Sapporo x Far Yeast, limited-release Brut IPA "Terroir Brew" made with Hokkaido grapes
Far Yeast Brewing released "Terroir Brew" on February 11, 2026 as the second collaborative project with Sapporo Breweries. This limited-edition beer was crafted with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Hokkaido Hokuto Vineyard and finished as a Brut IPA with a wine-inspired approach.
Hop BroThis is the one for today, right? Sapporo x Far Yeast's limited collab "Terroir Brew"! It's a wine-inspired Brut IPA.
MugiWhat! Beer with a wine-inspired concept!? What's that? I'm curious!
Hop BroAnd the grapes they're using are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Hokkaido Hokuto Vineyard. They jointly destemmed and pressed about 700 kg of grapes harvested in 2025.
MugiDestemming!? Pressing!? Even the kanji are intense! And "maceration" sounds like a spell!
Hop BroTo put it super simply, it's the process of "removing the grapes from the stems, pressing out the juice, and soaking the skins too to draw out aroma." It's a technique for layering wine-like aromatics onto beer.
MugiWow, that's why it brings out lychee- and white-peach-like aromas, floral notes, and even a tannic feel! So stylish!
Hop BroThe yeast is bold too: main champagne yeast plus French saison yeast. They're going dry by cutting out residual sugar while bringing the grape character forward. And late in the process, they dry-hop with Furano Queen, a Japanese hop, to layer in white-wine-like citrus and grassy notes.
MugiSo much information! But basically it means "super crisp and beautifully aromatic," right!?
Hop BroYou've got it exactly. ABV is 7.5%, and it's sold in 350 ml cans and 15 L kegs. It's brewed at Far Yeast Brewing's Genryu Brewery, and sales are limited to Sapporo's Shupark and the official Far Yeast store, with no general retail.
MugiThe moment I heard "limited edition," my heart started fermenting!
Hop BroNice one. For Far Yeast, founded in 2011, this is a bottle where their challenge with local ingredients meets Sapporo's development power. It's definitely a compare-and-drink situation.
MugiDeal! Tonight let's do a "wine x beer" experience with Terroir Brew! I really, really want to drink it!
Far Yeast Brewing (Kosuge Village, Yamanashi Prefecture), in collaboration with Sapporo Breweries, released "Terroir Brew," a Brut IPA with Wine Grapes made with grapes for winemaking, on February 11, 2026. The theme this time is "wine x beer." It is positioned as the second installment following the first release in June 2025, "Otomono Osake" (sake-inspired).
The grapes used in this release were Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc harvested in 2025 at Sapporo's Gran Polaire Hokkaido Hokuto Vineyard. According to the announcement, the two companies jointly destemmed and pressed about 700 kg of grapes, then soaked the skins in the beer during fermentation in addition to the juice. Using a process inspired by wine maceration, they say they brought out aromas reminiscent of lychee and white peach, a floral character, and a tannic feel.
The yeast is centered on champagne yeast, with French saison yeast used alongside it. Aiming for a dry finish with no residual sugar, the recipe is designed to keep fermentation-derived flavors subdued and bring the grape character to the forefront. In addition, Furano Queen, a domestically developed hop from Sapporo, is dry-hopped late in the process to layer in white-wine-like citrus aroma and grassy nuances.
Specs are ABV 7.5%, available in 350 ml cans and 15 L kegs. It is brewed at Far Yeast Brewing's Genryu Brewery (Kosuge Village, Kitatsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture). Sales are limited to Sapporo's direct-run online store "Shupark" and Far Yeast's official online store, and it will not be sold through general retail.
Far Yeast was founded in 2011 and started operations at the Genryu Brewery in Kosuge Village in 2017. It has continued brewing with local ingredients, including initiatives such as "Brewed with YAMANASHI," which uses Yamanashi agricultural products. This release is noteworthy as a domestic craft collaboration model that combines those local practices with vineyard-derived ingredients from Hokkaido and the development capabilities of a major manufacturer.
References: Official news (Terroir Brew) / Far Yeast Brewing History
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is the one for today, right? Sapporo x Far Yeast's limited collab "Terroir Brew"! It's a wine-inspired Brut IPA.
MugiWhat! Beer with a wine-inspired concept!? What's that? I'm curious!
Hop BroAnd the grapes they're using are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Hokkaido Hokuto Vineyard. They jointly destemmed and pressed about 700 kg of grapes harvested in 2025.
MugiDestemming!? Pressing!? Even the kanji are intense! And "maceration" sounds like a spell!
Hop BroTo put it super simply, it's the process of "removing the grapes from the stems, pressing out the juice, and soaking the skins too to draw out aroma." It's a technique for layering wine-like aromatics onto beer.
MugiWow, that's why it brings out lychee- and white-peach-like aromas, floral notes, and even a tannic feel! So stylish!
Hop BroThe yeast is bold too: main champagne yeast plus French saison yeast. They're going dry by cutting out residual sugar while bringing the grape character forward. And late in the process, they dry-hop with Furano Queen, a Japanese hop, to layer in white-wine-like citrus and grassy notes.
MugiSo much information! But basically it means "super crisp and beautifully aromatic," right!?
Hop BroYou've got it exactly. ABV is 7.5%, and it's sold in 350 ml cans and 15 L kegs. It's brewed at Far Yeast Brewing's Genryu Brewery, and sales are limited to Sapporo's Shupark and the official Far Yeast store, with no general retail.
MugiThe moment I heard "limited edition," my heart started fermenting!
Hop BroNice one. For Far Yeast, founded in 2011, this is a bottle where their challenge with local ingredients meets Sapporo's development power. It's definitely a compare-and-drink situation.
MugiDeal! Tonight let's do a "wine x beer" experience with Terroir Brew! I really, really want to drink it!
