North Island Beer to Exhibit Coriander White at Tobu Ikebukuro's Great Hokkaido Expo
North Island Beer from Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will take part in Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro's "Sea Opening, Snowmelt Gourmet Tour Great Hokkaido Expo <Week 1 Information>". The event runs from April 22 to May 6, and the seasonal "Coriander White" will be sold at the venue.
Hop BroIt's Hokkaido vibes in Ikebukuro, and North Island Beer is appearing at the Great Hokkaido Expo. You can enjoy it at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro's 8F event hall from April 22 to May 6.
MugiWhat! Craft beer at a department store is exciting! And a Hokkaido brewery is coming too? My shopping route is about to get completely derailed!
Hop BroThis time's star is Coriander White. It's a seasonal Belgian wit-style beer, and the 330 ml bottle is 801 yen, with just 24 units available each day, so that limited feel is great.
MugiBelgian wit, what even is that! Is it a white beer? Hearing Belgian wit-style makes it sound like a secret monastery recipe all of a sudden, and I'm getting nervous!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a wheat-based white beer. This one uses coriander seed, and because it doesn't add orange peel, the spice character really comes to the front, which is interesting.
MugiWow! So it tastes citrusy, but without orange. I'd only ever encountered coriander-derived aroma in cooking, so this feels super fresh!
Hop BroExactly, and the yeast aroma comes through too, giving it a crisp finish. It's great that you can taste the balance of Hokkaido ingredients and aroma at a department store event.
MugiBut the venue has sweets, seafood, and ramen too, right? If you drink beer there, wouldn't everything turn into a snack!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Since an Ebetsu brewery is coming to Ikebukuro, the event really shows off the strength of enjoying it with food.
MugiAll right, I'm buying ramen first and then drinking! If I get a taste of Hokkaido, just walking around the venue will make it feel like a trip!
Hop BroThen it's settled, let's toast in Ikebukuro. Coriander White brings Hokkaido's aromas with it, and this is definitely one you'll want to drink.
North Island Beer Joins Tobu Ikebukuro's Great Hokkaido Expo
North Island Beer, based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will appear at the "Sea Opening, Snowmelt Gourmet Tour Great Hokkaido Expo <Week 1 Information>" held at the 8F event hall of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro. The event runs from April 22 to May 6, and hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This time, the featured item at the venue is "Coriander White". The 330 ml bottle is priced at 801 yen, with a planned daily allotment of 24 bottles. It will be sold as a featured item through April 29.
A Brew That Shows Off Ebetsu Brewery Character
North Island Beer is a Hokkaido craft brewery with its factory in Ebetsu. According to its official website, the brand was started by a brewer who trained in Canada, and in addition to its five standard beers, it also offers seasonal and limited-batch brews.
"Coriander White" is a seasonal beer based on Belgian wit. According to the official information, it uses coriander seed but does not add orange peel, resulting in a finish where the refreshing citrus note and spice aroma derived from coriander come through clearly. It is characterized by the rich aroma of yeast and a crisp, clean drinking feel.
A Taste of Hokkaido to Drink at the Food Fair
The "Great Hokkaido Expo" venue is lined with Hokkaido specialties such as sweets, seafood, bento, and ramen. Among them, North Island Beer is presenting a beer that fits a food-focused event, balancing Hokkaido-like ingredient character with aroma.
This is a booth to watch as an opportunity to taste craft beer from Ebetsu at a department store event in Ikebukuro.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt's Hokkaido vibes in Ikebukuro, and North Island Beer is appearing at the Great Hokkaido Expo. You can enjoy it at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro's 8F event hall from April 22 to May 6.
MugiWhat! Craft beer at a department store is exciting! And a Hokkaido brewery is coming too? My shopping route is about to get completely derailed!
Hop BroThis time's star is Coriander White. It's a seasonal Belgian wit-style beer, and the 330 ml bottle is 801 yen, with just 24 units available each day, so that limited feel is great.
MugiBelgian wit, what even is that! Is it a white beer? Hearing Belgian wit-style makes it sound like a secret monastery recipe all of a sudden, and I'm getting nervous!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's a wheat-based white beer. This one uses coriander seed, and because it doesn't add orange peel, the spice character really comes to the front, which is interesting.
MugiWow! So it tastes citrusy, but without orange. I'd only ever encountered coriander-derived aroma in cooking, so this feels super fresh!
Hop BroExactly, and the yeast aroma comes through too, giving it a crisp finish. It's great that you can taste the balance of Hokkaido ingredients and aroma at a department store event.
MugiBut the venue has sweets, seafood, and ramen too, right? If you drink beer there, wouldn't everything turn into a snack!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Since an Ebetsu brewery is coming to Ikebukuro, the event really shows off the strength of enjoying it with food.
MugiAll right, I'm buying ramen first and then drinking! If I get a taste of Hokkaido, just walking around the venue will make it feel like a trip!
Hop BroThen it's settled, let's toast in Ikebukuro. Coriander White brings Hokkaido's aromas with it, and this is definitely one you'll want to drink.
