North Island Beer to Release Anniversary Limited Beer LEMOGRA on August 18
North Island Beer will release LEMOGRA, a 17th-anniversary limited beer, on August 18. The Mexican lager uses lemongrass from Ambitious Farm in Ebetsu and Hokkaido corn grits from Ebetsu Seifun, and is set at 5% ABV and 10 IBU.
Hop BroThis next release is built for late summer. North Island Beer is dropping its 17th anniversary brew, 'LEMOGRA,' on August 18.
MugiWait, that name is adorable! What even is LEMOGRA? It sounds like a lemon superhero!
Hop BroLEMOGRA is a Mexican-style lager made with lemongrass from Ebetsu's Ambitious Farm and Hokkaido corn grits from Ebetsu Flour Mills.
MugiWhoa, okay, but corn grits are what exactly? That sounds like cereal trying to sneak into beer!
Hop BroBasically it's coarsely cracked corn, a helper ingredient that keeps the body from getting too heavy. That's how you get that easy-drinking finish.
MugiOhhh, got it! Then with lemongrass up front, this sounds like a breezy end-of-summer beer!
Hop BroAnd it's 5% ABV with 10 IBU, using Warrior hops. On paper that's a very gentle bitterness, so it should stay crisp instead of sharp.
MugiHold on, what's IBU? You can't just toss out beer math like I'm taking an exam!
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 10 is pretty low. Also, starting with this release, the limited beers will come out in cans, which is a big deal.
MugiLocal ingredients, light bitterness, and I can grab it in a can? Perfect. On August 18, we're drinking LEMOGRA ice-cold, no debate.
North Island Beer, a Hokkaido brewery based in Ebetsu and founded by brewers trained in Canada, has built its identity around the idea that Beer is Art. The brewery keeps five regular beers in rotation while also producing monthly limited and seasonal releases. LEMOGRA is the latest addition to that lineup.
Scheduled for release on August 18, 2026, LEMOGRA is a Mexican lager with lemongrass. It is listed at 5% ABV and 10 IBU, with Warrior hops and lemongrass as an additional ingredient. According to the Instagram post, the limited beer will be rolled out as a canned product.
The beer also uses lemongrass from Ambitious Farm in Ebetsu and Hokkaido corn grits from Ebetsu Seifun, giving the release a clear local connection. The profile is described as bright and herbal, with a restrained bitterness and an easy-drinking finish.
For a brewery that often blends regional ingredients with a precise style concept, LEMOGRA fits neatly into North Island Beer’s approach: a locally rooted beer with a clean, seasonal character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis next release is built for late summer. North Island Beer is dropping its 17th anniversary brew, 'LEMOGRA,' on August 18.
MugiWait, that name is adorable! What even is LEMOGRA? It sounds like a lemon superhero!
Hop BroLEMOGRA is a Mexican-style lager made with lemongrass from Ebetsu's Ambitious Farm and Hokkaido corn grits from Ebetsu Flour Mills.
MugiWhoa, okay, but corn grits are what exactly? That sounds like cereal trying to sneak into beer!
Hop BroBasically it's coarsely cracked corn, a helper ingredient that keeps the body from getting too heavy. That's how you get that easy-drinking finish.
MugiOhhh, got it! Then with lemongrass up front, this sounds like a breezy end-of-summer beer!
Hop BroAnd it's 5% ABV with 10 IBU, using Warrior hops. On paper that's a very gentle bitterness, so it should stay crisp instead of sharp.
MugiHold on, what's IBU? You can't just toss out beer math like I'm taking an exam!
Hop BroIBU is the bitterness scale, and 10 is pretty low. Also, starting with this release, the limited beers will come out in cans, which is a big deal.
MugiLocal ingredients, light bitterness, and I can grab it in a can? Perfect. On August 18, we're drinking LEMOGRA ice-cold, no debate.
