front of the tap! Also, isn't Susukino Brewing's momentum pretty amazing lately?
Hop BroSince they expanded their tanks in June 2024, they've strengthened production. They closed the attached shop, but that shift has made it possible to deliver releases like this one properly, and this ESB is a symbol of that.
MugiI have no choice but to keep an eye on the first pour! Hop bro, let's toast with "Susukino Ale ESB" on a cold night - I already want to drink it now!
