Introducing Hop Kotan Brewing's "Kitsuneiro" at Susukino Ale STAND
The beer pub "Susukino Ale STAND" in B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo introduced Hop Kotan Brewing's new release "Kitsuneiro" on Instagram. It is a Golden Brown Lager with 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU, featuring a soft malt character and an easy-drinking profile.
Hop BroSapporo's Susukino Ale STAND is introducing Hop Kotan Brewing's new release, "Kitsuneiro."
MugiHuh, Kitsuneiro is such a cute name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Golden Brown Lager with 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU, designed to be easy to drink.
MugiWhat's IBU? If the number is low, does that mean it's not very bitter?
Hop BroExactly. It's a measure of modest bitterness. Instead of hitting you hard with hops, this one lets the malt character shine.
MugiI see! So the flavor isn't just light, but still has some real depth?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the core is the sweetness of biscuit malt and a rustic, freshly baked bread-like graininess.
MugiThat sounds delicious! I didn't know beer could be described with a freshly baked bread vibe.
Hop BroIt definitely can. In subdued light it looks brown, but when you hold it up to the light it turns golden, so the origin of the name makes perfect sense.
MugiIt's nice that you can drink it on the basement level in Susukino too! It seems easy to just stop by while out shopping.
Hop BroAnd even though it has the casual feel of standing drinks, it also has seating, so it's great as a food-pairing beer you can take your time with.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a glass right now! Let's toast with that malty aroma!
Hop Kotan Brewing's new release "Kitsuneiro" at Susukino Ale STAND
The beer pub "Susukino Ale STAND," located on the basement floor in Susukino, Sapporo, introduced Hop Kotan Brewing's "Kitsuneiro" on Instagram. The specs are 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU. Labeled as a Golden Brown Lager, it is a beer that seems aimed at balancing the calm richness of a brown lager with the light drinkability of a pilsner.
In the post, the brewery explains that the name comes from how the beer looks brown under subdued lighting, but turns a vivid golden color when held up to the light. Its flavor centers on the soft sweetness from biscuit malt and rustic grain notes reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Rather than putting heavy body front and center, it is presented as a beer designed to suit any everyday occasion with an easy, approachable finish.
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F and is known as a place that carries a wide selection of craft beer from breweries across Hokkaido. While the shop has an easy-to-drop-in stand-style layout, it also has seating, making it convenient for stopping by between shopping trips or before and after meetings. Its official website also supports online purchasing, which makes it easy to keep enjoying a beer you liked at the shop back at home.
This "Kitsuneiro" is not the kind of beer that pushes hard with flashy hop aroma, but rather one to enjoy for its malty aroma and drinkability that avoids palate fatigue. It is the kind of beer you would want to take your time with as a food-pairing beer, as well as one to enjoy by the glass at Susukino Ale STAND.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSapporo's Susukino Ale STAND is introducing Hop Kotan Brewing's new release, "Kitsuneiro."
MugiHuh, Kitsuneiro is such a cute name! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Golden Brown Lager with 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU, designed to be easy to drink.
MugiWhat's IBU? If the number is low, does that mean it's not very bitter?
Hop BroExactly. It's a measure of modest bitterness. Instead of hitting you hard with hops, this one lets the malt character shine.
MugiI see! So the flavor isn't just light, but still has some real depth?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the core is the sweetness of biscuit malt and a rustic, freshly baked bread-like graininess.
MugiThat sounds delicious! I didn't know beer could be described with a freshly baked bread vibe.
Hop BroIt definitely can. In subdued light it looks brown, but when you hold it up to the light it turns golden, so the origin of the name makes perfect sense.
MugiIt's nice that you can drink it on the basement level in Susukino too! It seems easy to just stop by while out shopping.
Hop BroAnd even though it has the casual feel of standing drinks, it also has seating, so it's great as a food-pairing beer you can take your time with.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want a glass right now! Let's toast with that malty aroma!
