THE CRAFT Debuts TRANS BREWING's Planned-Brew "Tea Pale Ale"
At the beer pub THE CRAFT (The Craft) in Susukino, Sapporo, TRANS BREWING's "Tea Pale Ale" has appeared. It is the fourth planned brew project carried out with students from the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, Hokusei Gakuen University, and it is a beer made with Earl Grey and apple peels from Hiragishi.
Hop BroA fun guest has arrived in Susukino, Sapporo, and Tea Pale Ale has shown up at THE CRAFT. It's the fourth planned brew from TRANS BREWING, and it's made with Earl Grey and apple peels from Hiragishi, right?
MugiWait, tea and apple peels in beer!? That already sounds like it must smell great before you even drink it, but what kind of flavor does it make?
Hop BroThe base is a Pale Ale, so the drink is light on the palate, and the description says it has the bright aroma of bergamot. In other words, the Earl Grey aroma takes center stage, while the bitterness plays a clean supporting role.
MugiBergamot? What is that? It sounds cool, but does it just mean it has a tea-like aroma?
Hop BroExactly. It's basically the core scent of Earl Grey. It says the tea aroma rises softly the moment you swallow, so it feels like this isn't just a flavored beer, but one where even the finish has been designed.
MugiOhhh! And it's also a project with Hokusei Gakuen University. Brewing together with students sounds exciting, and it's amazing that it's already reached the fourth installment!
Hop BroThat's the good part. This one doesn't just use Earl Grey; it also uses apple peels from Hiragishi, so the aroma should have a little fruitiness layered on top, making it more dimensional than a simple tea flavor.
MugiThey even use apple peels!? Hearing that just makes me want to know what the first sip is like. What food is it best with?
Hop BroThat's another strength of THE CRAFT. It's only a one-minute walk from Susukino Station, and with 33 taps, among the largest in Hokkaido, plus charcoal-grilled meat dishes and even Chicago pizza, there's a lot of fun in matching this aromatic Pale Ale with food.
MugiWhoa, 33 taps is way too many choices! But today I want to start with Tea Pale Ale and check how its tea-like aroma goes with food.
Hop BroNice. A night where you slowly drink an aromatic guest beer inside that red-brick, New York-style interior sounds pretty great.
MugiIt's settled! Tonight in Susukino, let's have a cup with the aroma of tea and debate whether pizza or meat dishes are the move!
The Fourth Planned-Brew Guest Beer
At the beer pub THE CRAFT (The Craft) in Susukino, Sapporo, TRANS BREWING's guest beer "Tea Pale Ale" has been added. In an Instagram post, it is introduced as the fourth planned brew project with students from the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, Hokusei Gakuen University, and it is described as being made with Earl Grey and apple peels harvested in Hiragishi.
The labeling on the image also confirms that the beer name is "Tea Pale Ale," the style is Pale Ale, and the alcohol content is 5.0%. The description says it has the bright aroma of bergamot and a light bitterness, with the scent of tea rising softly the moment you swallow. This is a Pale Ale with a clearly defined aroma profile, making it seem easy to pair both with meals and with a quiet one-drink evening.
THE CRAFT is a beer pub located one minute on foot from Susukino Station, and it boasts 33 taps, among the largest in Hokkaido. While offering a wide selection of draft craft beer, it also features plenty of food that pairs well with beer, including charcoal-grilled meat dishes, Chicago pizza, and pasta. Guest beers with aromatic profiles like this one also make it fun to see how they pair with food.
The interior has a New York-inspired feel with red brick accents and a pleasantly bright atmosphere. It works for anything from stopping in for a single drink at the counter to spending a long evening enjoying dinner. If you're looking in Sapporo for a distinctive Pale Ale with a tea-like nuance, this is one to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA fun guest has arrived in Susukino, Sapporo, and Tea Pale Ale has shown up at THE CRAFT. It's the fourth planned brew from TRANS BREWING, and it's made with Earl Grey and apple peels from Hiragishi, right?
MugiWait, tea and apple peels in beer!? That already sounds like it must smell great before you even drink it, but what kind of flavor does it make?
Hop BroThe base is a Pale Ale, so the drink is light on the palate, and the description says it has the bright aroma of bergamot. In other words, the Earl Grey aroma takes center stage, while the bitterness plays a clean supporting role.
MugiBergamot? What is that? It sounds cool, but does it just mean it has a tea-like aroma?
Hop BroExactly. It's basically the core scent of Earl Grey. It says the tea aroma rises softly the moment you swallow, so it feels like this isn't just a flavored beer, but one where even the finish has been designed.
MugiOhhh! And it's also a project with Hokusei Gakuen University. Brewing together with students sounds exciting, and it's amazing that it's already reached the fourth installment!
Hop BroThat's the good part. This one doesn't just use Earl Grey; it also uses apple peels from Hiragishi, so the aroma should have a little fruitiness layered on top, making it more dimensional than a simple tea flavor.
MugiThey even use apple peels!? Hearing that just makes me want to know what the first sip is like. What food is it best with?
Hop BroThat's another strength of THE CRAFT. It's only a one-minute walk from Susukino Station, and with 33 taps, among the largest in Hokkaido, plus charcoal-grilled meat dishes and even Chicago pizza, there's a lot of fun in matching this aromatic Pale Ale with food.
MugiWhoa, 33 taps is way too many choices! But today I want to start with Tea Pale Ale and check how its tea-like aroma goes with food.
Hop BroNice. A night where you slowly drink an aromatic guest beer inside that red-brick, New York-style interior sounds pretty great.
MugiIt's settled! Tonight in Susukino, let's have a cup with the aroma of tea and debate whether pizza or meat dishes are the move!
