Sapporo’s Kunowa Taps TWO RABBITS’ “Nue HOP JUICE IPA”
At the craft beer and liquor pub Kunowa in Sapporo’s Susukino, TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY’s “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” has been tapped. White Sugi Sake Brewery’s sake “NUE -Nue-” was also tapped at the same time, making it a night where beer and sake can be enjoyed together.
Hop BroAt Kunowa in Sapporo’s Susukino, TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY’s “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” has been tapped.
MugiWhoa, “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” sounds intense just from the name! Nue is that yokai, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s an IPA named after the yokai “Nue,” and the hop aroma is the star. “Juicy” doesn’t mean it contains juice; it means the aroma and mouthfeel feel fresh and vibrant.
MugiSo that’s what the juice-like feel is coming from: the hops! Even without fruit in it, can it really be that bright and lively?
Hop BroAbsolutely. IPA is a style that puts hop character front and center, and this one is especially about enjoying the way the aroma rises.
MugiAnd they tapped “NUE -Nue-” at the same time too? That’s such a fun matching theme! Pairing beer and sake like that really feels like Kunowa!
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s a shop for craft beer and liquor, being able to compare beer and sake side by side is a real strength. Its location on the 8th floor of Playtown Fujii in Susukino also makes it perfect for dropping in during a night out.
MugiAnd it opens at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, so it’s perfect for the night! People getting off work are probably going to get drawn there all at once.
Hop BroThey even cover the snack side of things, recommending lamb shumai too. With the hop bitterness, the meat juices, and then Japanese sake in the mix, your mouth is going to be busy in the best way.
MugiWow, both the drinks and the snacks are strong! It really feels like a night for serious drinking and eating. There’s basically no reason not to go.
Hop BroExactly. Nights like this never end with just one drink. I want both the Nue HOP JUICE IPA and NUE -Nue-.
MugiI’m completely in that mood too! I want both the beer and the sake, and I want to fly to Susukino right now!
Tap Info
At the craft beer and liquor pub Kunowa in Sapporo’s Susukino, TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY’s “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” has been tapped. In the post, the shop announced, “Saturday. We’re open again today from 5:30 p.m.!” making it clear that a guest beer arrived in time for the evening service.
Alongside the beer, White Sugi Sake Brewery’s sake “NUE -Nue-” was tapped at the same time. Being able to enjoy craft beer and sake in the same shop is very much in keeping with Kunowa’s wide-ranging drink selection, true to its name. Its location on the 8th floor of Playtown Fujii in Susukino also makes it easy to stop by in the middle of a night out or for a last drink to wrap up the evening.
The featured “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” is an IPA with a striking name that evokes the hop aroma and juiciness of the style. With a sake named after the yokai “Nue” lined up beside it, the setup invites a fun comparison of the same theme across beer and Japanese sake.
The post also recommends lamb shumai as a pairing, emphasizing that it is meant to go well as a beer snack. Rather than flashy presentation, it comes across as a recommendation for a night of solid drinking and eating.
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Hop BroAt Kunowa in Sapporo’s Susukino, TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY’s “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” has been tapped.
MugiWhoa, “Nue HOP JUICE IPA” sounds intense just from the name! Nue is that yokai, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s an IPA named after the yokai “Nue,” and the hop aroma is the star. “Juicy” doesn’t mean it contains juice; it means the aroma and mouthfeel feel fresh and vibrant.
MugiSo that’s what the juice-like feel is coming from: the hops! Even without fruit in it, can it really be that bright and lively?
Hop BroAbsolutely. IPA is a style that puts hop character front and center, and this one is especially about enjoying the way the aroma rises.
MugiAnd they tapped “NUE -Nue-” at the same time too? That’s such a fun matching theme! Pairing beer and sake like that really feels like Kunowa!
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s a shop for craft beer and liquor, being able to compare beer and sake side by side is a real strength. Its location on the 8th floor of Playtown Fujii in Susukino also makes it perfect for dropping in during a night out.
MugiAnd it opens at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, so it’s perfect for the night! People getting off work are probably going to get drawn there all at once.
Hop BroThey even cover the snack side of things, recommending lamb shumai too. With the hop bitterness, the meat juices, and then Japanese sake in the mix, your mouth is going to be busy in the best way.
MugiWow, both the drinks and the snacks are strong! It really feels like a night for serious drinking and eating. There’s basically no reason not to go.
Hop BroExactly. Nights like this never end with just one drink. I want both the Nue HOP JUICE IPA and NUE -Nue-.
MugiI’m completely in that mood too! I want both the beer and the sake, and I want to fly to Susukino right now!
