Susukino Yell STAND Adds Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo's Apple & Dry
Susukino Yell STAND in Sapporo has added Apple & Dry from Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo. The fruit beer uses juice from Takikawa-grown Fuji and Aster apples for 77% of its ingredients.
Hop BroI want to talk about the Ringo & Dry release that just landed at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo.
MugiWhat, that already sounds delicious! It feels like that Susukino spot you can casually drop into after work, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a beer pub on B1 of COCONO SUSUKINO, and this pour is a guest beer from Takikawa by Takikawa Craft Beer Workshop.
MugiA Sapporo bar serving Takikawa flavor, that's great! And it's a fruit-forward beer too? Is it sweet like juice?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It uses juice from Takikawa-grown Fuji and Asahi apples for 77% of the recipe, but it still drinks dry.
MugiSeventy-seven percent!? The apples didn't just show up, they took center stage! But what does a dry finish actually mean?
Hop BroIt has light acidity, a bit of tannin, and a clean, crisp finish by design.
MugiWait, tannin? What is this tannin thing? You suddenly turned into a wine sommelier!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a gentle apple-derived astringency. That's why the aftertaste stays clean, and the soft sweetness doesn't drag on.
MugiOhh, then even people who avoid bitter beer could enjoy it, and salty snack pairings sound amazing.
Hop BroExactly. You get the aroma, it's easy as a first glass, and honestly it's a pour I want right now.
MugiMy throat is officially waiting for apples now! Tonight I only want a Susukino pint.
A beer centered on apples
Susukino Yell STAND in central Sapporo has added Apple & Dry from Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo. Located on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO, the beer pub is an easy stop for a casual drink after work or while exploring the Susukino area.
Apple & Dry is a fruit beer made with 77% juice from Takikawa-grown Fuji and Aster apples. Takikawa Craft Beer Kobo describes it as a beer with fresh apple aroma, bright acidity, a gentle astringency, and a soft touch of sweetness in the finish. It is clearly apple-forward, while still staying dry enough to feel like a beer rather than a sweet cider.
How it drinks
This is a good fit for people who want strong fruit character without heavy bitterness. It should work well as a first pint, and it also seems likely to pair nicely with lightly seasoned food or salty snacks.
At Susukino Yell STAND, guest beers like this highlight the range of craft beer made in Hokkaido. This release brings a local ingredient story to the glass: apples from Takikawa, turned into a refreshing fruit beer for the center of Sapporo.
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Hop BroI want to talk about the Ringo & Dry release that just landed at Susukino Ale STAND in Sapporo.
MugiWhat, that already sounds delicious! It feels like that Susukino spot you can casually drop into after work, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a beer pub on B1 of COCONO SUSUKINO, and this pour is a guest beer from Takikawa by Takikawa Craft Beer Workshop.
MugiA Sapporo bar serving Takikawa flavor, that's great! And it's a fruit-forward beer too? Is it sweet like juice?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It uses juice from Takikawa-grown Fuji and Asahi apples for 77% of the recipe, but it still drinks dry.
MugiSeventy-seven percent!? The apples didn't just show up, they took center stage! But what does a dry finish actually mean?
Hop BroIt has light acidity, a bit of tannin, and a clean, crisp finish by design.
MugiWait, tannin? What is this tannin thing? You suddenly turned into a wine sommelier!
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's a gentle apple-derived astringency. That's why the aftertaste stays clean, and the soft sweetness doesn't drag on.
MugiOhh, then even people who avoid bitter beer could enjoy it, and salty snack pairings sound amazing.
Hop BroExactly. You get the aroma, it's easy as a first glass, and honestly it's a pour I want right now.
MugiMy throat is officially waiting for apples now! Tonight I only want a Susukino pint.