North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery to Release “Buntan White & Lager” on March 27
North Island Beer (Ebetsu Brewery) announced a new seasonal offering on Instagram. It said it will release “Buntan White & Lager” on March 27, 2026, and hold a release event that same day at its directly operated Sapporo shop, Beer Bar North Island.
Hop BroSpring news is here, North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery is releasing Buntan White & Lager!
MugiWhoa, that sounds so refreshing! When does it go on sale?
Hop BroIt was announced in an Instagram post on March 24, 2026, and the release is scheduled for March 27. It's a seasonal highlight.
MugiHuh? So “White & Lager” means a double release? Two beers at once?
Hop BroThat's right. The white has the soft feel of wheat, while the lager is all about crispness, so even with the same buntan, the fermentation design is completely different.
MugiWow! “Fermentation design” suddenly sounds very pro! So you mean the direction of the flavor is different?
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, it's a “soft and fluffy” style and a “clean and crisp” style. And using buntan from Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture makes it an ingredient-driven local beer, which is exciting.
MugiI love that it has a story behind the ingredients! And having a same-day event at Beer Bar North Island in Sapporo makes me want to go!
Hop BroOn the day, Brewer Jiro will be there, and around 8:00 p.m. there's even a rock-paper-scissors contest with bottled beer as the prize. Plus, they're saying the winning odds are doubled!
MugiWhoa, that's settled then! It'll hit both regulars and seasonal-beer fans, so let's go taste them side by side on March 27!
On an Instagram post dated March 24, 2026, North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery said, “Thank you for waiting so long!” and announced that it would release “Buntan White & Lager” this weekend, on March 27.
According to the post, this beer is a popular seasonal item made with buntan from Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture, a sister city of Ebetsu City. This time, it will be rolled out as a “double release,” and a release event is also planned at the directly operated Beer Bar North Island (Chuo Ward, Sapporo).
On the day of the event, a brewer from the brewery will visit the shop, and this time Brewer Jiro will be on hand to serve customers. In addition, there will be a rock-paper-scissors tournament around 8:00 p.m., with bottled beer up for grabs. The post says the odds of winning will be “double” to match the double release.
North Island Beer is based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, and its official website describes the brewery as promoting “Beer is Art,” while continuously brewing its five standard beers along with limited and seasonal releases. One of the company’s hallmarks is making beers that make use of local ingredients, and this buntan-based release seems to embody that approach.
As the season shifts into spring, how will it express the character of this citrus fruit? Whether you prefer the classics or seasonal limited editions, the lineup on March 27 looks like one to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring news is here, North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery is releasing Buntan White & Lager!
MugiWhoa, that sounds so refreshing! When does it go on sale?
Hop BroIt was announced in an Instagram post on March 24, 2026, and the release is scheduled for March 27. It's a seasonal highlight.
MugiHuh? So “White & Lager” means a double release? Two beers at once?
Hop BroThat's right. The white has the soft feel of wheat, while the lager is all about crispness, so even with the same buntan, the fermentation design is completely different.
MugiWow! “Fermentation design” suddenly sounds very pro! So you mean the direction of the flavor is different?
Hop BroExactly. To put it simply, it's a “soft and fluffy” style and a “clean and crisp” style. And using buntan from Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture makes it an ingredient-driven local beer, which is exciting.
MugiI love that it has a story behind the ingredients! And having a same-day event at Beer Bar North Island in Sapporo makes me want to go!
Hop BroOn the day, Brewer Jiro will be there, and around 8:00 p.m. there's even a rock-paper-scissors contest with bottled beer as the prize. Plus, they're saying the winning odds are doubled!
MugiWhoa, that's settled then! It'll hit both regulars and seasonal-beer fans, so let's go taste them side by side on March 27!
