Sapporo’s Kunowa Reopens with Three Craft Beer Picks
Beer pub Craft Beer and Sake Kunowa in Sapporo has reopened after a long break, featuring three beers from Nobody Brewing by Teenage, West Coast Brewing, and PIRONO BEER.
Hop BroKunoa is reopening in Sapporo! This Susukino beer pub is kicking things off with three distinctive craft beers.
MugiWhat! Three beers right after a break sounds like the perfect reopening! What are they pouring?
Hop BroFirst up is Rough Trade IPA from Nobody Brewing by Teenage—a Session IPA at 4.5% ABV.
MugiA Session IPA? Is that a meeting-friendly beer? Do I take minutes while drinking it?
Hop BroClose! Its lower strength makes it easier to savor over several glasses—that's the Session IPA appeal. Nice and light.
Hop BroNext is West Coast Brewing's Jog Juice, a 5.5% American Pale Ale featuring anchovy liquid lupulin.
MugiAnchovy!? Did they put fish in beer? I thought the snack went liquid!
Hop BroThe name is misleading! Here, anchovy liquid lupulin refers to concentrated hop compounds—basically concentrated hop goodness.
MugiOhhh! So not fishy at all—it's a pale ale for enjoying bold hop aroma!
Hop BroFinally, PIRONO BEER brings PIRONO SAISON, a 6.0% Saison that should pair beautifully with food at Kunoa.
MugiWith Hokkaido's seafood and mountain ingredients in season, an autumn Sapporo pairing sounds irresistible!
Hop BroA light IPA, an aromatic pale ale, and a food-friendly Saison—I'm ready for a three-style tasting flight in Susukino!
Craft Beer and Sake Kunowa, a beer pub in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, has resumed service after a long holiday. Located on the eighth floor of Playtown Fujii in Minami 3-jo Nishi 3-chome, the pub offers craft beer, a range of alcoholic drinks, and food designed to pair with beer.
The reopening tap list features three beers in distinctly different styles. First is “Rough Trade IPA” from Nobody Brewing by Teenage. At 4.5% ABV, it is a Session IPA, making it a relatively light option for starting the evening.
Next is “Jog Juice” from West Coast Brewing. This 5.5% ABV American Pale Ale is described as being brewed with anchovy liquid lupulin, adding a distinctive point of interest for hop-focused drinkers.
The third beer is “PIRONO SAISON” from PIRONO BEER, a 6.0% ABV Saison with a character that should work naturally alongside food.
Kunowa’s post also reflects on ingredients, dishes, and unfamiliar drinks enjoyed during a recent trip. With Hokkaido entering a season of excellent seafood and mountain produce, the pub plans to continue preparing dishes to accompany its beer and other drinks. For visitors exploring Sapporo’s autumn beer scene, the three-beer lineup offers a compact tour through Session IPA, American Pale Ale, and Saison styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKunoa is reopening in Sapporo! This Susukino beer pub is kicking things off with three distinctive craft beers.
MugiWhat! Three beers right after a break sounds like the perfect reopening! What are they pouring?
Hop BroFirst up is Rough Trade IPA from Nobody Brewing by Teenage—a Session IPA at 4.5% ABV.
MugiA Session IPA? Is that a meeting-friendly beer? Do I take minutes while drinking it?
Hop BroClose! Its lower strength makes it easier to savor over several glasses—that's the Session IPA appeal. Nice and light.
Hop BroNext is West Coast Brewing's Jog Juice, a 5.5% American Pale Ale featuring anchovy liquid lupulin.
MugiAnchovy!? Did they put fish in beer? I thought the snack went liquid!
Hop BroThe name is misleading! Here, anchovy liquid lupulin refers to concentrated hop compounds—basically concentrated hop goodness.
MugiOhhh! So not fishy at all—it's a pale ale for enjoying bold hop aroma!
Hop BroFinally, PIRONO BEER brings PIRONO SAISON, a 6.0% Saison that should pair beautifully with food at Kunoa.
MugiWith Hokkaido's seafood and mountain ingredients in season, an autumn Sapporo pairing sounds irresistible!
Hop BroA light IPA, an aromatic pale ale, and a food-friendly Saison—I'm ready for a three-style tasting flight in Susukino!
