NIKIYA FARM & BREWERY to pour its core beers at Sapporo Akapla
NIKIYA FARM & BREWERY from Niki, Hokkaido will join the "Dosanko Park in Akapla STV x YOSAKOI Soran Festival" from June 12 to 14. Visitors can try three of the brewery’s core beers at the downtown event venue.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Akapla pop-up in Sapporo. NIKIYA FARM & BREWERY is pouring from June 12 to 14 at Dosanko Park in Akapla.
MugiWait, an orchard brewery is coming into the city? That sounds like fresh air, fruit, and beer all teaming up!
Hop BroExactly. NIKIYA is a microbrewery in Niki, and estate-grown fruit and hops are a big part of what they do. Having the farm and brewery side by side really brings out the local character.
MugiAnd it's in the mini beer garden area, right? Add food trucks and my wallet is going to evaporate.
Hop BroFirst up is NIKIYA PALE ALE. It's a 5.0% pale ale and a flagship beer, brewed with some of their own hops.
MugiHold on, you said ABV 5.0% like I was supposed to know that. Is this a beer quiz now?
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume. At 5.0%, it has some body without getting too heavy, so the hop aroma still comes through nicely.
MugiOkay, got it. Then what is a porter style? NIKIYA BLACK sounds cool, but am I about to drink a final boss?
Hop BroA porter is a dark beer style, and roasted malt character is the key. NIKIYA BLACK is 4.5%, with a deep, layered flavor inspired by the history of Niki.
MugiNice. Then the white one! NIKIYA WHITE is a weizen, right? Even the word sounds fluffy and foamy.
Hop BroYep. A weizen often uses wheat malt, and soft fruity aroma is a big part of the appeal. Getting all three in central Sapporo is a pretty rare treat.
MugiNow I totally want a three-beer flight. June 12 to 14 at Akapla sounds like the perfect excuse to toast with a taste of Niki.
A fruit-farm brewery heads to Sapporo
NIKIYA FARM & BREWERY is a microbrewery based in Niki, Hokkaido, alongside its farm operations. The brewery is known for craft beers made with homegrown fruit and hops, giving its lineup a clear sense of place.
From June 12 to 14, 2026, NIKIYA will appear at "Dosanko Park in Akapla STV x YOSAKOI Soran Festival" at Sapporo’s Kita 3-jo Plaza, known as Akapla. The event includes a mini beer garden area, and NIKIYA is taking part in the "mini beer garden x food truck" section.
Beers on offer
- NIKIYA PALE ALE: ABV 5.0%. A signature pale ale that uses some homegrown hops.
- NIKIYA BLACK: ABV 4.5%. A porter-inspired black beer with deep, layered malt character, evoking the history of Niki.
- NIKIYA WHITE: ABV 5.0%. A weizen with a fruity aroma and a soft, smooth texture.
The lineup reflects Niki’s fruit-growing landscape, with beers that feel closely tied to the farm and the local environment. For beer fans in central Sapporo, it is a good chance to taste NIKIYA’s beers outside the brewery itself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Akapla pop-up in Sapporo. NIKIYA FARM & BREWERY is pouring from June 12 to 14 at Dosanko Park in Akapla.
MugiWait, an orchard brewery is coming into the city? That sounds like fresh air, fruit, and beer all teaming up!
Hop BroExactly. NIKIYA is a microbrewery in Niki, and estate-grown fruit and hops are a big part of what they do. Having the farm and brewery side by side really brings out the local character.
MugiAnd it's in the mini beer garden area, right? Add food trucks and my wallet is going to evaporate.
Hop BroFirst up is NIKIYA PALE ALE. It's a 5.0% pale ale and a flagship beer, brewed with some of their own hops.
MugiHold on, you said ABV 5.0% like I was supposed to know that. Is this a beer quiz now?
Hop BroABV means alcohol by volume. At 5.0%, it has some body without getting too heavy, so the hop aroma still comes through nicely.
MugiOkay, got it. Then what is a porter style? NIKIYA BLACK sounds cool, but am I about to drink a final boss?
Hop BroA porter is a dark beer style, and roasted malt character is the key. NIKIYA BLACK is 4.5%, with a deep, layered flavor inspired by the history of Niki.
MugiNice. Then the white one! NIKIYA WHITE is a weizen, right? Even the word sounds fluffy and foamy.
Hop BroYep. A weizen often uses wheat malt, and soft fruity aroma is a big part of the appeal. Getting all three in central Sapporo is a pretty rare treat.
MugiNow I totally want a three-beer flight. June 12 to 14 at Akapla sounds like the perfect excuse to toast with a taste of Niki.
