Huitriere launches first Hanasaki Line project beer, AKKESHI EMERALD
Huitriere, a craft beer brand based in Akkeshi, Hokkaido, will release AKKESHI EMERALD on August 1, 2026 as the first beer in its Hanasaki Line project. A portion of sales will be donated to support activities for the local railway, tying the beer to the landscape it represents.
Hop BroMugi, today's hot topic is the Hanasaki Line beer project. Akkeshi's Yuitrière is releasing its first beer, "AKKESHI EMERALD," on August 1, 2026.
MugiWait, a local train line is the theme of the beer? So you can literally drink to support it? My travel mood and thirst just showed up together!
Hop BroExactly. Part of the sales is donated to support the Hanasaki Line. Yuitrière is rooted in Akkeshi's scenery and oyster culture, and the key point is that this is meant to continue, not be a one-off.
MugiBut hold on, "AKKESHI EMERALD" is a Summer Hoppy Lager, right? That sounds like a beer wearing sunglasses!
Hop BroThat part matters. It has lager-like clarity with hop aroma layered on top. Clean and crisp, but still bright enough to feel like summer.
MugiWhoa, and the hops are Motueka, El Dorado, Citra? That sounds less like a recipe and more like a festival lineup!
Hop BroThe names sound intense, but the result is lime-and-melon aroma. It also uses oyster salt, which quietly adds a little Akkeshi seaside character.
MugiWait, an oyster-salt recipe? That sounds like you could drink the sea breeze. Now I need to choose snacks like a responsible adult!
Hop BroIt launches on August 1, 2026 at the huîtrière brewery shop, online store, and stockists. And with four seasonal releases planned each year, I already want to start with this summer one.
MugiSame here, I want a glass of summer scenery right now! Let's imagine the grasslands, sea, and sky and make a toast to the Hanasaki Line!
A new beer project inspired by Hanasaki Line
Huitriere, the craft beer brand from Akkeshi, Hokkaido, is launching a new project themed around Hanasaki Line, the local railway connecting Kushiro and Nemuro. The first release is `AKKESHI EMERALD`, which will go on sale from August 1, 2026 at the huîtrière brewery, through the online store, and at selected retailers.
The project is designed to express the four seasons of Hanasaki Line through beer, while donating part of the proceeds to activities that support the railway. Rather than being a one-off release, it is intended as an ongoing regional support initiative.
A summer lager with a clear, bright profile
AKKESHI EMERALD is the summer installment in the series. It is a Summer Hoppy Lager with 5.0% ABV. The beer uses Motueka, El Dorado, and Citra hops, and is described as having a refreshing aroma reminiscent of lime and melon, with a clean, crisp palate. The product page also notes the use of oyster salt, adding a local Akkeshi character to the recipe.
The flavor concept echoes the open scenery along Hanasaki Line, where grasslands, the sea, and a wide sky define the view. The beer is built to feel bright and transparent, with hop-driven freshness layered over a smooth lager base.
A brand rooted in Akkeshi
Huitriere takes its name from a French word meaning a place where oysters grow, and the brand presents itself as a craft beer label that accompanies the time needed for things to be nurtured. From Akkeshi, a town known for oysters, the brewery continues to build beers that reflect its local setting.
With the Hanasaki Line project, Huitriere is linking landscape, memory, and beer while also supporting the railway itself. The brewery says it plans to develop the project seasonally, with four limited releases a year for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, alongside information sharing and partnerships with local organizations. It is a straightforward but meaningful way to turn a regional line into a beer series with a clear sense of place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, today's hot topic is the Hanasaki Line beer project. Akkeshi's Yuitrière is releasing its first beer, "AKKESHI EMERALD," on August 1, 2026.
MugiWait, a local train line is the theme of the beer? So you can literally drink to support it? My travel mood and thirst just showed up together!
Hop BroExactly. Part of the sales is donated to support the Hanasaki Line. Yuitrière is rooted in Akkeshi's scenery and oyster culture, and the key point is that this is meant to continue, not be a one-off.
MugiBut hold on, "AKKESHI EMERALD" is a Summer Hoppy Lager, right? That sounds like a beer wearing sunglasses!
Hop BroThat part matters. It has lager-like clarity with hop aroma layered on top. Clean and crisp, but still bright enough to feel like summer.
MugiWhoa, and the hops are Motueka, El Dorado, Citra? That sounds less like a recipe and more like a festival lineup!
Hop BroThe names sound intense, but the result is lime-and-melon aroma. It also uses oyster salt, which quietly adds a little Akkeshi seaside character.
MugiWait, an oyster-salt recipe? That sounds like you could drink the sea breeze. Now I need to choose snacks like a responsible adult!
Hop BroIt launches on August 1, 2026 at the huîtrière brewery shop, online store, and stockists. And with four seasonal releases planned each year, I already want to start with this summer one.
MugiSame here, I want a glass of summer scenery right now! Let's imagine the grasslands, sea, and sky and make a toast to the Hanasaki Line!
