Susukino Yell STAND adds Moon and Sun Brewing's limited 'Shirokuma'
Susukino Yell STAND, a craft-beer pub in the COCONO SUSUKINO basement level in central Sapporo, is featuring EIGHT HOP BEER/SUMMER'26 -Shirokuma- from Moon and Sun Brewing and Gear8. The Hoppy Saison comes in at 5.0% ABV and 25 IBU, with bright fruit notes and a dry finish.
Hop BroI need to tell you about the polar bear beer now pouring at Sapporo's Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWhat! A beer called Shirokuma already sounds cooler than my air conditioner.
Hop BroIts full name is EIGHT HOP BEER/SUMMER'26 -Shirokuma-, the third art-beer collaboration from Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing and Gear8.
MugiWait, Hoppy Saison? That sounds like a beer with two job titles. What does it even mean?
Hop BroA saison uses yeast that brings spicy character and a dry finish, and this one stacks on eight hops, so hoppy saison means farmhouse crispness with extra aroma.
MugiEight hops? That's not a recipe, that's a hop choir. Do they all behave?
Hop BroPretty elegantly, actually. At ABV 5.0% and IBU 25, you get Saaz herbal notes plus pineapple, pear, mango, and berry in a fruit-forward aroma without going heavy.
MugiNo way! It sounds juicy, but still keeps a dry finish, which is basically summer-beer genius.
Hop BroExactly, and pilsner malt builds the base while artist Koki's polar bear label ties it to a project where part of the sales support the arts. I'd pair it with fruity starters or herby dishes.
MugiGreat beer, cute art, good cause? I'm ready for a pint at Susukino Ale STAND right now.
A seasonal guest beer
Susukino Yell STAND is a beer pub in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F in central Sapporo, known as a specialty craft-beer spot in Hokkaido. It is a practical place to catch a guest beer while staying in the heart of Susukino.
The featured beer, EIGHT HOP BEER/SUMMER'26 -Shirokuma-, is the third release in the art-and-craft-beer project run by Moon and Sun Brewing with Gear8. It is a Hoppy Saison at 5.0% ABV and 25 IBU. Built on pilsner malt and saison yeast, it uses eight hops to layer aroma over a dry, spicy base. The official notes point to a bright mix of herbal character, pineapple, pear, mango, and berry.
The label uses Koki's "Shirokuma" artwork from Atelier Pengu, and the project also supports art-related activity through part of its sales. That gives the beer a clear story beyond the glass. With fruit-forward appetizers or herb-driven dishes, it should work well as a food-friendly pour for visitors looking for something seasonal in Sapporo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI need to tell you about the polar bear beer now pouring at Sapporo's Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWhat! A beer called Shirokuma already sounds cooler than my air conditioner.
Hop BroIts full name is EIGHT HOP BEER/SUMMER'26 -Shirokuma-, the third art-beer collaboration from Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing and Gear8.
MugiWait, Hoppy Saison? That sounds like a beer with two job titles. What does it even mean?
Hop BroA saison uses yeast that brings spicy character and a dry finish, and this one stacks on eight hops, so hoppy saison means farmhouse crispness with extra aroma.
MugiEight hops? That's not a recipe, that's a hop choir. Do they all behave?
Hop BroPretty elegantly, actually. At ABV 5.0% and IBU 25, you get Saaz herbal notes plus pineapple, pear, mango, and berry in a fruit-forward aroma without going heavy.
MugiNo way! It sounds juicy, but still keeps a dry finish, which is basically summer-beer genius.
Hop BroExactly, and pilsner malt builds the base while artist Koki's polar bear label ties it to a project where part of the sales support the arts. I'd pair it with fruity starters or herby dishes.
MugiGreat beer, cute art, good cause? I'm ready for a pint at Susukino Ale STAND right now.
