North Island Beer to hold 17th anniversary gratitude festival on Aug. 16 in Ebetsu
North Island Beer will hold its 17th anniversary gratitude festival on August 16, 2026, at EBRI in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. The Instagram announcement highlights pizza from Pizzeria del Capitano, an IPA pairing suggestion, and ticket details.
Hop BroI want to talk about North Island Beer's 17th anniversary festival today. It's happening at EBRI in Ebetsu on August 16, 2026.
MugiWhat, a 17th anniversary party already sounds like a reason to drink! Is EBRI the kind of place that fits craft beer vibes?
Hop BroTotally. It's five minutes from Nopporo Station on foot, and the venue feels close to the local Ebetsu roots of the brewery.
MugiEasy access helps! And when I hear core beers and limited brews, my stomach starts making executive decisions.
Hop BroThat “limited brew” part matters. A brew made just for that moment lets them play with seasonal ingredients and more experimental recipes.
MugiOkay, that helps, because my face was fully saying what is a limited brew two seconds ago. It still sounds like a shiny rare card.
Hop BroAnd the food side is strong too. PIZZERIA DEL CAPITANO is scheduled to pop up, using EBRI's stone oven, and they might feature Ebetsu-grown vegetables.
MugiNo way, stone-oven pizza and beer is an unfair combo. I could probably get thirsty just from the smell.
Hop BroThe staff recommendation is Pizza Diavola with an IPA. Citrusy hop aroma and IPA bitterness pull together the pepperoni richness and spice.
MugiHold on, what does pairing mean? In my head the pizza and IPA are literally walking arm in arm.
Hop BroThat's honestly close enough. A combination that works together means the beer cuts the richness and makes you want the next bite. Presale info is on Instagram via link or QR, and paper tickets are sold at the Ebetsu factory, Beer Bar North Island, Cocomoca, and EBRI. I'm already craving the first IPA.
MugiAnd it's 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the first 50 all-you-can-drink tickets already sold out, so the hype is real. I'm fully ready for an IPA with a slice of Diavola now.
Event Overview
North Island Beer will hold its 17th anniversary gratitude festival on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at EBRI in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. The venue is about a five-minute walk from JR Nopporo Station. As a brewery based in Ebetsu that produces five core beers alongside limited and seasonal releases, the event reflects its close ties to the local area.
In the Instagram post, the brewery introduced 『PIZZERIA DEL CAPITANO』 as one of the featured food vendors. Pizza will be served using EBRI's stone oven, and the post hints that items using vegetables from Ebetsu may also appear. The recommended pairing is Diavola pizza and IPA. The brewery describes it as a combination where citrus-like hops, pepperoni flavor, spice, and the beer's bitterness come together in balance.
The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available through the link in the Instagram bio or via the QR code in the post. Paper tickets are also being sold at the Ebetsu brewery, Beer Bar North Island, Kokomoca, and EBRI. The limited all-you-can-drink tickets for the first 50 guests have already sold out.
The anniversary festival is designed around beer and food pairing, making it a straightforward showcase of the brewery's year-round strengths and its local connections in Ebetsu.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about North Island Beer's 17th anniversary festival today. It's happening at EBRI in Ebetsu on August 16, 2026.
MugiWhat, a 17th anniversary party already sounds like a reason to drink! Is EBRI the kind of place that fits craft beer vibes?
Hop BroTotally. It's five minutes from Nopporo Station on foot, and the venue feels close to the local Ebetsu roots of the brewery.
MugiEasy access helps! And when I hear core beers and limited brews, my stomach starts making executive decisions.
Hop BroThat “limited brew” part matters. A brew made just for that moment lets them play with seasonal ingredients and more experimental recipes.
MugiOkay, that helps, because my face was fully saying what is a limited brew two seconds ago. It still sounds like a shiny rare card.
Hop BroAnd the food side is strong too. PIZZERIA DEL CAPITANO is scheduled to pop up, using EBRI's stone oven, and they might feature Ebetsu-grown vegetables.
MugiNo way, stone-oven pizza and beer is an unfair combo. I could probably get thirsty just from the smell.
Hop BroThe staff recommendation is Pizza Diavola with an IPA. Citrusy hop aroma and IPA bitterness pull together the pepperoni richness and spice.
MugiHold on, what does pairing mean? In my head the pizza and IPA are literally walking arm in arm.
Hop BroThat's honestly close enough. A combination that works together means the beer cuts the richness and makes you want the next bite. Presale info is on Instagram via link or QR, and paper tickets are sold at the Ebetsu factory, Beer Bar North Island, Cocomoca, and EBRI. I'm already craving the first IPA.
MugiAnd it's 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the first 50 all-you-can-drink tickets already sold out, so the hype is real. I'm fully ready for an IPA with a slice of Diavola now.
