North Island Beer Announces Its Booth at Sapporo Craft Beer Forest 2026
North Island Beer announced on Instagram that it will take part in this year's Sapporo craft beer event, "Sapporo Craft Beer Forest." The post also noted that tickets go on sale starting April 24, with the event scheduled for July 11 and 12.
Hop BroIt's back again this year, and North Island Beer has announced its booth at Sapporo Craft Beer Forest.
MugiWhat! They're participating again this year? That's one you just put straight into your summer plans!
Hop BroThe event runs on July 11 and 12, and the venue is Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort. Drinking in the middle of nature is just great, isn't it?
MugiBeer in nature is amazing, but why is it so special? Is it because you're close to the brewers?
Hop BroExactly. That's the appeal. This time North Island Beer is participating as a member of the executive committee, so they're deeply involved in shaping the atmosphere at the venue too.
MugiOh... but wait, tickets are required in advance, so I guess you really have to be careful about that, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Sales start on April 24 at Beer Bar North Island, and April 25 at the Ebetsu Factory Direct Shop. If you want to use the dedicated shuttle from Maruyama Terminal, you also need to show your advance ticket when boarding.
MugiWhoa! If you don't buy it ahead of time, you can't ride the shuttle? That's a bit of a trap for people who like to show up spontaneously!
Hop BroBut that's part of the fun of going prepared. North Island Beer is strong with its five standard beers and limited releases, so you can get excited just imagining the lineup for the day.
MugiWow, nice! Their directly operated beer bar also offers up to 12 kinds of draft beer, so it already gets you excited before the event!
Hop BroAll right, let's make a plan. Beer you drink in summer at Bankei, while imagining what they'll pour, is sure to be something special.
MugiYeah, my throat is already in beer mode! I'm going to put it in my schedule now and look forward to that first drink on the day!
North Island Beer announced on Instagram that it will once again have a booth at this year's "Sapporo Craft Beer Forest." The post also says the brewery will participate as a member of the executive committee, and it provides the event date and time, venue, and ticket sales start date all in one place.
Event Overview
- Dates: July 11 (Sat) 12:00-18:00, July 12 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
- Venue: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort
- Sales Start: April 24 at Beer Bar North Island, April 25 at the Ebetsu Factory Direct Shop
- Note: A dedicated shuttle bus is scheduled to run from Maruyama Terminal. A pre-purchased ticket must be shown when boarding.
Sapporo Craft Beer Forest is known as one of the signature craft beer events of summer in Sapporo. Held at Bankei Ski Resort, surrounded by nature, it is also notable for the close distance between brewers and drinkers. The ticket lineup shown in the post ranges from two-day passes to date-specific tickets, making it easy for visitors to choose the option that fits their plans.
North Island Beer is a brewery based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. Its official website introduces the background of its brewer, who trained in Canada, and says that in addition to five standard beers, it also offers limited and seasonal releases. Its directly operated beer bar in central Sapporo is said to serve up to 12 kinds of draft beer, showing the brewery's strength in a wide range of styles.
This announcement is both a preview of the brewery's participation and a reminder to get ready before heading to the venue. The fact that it is also giving advance notice about ticket sales within Sapporo suggests that preparations for the event are already underway. Attention is likely to focus on which beers North Island Beer will pour at Sapporo Craft Beer Forest, along with the lineup on the day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt's back again this year, and North Island Beer has announced its booth at Sapporo Craft Beer Forest.
MugiWhat! They're participating again this year? That's one you just put straight into your summer plans!
Hop BroThe event runs on July 11 and 12, and the venue is Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort. Drinking in the middle of nature is just great, isn't it?
MugiBeer in nature is amazing, but why is it so special? Is it because you're close to the brewers?
Hop BroExactly. That's the appeal. This time North Island Beer is participating as a member of the executive committee, so they're deeply involved in shaping the atmosphere at the venue too.
MugiOh... but wait, tickets are required in advance, so I guess you really have to be careful about that, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Sales start on April 24 at Beer Bar North Island, and April 25 at the Ebetsu Factory Direct Shop. If you want to use the dedicated shuttle from Maruyama Terminal, you also need to show your advance ticket when boarding.
MugiWhoa! If you don't buy it ahead of time, you can't ride the shuttle? That's a bit of a trap for people who like to show up spontaneously!
Hop BroBut that's part of the fun of going prepared. North Island Beer is strong with its five standard beers and limited releases, so you can get excited just imagining the lineup for the day.
MugiWow, nice! Their directly operated beer bar also offers up to 12 kinds of draft beer, so it already gets you excited before the event!
Hop BroAll right, let's make a plan. Beer you drink in summer at Bankei, while imagining what they'll pour, is sure to be something special.
MugiYeah, my throat is already in beer mode! I'm going to put it in my schedule now and look forward to that first drink on the day!
