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Hokkaido Brasserie Knot / BIRD (American Pale Ale 5%) Review
This article is based on a past tasting experience and was updated in June 2025.
What You’ll Learn
- 北海道 Brasserie Knotの「BIRD」の特徴
- Detailed taste profile
- Recommended ways to enjoy

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北海道 Brasserie Knot / BIRD (American Pale ale 5%) レビューです!
What Kind of Beer Is This?
Brasserie Knot とは?
COEDO gained experience, became head brewer at Ushitora, then at Hopkotan andGodspeed served as head brewer is a new brewery founded by Taikai Uetake!

特徴 北海道 Brasserie Knot ペールエール
北海道 Brasserie Knot ‘s American Pale Ale!
BIRD is a beer that reinterprets the American-style pale ale. Compared to typical pale ales, the color is lighter, malt and caramel flavors are minimized, with fruity hop aroma and a light body that complements it. 過剰なものも、足りないものもない、飽きない味わいを目指しました。
From the brewery’s product page
When was it released?
2022年11月頃
Where Did I Buy It?
Through Furusato Choice Nozei (tax donation).

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Beer Review
Appearance
Slightly hazy-clear.
香り
Orthonasal Aroma
勢い良く喉に近づけると瓜のような印象が強くなる。うまい。ペールエールらしくゴクゴク飲める。ひっかかるものがない。おいしいクラフトビール。
チクル感に追加でレモングラスのような爽やかさが混ざってる?爽快にかなり寄ってる。追うように砂糖少なめビスケットのようなモルト感。
Retronasal Flavor
Slight cider-like fermentation character mixes with malt sweetness, plus Fanta-like aroma with added hops.REVISIONのWCIPA this aroma alone might be close?
味わい ペールエールらしく軽やかなクラフトビール
Mouthfeel
Beer-like quality with gentle carbonation
Body and Texture
Ultimately light with pleasant moderate acidity dancing on the tongue. No overpowering elements. Light. I’d love this on draft. Would be absolutely perfect with fine-tuned carbonation. Light.ゴクゴク飲める。
The Swallow
Nothing catches going down the throat. Sweet grapefruit impression remains. No notable hassaku-like acidity. Very gulpable.
Aftertaste
さわやか。ドライでややチクルが残るかなくらい。ゴクゴク飲める。ファンタオレンジっぽい。
Overall Impression
北海Brasserie Knot ‘s craft beer for the first time at a leisurely pace.1A liters-at-a-time gulpable beer. Absolutely no catch. A wonderful classic pale ale. Truly just this1リットル飲みたい。北海道 Brasserie Knot / BIRD (American Pale ale 5%) That was the review.
Dregs
ややモルトの甘さ、ホップの柑橘が強調されるかな?くらいでほぼ本体と同じ。
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FAQ About Brasserie Knot BIRD APA
What does Brasserie Knot BIRD APA taste like?
Brasserie Knot BIRD is an American Pale Ale style beer. See the article for detailed tasting notes.
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