permanent's Dark Saison "ECHO" Arrives at Susukino Ale STAND
Susukino Ale STAND introduced a new release from Sapporo brewery permanent, "ECHO." This Dark Saison comes in at ABV 5.5% and IBU 18, and uses Pinot Noir pomace and wild yeast derived from grapes, giving it a wine-like finish as well.
Hop BroThe permanent ECHO that Susukino Ale STAND introduced, from Sapporo, is interesting. Just being a Dark Saison already gives off a strong sense of character.
MugiWhoa, what even is a Dark Saison!? Dark, but saison? My brain is getting tangled up.
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's like adding roasty depth to a saison's fermentation character. And with ABV 5.5%, it's easy to drink too, so it doesn't feel too heavy.
MugiHuh! But IBU 18 makes me wonder how bitter it actually is... just seeing the number makes it suddenly feel super technical, right?
Hop BroThat's the thing, the bitterness is on the restrained side. So the balance of cocoa notes and acidity comes through clearly. It doesn't force itself with bitterness; it's the kind that wins you over gradually with its finish.
MugiAnd it uses Pinot Noir pomace!? Beer with wine ingredients in it feels a little unfair, but in a fun way!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is that it's fermented with only wild yeast. Because it's grape-derived yeast, the aroma and acidity develop with a wine-like nuance layered in.
MugiWild yeast sounds like it could have come out of the forest...! But hearing dessert-like aftertaste makes me want to drink it right now.
Hop BroAnd the fact that you can casually drink it at a basement-floor beer pub in Susukino is great. You can have one at the bar, and if you like it, you can follow it up through the e-commerce site too.
MugiThen tonight I want to drink it slowly from a glass that opens up the aroma! ECHO in Susukino is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want another round.
Hop BroThat's settled then. This is one that wine lovers will definitely appreciate. It's gentle on the palate, but rich inside, the kind of beer you want to sit down and spend time with.
permanent "ECHO"
Susukino Ale STAND, the beer pub on the B1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO, introduced Sapporo brewery permanent's "ECHO" as a recommended new arrival on Instagram. The style is Dark Saison, with specs of ABV 5.5% / IBU 18. It has a firm beer profile, while the drinking experience also carries a softness that makes it easy to enjoy in any season.
What sets this beer apart is that it uses Pinot Noir pomace provided by Fujino Winery in Sapporo. In addition, it is fermented using only wild yeast derived from grapes, so the cocoa-like depth of a dark beer is layered with grape-derived acidity and tannins. As a result, it has a dessert-like aftertaste that does not lean too sweet, but still invites you to sit with it slowly after a meal.
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub in Sapporo's Susukino where you can casually choose from Hokkaido craft beers. You can enjoy a glass in the shop, and the post also notes that you can check stock and purchase it on the e-commerce site, making it easy to track down a bottle for home if a label catches your eye. Served in a thin, wide-mouthed glass to open up the aroma, and tasted while paying attention to temperature changes as well, the appeal of this Dark Saison should become even clearer.
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Hop BroThe permanent ECHO that Susukino Ale STAND introduced, from Sapporo, is interesting. Just being a Dark Saison already gives off a strong sense of character.
MugiWhoa, what even is a Dark Saison!? Dark, but saison? My brain is getting tangled up.
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's like adding roasty depth to a saison's fermentation character. And with ABV 5.5%, it's easy to drink too, so it doesn't feel too heavy.
MugiHuh! But IBU 18 makes me wonder how bitter it actually is... just seeing the number makes it suddenly feel super technical, right?
Hop BroThat's the thing, the bitterness is on the restrained side. So the balance of cocoa notes and acidity comes through clearly. It doesn't force itself with bitterness; it's the kind that wins you over gradually with its finish.
MugiAnd it uses Pinot Noir pomace!? Beer with wine ingredients in it feels a little unfair, but in a fun way!
Hop BroExactly, and the key is that it's fermented with only wild yeast. Because it's grape-derived yeast, the aroma and acidity develop with a wine-like nuance layered in.
MugiWild yeast sounds like it could have come out of the forest...! But hearing dessert-like aftertaste makes me want to drink it right now.
Hop BroAnd the fact that you can casually drink it at a basement-floor beer pub in Susukino is great. You can have one at the bar, and if you like it, you can follow it up through the e-commerce site too.
MugiThen tonight I want to drink it slowly from a glass that opens up the aroma! ECHO in Susukino is definitely the kind of beer that makes you want another round.
Hop BroThat's settled then. This is one that wine lovers will definitely appreciate. It's gentle on the palate, but rich inside, the kind of beer you want to sit down and spend time with.