Susukino Yell STAND, a craft beer pub in Sapporo’s Susukino district, has added a distinctive fruit porter to its lineup.

The featured beer is VERY BERRY BLACK, a collaboration between NAKAFURANO BREWERY and YOBITO CLUB. It is brewed with strawberries from Kanae Berry Farm in Abashiri and built around the dark, roasted character of a porter.

The beer opens with an elegant strawberry aroma. On the palate, sweet-and-tart fruit flavors are followed by roasted malt notes that suggest coffee and cocoa. The combination of bright fruit and deep roast creates a layered profile that differs from a conventional porter.

The strawberry acidity helps balance the richness of the dark malt, making the beer appealing both to porter fans and to drinkers who enjoy fruit-forward craft beer. It is best suited to slow, attentive sipping as the berry and roasted characters gradually unfold.

Located on the basement level of COCONO SUSUKINO, Susukino Yell STAND specializes in craft beer from Hokkaido. Alongside its own Susukino Yell beers, the pub offers a rotating selection from breweries across the region. VERY BERRY BLACK is a compelling choice for anyone looking to explore an unusual meeting point between local fruit and dark beer.