North Island Beer to hold its 17th anniversary festival at EBRI in Ebetsu on Aug. 16
North Island Beer will host its 17th anniversary festival on August 16 at EBRI in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. The event will feature a first sale of the anniversary beer 'LEMOGLA,' plus canned and bottled beers, non-alcoholic drinks, and 500-yen advance tickets.
Hop BroToday's hot topic is North Island Beer. They're holding a 17th anniversary festival at EBRI in Ebetsu on August 16.
MugiWhat, a 17th anniversary festival? That sounds huge, and EBRI seems easy to get to!
Hop BroIt is. It's a 5-minute walk from JR Nopporo Station, and the advance ticket is just a 500-yen ticket. You can also join on the day, which keeps it casual.
MugiNo way, and they're doing LEMOGLA presales too? Even the name sounds refreshing!
Hop BroHere's the fun part: LEMOGLA is a Mexican lager brewed with local lemongrass and Hokkaido corn grits. It's supposed to have bright citrus and a really light finish.
MugiHold on, what are corn grits? That suddenly sounds like beer homework!
Hop BroNothing scary, it's just coarsely ground corn. In a lager, it lightens the body and makes it extra crushable.
MugiOhh, then with lemongrass on top, this is basically a summer-ready pint!
Hop BroAnd they're covering all angles: cans and bottles to take home, plus non-alcoholic drinks for people who aren't drinking.
MugiThey're prepared for everything! But if parking is limited, that means public transit recommended, right? Fine, I will board the beer train.
Hop BroExactly. North Island Beer was built by brewers who trained in Canada and kept showcasing Hokkaido ingredients, so this marks 17 years of brewing. You can drink it at the event or wait for general release on August 18.
MugiI say we skip the pretending and go straight to I need LEMOGLA. One pour at EBRI, then take-home cans for later!
North Island Beer will hold its 17th anniversary festival on Sunday, August 16, at EBRI in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. The venue is about a 5-minute walk from JR Nopporo Station. Advance tickets cost 500 yen and can be purchased via the Instagram link or QR code. Paper tickets are also available at the Ebetsu brewery, Beer Bar North Island, Cocomocha, and EBRI.
The event is set up not only for guests who want to drink on site, but also for people looking to take beer home. EBRI STORE will sell canned and bottled beers, making them suitable for home use or gifts. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available for guests who are not drinking alcohol.
The highlight is the early sale of 'LEMOGLA,' the brewery's 17th anniversary beer. It is a Mexican lager brewed with lemongrass from Ambitious Farm in Ebetsu and Hokkaido corn grits from Ebetsu Seifun. On the brewery's official site, it is described as having bright citrus character and a light, crisp finish. North Island Beer was founded by brewers trained in Canada and has long focused on beers that make use of Hokkaido ingredients. In addition to its core lineup, it also produces seasonal and limited beers, so the anniversary festival offers a good snapshot of its current brewing style.
Parking at the venue is limited, so the brewery recommends using public transportation or carpooling when possible. LEMOGRA is also scheduled to go on general sale from August 18.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's hot topic is North Island Beer. They're holding a 17th anniversary festival at EBRI in Ebetsu on August 16.
MugiWhat, a 17th anniversary festival? That sounds huge, and EBRI seems easy to get to!
Hop BroIt is. It's a 5-minute walk from JR Nopporo Station, and the advance ticket is just a 500-yen ticket. You can also join on the day, which keeps it casual.
MugiNo way, and they're doing LEMOGLA presales too? Even the name sounds refreshing!
Hop BroHere's the fun part: LEMOGLA is a Mexican lager brewed with local lemongrass and Hokkaido corn grits. It's supposed to have bright citrus and a really light finish.
MugiHold on, what are corn grits? That suddenly sounds like beer homework!
Hop BroNothing scary, it's just coarsely ground corn. In a lager, it lightens the body and makes it extra crushable.
MugiOhh, then with lemongrass on top, this is basically a summer-ready pint!
Hop BroAnd they're covering all angles: cans and bottles to take home, plus non-alcoholic drinks for people who aren't drinking.
MugiThey're prepared for everything! But if parking is limited, that means public transit recommended, right? Fine, I will board the beer train.
Hop BroExactly. North Island Beer was built by brewers who trained in Canada and kept showcasing Hokkaido ingredients, so this marks 17 years of brewing. You can drink it at the event or wait for general release on August 18.
MugiI say we skip the pretending and go straight to I need LEMOGLA. One pour at EBRI, then take-home cans for later!
