Sapporo’s Kunowa updates its tap list with MOREISH, Heinzel and KOMPAS
Craft Beer and Sake Kunowa, a beer pub on the 8th floor of the Playtown Fujii building in Sapporo’s Susukino area, updated its tap list with GANGI Brewing’s MOREISH, Flora Fermentation’s Heinzel, and KOMPAS from Minoh Beer x Yorocco Beer.
Hop BroCraft Beer and Sake Kunowa in Susukino, Sapporo just had three taps refreshed. They've got GANGI Brewing's MOREISH, Flora Fermentation's Heinzel, and Minoh Beer × Yorocco Beer's KOMPAS, and picking the first pour already sounds fun.
MugiWhat, all three have different personalities? The names alone are so stylish I'd probably need a deep breath before ordering.
Hop BroVery different. MOREISH is a Modern Pils, 4.5% ABV, light and easy-drinking. It has a nice hop lift, but it won't wear your palate out.
MugiWait, is that like a cousin of pilsner? Why does beer suddenly have a family tree?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It's a modern take on pilsner built around crisp bitterness and aroma. Not just old-school clean, but with hops showing a little more expression.
MugiOooh! Then what is Heinzel's Kolsch-style vibe like? The name already sounds like some forest fairy.
Hop BroHeinzel from Flora Fermentation is 4.5% ABV, 27 IBU, and a Kölsch Style Ale. It's top-fermented, but the finish is super clean, so it drinks almost like a lager.
MugiHold on, what's top fermentation? I'm picturing yeast having a meeting on top of the foam!
Hop BroHonestly, that image works. It just means a slightly warmer fermentation that tends to create more fragrant aromatics. Heinzel keeps that character while staying light enough for food.
MugiGot it! So is KOMPAS the final boss pour? Hearing it replaced Dark Lover Summer makes it sound like a dramatic baton pass!
Hop BroKOMPAS is a collab from Minoh Beer and Yorocco Beer, 5.5% ABV, 20 IBU. In the article it's framed as the abbey-style pick, perfect for slowing down and digging in after the two lighter beers.
MugiAnd then you've got pickled herring smorrebrod, salmon pie, and Senposhi milk oysters? The food lineup is stacked. My mouth is busy before I've even had a sip!
Hop BroThat's Kunowa's strength: the taps feel complete with food. They also posted that next Saturday is a temporary closure, so check the schedule first, because I want to drink from MOREISH through KOMPAS in order.
MugiCopy that, meet me in Susukino now! I want to start crisp with MOREISH and finish all dreamy and slow with KOMPAS!
Craft Beer and Sake Kunowa, located on the 8th floor of the Playtown Fujii building in central Sapporo, posted an updated tap list in its latest Instagram update.
The lineup featured three beers:
- `MOREISH` / GANGI Brewing / ABV 4.5% / Modern Pils
- `Heinzel` / Flora Fermentation / ABV 4.5% / IBU 27 / Kölsch Style Ale
- `KOMPAS` / Minoh Beer x Yorocco Beer / ABV 5.5% / IBU 20
The post also included the note `Dark Lover Summer→KOMPAS`, showing a tap change from `Dark Lover Summer` to `KOMPAS`. With a pilsner, a Kölsch-style ale, and an abbey-style beer in the mix, the lineup gives drinkers a clear range of flavors to choose from, whether they want something crisp and easygoing or something with a bit more depth.
Food was also part of the appeal: herring smorrebrod, salmon pie, and milk oysters from Senpouji were listed as ready for service. For beer drinkers who like to pair fresh taps with a proper meal, Kunowa’s Susukino location makes the stop feel direct and practical, not overly formal. The shop also noted that it would be closed the following Saturday.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer and Sake Kunowa in Susukino, Sapporo just had three taps refreshed. They've got GANGI Brewing's MOREISH, Flora Fermentation's Heinzel, and Minoh Beer × Yorocco Beer's KOMPAS, and picking the first pour already sounds fun.
MugiWhat, all three have different personalities? The names alone are so stylish I'd probably need a deep breath before ordering.
Hop BroVery different. MOREISH is a Modern Pils, 4.5% ABV, light and easy-drinking. It has a nice hop lift, but it won't wear your palate out.
MugiWait, is that like a cousin of pilsner? Why does beer suddenly have a family tree?
Hop BroThat's basically right. It's a modern take on pilsner built around crisp bitterness and aroma. Not just old-school clean, but with hops showing a little more expression.
MugiOooh! Then what is Heinzel's Kolsch-style vibe like? The name already sounds like some forest fairy.
Hop BroHeinzel from Flora Fermentation is 4.5% ABV, 27 IBU, and a Kölsch Style Ale. It's top-fermented, but the finish is super clean, so it drinks almost like a lager.
MugiHold on, what's top fermentation? I'm picturing yeast having a meeting on top of the foam!
Hop BroHonestly, that image works. It just means a slightly warmer fermentation that tends to create more fragrant aromatics. Heinzel keeps that character while staying light enough for food.
MugiGot it! So is KOMPAS the final boss pour? Hearing it replaced Dark Lover Summer makes it sound like a dramatic baton pass!
Hop BroKOMPAS is a collab from Minoh Beer and Yorocco Beer, 5.5% ABV, 20 IBU. In the article it's framed as the abbey-style pick, perfect for slowing down and digging in after the two lighter beers.
MugiAnd then you've got pickled herring smorrebrod, salmon pie, and Senposhi milk oysters? The food lineup is stacked. My mouth is busy before I've even had a sip!
Hop BroThat's Kunowa's strength: the taps feel complete with food. They also posted that next Saturday is a temporary closure, so check the schedule first, because I want to drink from MOREISH through KOMPAS in order.
MugiCopy that, meet me in Susukino now! I want to start crisp with MOREISH and finish all dreamy and slow with KOMPAS!
