Susukino Yell STAND Serves Hoppukotan Brewery’s Harvest Brew 2026 -Rauch-
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo’s Susukino district, is serving Hoppukotan Brewery’s Harvest Brew 2026 -Rauch-. Made with 100% fresh hops from Kamifurano, the seasonal Rauch has an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 28.
Hop BroAt Susukino Yell STAND in Sapporo, Hoppokotan Brewing’s Harvest Brew 2026 -Rauch- is now on tap.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds super limited! But what is Rauch?
Hop BroRauch is a smoky beer style made with smoked malt. Its appeal is that distinctive smoked malt aroma, like a campfire or bacon.
MugiBacon in a beer!? That sounds like a dinner candidate in disguise!
Hop BroIt can definitely make you hungry, but this one also uses 100% fresh Kamifurano hops. You get that vivid, just-harvested hop character too.
MugiHow are fresh hops different? Are they basically newborn hops?
Hop BroPretty close! Instead of drying them, brewers use the hops right after harvest while they still hold moisture. They spoil fast, so there’s only a two-week harvest window.
MugiOnly two weeks!? That’s shorter than summer homework! It really is a glass of captured season!
Hop BroAt 5.0% ABV and 28 IBU, it is smoky but lighter than a typical Rauch. IBU measures bitterness, and this has a clean, easy-drinking finish.
MugiSo even Rauch newcomers can give it a go! Getting the end of summer and the start of autumn in Susukino sounds irresistible!
Hop BroCheck the tap status at the beer pub on the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO. That mix of fresh hops and smoke is something I want to drink together.
MugiDone! Let’s raise an autumn toast together surrounded by that smoky aroma!
Made with 100% fresh hops from Kamifurano
Susukino Yell STAND is serving “Harvest Brew 2026 -Rauch-” from Hoppukotan Brewery.
The beer is tied to the hop harvest season in Kamifurano, Hokkaido, which lasts only about two weeks from late August to early September. Freshly harvested hops contain a high level of moisture and can spoil within just a few days, so they are usually dried immediately. This release uses 100% of those specially harvested fresh hops.
The beer is classified as a Rauch, with an ABV of 5.0% and an IBU of 28. It brings out the smoky aroma created by smoked malt, a defining characteristic of the style, while offering a lighter mouthfeel than a typical Rauch. This allows the character of both the fresh hops and the smoked malt to come through clearly, with a clean overall finish.
An approachable Rauch for newcomers
Although Rauch is known for its smoky profile, the lighter body makes this beer an accessible introduction to the style. Its combination of seasonal fresh-hop character and smoky malt expresses the transition from the end of summer to the arrival of autumn.
Located on the basement level of COCONO SUSUKINO in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Susukino Yell STAND is a beer pub where visitors can explore distinctive beers from Hokkaido breweries in the heart of Susukino.
“Harvest Brew 2026 -Rauch-” is a seasonal release shaped by the short window of the hop harvest. Beer lovers interested in Hokkaido-grown hops or smoked beers should check its tap availability and give it a try.
Venue information
- Venue: Susukino Yell STAND
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, 4-4-1 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Official website
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Susukino Yell STAND in Sapporo, Hoppokotan Brewing’s Harvest Brew 2026 -Rauch- is now on tap.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds super limited! But what is Rauch?
Hop BroRauch is a smoky beer style made with smoked malt. Its appeal is that distinctive smoked malt aroma, like a campfire or bacon.
MugiBacon in a beer!? That sounds like a dinner candidate in disguise!
Hop BroIt can definitely make you hungry, but this one also uses 100% fresh Kamifurano hops. You get that vivid, just-harvested hop character too.
MugiHow are fresh hops different? Are they basically newborn hops?
Hop BroPretty close! Instead of drying them, brewers use the hops right after harvest while they still hold moisture. They spoil fast, so there’s only a two-week harvest window.
MugiOnly two weeks!? That’s shorter than summer homework! It really is a glass of captured season!
Hop BroAt 5.0% ABV and 28 IBU, it is smoky but lighter than a typical Rauch. IBU measures bitterness, and this has a clean, easy-drinking finish.
MugiSo even Rauch newcomers can give it a go! Getting the end of summer and the start of autumn in Susukino sounds irresistible!
Hop BroCheck the tap status at the beer pub on the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO. That mix of fresh hops and smoke is something I want to drink together.
MugiDone! Let’s raise an autumn toast together surrounded by that smoky aroma!