Susukino Ale STAND introduces Hop Kotan Brewing's IPA "I FILL ME," served from 10 a.m.
The beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino introduced Hop Kotan Brewing's IPA "I FILL ME" on Instagram. The 6.0% ABV, 40 IBU beer can be enjoyed both on-site and as takeout.
Hop BroAt Susukino Ale STAND, Hop Kotan Brewing's IPA "I FILL ME" was featured. The fact that it's a Sapporo beer pub where you can drink from the morning is already a strong point.
MugiWhat, beer from 10 a.m.!? That means a weekend that starts in total victory!
Hop BroThe specs are ABV 6.0% / IBU 40, and the style is IPA. In other words, it has a solid alcohol presence, but the bitterness isn't designed to run wild.
MugiIBU, what even is that? If the number is high, does it mean your mouth turns into a construction site?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a measure of bitterness. At 40, the hop presence is there, but it's still in a range where you're aiming for drinkability rather than just a big punch.
MugiI see, so that's why it feels like a just right IPA! Sounds like it'll hit people who want both aroma and bitterness!
Hop BroExactly. The article also highlighted the bursting hop aroma and carefully calibrated, pleasant bitterness as the key points. It's very much the kind of beer that doesn't tire you out.
MugiAnd you can have it in the shop or as takeout? That's way too convenient. I can already see the dangerous flow of one drink standing there, then another one to go!
Hop BroIt's on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO. It's easy to drop in for a pre-drink stop or while shopping, so it's perfect for days when you just want a light drink.
MugiPair it with a salty snack like hamon serrano, and the IPA's aroma would really shine! This is definitely one that makes you want to start drinking in the daytime!
Hop BroYeah, among the lineup centered on Hokkaido beers, this is definitely a featured pour worth keeping on your radar. Today really feels like a day to toast with hop aroma.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's hold a gathering to drink I FILL ME and use Hop Brother's commentary as the drinking snack!
A Featured Pour
What Susukino Ale STAND introduced on Instagram was "I FILL ME," delivered from @hopkotanbrewing. The specs are listed as ABV 6.0% / IBU 40 / Style: IPA. In the post, it is described as having a bright, bursting hop aroma and a carefully balanced, pleasant bitterness, suggesting a design that keeps the bitterness from becoming too sharp while not letting the aroma dominate either.
What Makes It Worth Drinking
This IPA is positioned as a beer made with the goal of being a "just right IPA," and its key point is that it is easy to enjoy without getting tired of it. Rather than pushing hard with intense impact, it seems better suited to slowly savoring a single glass. For people who want to enjoy hop aroma while checking the balance against bitterness, it seems like a strong match.
How the Venue Works
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub located on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO at Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. The official site says it is an easy place to drop by thanks to its standing counter, and that it is convenient for a pre-drink stop or a break while shopping. The post also introduced it as offering both in-store service and takeout, with beer available from 10 a.m.
Pairing With Food
According to the shop's official information, snacks developed to pair with craft beer are also available, including hamon serrano. Pairing a fragrant IPA with a lightly salty snack should make the hop character stand out even more clearly. As a shop that stocks a carefully selected lineup centered on Hokkaido beers, this "I FILL ME" is one bottle worth checking within the store's lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Susukino Ale STAND, Hop Kotan Brewing's IPA "I FILL ME" was featured. The fact that it's a Sapporo beer pub where you can drink from the morning is already a strong point.
MugiWhat, beer from 10 a.m.!? That means a weekend that starts in total victory!
Hop BroThe specs are ABV 6.0% / IBU 40, and the style is IPA. In other words, it has a solid alcohol presence, but the bitterness isn't designed to run wild.
MugiIBU, what even is that? If the number is high, does it mean your mouth turns into a construction site?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a measure of bitterness. At 40, the hop presence is there, but it's still in a range where you're aiming for drinkability rather than just a big punch.
MugiI see, so that's why it feels like a just right IPA! Sounds like it'll hit people who want both aroma and bitterness!
Hop BroExactly. The article also highlighted the bursting hop aroma and carefully calibrated, pleasant bitterness as the key points. It's very much the kind of beer that doesn't tire you out.
MugiAnd you can have it in the shop or as takeout? That's way too convenient. I can already see the dangerous flow of one drink standing there, then another one to go!
Hop BroIt's on B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO. It's easy to drop in for a pre-drink stop or while shopping, so it's perfect for days when you just want a light drink.
MugiPair it with a salty snack like hamon serrano, and the IPA's aroma would really shine! This is definitely one that makes you want to start drinking in the daytime!
Hop BroYeah, among the lineup centered on Hokkaido beers, this is definitely a featured pour worth keeping on your radar. Today really feels like a day to toast with hop aroma.
MugiThen it's settled! Let's hold a gathering to drink I FILL ME and use Hop Brother's commentary as the drinking snack!
