Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT" Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND - NZ-Style IPA Using Mega Motueka
Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT" has arrived at the beer pub Susukino Ale STAND in Susukino, Sapporo. This New Zealand-style IPA puts the hop "Mega Motueka" at center stage, blending Motueka and Phantasm, and is marked by aromas of passion fruit and guava.
Hop BroYotei Brewing's "UPLFT" has landed at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino district. This is a guest beer that really catches the eye.
MugiWhoa, even the name "UPLFT" sounds powerful! What kind of beer is it, Hop Bro?
Hop BroIt's a New Zealand-style IPA. It puts the hops' character front and center and lets the aroma do the talking.
MugiNew Zealand sounds kind of tropical? I always think of IPA as bitter, so what does "aroma-focused" mean?
Hop BroThe star is Mega Motueka. It uses Motueka combined with Phantasm, a pretty daring hop design that doesn't stop at just citrus.
MugiPhantasm? What's that? Wait, that's not even a hop name? It sounds like a magic spell!
Hop BroIt's a material that uses grape-derived aromatic compounds to bring out tropical expression. So instead of only lime-like notes, you get more ripe-fruit nuances.
MugiAhh! So that means a pop of passion-fruit character and a guava-like aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. According to Yotei Brewing, it supposedly balances the elegance reminiscent of white wine with thiol-derived aroma.
MugiThiols gets super science-y all of a sudden! But basically it means the aroma is super vibrant, right?
Hop BroRight. It's more about enjoying ripe fruitiness than sharp citrus, so it sounds best drunk slowly while checking how the aroma opens up.
MugiAnd you can drink it right in the center of Susukino? That's the kind of place I'd stop by after work!
Hop BroYeah, and having this at a shop that gathers Hokkaido craft beer is pretty hot. Today, it's definitely a must-try for hop fans, so both of us would want a glass.
Yotei Brewing's "UPLFT" has been added to Susukino Ale STAND, a beer pub in Susukino, Sapporo (COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, 1-1 Minami 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido). Introduced as a guest beer, this one is a New Zealand-style IPA. It is a beer that puts hop character front and center, with an aroma-focused finish that should catch the eye.
The highlight is Freestyle Hops' innovative hop product "Mega Motueka." It combines Motueka, one of New Zealand's signature hops, with Phantasm, which concentrates grape-derived aromatic compounds, and is designed to bring out aromas of ripe passion fruit and guava rather than stopping at a simple lime-like character.
According to Yotei Brewing, this beer is positioned as a style that balances the elegance reminiscent of white wine that is typical of New Zealand hops with thiol-derived tropical expression. It sounds like a pour for people who want to enjoy ripe fruitiness and vivid aroma more than sharp citrus edges.
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub that carries a wide range of Hokkaido craft beer. Located on the basement floor, it is easy to stop by from the center of Susukino, and it is convenient for after work or while out shopping. If you are taking your time to enjoy it inside the shop, it seems best to first check how the aroma rises and then enjoy the changing expression of the hops as you drink.
The guest beer section at the shop often features brands with distinct personalities, making the lineup hard for hop fans to ignore. "UPLFT" is a beer worth watching if you want to know what New Zealand hops are like right now.
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Hop BroYotei Brewing's "UPLFT" has landed at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo's Susukino district. This is a guest beer that really catches the eye.
MugiWhoa, even the name "UPLFT" sounds powerful! What kind of beer is it, Hop Bro?
Hop BroIt's a New Zealand-style IPA. It puts the hops' character front and center and lets the aroma do the talking.
MugiNew Zealand sounds kind of tropical? I always think of IPA as bitter, so what does "aroma-focused" mean?
Hop BroThe star is Mega Motueka. It uses Motueka combined with Phantasm, a pretty daring hop design that doesn't stop at just citrus.
MugiPhantasm? What's that? Wait, that's not even a hop name? It sounds like a magic spell!
Hop BroIt's a material that uses grape-derived aromatic compounds to bring out tropical expression. So instead of only lime-like notes, you get more ripe-fruit nuances.
MugiAhh! So that means a pop of passion-fruit character and a guava-like aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. According to Yotei Brewing, it supposedly balances the elegance reminiscent of white wine with thiol-derived aroma.
MugiThiols gets super science-y all of a sudden! But basically it means the aroma is super vibrant, right?
Hop BroRight. It's more about enjoying ripe fruitiness than sharp citrus, so it sounds best drunk slowly while checking how the aroma opens up.
MugiAnd you can drink it right in the center of Susukino? That's the kind of place I'd stop by after work!
Hop BroYeah, and having this at a shop that gathers Hokkaido craft beer is pretty hot. Today, it's definitely a must-try for hop fans, so both of us would want a glass.
