North Island Beer sets up at Kobe Hankyu's "Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair," opening a draft beer bar
North Island Beer from Ebetsu, Hokkaido, set up at Kobe Hankyu's "Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair." On Instagram, it announced that the draft beer bar corner is especially well stocked, and invited visitors to come enjoy it as an event suited for daytime drinking. The event runs from May 13 to 19.
Hop BroRight now, North Island Beer is at Kobe Hankyu's Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair. From Ebetsu, Hokkaido, they're really serving draft beer hard at the venue.
MugiWhat, a products fair with a draft beer bar corner this well stocked? Then beer is basically the star of the event!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. North Island uses the motto Beer is Art, and it's a brewery that makes use of Ebetsu's air, water, local wheat, and hops.
MugiWait, they even use the air? That suddenly feels philosophical, like you can almost see the flavor through it!
Hop BroIn short, they make use of locally produced wheat and hops and offer a wide range from regular beers to seasonal limited editions.
MugiOh wow! If there's both eat-in and a beer bar at the venue, then you can enjoy it with shrimp dishes too. That's amazing!
Hop BroExactly. Kobe Hankyu's announcement also highlights seafood centered on shrimp and a collaboration soft serve with Hokkaido University, so it's the kind of place that will keep your stomach busy from noon onward.
MugiBut daytime drinking is such a dangerous temptation... And hearing that draft beer is served until 7:30 p.m. makes me feel like I have to go right now!
Hop BroPlus, since this is being called the final solo booth appearance, it's one fans really shouldn't miss.
MugiI've decided, I'm going to get draft beer at the venue and soak up the Hokkaido vibe while snacking on seafood!
Hop BroThe right way is probably to go around saying, "just one last drink," no, just one more drink.
MugiExactly! Today, at the Hokkaido Products Fair, let's drink in all the happiness of beer and food together!
Kobe Hankyu's "Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair" is a Hokkaido gourmet event held from May 13 to 19, 2026, on the 9th floor event hall of the main building. According to Kobe Hankyu's announcement, highlights include seafood cuisine centered on shrimp and a collaboration soft serve with the Hokkaido University Soft Serve Ice Cream Club. There will also be an eat-in area and a beer bar, creating a setup where visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the venue.
North Island Beer is a brewery based in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. On its official website, it promotes the idea of "Beer is Art" and continues making beer that makes use of Ebetsu's clear air and water, as well as locally produced wheat and hops. Its lineup ranges from core offerings to seasonal limited releases, and its directly operated "Beer Bar NORTH ISLAND" also serves several draft beers.
In the brewery's Instagram post, it described the Kobe Hankyu venue as having a "very well-stocked draft beer bar corner" and introduced it as an event suited for daytime drinking. The post also said draft beer service runs until 7:30 p.m., giving visitors a clear reference point if they want to focus on beer at the venue. It was also reported that this will be North Island Beer's final solo booth appearance, making it an especially hard-to-miss event for fans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRight now, North Island Beer is at Kobe Hankyu's Early Summer Hokkaido Products Fair. From Ebetsu, Hokkaido, they're really serving draft beer hard at the venue.
MugiWhat, a products fair with a draft beer bar corner this well stocked? Then beer is basically the star of the event!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. North Island uses the motto Beer is Art, and it's a brewery that makes use of Ebetsu's air, water, local wheat, and hops.
MugiWait, they even use the air? That suddenly feels philosophical, like you can almost see the flavor through it!
Hop BroIn short, they make use of locally produced wheat and hops and offer a wide range from regular beers to seasonal limited editions.
MugiOh wow! If there's both eat-in and a beer bar at the venue, then you can enjoy it with shrimp dishes too. That's amazing!
Hop BroExactly. Kobe Hankyu's announcement also highlights seafood centered on shrimp and a collaboration soft serve with Hokkaido University, so it's the kind of place that will keep your stomach busy from noon onward.
MugiBut daytime drinking is such a dangerous temptation... And hearing that draft beer is served until 7:30 p.m. makes me feel like I have to go right now!
Hop BroPlus, since this is being called the final solo booth appearance, it's one fans really shouldn't miss.
MugiI've decided, I'm going to get draft beer at the venue and soak up the Hokkaido vibe while snacking on seafood!
Hop BroThe right way is probably to go around saying, "just one last drink," no, just one more drink.
MugiExactly! Today, at the Hokkaido Products Fair, let's drink in all the happiness of beer and food together!
