North Island Beer to Join LOPPIS 2026 in Tomakomai on June 6-7
North Island Beer, based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will take part in LOPPIS 2026 at Ikoro no Mori in Tomakomai on June 6-7. The brewery says it will sell bottle beer and draft beer at the venue, alongside The Old Grey Brewery.
Hop BroThis weekend just got booked in the best way. North Island Beer is pouring at LOPPIS2026 on June 6-7.
MugiWait, what! Beer at a forest event? Ikoro no Mori already sounds dangerously cute.
Hop BroAnd the setup is clean: 9:00-16:00, 500 yen admission, and pets are allowed outdoors only. June 6-7 event is easy enough even I can’t forget it.
MugiSo it’s not just drinking, right? You get crafts and plants too? Beer plus handmade goods feels unfairly strong as a weekend plan.
Hop BroThat’s the hook. They’ll have bottles and draft on site, and you can enjoy a side-by-side tasting with The Old Grey Brewery too.
MugiWhat is that, a homework assignment I actually want? But seriously, draft beer sounds like I need to nod like an expert before ordering.
Hop BroNot at all. Draft just means beer poured from a keg, and the big payoff is how the aroma pops when it’s served fresh on site.
MugiOkaaay, that I get. Then what exactly is a weizen? It sounds less like beer and more like a finishing move.
Hop BroSimple version: it’s a softer wheat beer. Ebetsu wheat weizen usually drinks smooth and fruity, and this brewery is also known for limited beers using Hokkaido hops.
MugiThat’s actually so nice. Using local ingredients like that makes the whole thing feel special, and ‘BEER IS ART’ fits a forest craft fair weirdly well.
Hop BroExactly. LOPPIS is already packed with carefully made crafts, so that local craft spirit matches North Island Beer perfectly.
MugiI’m sold. I want the tasting flight first and then a few bottles to take home like a responsible gremlin.
Hop BroCorrect plan. I’m already picturing one fresh pint in the woods before stocking up for home, and now I’m thirsty.
North Island Beer, based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will join Icolo Plant Fair & LOPPIS 2026 at Ikoro no Mori in Tomakomai on June 6-7. In its Instagram post, the brewery said it will serve both bottle beer and draft beer, and that visitors can enjoy tasting beers from North Island Beer and The Old Grey Brewery side by side.
LOPPIS is presented as an event where carefully made craft works gather in one place, so this edition brings together craft goods and craft beer in the same setting. For beer fans, that makes the venue more than a market: it is also a chance to compare pours from two breweries in one visit.
North Island Beer describes its brewing philosophy as BEER IS ART. On its official site, the brewery highlights beers rooted in local ingredients, including a weizen brewed with Ebetsu-grown wheat and limited beers made with Hokkaido hops. That background gives its event appearance a clear regional identity.
Event details:
- Dates: June 6-7, 9:00-16:00
- Venue: Ikoro no Mori, Tomakomai
- Admission: 500 yen; free for elementary school children and annual Ikoro members
- Pets: allowed outdoors only
For readers interested in Hokkaido craft beer, this is a straightforward but appealing appearance: local beer, a craft-focused market, and a venue that invites visitors to slow down and enjoy both the drinks and the atmosphere.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis weekend just got booked in the best way. North Island Beer is pouring at LOPPIS2026 on June 6-7.
MugiWait, what! Beer at a forest event? Ikoro no Mori already sounds dangerously cute.
Hop BroAnd the setup is clean: 9:00-16:00, 500 yen admission, and pets are allowed outdoors only. June 6-7 event is easy enough even I can’t forget it.
MugiSo it’s not just drinking, right? You get crafts and plants too? Beer plus handmade goods feels unfairly strong as a weekend plan.
Hop BroThat’s the hook. They’ll have bottles and draft on site, and you can enjoy a side-by-side tasting with The Old Grey Brewery too.
MugiWhat is that, a homework assignment I actually want? But seriously, draft beer sounds like I need to nod like an expert before ordering.
Hop BroNot at all. Draft just means beer poured from a keg, and the big payoff is how the aroma pops when it’s served fresh on site.
MugiOkaaay, that I get. Then what exactly is a weizen? It sounds less like beer and more like a finishing move.
Hop BroSimple version: it’s a softer wheat beer. Ebetsu wheat weizen usually drinks smooth and fruity, and this brewery is also known for limited beers using Hokkaido hops.
MugiThat’s actually so nice. Using local ingredients like that makes the whole thing feel special, and ‘BEER IS ART’ fits a forest craft fair weirdly well.
Hop BroExactly. LOPPIS is already packed with carefully made crafts, so that local craft spirit matches North Island Beer perfectly.
MugiI’m sold. I want the tasting flight first and then a few bottles to take home like a responsible gremlin.
Hop BroCorrect plan. I’m already picturing one fresh pint in the woods before stocking up for home, and now I’m thirsty.
