Rikka to Join Hokudai Marche Award 2026 on October 24 and 25
Rikka, an organic craft beer brand based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, has been announced as an exhibitor at Hokudai Marche Award 2026. The market will take place on October 24 and 25, offering visitors an opportunity to encounter Rikka’s beers and story.
Hop BroRIKKA, an organic craft beer brand from Nishi Ward in Sapporo, will join the marche event. Hokudai Marche Award 2026 sounds exciting!
MugiWhat?! Is it like a beer festival at Hokkaido University? When is it happening?
Hop BroIt runs 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday the 25th. It’s a two-day weekend event.
MugiWhat kind of beer does RIKKA make? I want to know the beer names and styles!
Hop BroThe announcement doesn’t specify individual beers or styles yet. But RIKKA presents itself as an organic Hokkaido craft beer brand.
MugiJust hearing “organic” makes my palate act fancy! Does that mean beer made with organic ingredients?
Hop BroBroadly, it means valuing environmental care in sourcing ingredients. In brewing, it also fits with terroir—the idea of tasting a sense of place.
MugiTerroir?! I thought that was a spell! But if you can drink the local atmosphere too, it sounds like Hokkaido in one sip!
Hop BroAnd RIKKA comes from “rikka,” another name for snow. Like a snowflake spreading outward, it hopes to build connections between people and place. Its focus on keg sales helps support that idea.
MugiA fresh pour from a keg, shared with everyone at the marche! On October 24 and 25, let’s go drink RIKKA together!
The organizing committee of Hokudai Marche Award 2026 has introduced Rikka as part of the second group of exhibitors announced on Instagram.
Rikka was a finalist in the Rural Area category of the 2021 Hokudai Marche Award. The latest announcement also features fellow past finalists Tane o Sodateru Kenkyujo and Nogaka no Yome Project.
The market will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, and Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 to 15:00. Visitors should check the organizer’s latest information for details on the venue and sales lineup.
Based in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Rikka describes itself as a Hokkaido organic craft beer brand. Its name comes from “rikka,” an alternative Japanese name for snow, inspired by the flower-like beauty of hexagonal snow crystals. The brewery says the name reflects its wish for connections between people and communities to spread outward from craft beer, much like a crystal grows from its center.
Rikka also primarily sells its beer in kegs rather than bottles or cans. The approach is intended to reduce waste and place the beer within lively gatherings where people can connect and talk over a drink.
For beer lovers visiting Hokkaido during the event, Hokudai Marche Award 2026 will be a chance to discover Rikka not only through its beer, but also through the regional relationships and values behind the brand.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRIKKA, an organic craft beer brand from Nishi Ward in Sapporo, will join the marche event. Hokudai Marche Award 2026 sounds exciting!
MugiWhat?! Is it like a beer festival at Hokkaido University? When is it happening?
Hop BroIt runs 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday the 25th. It’s a two-day weekend event.
MugiWhat kind of beer does RIKKA make? I want to know the beer names and styles!
Hop BroThe announcement doesn’t specify individual beers or styles yet. But RIKKA presents itself as an organic Hokkaido craft beer brand.
MugiJust hearing “organic” makes my palate act fancy! Does that mean beer made with organic ingredients?
Hop BroBroadly, it means valuing environmental care in sourcing ingredients. In brewing, it also fits with terroir—the idea of tasting a sense of place.
MugiTerroir?! I thought that was a spell! But if you can drink the local atmosphere too, it sounds like Hokkaido in one sip!
Hop BroAnd RIKKA comes from “rikka,” another name for snow. Like a snowflake spreading outward, it hopes to build connections between people and place. Its focus on keg sales helps support that idea.
MugiA fresh pour from a keg, shared with everyone at the marche! On October 24 and 25, let’s go drink RIKKA together!
