Rikka Introduces “Hamanasu Ale” Made with Barley from Urahoro Town and Beach Rose
Rikka, a craft beer brand based in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, introduced its new “Hamanasu Ale” on Instagram. It can be shipped from May 8, and it will also begin being served at a restaurant in Tokyo.
Hop BroRikka’s new release, Hamanasu Ale (Saisa), is really interesting. It uses barley and beach rose from Urahoro Town, so it’s packed with a distinctly Hokkaido feel.
MugiWait, it has beach rose in it!? A flower beer suddenly feels so stylish I can hardly keep up!
Hop BroExactly, and what feels very Rikka is how it puts ingredients from Urahoro Town front and center. It’s a brand based in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, and it also values the idea of enriching the soil.
MugiEnriching the soil? This is a beer story, but it suddenly feels very agricultural! Is it even building in connections with the local community too?
Hop BroThat’s the key point. The barley is from `@asahi.agri.action`, the beach rose is from `@rosarugosa_ciokay`, and the brewing is by `@rikka.369`, so you can see the collaboration between ingredients and makers.
MugiI see~ But what style is it? If I knew that, I could picture how it would taste!
Hop BroThe article doesn’t clearly state the style name, but including the word “Saisa” in the name makes it read like a beer to enjoy for its aroma and seasonal feel. I think it’s crafted to highlight the atmosphere of beach rose.
MugiWow, that makes me curious! If it can be shipped from May 8, then I can drink it soon, and I can’t wait~!
Hop BroAnd this time it’s also being served at `@leffervescence` in Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo, so it’s exciting that you can find it in the Kanto area too. The flow of Hokkaido ingredients is clearly spreading beyond the region.
MugiWhat, even at a three-Michelin-star restaurant!? It’s so romantic that it’s spreading beyond its place of origin!
Hop BroA beer like this makes you want to drink it just by imagining the aroma. Today, I already want to have a drink and use the lingering aftertaste of beach rose as the snack.
MugiI know! I’m in the mood to raise a glass right now with Hokkaido’s new release in hand!
New release that makes use of ingredients from Urahoro
On Instagram, Rikka introduced “Hamanasu Ale (Saisa).” In the post, the beer is presented as being made with ingredients from Urahoro Town: barley from `@asahi.agri.action`, beach rose from `@rosarugosa_ciokay`, and brewing by `@rikka.369`.
Shipping is said to be available from May 8, and purchases are being accepted via the web. The word “Saisa” in the product name evokes the seasonality of beach rose, while also suggesting a composition that puts the individuality of the ingredients front and center.
Context as a Sapporo-born brand
Rikka is a craft beer brand based in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido. On its official website, it has emphasized “enriching the soil” and has focused on ingredient production and ties with the local community. The brand name, derived from “rikka,” meaning snow crystal, also reflects the idea of expanding circles of people and regions through beer.
Retail rollout also announced
The post also announced that the beer will be carried at `@leffervescence`, the three-Michelin-star restaurant in Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo. With distribution now extending to dining establishments in the Kanto region, opportunities to try beer made with Hokkaido ingredients outside the prefecture appear to be expanding.
Details about the new release are available in the Instagram post and on the sales page, so anyone considering a purchase should check the latest information.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRikka’s new release, Hamanasu Ale (Saisa), is really interesting. It uses barley and beach rose from Urahoro Town, so it’s packed with a distinctly Hokkaido feel.
MugiWait, it has beach rose in it!? A flower beer suddenly feels so stylish I can hardly keep up!
Hop BroExactly, and what feels very Rikka is how it puts ingredients from Urahoro Town front and center. It’s a brand based in Nishi Ward, Sapporo, and it also values the idea of enriching the soil.
MugiEnriching the soil? This is a beer story, but it suddenly feels very agricultural! Is it even building in connections with the local community too?
Hop BroThat’s the key point. The barley is from `@asahi.agri.action`, the beach rose is from `@rosarugosa_ciokay`, and the brewing is by `@rikka.369`, so you can see the collaboration between ingredients and makers.
MugiI see~ But what style is it? If I knew that, I could picture how it would taste!
Hop BroThe article doesn’t clearly state the style name, but including the word “Saisa” in the name makes it read like a beer to enjoy for its aroma and seasonal feel. I think it’s crafted to highlight the atmosphere of beach rose.
MugiWow, that makes me curious! If it can be shipped from May 8, then I can drink it soon, and I can’t wait~!
Hop BroAnd this time it’s also being served at `@leffervescence` in Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo, so it’s exciting that you can find it in the Kanto area too. The flow of Hokkaido ingredients is clearly spreading beyond the region.
MugiWhat, even at a three-Michelin-star restaurant!? It’s so romantic that it’s spreading beyond its place of origin!
Hop BroA beer like this makes you want to drink it just by imagining the aroma. Today, I already want to have a drink and use the lingering aftertaste of beach rose as the snack.
MugiI know! I’m in the mood to raise a glass right now with Hokkaido’s new release in hand!
