North Island Beer to Exhibit at Benizakura Distillery’s 8th Anniversary Fest on April 25
North Island Beer, based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will set up at the "Benizakura Distillery 8th Anniversary Festival" to be held on April 25 at Benizakura Park in Minami Ward, Sapporo. The company said it will offer a tasting set centered on limited-edition beers, and described the event as one where spirits and sake from across Hokkaido will also gather.
Hop BroOn April 25, North Island Beer is setting up at the Benizakura Distillery 8th Anniversary Festival. The venue is Benizakura Park in Minami Ward, Sapporo, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It sounds like a perfect spring day for tasting side by side.
MugiWhat! The admission is only 500 yen, and under 20s get in free? That makes it pretty easy to just go. An alcohol event in a park does feel a bit like a picnic.
Hop BroExactly, and the exciting part is that they’re going to focus on limited-edition beers. North Island Beer is great at using Hokkaido-style ingredients and collaborations, so just imagining what they’ll bring is fun.
MugiBut how are you supposed to drink a tasting set properly? If you drink everything at once, your brain is going to start a beer committee immediately!
Hop BroThe trick is to compare them little by little in order. If you pay attention to the differences in aroma and bitterness, you can see how the hops and malt character vary, which makes it much more interesting than just drinking.
MugiWhoa, a hop lecture suddenly started! But somehow, if I’m drinking while listening, it sounds like I might actually understand it a little.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the venue has a full lineup of drinks from around Hokkaido. Gin, whiskey, and sake will all be there, so it’s set up so both beer fans and fans of other drinks can enjoy it together.
MugiWhat is that! Even the name Susukino Ale STAND sounds delicious, and I’m curious about Kitayamaya and Shakotan Spirit too!
Hop BroThe booths are full of character, too. Kitayamaya, Sumikawa Beer, Niseko Distillery, and Lake Toya Beer are all there, so there’s a lot of fun in hopping from one to the next.
MugiAnd if they even provide shuttle bus info, that’s reassuring! I’d love to bring a leisure sheet and relax while tasting beers in a spring park.
Hop BroThat settles it. Let’s enjoy limited-edition beers and also Hokkaido spirits while having a drink in the spring park. This is definitely the kind of event where you won’t want to leave once you go.
North Island Beer, which operates a brewery in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, announced on Instagram that it will be participating in the "Benizakura Distillery 8th Anniversary Festival" on Saturday, April 25. The venue is Benizakura Park in Sumikawa, Minami Ward, Sapporo, and the event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is 500 yen, and those under 20 can enter for free.
The festival is introduced as a popular event for people who love alcohol, held every year around this time. In addition to craft beer, visitors can enjoy gin, whiskey, and sake from around Hokkaido. The list of booths includes Kitayamaya, Shakotan Spirit, Susukino Ale STAND, Sumikawa Beer, NORTH ISLAND BEER, Niseko Distillery, and Lake Toya Beer.
North Island Beer is a brewery known for making beers that incorporate Hokkaido-inspired ingredients and collaborations. This time, it says it will mainly offer limited-edition beers along with tasting sets. Access to the venue is by shuttle bus from Makomanai Station on the subway or by shared taxi. Since it is an outdoor event, bringing a leisure sheet is recommended, and it looks set to be a day for taking your time and enjoying comparative tastings in a spring park.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn April 25, North Island Beer is setting up at the Benizakura Distillery 8th Anniversary Festival. The venue is Benizakura Park in Minami Ward, Sapporo, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It sounds like a perfect spring day for tasting side by side.
MugiWhat! The admission is only 500 yen, and under 20s get in free? That makes it pretty easy to just go. An alcohol event in a park does feel a bit like a picnic.
Hop BroExactly, and the exciting part is that they’re going to focus on limited-edition beers. North Island Beer is great at using Hokkaido-style ingredients and collaborations, so just imagining what they’ll bring is fun.
MugiBut how are you supposed to drink a tasting set properly? If you drink everything at once, your brain is going to start a beer committee immediately!
Hop BroThe trick is to compare them little by little in order. If you pay attention to the differences in aroma and bitterness, you can see how the hops and malt character vary, which makes it much more interesting than just drinking.
MugiWhoa, a hop lecture suddenly started! But somehow, if I’m drinking while listening, it sounds like I might actually understand it a little.
Hop BroAnd on top of that, the venue has a full lineup of drinks from around Hokkaido. Gin, whiskey, and sake will all be there, so it’s set up so both beer fans and fans of other drinks can enjoy it together.
MugiWhat is that! Even the name Susukino Ale STAND sounds delicious, and I’m curious about Kitayamaya and Shakotan Spirit too!
Hop BroThe booths are full of character, too. Kitayamaya, Sumikawa Beer, Niseko Distillery, and Lake Toya Beer are all there, so there’s a lot of fun in hopping from one to the next.
MugiAnd if they even provide shuttle bus info, that’s reassuring! I’d love to bring a leisure sheet and relax while tasting beers in a spring park.
Hop BroThat settles it. Let’s enjoy limited-edition beers and also Hokkaido spirits while having a drink in the spring park. This is definitely the kind of event where you won’t want to leave once you go.
