Susukino ale STAND serves Hop Kotan Brewing's 'Full Throttle': an American IPA with white grape aroma
Hop Kotan Brewing's 'Full Throttle' has appeared at the beer pub Susukino ale STAND in Susukino, Sapporo. This American IPA layers aromas reminiscent of white grapes and fruit with herbal and tropical nuances, along with a vivid bitterness befitting its IBU 60.
Hop BroIn Susukino, Sapporo, you can drink Hop Kotan Brewing's 'Full Throttle' at Susukino ale STAND. It's a guest beer that's pretty intriguing.
MugiWhoa! With a name like Full Throttle, it sounds fast! But what does a beer running at full speed even mean?
Hop BroIt's an American IPA, and the brewery describes it as "Hoppy & Bitter." In other words, it leads with hop aroma and still has a firm bitterness.
MugiI get hoppy, but bitter means bitter, right? And they mention IBU 60 too, so now it feels like a test!
Hop BroExactly, IBU is a rough guide to bitterness. What's more, Full Throttle feels more bitter than the number suggests, and it's interesting how it changes from white-grape-like aroma to herbal and tropical notes.
MugiOh! White grape aroma makes it feel a little like a fancy wine, even though it's beer. If fruitiness comes in too, it already sounds delicious before drinking!
Hop BroThe thing is, because it has a layered aroma, it doesn't end at just being bitter. For people who want to track a hop's personality, it's a design that lets you really feel the changes in aroma.
MugiWhat! If it's about drinkability, could someone like me who usually just wants something refreshing still get into it?
Hop BroI think it's actually a great match. On a night in Susukino, it's a slow-sipping beer for enjoying while tilting your glass, and it has both brightness and a bitter finish.
MugiNice, nice! Drinking in Susukino at night while following the aroma sounds amazing. My mouth is already heading toward 'Full Throttle'!
Hop BroThen tonight, I'd like to toast with Hop Kotan Brewing's 'Full Throttle.' It makes you want to really check out the hop-driven brightness and the lingering bitterness.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of thing you can't start the night without! A drink in Susukino makes me want to go right now!
Featured Guest Beer
At Susukino ale STAND, located on the basement 1 floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hop Kotan Brewing's Full Throttle is being served. It's the kind of beer you want to sip slowly, a perfect fit for a night in Susukino, Sapporo.
Beer Characteristics
Full Throttle is an American IPA the brewery describes as "Hoppy & Bitter". Starting with aromas reminiscent of white grapes and fruit, herbal and tropical impressions layer on, and its character changes as you drink it. It's listed at IBU 60, but its bitterness is even more sharply defined than the number suggests.
Because it has a rich aromatic profile and doesn't end with just being bitter, it's also suited to people who want to really follow a hop's individuality. It's the kind of beer whose contours emerge as you keep drinking, and it seems to suit people who value "drinkability" over flash.
Why It's Enjoyable at Susukino ale STAND
Susukino ale STAND is a beer pub in the Susukino area of Sapporo, Hokkaido. While it's right in the middle of the entertainment district, it offers a relaxed way to enjoy craft beer. It's a good location for slowly drinking in the evening while following changes in aroma and bitterness.
This Full Throttle is less about drinking it quickly and more about tilting your glass to check the balance of aroma and bitterness. It's the guest beer to choose when you want to enjoy both the hop-driven brightness and the bitter finish.
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Hop BroIn Susukino, Sapporo, you can drink Hop Kotan Brewing's 'Full Throttle' at Susukino ale STAND. It's a guest beer that's pretty intriguing.
MugiWhoa! With a name like Full Throttle, it sounds fast! But what does a beer running at full speed even mean?
Hop BroIt's an American IPA, and the brewery describes it as "Hoppy & Bitter." In other words, it leads with hop aroma and still has a firm bitterness.
MugiI get hoppy, but bitter means bitter, right? And they mention IBU 60 too, so now it feels like a test!
Hop BroExactly, IBU is a rough guide to bitterness. What's more, Full Throttle feels more bitter than the number suggests, and it's interesting how it changes from white-grape-like aroma to herbal and tropical notes.
MugiOh! White grape aroma makes it feel a little like a fancy wine, even though it's beer. If fruitiness comes in too, it already sounds delicious before drinking!
Hop BroThe thing is, because it has a layered aroma, it doesn't end at just being bitter. For people who want to track a hop's personality, it's a design that lets you really feel the changes in aroma.
MugiWhat! If it's about drinkability, could someone like me who usually just wants something refreshing still get into it?
Hop BroI think it's actually a great match. On a night in Susukino, it's a slow-sipping beer for enjoying while tilting your glass, and it has both brightness and a bitter finish.
MugiNice, nice! Drinking in Susukino at night while following the aroma sounds amazing. My mouth is already heading toward 'Full Throttle'!
Hop BroThen tonight, I'd like to toast with Hop Kotan Brewing's 'Full Throttle.' It makes you want to really check out the hop-driven brightness and the lingering bitterness.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of thing you can't start the night without! A drink in Susukino makes me want to go right now!
