Hop Kotan Brewing's Ongoing arrives at Susukino Yell STAND as a guest beer
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in central Sapporo, has added Hop Kotan Brewing's American IPA Ongoing to its guest lineup. Expect bright orange-like aromatics, citrus and pine notes, a firm bitterness, and a dry finish.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Ongoing on guest tap at Susukino Ale STAND, where Kotan Brewery’s American IPA just showed up in Sapporo.
MugiWait, Kotan in Susukino? That’s dangerous information for my self-control and very good information for my evening.
Hop BroThe best part is COCONO SUSUKINO B1. It’s easy to drop by, and the place leans hard into Hokkaido craft beer.
MugiOkay, but American IPA still sounds like a move you unlock at level 30 in a beer game.
Hop BroNothing scary there, just think a hop-forward style. Ongoing takes the classic American IPA idea and rebuilds it with a modern touch.
MugiGot it... but Amarillo and Citra and Idaho 7 are hop names, right? Not secret passwords to enter the bar?
Hop BroRight, they’re hop varieties, and they bring orange and citrus up front, with Idaho 7 adding a fresh pine-like edge.
MugiPine-like? So that’s the piney nuance thing? I panicked for a second and thought I was supposed to drink a forest.
Hop BroNot a forest, just the aroma image. You get a clean bitter finish that stays pleasant, then dries out nicely at the end.
MugiAnd ABV 6.0% IBU 50 sounds bold on paper, but this one still feels like it’s built for balance, huh?
Hop BroExactly, and that classic hop character is the real hook. It’s not chasing only tropical notes, which makes it extra appealing.
MugiThat settles it, I want a pint now. If I end up in Susukino, I’m absolutely ordering Ongoing and hunting for orange, citrus, and pine.
Guest Beer
Susukino Yell STAND, a beer pub in Susukino, Sapporo, has added Hop Kotan Brewing's "Ongoing" to its lineup. Located on the basement floor of COCONO SUSUKINO, the shop focuses on Hokkaido craft beer and is easy to drop into while walking around the district.
"Ongoing" is an American IPA. Amarillo brings a bright orange-like aroma, Citra adds vivid citrus character, and Idaho 7 layers in a piney note before the beer moves into a pleasant bitterness and a dry finish. With 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU, it is built to let the hop aroma and bitterness stay in balance.
The brewer describes it as a rebuild of the classic American IPA rather than a beer chasing louder and more extreme flavors. That makes it a good fit for drinkers who enjoy traditional hop-driven IPA character. For anyone looking to explore Hokkaido craft beer in Susukino, this is a guest beer worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Ongoing on guest tap at Susukino Ale STAND, where Kotan Brewery’s American IPA just showed up in Sapporo.
MugiWait, Kotan in Susukino? That’s dangerous information for my self-control and very good information for my evening.
Hop BroThe best part is COCONO SUSUKINO B1. It’s easy to drop by, and the place leans hard into Hokkaido craft beer.
MugiOkay, but American IPA still sounds like a move you unlock at level 30 in a beer game.
Hop BroNothing scary there, just think a hop-forward style. Ongoing takes the classic American IPA idea and rebuilds it with a modern touch.
MugiGot it... but Amarillo and Citra and Idaho 7 are hop names, right? Not secret passwords to enter the bar?
Hop BroRight, they’re hop varieties, and they bring orange and citrus up front, with Idaho 7 adding a fresh pine-like edge.
MugiPine-like? So that’s the piney nuance thing? I panicked for a second and thought I was supposed to drink a forest.
Hop BroNot a forest, just the aroma image. You get a clean bitter finish that stays pleasant, then dries out nicely at the end.
MugiAnd ABV 6.0% IBU 50 sounds bold on paper, but this one still feels like it’s built for balance, huh?
Hop BroExactly, and that classic hop character is the real hook. It’s not chasing only tropical notes, which makes it extra appealing.
MugiThat settles it, I want a pint now. If I end up in Susukino, I’m absolutely ordering Ongoing and hunting for orange, citrus, and pine.
