Shisukino Yell STAND features Shimokawa Forest Brewery’s Deneb
At Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in the basement of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, Shimokawa Forest Brewery’s saison “Deneb” is being introduced. It is a sustainable beer brewed with upcycled rice bran from Nayoro’s Hakucho-mochi rice.
Hop BroToday's star is Deneb from Shimokawa Mori no Brewery. It's being featured at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo, and it's a saison that feels perfect for summer.
MugiWait, Susukino Ale STAND is the kind of place you can drop into while shopping, and they have beer this interesting?
Hop BroExactly, and it's ABV 6.5% IBU 20, so it's built more around lightness and a clean finish than punchy bitterness.
MugiWhoa, but IBU 20 doesn't really click for me... the second numbers show up, it starts feeling like a quiz!
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. At 20, think less aggressive and more crisp and easy to drink.
MugiOhh, then that rice bran upcycling thing in the article means it's like the beer world's version of wasting nothing?
Hop BroThat's pretty much it. They use rice bran from Nayoro-grown Hakucho Mochi and bring out a soft mochi sweetness while keeping it sustainable.
MugiWhat is that! Beer made with mochi rice had me imagining floating rice cakes, but crisp and fruity sounds dangerously good for summer.
Hop BroAnd the name comes from Deneb in the Summer Triangle. It's the star lined up with Altair and Vega, so the whole thing comes with a little seasonal romance.
MugiA star name, Hokkaido ingredients, and a seasonal release... that's unfairly good. I already want a glass now, and you definitely sound ready to order before finishing the explanation.
Hop BroI can't really deny that. It's easy to stop by between errands or dinner, and in the end it's the kind of beer that makes you want a saison toast.
MugiThen it's settled! Today we're using a Sapporo detour as an excuse for Operation Drink Deneb!
At Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, Shimokawa Forest Brewery’s Deneb is featured.
Listed as DENEB, the beer comes in at ABV 6.5% and IBU 20, and it is a saison. The article says it uses upcycled rice bran from Hakucho-mochi, a specialty rice grown in Nayoro, giving the beer a sustainable angle.
The flavor focus is a soft rice-derived sweetness with a clean, fruity finish. Rather than leaning hard on bitterness, it aims for balance and a gentle lingering character. Its name comes from Deneb, the star that forms the Summer Triangle alongside Altair and Vega.
For beer fans, Susukino Yell STAND offers a convenient place to explore Hokkaido craft beer in central Sapporo. This is a seasonal saison worth paying attention to, especially if you enjoy beers that pair local ingredients with a light, nuanced profile toward the end of summer and into autumn.
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Hop BroToday's star is Deneb from Shimokawa Mori no Brewery. It's being featured at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo, and it's a saison that feels perfect for summer.
MugiWait, Susukino Ale STAND is the kind of place you can drop into while shopping, and they have beer this interesting?
Hop BroExactly, and it's ABV 6.5% IBU 20, so it's built more around lightness and a clean finish than punchy bitterness.
MugiWhoa, but IBU 20 doesn't really click for me... the second numbers show up, it starts feeling like a quiz!
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness scale. At 20, think less aggressive and more crisp and easy to drink.
MugiOhh, then that rice bran upcycling thing in the article means it's like the beer world's version of wasting nothing?
Hop BroThat's pretty much it. They use rice bran from Nayoro-grown Hakucho Mochi and bring out a soft mochi sweetness while keeping it sustainable.
MugiWhat is that! Beer made with mochi rice had me imagining floating rice cakes, but crisp and fruity sounds dangerously good for summer.
Hop BroAnd the name comes from Deneb in the Summer Triangle. It's the star lined up with Altair and Vega, so the whole thing comes with a little seasonal romance.
MugiA star name, Hokkaido ingredients, and a seasonal release... that's unfairly good. I already want a glass now, and you definitely sound ready to order before finishing the explanation.
Hop BroI can't really deny that. It's easy to stop by between errands or dinner, and in the end it's the kind of beer that makes you want a saison toast.
MugiThen it's settled! Today we're using a Sapporo detour as an excuse for Operation Drink Deneb!
