Huitrière releases AKKESHI EMERALD as the first beer in its Hanasaki Line project
Huitrière, the Akkeshi, Hokkaido craft beer brand, released AKKESHI EMERALD on August 1 as the first beer in its new Hanasaki Line project. The summer hoppy lager is built around lime- and melon-like aromas, and part of the sales will support the local railway.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about AKKESHI EMERALD, the new release from Yuito Ale in Akkeshi, Hokkaido.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds shiny! So this Hanasaki Line project connects beer and trains?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is the first release in the series, and the style is a Summer Hoppy Lager inspired by the railway scenery.
MugiWait, what is that! When you say Summer Hoppy Lager, I feel like I just got a surprise beer exam!
Hop BroPut simply, it has the clean finish of a lager with a bigger hop aroma for summer drinking. So it is fragrant but easygoing in the glass.
MugiOhh, nice! And if it smells like lime and melon, that sounds amazing. A crisp drinking profile feels perfect for hot weather!
Hop BroThe hop bill is fun too: Motueka, El Dorado, and Citra. They are aiming for lime and melon aromas inspired by the views over Bekanbeushi Marsh.
MugiNo way! Turning a train window view into beer is so romantic. And part of the sales support Hanasaki Line preservation too?
Hop BroExactly. It is not just a one-off either. They want four seasonal releases a year, sharing local and railway charm through beer over time.
MugiAt 850 yen for 350ml and 5.0% ABV, that sounds just right for me. I want a can now, and I kind of want to ride that line too!
Hop BroThat is the right conclusion. You can get it at the brewery, online, and at partner shops, and I really want one properly chilled pour.
MugiThen it is settled. I am completely ready to toast with AKKESHI EMERALD right now!
Huitrière, the craft beer brand from Akkeshi, Hokkaido, released `AKKESHI EMERALD` on August 1 as the first beer in its new Hanasaki Line project. The beer is sold at the brewery, on the official online store, and through selected retailers.
`AKKESHI EMERALD` is inspired by the scenery along the Hanasaki Line, the local railway linking Kushiro and Nemuro. The brewery describes it as a summer hoppy lager shaped by the view from the train window over Bekanbeushi Marsh, with lime- and melon-like aromas and a clean finish.
- Style: Summer Hoppy Lager
- ABV: 5.0%
- Hops: Motueka, El Dorado, Citra
- Price: JPY 850 for 350 ml
The Huitrière name comes from the French word for a place where oysters grow, which fits its Akkeshi roots. The project is designed to express each season of the Hanasaki Line through beer, with a portion of sales donated to support activities connected to the railway. The brewery also says it plans to develop the project as a recurring seasonal series rather than a one-off release.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about AKKESHI EMERALD, the new release from Yuito Ale in Akkeshi, Hokkaido.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds shiny! So this Hanasaki Line project connects beer and trains?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is the first release in the series, and the style is a Summer Hoppy Lager inspired by the railway scenery.
MugiWait, what is that! When you say Summer Hoppy Lager, I feel like I just got a surprise beer exam!
Hop BroPut simply, it has the clean finish of a lager with a bigger hop aroma for summer drinking. So it is fragrant but easygoing in the glass.
MugiOhh, nice! And if it smells like lime and melon, that sounds amazing. A crisp drinking profile feels perfect for hot weather!
Hop BroThe hop bill is fun too: Motueka, El Dorado, and Citra. They are aiming for lime and melon aromas inspired by the views over Bekanbeushi Marsh.
MugiNo way! Turning a train window view into beer is so romantic. And part of the sales support Hanasaki Line preservation too?
Hop BroExactly. It is not just a one-off either. They want four seasonal releases a year, sharing local and railway charm through beer over time.
MugiAt 850 yen for 350ml and 5.0% ABV, that sounds just right for me. I want a can now, and I kind of want to ride that line too!
Hop BroThat is the right conclusion. You can get it at the brewery, online, and at partner shops, and I really want one properly chilled pour.
MugiThen it is settled. I am completely ready to toast with AKKESHI EMERALD right now!
