Brasserie Knot's "YONAGI" Now Being Served at Susukino Ale STAND
At Susukino Ale STAND on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO in Sapporo, Brasserie Knot's guest beer "YONAGI" was featured. A Schwarzbier with 5.5% ABV and 25 IBU, it stands out as a pint that balances the roasted aroma of malt with a light, crisp finish.
Hop BroMugi-chan, the hottest thing in Susukino right now is Brasserie Knot's YONAGI. Hearing that it's being served as a guest beer at Susukino Ale STAND makes you want to head over, doesn't it?
MugiHuh, YONAGI means night calm!? Even the name is stylish, and it already sounds like a dark beer, which is making me excited!
Hop BroThe style is Schwarzbier. Even though it looks black, the nice thing is that you can enjoy the roasted malt aroma without it feeling too heavy.
MugiWhat's a Schwarzbier!? Wait, black but light... is this the kind of beer that totally flips your preconceptions about dark beer?
Hop BroExactly. It has a solid presence at 5.5% ABV, but the bitterness is moderate at around 25 IBU. In other words, it's more "smoothly drinkable" than "heavy."
MugiOhhh! So IBU is the number for bitterness, huh? I didn't know that! And if it's dry and easy to drink, it sounds great for a dark-beer debut!
Hop BroThe post also said it opens up with flavors like coffee and cacao. The roasted malt aroma rises, and the finish is crisp and clean, which is just irresistible.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds delicious like a dessert! If I'm drinking slowly after dinner, it feels like the perfect beer to keep you company at night.
Hop BroAnd Susukino Ale STAND is easy to visit because it's on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO. You can enjoy it in the shop or as takeout, and if you like it, you can track it down on the EC site too.
MugiWait, you can drink it there and then follow it up later? That's unfair, it's like the new doorway to dark lager!
Hop BroRight? Try it with just one drink first, then if you like it, do a proper comparison. Tonight, with YONAGI in hand, it makes me want to create a quiet, good time.
MugiYeah, yeah, it's decided! I can't stop wanting to drink YONAGI in Susukino tonight!
On March 23, 2026, the beer introduced as an "recommended item" at Susukino Ale STAND was @brasserie_knot's "YONAGI". The post goes into detail about its dry, easy-to-drink character, which has the depth of a dark beer while still avoiding a heavy feel.
Beer Featured This Time
- Name: YONAGI
- Brewery: Brasserie Knot
- Style: Schwarzbier
- ABV: 5.5%
- IBU: 25
A roasted malt aroma rises first, followed by flavors reminiscent of coffee and cacao, while the finish stays clean and crisp. The post text also emphasized its refined dryness, the kind that overturns the common idea that dark beers are heavy and bitter. It should pair well as a post-meal drink, and it seems especially suited to people who want to relax with a beer at night.
Susukino Ale STAND is a beer pub that is easy to drop into in the heart of the Susukino area. In addition to dine-in service, it also supports takeout, making it easy to bring craft beer into everyday life. Even better, the beers carried by the shop can also be checked and purchased through its EC site, so if something catches your eye in person, you can follow up online later.
From a quick "just one beer" stop to a leisurely tasting session, YONAGI is a guest beer worth trying for anyone in Susukino looking for a new entry point into dark lagers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, the hottest thing in Susukino right now is Brasserie Knot's YONAGI. Hearing that it's being served as a guest beer at Susukino Ale STAND makes you want to head over, doesn't it?
MugiHuh, YONAGI means night calm!? Even the name is stylish, and it already sounds like a dark beer, which is making me excited!
Hop BroThe style is Schwarzbier. Even though it looks black, the nice thing is that you can enjoy the roasted malt aroma without it feeling too heavy.
MugiWhat's a Schwarzbier!? Wait, black but light... is this the kind of beer that totally flips your preconceptions about dark beer?
Hop BroExactly. It has a solid presence at 5.5% ABV, but the bitterness is moderate at around 25 IBU. In other words, it's more "smoothly drinkable" than "heavy."
MugiOhhh! So IBU is the number for bitterness, huh? I didn't know that! And if it's dry and easy to drink, it sounds great for a dark-beer debut!
Hop BroThe post also said it opens up with flavors like coffee and cacao. The roasted malt aroma rises, and the finish is crisp and clean, which is just irresistible.
MugiWhat is that, it sounds delicious like a dessert! If I'm drinking slowly after dinner, it feels like the perfect beer to keep you company at night.
Hop BroAnd Susukino Ale STAND is easy to visit because it's on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO. You can enjoy it in the shop or as takeout, and if you like it, you can track it down on the EC site too.
MugiWait, you can drink it there and then follow it up later? That's unfair, it's like the new doorway to dark lager!
Hop BroRight? Try it with just one drink first, then if you like it, do a proper comparison. Tonight, with YONAGI in hand, it makes me want to create a quiet, good time.
MugiYeah, yeah, it's decided! I can't stop wanting to drink YONAGI in Susukino tonight!
