Introducing Kyogoku Beer’s "Ninjin White" at Susukino Ale STAND
In an article on Susukino Ale STAND, Kyogoku Beer’s "Ninjin White" was featured. It is a refreshing brew made with "Christine," a carrot from Kyogoku Town, combining freshly squeezed carrot and ginger on a Belgian White base.
Hop BroToday I’m introducing Kyogoku Beer’s Ninjin White. It was featured at Susukino Ale STAND, and honestly, it’s pretty interesting.
MugiWait, a white beer with carrots!? Vegetables in beer is a little hard to picture!
Hop BroThe base is a Belgian White. On top of that, they add freshly squeezed "Christine" carrots from Kyogoku Town, plus ginger.
Mugi"Christine" sounds way too stylish already. And they even give the carrot variety name? That suddenly feels very serious!
Hop BroThe key point is that this variety has little of the typical carrot odor. It’s juicy and sweet, and it tastes good even raw, so the beer lets the ingredient character come through beautifully.
MugiI see! So even if the carrot is the star, it won’t taste grassy or too vegetal. Hearing gentle sweetness like that makes me want to try it!
Hop BroExactly. And the ginger keeps the carrot from coming on too strong, while also giving it a lighter, cleaner finish.
MugiAnd ginger too! It’s not just a salad anymore, it’s a fully finished beer! Wait, this would probably go with food too!
Hop BroThe softness of a white ale, the vegetable-derived sweetness, and the crisp aftertaste of ginger all overlap here, so it’s the kind of beer you enjoy for the aroma. It’s interesting if you sip it slowly.
MugiPlaces like Susukino Ale STAND that properly tell the story of Hokkaido’s local ingredients are great. When you know the background, the way you see one glass changes!
Hop BroThat’s exactly it. You can see Kyogoku Beer’s ingenuity and the character of the land, so next time you spot it, you’ll probably want to order it right away.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to drink it now! It feels like a refreshing vegetable white ale. That’s my pick for today’s drink!
In Susukino Ale STAND’s "Introducing Newly Arrived Beers (Kyogoku Beer)," Kyogoku Beer’s "Ninjin White" was highlighted. Located on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Susukino, Sapporo, Hokkaido, the shop continues to share not only the beers it stocks but also the stories behind them as a beer pub that serves Hokkaido craft beer.
The featured "Ninjin White" is a Belgian White made with "Christine," a carrot grown in Kyogoku Town. Built on Kyogoku Beer’s standard white ale, it is designed to retain the character of the ingredients while avoiding heaviness by combining freshly squeezed carrot and ginger. The article introduces Christine as a variety with little of the distinctive carrot odor, and with a fresh,爽やかな sweetness that makes it tasty even when eaten raw.
The use of ginger is another defining feature. It is adjusted so that the carrot’s character does not become too dominant, while the drink is finished with a lighter, more refreshing taste. The combination of gentle sweetness from the vegetables, the soft mouthfeel typical of a white ale, and the clean aftertaste of ginger makes this a beer that seems suited for people who want to enjoy the aroma as they drink.
At a place like Susukino Ale STAND, one of the attractions is the chance to encounter limited-edition beers made with local ingredients. As a beer that lets you see both the land of Hokkaido and the brewery’s ingenuity, Kyogoku Beer’s "Ninjin White" is a label that naturally draws attention.
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Hop BroToday I’m introducing Kyogoku Beer’s Ninjin White. It was featured at Susukino Ale STAND, and honestly, it’s pretty interesting.
MugiWait, a white beer with carrots!? Vegetables in beer is a little hard to picture!
Hop BroThe base is a Belgian White. On top of that, they add freshly squeezed "Christine" carrots from Kyogoku Town, plus ginger.
Mugi"Christine" sounds way too stylish already. And they even give the carrot variety name? That suddenly feels very serious!
Hop BroThe key point is that this variety has little of the typical carrot odor. It’s juicy and sweet, and it tastes good even raw, so the beer lets the ingredient character come through beautifully.
MugiI see! So even if the carrot is the star, it won’t taste grassy or too vegetal. Hearing gentle sweetness like that makes me want to try it!
Hop BroExactly. And the ginger keeps the carrot from coming on too strong, while also giving it a lighter, cleaner finish.
MugiAnd ginger too! It’s not just a salad anymore, it’s a fully finished beer! Wait, this would probably go with food too!
Hop BroThe softness of a white ale, the vegetable-derived sweetness, and the crisp aftertaste of ginger all overlap here, so it’s the kind of beer you enjoy for the aroma. It’s interesting if you sip it slowly.
MugiPlaces like Susukino Ale STAND that properly tell the story of Hokkaido’s local ingredients are great. When you know the background, the way you see one glass changes!
Hop BroThat’s exactly it. You can see Kyogoku Beer’s ingenuity and the character of the land, so next time you spot it, you’ll probably want to order it right away.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to drink it now! It feels like a refreshing vegetable white ale. That’s my pick for today’s drink!
