Moon Sun Brewing Honten starts pouring EIGHT HOP BEER Summer Edition
Moon Sun Brewing Honten in Sapporo will begin selling EIGHT HOP BEER, a collaborative art-and-craft-beer series by Gear8 and Moon Sun Brewing, on July 27. The third release, Summer Edition "Hoppy Saison," is inspired by Koki’s "Polar Bear" artwork from Atelier Peng.
Hop BroBig news out of Sapporo: Tsuki to Taiyo BREWING just launched a summer-only beer starting July 27.
MugiWait, the EIGHT HOP BEER series is already on its third release?
Hop BroYep. It's a collab between Gear8 and Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing, and this Summer Edition is a Hoppy Saison. The label stars Koki's polar bear artwork.
MugiWhat even is that? Saison yeast already sounds like chemistry class, and eight hops feels like showing off!
Hop BroBasically, saison yeast gives a dry and spicy character. With pilsner malt as the base, it stays pale gold and super easy to drink.
MugiOooh, then what does it smell like? When people say tropical aroma, my brain goes straight to beach juice!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Think pineapple, pear, mango, and berries, then a pleasant bitterness keeps it crisp, so it really works in hot weather.
MugiI'm already hungry just hearing this. With peach and prosciutto caprese, this sounds like summer winning by a landslide.
Hop BroTotally. It should also pair well with lemon-herb grilled mackerel or gapao rice, and from July 27 to August 2 there's an art show too called "Hello! We are Atelier Peng." At this point, I want a glass in my hand already.
MugiBeer, art, and a polar bear label? I need this summer-only pour immediately. Let's run to the taproom tonight!
A summer release at Moon Sun Brewing Honten
Moon Sun Brewing Honten, located in Minami 3-jo Higashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, will start serving EIGHT HOP BEER Summer Edition "Hoppy Saison" on July 27, 2026. The beer is produced by Moon Sun Brewing as part of a collaboration with Gear8, a Sapporo-based creative company.
The label uses "Polar Bear", an artwork by Koki, a borderless art creator from Atelier Peng. The beer itself is designed as a summer saison: pilsner malt forms a pale gold base, while saison yeast adds a dry, spicy character. Eight hops bring layered tropical and fruity aromas, making the beer feel bright, expressive, and easy to drink.
The release notes point to aromas of pineapple, pear, mango, and berries, along with a balanced bitterness. In other words, this is a saison built for warm weather and for pairing with food rather than standing alone as a heavy, hop-loaded beer.
Recommended pairings include peach and prosciutto caprese, mackerel grilled with lemon and herbs, and gapaol rice. Those suggestions underline the beer’s food-friendly profile: fruity, herbal, and lightly spicy notes that work well with both appetizers and more aromatic dishes.
Moon Sun Brewing Honten is a beer pub in central Sapporo, open on weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Beyond the beer release, the project also ties into an art exhibition, Hello! We are Atelier Peng, running from July 27 to August 2, 2026 with works by ten Atelier Peng artists. The result is a release that connects the taproom, the artwork, and the broader creative story behind the beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news out of Sapporo: Tsuki to Taiyo BREWING just launched a summer-only beer starting July 27.
MugiWait, the EIGHT HOP BEER series is already on its third release?
Hop BroYep. It's a collab between Gear8 and Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing, and this Summer Edition is a Hoppy Saison. The label stars Koki's polar bear artwork.
MugiWhat even is that? Saison yeast already sounds like chemistry class, and eight hops feels like showing off!
Hop BroBasically, saison yeast gives a dry and spicy character. With pilsner malt as the base, it stays pale gold and super easy to drink.
MugiOooh, then what does it smell like? When people say tropical aroma, my brain goes straight to beach juice!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Think pineapple, pear, mango, and berries, then a pleasant bitterness keeps it crisp, so it really works in hot weather.
MugiI'm already hungry just hearing this. With peach and prosciutto caprese, this sounds like summer winning by a landslide.
Hop BroTotally. It should also pair well with lemon-herb grilled mackerel or gapao rice, and from July 27 to August 2 there's an art show too called "Hello! We are Atelier Peng." At this point, I want a glass in my hand already.
MugiBeer, art, and a polar bear label? I need this summer-only pour immediately. Let's run to the taproom tonight!
