THE CRAFT Unveils Spring New Food, a Night to Enjoy with Craft Labels from Hokkaido and Beyond
Sapporo's Susukino beer pub "THE CRAFT (Za Kurafuto)" announced its spring-like new food menu in a March 12 post. The lineup features dishes made with seasonal ingredients such as Spanish mackerel, firefly squid, and rape blossoms, and the post also mentions several craft beer brand names. It is a menu that lets you choose widely among drinks to pair with your meal.
Hop BroWhat catches my eye in springtime Susukino is THE CRAFT's spring new food. That March 12 post was really on point, right?
MugiWait, I thought THE CRAFT was all about beer, but they've stepped up the seasonal menu? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroThe cool thing is, it has Spanish mackerel carpaccio, firefly squid and rape blossom fritters, and even ajillo, so it's a total spring seafood spread.
MugiWow! Snow crab and firefly squid aglio e olio too, that's basically a full feast night!
Hop BroThe beer selection is broad too, with Shiga Kogen Beer, Hitachino Nest, COEDO, Minoh, Oni Densetsu, and Doppu, plus it feels like a Hokkaido-and-beyond brand lineup.
MugiWhat is that! Too many labels, I'm lost! And that pizza "Bianca" sounds like a white pizza spell?
Hop BroBianca means a white-style pizza without tomato sauce. For dishes like these, style-by-style pairings like IPA, pale ale, and weissbier really work.
MugiOhhh, now I get it! Then I want to go with a fragrant ale pick for the firefly squid ajillo!
Hop BroIt's on the first floor of Matsuoka Building, 4-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, right in the heart of Susukino. Check the tap list before you go, and let's plan our tasting-comparison strategy.
MugiIt's settled! Now I want to head to THE CRAFT with Hop-nii, nibbling on spring food and having one drink together tonight!
In THE CRAFT (Za Kurafuto)'s "NEW!" post, the food updates are clearly presented first. This time's recommendations center on seafood and spring vegetables: Spanish mackerel carpaccio (¥900), firefly squid and rape blossom fritters (¥970), firefly squid and rape blossom ajillo (¥900), and snow crab and firefly squid aglio e olio (¥2,000). In addition, there are beer-friendly hot dishes and main items such as rape blossom and salsiccia smoked cheese pizza (¥2,090), firefly squid and broccoli Bianca pizza (¥1,980), and rape blossom and smoked salmon cream pasta (¥1,760).
On the beer side, the post text mentions names such as Shiga Kogen Beer, Hitachino Nest Beer, COEDO, Minoh Beer, Oni Densetsu Beer, and Doppu Beer, suggesting a lineup that, in addition to Hokkaido labels, is conscious of craft brands from across Japan. There are also references to Takikawa Craft, transbrewing, Johana Beer, Yotei Sanroku Beer, Obihiro Beer, Sumikawa Beer, and Yo-Ho Brewing, showing the shop's direction of offering a broad range for tasting comparisons.
The shop is located on the first floor of Matsuoka Building, 4-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo. In the Susukino area, it was a post that makes this a strong spring drinking candidate, where you can enjoy craft beer alongside dishes made with seasonal ingredients.
Tap offerings and keg status on the day may vary depending on business conditions, so it is recommended to check the latest information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWhat catches my eye in springtime Susukino is THE CRAFT's spring new food. That March 12 post was really on point, right?
MugiWait, I thought THE CRAFT was all about beer, but they've stepped up the seasonal menu? Now I'm curious!
Hop BroThe cool thing is, it has Spanish mackerel carpaccio, firefly squid and rape blossom fritters, and even ajillo, so it's a total spring seafood spread.
MugiWow! Snow crab and firefly squid aglio e olio too, that's basically a full feast night!
Hop BroThe beer selection is broad too, with Shiga Kogen Beer, Hitachino Nest, COEDO, Minoh, Oni Densetsu, and Doppu, plus it feels like a Hokkaido-and-beyond brand lineup.
MugiWhat is that! Too many labels, I'm lost! And that pizza "Bianca" sounds like a white pizza spell?
Hop BroBianca means a white-style pizza without tomato sauce. For dishes like these, style-by-style pairings like IPA, pale ale, and weissbier really work.
MugiOhhh, now I get it! Then I want to go with a fragrant ale pick for the firefly squid ajillo!
Hop BroIt's on the first floor of Matsuoka Building, 4-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, right in the heart of Susukino. Check the tap list before you go, and let's plan our tasting-comparison strategy.
MugiIt's settled! Now I want to head to THE CRAFT with Hop-nii, nibbling on spring food and having one drink together tonight!
