Four Akkeshi beers from huitoriere arrive at Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store
Japan Craft Beer: Four beers from the "Akkeshi" series have arrived at Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store from huitoriere in Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido. In addition to the anniversary-release new Prisme, the lineup also includes the award-winning Sunset plus the popular staples Oyster Lager and White Fog.
Hop BroThere’s an interesting arrival before Golden Week. Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store now has four beers from the "Akkeshi" series from huitoriere in Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido.
MugiWhoa, four kinds? So it’s basically a tasting set-level lineup? And Akkeshi already sounds like it smells like the sea!
Hop BroFirst up is the anniversary-release new beer, Akkeshi Prisme. It’s a Session IPA at ABV 4.5%, with grapefruit and strawberry layered over a faint dank note for a lively finish.
MugiWhat even is a Session IPA? I get that it means light and aromatic, but dank sounds like the name of a pro baseball player all of a sudden!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it’s an easy-drinking IPA. It still has plenty of aroma, but the alcohol is moderate, so the idea is that you can drink it for longer without getting tired.
MugiGot it! Then next is the gold-medal Akkeshi Sunset. A Belgian Golden Ale at ABV 8% means it looks light, but the inside is pretty serious!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a JGBA2026 gold medal winner. It has fruity aromas like banana and apple with a spicy edge, and even with the higher alcohol content, the mouthfeel is airy and light.
MugiLight and airy at 8%? That sounds like the kind that sneaks up on you. But banana and apple aromas already give it dessert vibes.
Hop BroAnd then there’s the flagship, Akkeshi Oyster Lager. It’s a Smoke Helles, a rich lager made with smoked malt and oyster shell extract. It makes perfect sense that people want to pair it with oyster dishes.
MugiWhoa, the moment you said pair it with oysters, I got hungry! I feel like if you drank this at a seaside pub, it would be an instant winner.
Hop BroLast is Akkeshi White Fog. It’s a Hazy IPA with hop aromas of mango and grapefruit, plus the smooth roundness of wheat and oats. I like that it even has a fog-inspired image behind it.
MugiAll four have different personalities, so it feels like you’re traveling through four directions of Akkeshi. If you can drink these at Sendai Station East Exit, you’ll want to stop by all through the holidays!
Hop BroExactly. As a candidate for tonight’s drink, starting light with Prisme and moving on to Sunset or White Fog sounds perfect.
MugiThen it’s settled! Let’s go drink our way through Akkeshi. Once we get to the shop, we’ll probably spend another round of indecision choosing what to open first!
As a new arrival ahead of Golden Week, craft beers from huitoriere (@huitriere_brewery) in Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido, have lined the shelves at Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store. This time’s lineup combines restocks of popular labels with an anniversary model, making it a set worth comparing side by side.
The four beers that arrived this time are:
- Akkeshi Prisme: Session IPA / ABV 4.5%
- A beer commemorating the brewery’s first anniversary. Grapefruit and strawberry are layered with a subtle dank note, resulting in a light, easy-drinking profile.
- Akkeshi Sunset: Belgian Golden Ale / ABV 8%
- Winner of a gold medal at JGBA2026. Despite its higher alcohol content, it has a light mouthfeel, with aromas reminiscent of banana, apple, and spice.
- Akkeshi Oyster Lager: Smoke Helles / ABV 5%
- The brand’s flagship. A smoky, full-bodied lager made with smoked malt and oyster shell extract. It is also designed to pair well with oyster dishes.
- Akkeshi White Fog: Hazy IPA / ABV 6%
- Winner of a gold medal at JGBA2026. Inspired by the thick fog that covers Akkeshi at night, this beer offers hop aromas of mango and grapefruit, along with a smooth softness from wheat and oats.
As the name suggests, Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store is an easy-to-use base for following craft beer in the Sendai Station East Exit area. Moves like this, bringing in award-winning staples and anniversary releases all at once, add to the fun for drinkers as well. If you are wondering what to drink during the holidays, this set is worth checking out for a four-way taste of Akkeshi’s character.
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Hop BroThere’s an interesting arrival before Golden Week. Koguma Saketen Sendai Station East Exit Main Store now has four beers from the "Akkeshi" series from huitoriere in Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido.
MugiWhoa, four kinds? So it’s basically a tasting set-level lineup? And Akkeshi already sounds like it smells like the sea!
Hop BroFirst up is the anniversary-release new beer, Akkeshi Prisme. It’s a Session IPA at ABV 4.5%, with grapefruit and strawberry layered over a faint dank note for a lively finish.
MugiWhat even is a Session IPA? I get that it means light and aromatic, but dank sounds like the name of a pro baseball player all of a sudden!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it’s an easy-drinking IPA. It still has plenty of aroma, but the alcohol is moderate, so the idea is that you can drink it for longer without getting tired.
MugiGot it! Then next is the gold-medal Akkeshi Sunset. A Belgian Golden Ale at ABV 8% means it looks light, but the inside is pretty serious!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a JGBA2026 gold medal winner. It has fruity aromas like banana and apple with a spicy edge, and even with the higher alcohol content, the mouthfeel is airy and light.
MugiLight and airy at 8%? That sounds like the kind that sneaks up on you. But banana and apple aromas already give it dessert vibes.
Hop BroAnd then there’s the flagship, Akkeshi Oyster Lager. It’s a Smoke Helles, a rich lager made with smoked malt and oyster shell extract. It makes perfect sense that people want to pair it with oyster dishes.
MugiWhoa, the moment you said pair it with oysters, I got hungry! I feel like if you drank this at a seaside pub, it would be an instant winner.
Hop BroLast is Akkeshi White Fog. It’s a Hazy IPA with hop aromas of mango and grapefruit, plus the smooth roundness of wheat and oats. I like that it even has a fog-inspired image behind it.
MugiAll four have different personalities, so it feels like you’re traveling through four directions of Akkeshi. If you can drink these at Sendai Station East Exit, you’ll want to stop by all through the holidays!
Hop BroExactly. As a candidate for tonight’s drink, starting light with Prisme and moving on to Sunset or White Fog sounds perfect.
MugiThen it’s settled! Let’s go drink our way through Akkeshi. Once we get to the shop, we’ll probably spend another round of indecision choosing what to open first!
