Kyogoku Beer "IPA" Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND: ABV 7% with Hop Aroma and Bitterness in Focus
Kyogoku Beer’s "IPA" has arrived at the beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Susukino, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Centering hop aroma and bitterness, it’s a 7% ABV beer with satisfying depth brought together through modern layering.
Hop BroToday, I’m introducing Kyogoku Beer’s IPA, which is getting attention in Susukino, Sapporo.
MugiWait, you can drink it at Susukino Ale STAND? That makes it an automatic stop!
Hop BroThat’s right. It’s a beer pub in the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, and the appeal is being able to follow all kinds of breweries in Hokkaido. This time, the star is the hop aroma and bitterness.
MugiYou say hop aroma, but what is a dank aroma? Does that mean it smells earthy?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a slightly green, deep aroma like something hidden behind ripe fruit. Rather than pushing hard with flashy citrus, what’s interesting is how it shows off a layered hop character.
MugiOh wow! I thought Kyogoku Beer was known for citrusy beers, but it’s showing us a different side!
Hop BroThat’s the point. This IPA is built with modern layering. It layers the aroma while using bitterness to tighten the outline sharply.
MugiAnd it’s ABV 7%, so it’s definitely got some heft! Today calls for drinking it with full attention.
Hop BroExactly. The strong alcohol presence is tightened by just the right amount of bitterness, landing in a dry finish. It has the clear-cut character you want from an IPA, and complexity emerges the more you drink it.
MugiAnd if it’s 940 yen (tax included) on the online store, that’s definitely one you’d want to try.
Hop BroIf you can drink this one in the center of Sapporo, then there’s really every reason to go. Let’s go drink this beer of aroma and bitterness right now.
MugiLet’s go! Today is officially the day to drink IPA in Susukino!
The beer pub "Susukino Ale STAND," located on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, is known for carrying craft beers from a variety of breweries across Hokkaido. The beer featured this time is Kyogoku Beer’s "IPA." It is listed on the online store at 940 yen (tax included).
As the product description states, the core of this beer is "hop aroma and bitterness." While differentiating itself from Kyogoku Beer’s existing citrus-forward lineup, it also takes on the challenge of modern hop layering. The aromatic impression is a distinctive dank aroma, like something lurking behind ripe fruit. Rather than simply making the aroma flashy, its defining trait is how it is built with layered, deeply textured hop character.
The ABV is 7%. A strong alcohol presence is tightened by moderate bitterness, making the layered aromas stand out in a dry finish. It is crafted with both the clear outlines typical of an IPA and the complexity that emerges the more you drink it, making it a type well suited to those who want to slowly enjoy hop aroma.
At a beer pub like Susukino Ale STAND, the appeal is being able to casually try a distinctive IPA like this in the heart of Sapporo. It is a beer worth attention not only for those broadly following Hokkaido craft beer, but also for anyone who wants to discover a side of Kyogoku Beer different from its citrus-forward lineup. It’s a beer to sit with carefully, while checking the balance of aroma, bitterness, and alcohol presence.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, I’m introducing Kyogoku Beer’s IPA, which is getting attention in Susukino, Sapporo.
MugiWait, you can drink it at Susukino Ale STAND? That makes it an automatic stop!
Hop BroThat’s right. It’s a beer pub in the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO, and the appeal is being able to follow all kinds of breweries in Hokkaido. This time, the star is the hop aroma and bitterness.
MugiYou say hop aroma, but what is a dank aroma? Does that mean it smells earthy?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a slightly green, deep aroma like something hidden behind ripe fruit. Rather than pushing hard with flashy citrus, what’s interesting is how it shows off a layered hop character.
MugiOh wow! I thought Kyogoku Beer was known for citrusy beers, but it’s showing us a different side!
Hop BroThat’s the point. This IPA is built with modern layering. It layers the aroma while using bitterness to tighten the outline sharply.
MugiAnd it’s ABV 7%, so it’s definitely got some heft! Today calls for drinking it with full attention.
Hop BroExactly. The strong alcohol presence is tightened by just the right amount of bitterness, landing in a dry finish. It has the clear-cut character you want from an IPA, and complexity emerges the more you drink it.
MugiAnd if it’s 940 yen (tax included) on the online store, that’s definitely one you’d want to try.
Hop BroIf you can drink this one in the center of Sapporo, then there’s really every reason to go. Let’s go drink this beer of aroma and bitterness right now.
MugiLet’s go! Today is officially the day to drink IPA in Susukino!
