Susukino Yell STAND features Shimokawa Forest Brewery's PROCYON
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo's Susukino district, is serving PROCYON from Shimokawa Forest Brewery. The beer is presented as a crisp pilsner built around malt depth, Czech hop bitterness, and a clean lager finish.
Hop BroIn Susukino, Sapporo, Susukino Ale STAND is pouring Shimokawa Mori no Brewery's "PROCYON." That's exactly the kind of pilsner you want on a hot day.
MugiWait, the name PROCYON sounds super cosmic! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's named after the brightest star in Canis Minor, and the beer itself is a clean pilsner. You get rounded malt depth and firm bitterness from Czech hops.
MugiWhoa, hold on. Rounded malt depth sounds fancy. Is that like bread dough... but in beer?
Hop BroPretty close. It means the malt gives it a gentle sweetness and fuller mouthfeel, then Czech hop bitterness tightens everything up so it stays crisp.
MugiWhat is that description, why do I want it immediately? And also, fir tree and hops together? Did they pour a forest into the glass?
Hop BroNot literally a forest, no. It means there's a fresh fir-like impression balanced so the aroma and bitterness don't get too loud. That's the balance-focused design here.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. So it doesn't go too extreme, which means it sounds perfect as a first beer even for newer craft beer drinkers.
Hop BroExactly. It also sits at an easy 4.5% ABV, so it's light enough before a meal. At COCONO SUSUKINO B1F for 850 yen, that's a strong opener.
MugiThat is way too tempting. Exploring Hokkaido craft beer in Sapporo and then ending with a toast with PROCYON sounds perfect. Hop bro, let's go now!
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub located in the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in central Sapporo, is offering "PROCYON" from Shimokawa Forest Brewery. The product page lists it at 850 yen including tax, making it an accessible guest beer within a lineup focused on Hokkaido craft labels.
PROCYON is described as a pilsner suited to hot days and easy outdoor drinking. Its name comes from Procyon, the brightest star in Canis Minor. The flavor profile is built on malt character and the sharp, clean bitterness of Czech hops, with the beer styled as a refreshing lager. The brewery also notes a balanced use of todomatsu and hops, aiming for a finish that stays drinkable rather than heavy.
With an ABV of 4.5% and mild bitterness, it should work well as a first pour or as a straightforward lager option for drinkers who want something clean and unfussy. For guests at Susukino Yell STAND, that makes PROCYON a useful contrast to more aromatic or heavily hopped beers, while still reflecting the brewery's regional character.
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Hop BroIn Susukino, Sapporo, Susukino Ale STAND is pouring Shimokawa Mori no Brewery's "PROCYON." That's exactly the kind of pilsner you want on a hot day.
MugiWait, the name PROCYON sounds super cosmic! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's named after the brightest star in Canis Minor, and the beer itself is a clean pilsner. You get rounded malt depth and firm bitterness from Czech hops.
MugiWhoa, hold on. Rounded malt depth sounds fancy. Is that like bread dough... but in beer?
Hop BroPretty close. It means the malt gives it a gentle sweetness and fuller mouthfeel, then Czech hop bitterness tightens everything up so it stays crisp.
MugiWhat is that description, why do I want it immediately? And also, fir tree and hops together? Did they pour a forest into the glass?
Hop BroNot literally a forest, no. It means there's a fresh fir-like impression balanced so the aroma and bitterness don't get too loud. That's the balance-focused design here.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. So it doesn't go too extreme, which means it sounds perfect as a first beer even for newer craft beer drinkers.
Hop BroExactly. It also sits at an easy 4.5% ABV, so it's light enough before a meal. At COCONO SUSUKINO B1F for 850 yen, that's a strong opener.
MugiThat is way too tempting. Exploring Hokkaido craft beer in Sapporo and then ending with a toast with PROCYON sounds perfect. Hop bro, let's go now!
