Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery Taps Esanuka Line, Made with White Strawberries
Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery, a brewpub in Bifuka, Hokkaido, has added Esanuka Line to its tap list. Brewed with Sarufutsu’s white Angel Strawberries, the beer combines sweet-tart fruit character, moderate hop bitterness, and a rich, slightly viscous mouthfeel.
Hop BroBifuka Shirakaba Brewery in Hokkaido has put its popular E-sanuka Line back on tap!
MugiWhat? E-sanuka Line sounds like a railway! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is a fruit beer made generously with Sarufutsu-grown white strawberries called Angel Strawberries. Cute name, serious beer!
MugiWhite strawberries?! White-colored berries already sound completely angelic!
Hop BroIts strawberry tang is layered with gentle hop bitterness, so it is not merely sweet.
MugiBut what exactly is hop bitterness? People always say that beer-like bite!
Hop BroHops are plants that give beer aroma and bitterness. Here, they play a crisp finish role for the fruity flavor.
MugiGot it—strawberry is the star and hops keep it sharp. And it has a smooth, rich mouthfeel too? That is unfairly tempting!
Hop BroA half pour is ¥780 and a pint is ¥1,310, so catch this limited tap moment at the brewpub in Odori Kita.
MugiThen let’s try E-sanuka Line on tap and check the bottles too—cheers with Angel Strawberries!
Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery, located in Bifuka, Hokkaido, has connected Esanuka Line to its tap system.
The beer is made with Angel Strawberries, a white strawberry variety from Sarufutsu. Its flavor profile brings together a sweet-tart berry character and moderate hop bitterness, while the slightly thick mouthfeel adds weight and texture to each sip. It is a fruit-forward beer that still retains a clear beer-like bitterness.
Esanuka Line is priced differently from the other beers on the menu: ¥780 for a half pint and ¥1,310 for a pint. The brewery describes it as a beer with a strong following, making the current tap availability a good opportunity to try it.
Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery is a brewpub where guests can enjoy freshly poured craft beer in Bifuka, surrounded by the flavors and character of northern Hokkaido. The tap list offers a chance to explore beers connected to local ingredients and places.
The brewery also notes that some bottled beers currently on sale are not connected to the tap system. Visitors may want to check the bottle selection as well as the tap featuring Esanuka Line.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBifuka Shirakaba Brewery in Hokkaido has put its popular E-sanuka Line back on tap!
MugiWhat? E-sanuka Line sounds like a railway! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt is a fruit beer made generously with Sarufutsu-grown white strawberries called Angel Strawberries. Cute name, serious beer!
MugiWhite strawberries?! White-colored berries already sound completely angelic!
Hop BroIts strawberry tang is layered with gentle hop bitterness, so it is not merely sweet.
MugiBut what exactly is hop bitterness? People always say that beer-like bite!
Hop BroHops are plants that give beer aroma and bitterness. Here, they play a crisp finish role for the fruity flavor.
MugiGot it—strawberry is the star and hops keep it sharp. And it has a smooth, rich mouthfeel too? That is unfairly tempting!
Hop BroA half pour is ¥780 and a pint is ¥1,310, so catch this limited tap moment at the brewpub in Odori Kita.
MugiThen let’s try E-sanuka Line on tap and check the bottles too—cheers with Angel Strawberries!
