THE CRAFT, a craft beer pub located in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, is featuring Hop Japan Brewing’s ABUKUMA green as one of its recommended beers this month.

ABUKUMA green is a fresh hop beer made with 100% fresh hops from Tamura, Fukushima. The series is brewed as a single-hop beer, with the aroma hop variety changed from one brew to the next. This approach allows drinkers to experience the character of the growing region and the differences between hop varieties.

The beer is listed as a Fresh Hop IPA, with an alcohol content of 6.0% and approximately 35 IBUs. THE CRAFT’s post gives the beer the theme “wood,” while emphasizing its aromatic character. Its profile should appeal to IPA fans looking for hop fragrance, a clear bitterness, and the fresh, green nuances associated with just-harvested hops.

Located in Sapporo’s Susukino area, THE CRAFT is a beer pub where guests can explore a broad selection of craft beers on tap. ABUKUMA green offers an opportunity to focus on the flavor of Fukushima-grown hops and Hop Japan Brewing’s changing single-hop concept. Availability may depend on the tap lineup, so checking with the pub before visiting is recommended.