Susukino Yell STAND adds HOP KOTAN BREWING’s kunne
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in central Sapporo, has listed HOP KOTAN BREWING’s `kunne` on its official web store. The Schwarz-style dark beer is named after the Ainu word for “black” and is known for roasted malt aroma and a light, crisp finish.
Hop BroSomething good just hit Sapporo's online beer scene: Hop Kotan Brewery's 'kunne' just arrived at Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWait, that name already sounds cool! What language is 'kunne' from?
Hop BroIt's Ainu for “black,” and it's a Schwarz-style dark beer, so the color is seriously deep.
MugiSchwarz... what? Is Schwarz a spell or an actual beer style?
Hop BroIt's a German dark beer, and with bottom fermentation it stays clean, giving it a light easy-drinking body.
MugiNo way! I thought dark beer had to feel heavy, so black in appearance but light to drink sounds unfair.
Hop BroAnd it's ABV 5.0% with IBU 22, plus the HKB001 hop brings in an earthy character instead of tropical fruit.
MugiWhat does that even mean!? Earthy like actual soil? Am I supposed to sip a flowerpot?
Hop BroNot literal dirt. The roasted malt gives coffee and cacao vibes, and then you get a calm layered aroma over the top.
MugiOkay, that suddenly sounds elegant! If it's at COCONO SUSUKINO too, my dark beer craving is officially awake.
Hop BroAnd since it's on the Susukino Ale STAND online shop, it's easy to grab, plus the finish stays crisp for dark beer beginners.
MugiThat's it, now I really want one. Tonight calls for a toast with 'kunne'!
Susukino Yell STAND, the beer pub located on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, has added HOP KOTAN BREWING’s `kunne` to its official web store. For drinkers looking for Hokkaido craft beer in the Susukino area, it is a notable new listing from a shop with a strong local beer focus.
`kunne` takes its name from the Ainu word for “black” and is brewed in the Schwarz style, a traditional German bottom-fermented dark beer. HOP KOTAN BREWING describes it as having roasted malt character with hints of cacao and coffee, while staying light on the palate, crisp at the finish, and restrained in bitterness. The brewery lists it at 5.0% ABV and 22 IBU.
A distinctive point is the use of HKB001, an original hop variety developed in Kamifurano. Its earthy, woody character supports the roast malt profile and gives the beer a calm, balanced impression rather than a heavy one. For anyone who enjoys dark beer with clarity and drinkability, it is an easy beer to pay attention to.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething good just hit Sapporo's online beer scene: Hop Kotan Brewery's 'kunne' just arrived at Susukino Ale STAND.
MugiWait, that name already sounds cool! What language is 'kunne' from?
Hop BroIt's Ainu for “black,” and it's a Schwarz-style dark beer, so the color is seriously deep.
MugiSchwarz... what? Is Schwarz a spell or an actual beer style?
Hop BroIt's a German dark beer, and with bottom fermentation it stays clean, giving it a light easy-drinking body.
MugiNo way! I thought dark beer had to feel heavy, so black in appearance but light to drink sounds unfair.
Hop BroAnd it's ABV 5.0% with IBU 22, plus the HKB001 hop brings in an earthy character instead of tropical fruit.
MugiWhat does that even mean!? Earthy like actual soil? Am I supposed to sip a flowerpot?
Hop BroNot literal dirt. The roasted malt gives coffee and cacao vibes, and then you get a calm layered aroma over the top.
MugiOkay, that suddenly sounds elegant! If it's at COCONO SUSUKINO too, my dark beer craving is officially awake.
Hop BroAnd since it's on the Susukino Ale STAND online shop, it's easy to grab, plus the finish stays crisp for dark beer beginners.
MugiThat's it, now I really want one. Tonight calls for a toast with 'kunne'!
