Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery's "Chou" Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo's Susukino district, has brought in Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery's wheat ale, "Chou." It is a beer with a soft mouthfeel made with "Haruyokoi" wheat from Shiibetsu, Hokkaido, layered with aromas reminiscent of white grapes from Nelson Sauvin hops.
Hop BroToday's story is about a guest beer arrival in Sapporo's Susukino. Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery's "Chou" has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name Chou, it sounds strong, but it's a wheat ale? It feels like a warlord holding a barley stalk!
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it: the beer's defining trait is its soft mouthfeel. It uses "Haruyokoi" wheat from Shiibetsu, Hokkaido, so the mellow character of the wheat comes through clearly.
Mugi"Haruyokoi" already sounds delicious! But when wheat is used, why does it become so mellow?
Hop BroWheat makes the mouthfeel gentler than a beer made with barley alone. So this beer ends up feeling light, yet satisfying.
MugiI see! And the hops are Nelson Sauvin, right? That name already sounds like it would have a wine-like aroma!
Hop BroNice catch. The white-grape-like aroma from the New Zealand hops adds another layer, and the freshness really stands out.
MugiOh, so it's not just a bitter beer! If the bitterness is restrained, maybe even I could drink it easily!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing hard, it's got a gentle profile that's suited to a meal or to a first drink. Drinking it in the middle of Susukino makes it feel a little luxurious.
MugiA Hokkaido-made beer in the basement of Susukino sounds amazing! It's nice to be able to feel Hokkaido character in the middle of the city.
Hop BroOne last word: this is definitely a first-round pick. The gentleness of the wheat and the white-grape aroma make you want to toast right away.
MugiYeah, now I completely want to drink it! Let's have a toast with Chou at Susukino Ale STAND too!
At the beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino, [Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery]'s Chou is being served.
Beers on Tap
- Chou / Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery
- Style: wheat ale
- Made with "Haruyokoi" wheat from Shiibetsu, Hokkaido
- Features a refreshing white-grape-like aroma from New Zealand hops, "Nelson Sauvin"
- Bitterness is restrained, with a light body but solid flavor
Chou is one of Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery's standard beers. Because the mellow character from the wheat comes to the fore, the hop aroma does not overpower it, and the mouthfeel is soft. The beer's profile is gentle, but it is not just light; the balance of malt umami and aroma creates a satisfying finish.
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub located in the basement of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo. With an easy-to-stop-by location on the way home from shopping or work, it is a shop suited to people who want to slowly enjoy craft beer one glass at a time. Being able to taste a distinctive wheat ale made with Hokkaido ingredients in the center of Susukino is one of this shop's special pleasures.
Rather than a beer that pushes with flashy bitterness or intense aroma, Chou's appeal is that it is easy to enjoy alongside a meal or as a first drink. It is a glass worth checking out in the middle of Susukino, to experience the gentle wheat-driven drinkability and the white-grape-like aroma.
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Hop BroToday's story is about a guest beer arrival in Sapporo's Susukino. Shiibetsu Samurai Brewery's "Chou" has arrived at Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWhoa! Just from the name Chou, it sounds strong, but it's a wheat ale? It feels like a warlord holding a barley stalk!
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it: the beer's defining trait is its soft mouthfeel. It uses "Haruyokoi" wheat from Shiibetsu, Hokkaido, so the mellow character of the wheat comes through clearly.
Mugi"Haruyokoi" already sounds delicious! But when wheat is used, why does it become so mellow?
Hop BroWheat makes the mouthfeel gentler than a beer made with barley alone. So this beer ends up feeling light, yet satisfying.
MugiI see! And the hops are Nelson Sauvin, right? That name already sounds like it would have a wine-like aroma!
Hop BroNice catch. The white-grape-like aroma from the New Zealand hops adds another layer, and the freshness really stands out.
MugiOh, so it's not just a bitter beer! If the bitterness is restrained, maybe even I could drink it easily!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than pushing hard, it's got a gentle profile that's suited to a meal or to a first drink. Drinking it in the middle of Susukino makes it feel a little luxurious.
MugiA Hokkaido-made beer in the basement of Susukino sounds amazing! It's nice to be able to feel Hokkaido character in the middle of the city.
Hop BroOne last word: this is definitely a first-round pick. The gentleness of the wheat and the white-grape aroma make you want to toast right away.
MugiYeah, now I completely want to drink it! Let's have a toast with Chou at Susukino Ale STAND too!
