Susukino Ale STAND introduces three beers for bitterness fans, showcasing the character of breweries across Hokkaido
In its "Beer Recommendations" post published on March 20, 2026, Susukino Ale STAND picked three beers for people who love bitterness. It introduces labels from The Old Grey Brewery, BLACK FOX BEER, and CATHOP, along with the flavor direction of each.
Hop BroThis roundup Susukino Ale STAND put out is really going for it with three beers for bitterness fans. I like how they lined up three different styles of bitterness all at once at B1F in COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo.
MugiWait, bitter beer can be that different? Different directions of bitterness sounds kind of interesting.
Hop BroThe first one is The Old Grey Brewery's Poroto no Tsuki. It's an IPL that blends IPA and lager, so it has both a citrusy crispness and the solid bitterness you expect from a lager.
MugiIPL? What's that, some kind of spell? What happens when you mix IPA and lager?
Hop BroBasically, it layers IPA's hop character over lager's clean finish. So even though it looks like white gold, it still hits with real bitterness when you drink it, and that contrast works well.
MugiOhhh! It looks gentle, but inside it's serious. That contrast with the appearance is sneaky.
Hop BroThe second one is BLACK FOX BEER's Dark Night IPA. With its dark color and roasty aroma, plus the sharp bitterness of an IPA, it's a setup that bitterness lovers can't resist.
MugiBlack, but bitter? Is it kind of like coffee? That roasty aroma feels pretty grown-up!
Hop BroExactly, and the finish leaves a citrusy fruitiness behind, so it's not just heavy. The way its expression changes all the way through is what I mean by layers of bitterness.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like I could watch a whole movie while drinking it! I'm also curious about the one you can drink gulp after gulp.
Hop BroThe third is CATHOP's Teineeru. It has the fresh aroma of Cascade hops, a tropical nuance, and a solid body, so it's a pale ale that feels brisk but still satisfying.
MugiNice, so it's not just bitter, it's actually bright and expressive too! I really want to do a tasting of these Hokkaido breweries right now!
Hop BroYou can follow them in the shop or on the e-commerce site, so it's great that you can keep going at home after drinking in Sapporo. How about we set off on a bitterness journey tonight with these three beers worth comparing side by side?
MugiI'm in! First Poroto no Tsuki, then Dark Night IPA, and finish with Teineeru! I want a drink right now!
Staff Recommendation Round 2 for Bitter Beer Fans
The beer pub "Susukino Ale STAND" on the B1F of COCONO SUSUKINO in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido introduced three recommended beers in an Instagram post. This time, the theme was "for the staff who like bitterness." The lineup lets you enjoy different styles of bitterness all at once, from the sharp bitterness of IPA-style beers to the layered bitterness with roasted depth, and even the refreshing bitterness of a pale ale.
The first beer introduced was The Old Grey Brewery's "Poroto no Tsuki". The post describes it as an IPL that combines elements of IPA and lager, balancing a citrusy, crisp bitterness with the firm bitterness typical of a lager. Its color is described as a clear white gold, and the contrast between its light appearance and substantial drinking satisfaction is striking.
The second beer was BLACK FOX BEER's "Dark Night IPA". It is introduced as a beer with a dark appearance and roasty aroma, layered with the sharp hop bitterness characteristic of an IPA. In addition to its roasted richness, the structure leaves a citrusy fruitiness in the finish, making it appealing to drinkers who want aroma layers as well as bitterness as the core.
The third beer was CATHOP's "Teineeru". It is presented as a pale ale with the fresh aroma of Cascade hops, tropical nuances, and a solid body. The bitterness is light and brisk, and the post also emphasized that it is something you can "drink gulp after gulp."
Of course, you can enjoy a drink in the shop, but Susukino Ale STAND also lets you check and buy the featured beers through its e-commerce site. For anyone who wants to compare Hokkaido craft beers across the center of Sapporo, it is a place that is easy to follow both on-site and online.
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Hop BroThis roundup Susukino Ale STAND put out is really going for it with three beers for bitterness fans. I like how they lined up three different styles of bitterness all at once at B1F in COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo.
MugiWait, bitter beer can be that different? Different directions of bitterness sounds kind of interesting.
Hop BroThe first one is The Old Grey Brewery's Poroto no Tsuki. It's an IPL that blends IPA and lager, so it has both a citrusy crispness and the solid bitterness you expect from a lager.
MugiIPL? What's that, some kind of spell? What happens when you mix IPA and lager?
Hop BroBasically, it layers IPA's hop character over lager's clean finish. So even though it looks like white gold, it still hits with real bitterness when you drink it, and that contrast works well.
MugiOhhh! It looks gentle, but inside it's serious. That contrast with the appearance is sneaky.
Hop BroThe second one is BLACK FOX BEER's Dark Night IPA. With its dark color and roasty aroma, plus the sharp bitterness of an IPA, it's a setup that bitterness lovers can't resist.
MugiBlack, but bitter? Is it kind of like coffee? That roasty aroma feels pretty grown-up!
Hop BroExactly, and the finish leaves a citrusy fruitiness behind, so it's not just heavy. The way its expression changes all the way through is what I mean by layers of bitterness.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like I could watch a whole movie while drinking it! I'm also curious about the one you can drink gulp after gulp.
Hop BroThe third is CATHOP's Teineeru. It has the fresh aroma of Cascade hops, a tropical nuance, and a solid body, so it's a pale ale that feels brisk but still satisfying.
MugiNice, so it's not just bitter, it's actually bright and expressive too! I really want to do a tasting of these Hokkaido breweries right now!
Hop BroYou can follow them in the shop or on the e-commerce site, so it's great that you can keep going at home after drinking in Sapporo. How about we set off on a bitterness journey tonight with these three beers worth comparing side by side?
MugiI'm in! First Poroto no Tsuki, then Dark Night IPA, and finish with Teineeru! I want a drink right now!
