Susukino Yell STAND adds Hop Kotan Brewing’s Ihou, a 6.5% Midwest IPA
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo’s Susukino district, has listed Hop Kotan Brewing’s limited release “Ihou” as a new arrival. Reworking a classic American IPA into a modern Midwest IPA, the beer comes in at 6.5% ABV and 75 IBU with a firm, hop-driven bitterness.
Hop BroSusukino Ale STAND in Sapporo just got 'Iho' on tap, a limited beer from 忽布古丹醸造, and that deserves a proper talk.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Midwest IPA, basically a modern rebuild of a classic American IPA.
MugiMidwest? I'm already lost! Is this the sort of beer that makes me walk west?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s an IPA with flashy aroma and a sturdy malt core, modern but muscular.
MugiWhoa, ABV 6.5% and IBU 75? Those are seriously tough numbers!
Hop BroYep. Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, and Simcoe build citrus, floral notes, and resin, then Vic Secret dry-hop adds a pineapple-like accent.
MugiWhat is that? Dry-hop sounds suspicious. Are we hanging hops out to dry on a balcony?
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation so you lift aroma without pushing bitterness too far, basically aroma-only turbo.
MugiOhhh, so Iho is a two-way IPA: bright aroma on top, with real malt weight and bitterness underneath.
Hop BroExactly. At Susukino Ale STAND in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, it’s 1,080 yen with tax, so for me it’s an instant order.
MugiThat settles it. I want a pour now, because I need to meet that aroma-and-bitterness combo in person.
At Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in Sapporo’s Susukino district, Hop Kotan Brewing’s limited beer Ihou has appeared as a new arrival. Priced at JPY 1,080 including tax, it fits the shop’s profile as a place focused on Hokkaido craft beer and locally rooted brewery character.
Ihou belongs to Hop Kotan Brewing’s FREEDOMS series and is brewed as a Midwest IPA. The recipe is based on a classic American IPA, but the hop load has been pushed close to modern limits to rebuild the style with more intensity. The beer uses Kamifurano-grown Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, and Simcoe, layering citrus, floral notes, sharp bitterness, and resinous depth. A small dry-hop addition of Vic Secret adds a sweet, exotic aroma reminiscent of pineapple.
In the glass, the beer opens with a vivid Vic Secret aroma, but the core remains a sturdy malt backbone and assertive bitterness. It is not a hop-scented beer alone; it has structure. With 6.5% ABV and 75 IBU, it delivers real heft while still showing off a range of hop expressions.
Susukino Yell STAND is a beer pub located in the basement level of COCONO SUSUKINO. It is a good stop for drinkers who want to focus on aroma, bitterness, and malt depth in a single pint. For fans of hop-forward, classically framed IPA, Ihou looks like a strong match.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSusukino Ale STAND in Sapporo just got 'Iho' on tap, a limited beer from 忽布古丹醸造, and that deserves a proper talk.
MugiWait, that name sounds intense. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Midwest IPA, basically a modern rebuild of a classic American IPA.
MugiMidwest? I'm already lost! Is this the sort of beer that makes me walk west?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s an IPA with flashy aroma and a sturdy malt core, modern but muscular.
MugiWhoa, ABV 6.5% and IBU 75? Those are seriously tough numbers!
Hop BroYep. Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, and Simcoe build citrus, floral notes, and resin, then Vic Secret dry-hop adds a pineapple-like accent.
MugiWhat is that? Dry-hop sounds suspicious. Are we hanging hops out to dry on a balcony?
Hop BroIt means adding hops after fermentation so you lift aroma without pushing bitterness too far, basically aroma-only turbo.
MugiOhhh, so Iho is a two-way IPA: bright aroma on top, with real malt weight and bitterness underneath.
Hop BroExactly. At Susukino Ale STAND in COCONO SUSUKINO B1F, it’s 1,080 yen with tax, so for me it’s an instant order.
MugiThat settles it. I want a pour now, because I need to meet that aroma-and-bitterness combo in person.
