Susukinoyell STAND adds Takikawa Craft Beer Factory's limited PIRIKA&IPA
Susukinoyell STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo's Susukino district, has added Takikawa Craft Beer Factory's limited PIRIKA&IPA. Brewed with local Yumepirika rice, it is a session IPA with a light body and citrus hop aroma.
Hop BroFresh on tap, limited PIRIKA&IPA just landed at Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWait, rice in an IPA? Made with Yumepirika sounds like beer teamed up with dinner!
Hop BroExactly. It’s from Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo, and it’s an American-style Session IPA. ABV is 5% and IBU is 40, so it’s lively but easy to drink.
MugiHold on, Session IPA? That sounds like a beer club with matching jerseys!
Hop BroIt just means an IPA you can keep drinking without it getting too heavy. And IBU 40 is basically a bitterness scale around 40, firm but not punishing.
MugiOooh, so it has a light easy body with that zippy citrus hop thing? That sounds beginner-friendly!
Hop BroExactly. It pours a pale amber, and the citrus aroma and bitterness layer together while the Yumepirika keeps the finish clean.
MugiLayer together is cool, but unpasteurized draft beer suddenly sounds like science class. What changes?
Hop BroNo heat treatment means the aroma and freshness come through more clearly. And Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo is the only brewery in Nakasorachi, so the local character really shows.
MugiThat’s so good though, you can try it right in Susukino! COCONO SUSUKINO B1F is dangerously convenient for spontaneous beer decisions!
Hop BroHonestly, talking about it already made me thirsty. With food, it still has IPA structure but the rice keeps it nimble, so it feels like a taste of Hokkaido in one glass.
MugiThat’s it, my stomach and my throat both voted yes! Let’s go get a pint together right now!
Susukinoyell STAND, located on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in central Sapporo, has newly added Takikawa Craft Beer Factory's limited PIRIKA&IPA. The pub focuses on Hokkaido craft beer, so this regional release fits naturally into its lineup and gives visitors an easy chance to try a beer with a strong sense of place.
PIRIKA&IPA was developed in collaboration with local revitalization volunteers and uses Yumepirika, a branded rice grown in Takikawa. It is an American-style session IPA with 5% ABV and 40 IBU. The beer is described as having a pale amber light body, citrusy hop aroma, and a clean balance of bitterness. Because it is a non-heat-treated fresh beer, its crispness should stand out even more.
Takikawa Craft Beer Factory is the only brewery in the Nakasorachi area. Alongside its core beers, including Sorachi Ale, Sorachi Pilsner, and Apple & Dry, it also develops limited releases that reflect local ingredients.
- Limited session IPA brewed with Yumepirika rice
- 5% ABV and 40 IBU
- Citrus aroma, firm bitterness, and a light body
- Hokkaido craft beer served in a Susukino beer pub
For pairing, it should work well as an IPA with clear bitterness, while the rice-derived lightness adds a distinctive local twist. For craft beer fans looking for something rooted in Hokkaido, this is an easy beer to put on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFresh on tap, limited PIRIKA&IPA just landed at Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWait, rice in an IPA? Made with Yumepirika sounds like beer teamed up with dinner!
Hop BroExactly. It’s from Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo, and it’s an American-style Session IPA. ABV is 5% and IBU is 40, so it’s lively but easy to drink.
MugiHold on, Session IPA? That sounds like a beer club with matching jerseys!
Hop BroIt just means an IPA you can keep drinking without it getting too heavy. And IBU 40 is basically a bitterness scale around 40, firm but not punishing.
MugiOooh, so it has a light easy body with that zippy citrus hop thing? That sounds beginner-friendly!
Hop BroExactly. It pours a pale amber, and the citrus aroma and bitterness layer together while the Yumepirika keeps the finish clean.
MugiLayer together is cool, but unpasteurized draft beer suddenly sounds like science class. What changes?
Hop BroNo heat treatment means the aroma and freshness come through more clearly. And Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo is the only brewery in Nakasorachi, so the local character really shows.
MugiThat’s so good though, you can try it right in Susukino! COCONO SUSUKINO B1F is dangerously convenient for spontaneous beer decisions!
Hop BroHonestly, talking about it already made me thirsty. With food, it still has IPA structure but the rice keeps it nimble, so it feels like a taste of Hokkaido in one glass.
MugiThat’s it, my stomach and my throat both voted yes! Let’s go get a pint together right now!