North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery Reintroduces Donation IPA 'Bokura to, Neko'
On March 13, North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery introduced its limited beer 'Bokura to, Neko' on Instagram. The style is I.P.A., with 6% ABV and 57 IBU. The post says they brewed more this year, so both bottles and kegs are still available for shipment.
Hop BroToday's spotlight is North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery's limited IPA 'Bokura to, Neko'! It was reintroduced on Instagram on March 13, and the word is that both bottles and kegs can still be shipped right now.
MugiWhat! That name is adorable! And with 'cat' in it, is this basically a beer for cat lovers only?
Hop BroThat's the best part. It's a donation beer with the slogan 'Zero stray cats.' A portion of sales is donated to Ebetsu's 'Mobile VET Office,' and the money goes toward surgery costs for community cats.
MugiWow! It's not just tasty to drink, it actually supports the community too. That's amazing...
Hop BroThe specs are serious too. It's an I.P.A. at 6% ABV and 57 IBU. The hops are Strata and Warrior, creating a design with grape- and berry-like aromas layered with tropical and citrus notes.
MugiWhat is that! 57 IBU sounds like a test score, but is it the kind that sends you to a retake if you drink it?
Hop BroNo retake needed! IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 57 is right in the zone of 'firm bitterness, but with bright aroma that keeps you sipping.' At 6% ABV, it also has some body, so it's a very satisfying balance.
MugiOhhh! Berry aroma with a crisp bitterness? That's such a delicious contrast IPA!
Hop BroAnd this project has been going since 2023, so this is the fourth year. Last year, they donated 1,047,512 yen, which helped cover deworming medicine for 1,000 stray and rescued cats.
MugiIf that's the case, there's nothing left to do but drink it! Let's toast to 'Bokura to, Neko' together tonight!
North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery (SOC Brewing) in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, once again highlighted its limited beer 'Bokura to, Neko' in an Instagram post on March 13. The post says it is a donation-focused I.P.A. built around the slogan 'Zero stray cats.' and notes that additional bottle and keg orders are still being accepted.
Key points about 'Bokura to, Neko'
- Style: I.P.A.
- ABV: 6%
- IBU: 57
- Hops: Strata, Warrior
- Aroma profile: grape- and berry-like aromas, with hints of tropical fruit and citrus
According to the official news release published on January 28, this product is a limited beer scheduled to begin shipping on February 6, and it marks the fourth year of the project, which has continued since 2023. A portion of sales is donated to Mobile VET Office, a dog-and-cat veterinary clinic operating in Ebetsu, and is used for surgery costs for community cats and cases of multi-cat hoarding. Last year, 1,047,512 yen was donated, helping cover deworming medication for 1,000 stray and rescued cats.
North Island Beer describes itself on its official website as a brewery that has been brewing craft beer in Ebetsu, Hokkaido since 2003. As a locally rooted craft beer, its effort to connect flavor design with a social theme stands out even among recent limited releases. It looks like a beer that will appeal not only to those who want a satisfying drinking experience, but also to drinkers interested in local issues.
Sources: Instagram post, Limited beer sales start, NORTH ISLAND BEER official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's spotlight is North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery's limited IPA 'Bokura to, Neko'! It was reintroduced on Instagram on March 13, and the word is that both bottles and kegs can still be shipped right now.
MugiWhat! That name is adorable! And with 'cat' in it, is this basically a beer for cat lovers only?
Hop BroThat's the best part. It's a donation beer with the slogan 'Zero stray cats.' A portion of sales is donated to Ebetsu's 'Mobile VET Office,' and the money goes toward surgery costs for community cats.
MugiWow! It's not just tasty to drink, it actually supports the community too. That's amazing...
Hop BroThe specs are serious too. It's an I.P.A. at 6% ABV and 57 IBU. The hops are Strata and Warrior, creating a design with grape- and berry-like aromas layered with tropical and citrus notes.
MugiWhat is that! 57 IBU sounds like a test score, but is it the kind that sends you to a retake if you drink it?
Hop BroNo retake needed! IBU is a measure of bitterness, and 57 is right in the zone of 'firm bitterness, but with bright aroma that keeps you sipping.' At 6% ABV, it also has some body, so it's a very satisfying balance.
MugiOhhh! Berry aroma with a crisp bitterness? That's such a delicious contrast IPA!
Hop BroAnd this project has been going since 2023, so this is the fourth year. Last year, they donated 1,047,512 yen, which helped cover deworming medicine for 1,000 stray and rescued cats.
MugiIf that's the case, there's nothing left to do but drink it! Let's toast to 'Bokura to, Neko' together tonight!
