Abashiri Beer Highlights White Ale Made with Hokkaido Wheat
Abashiri Beer has highlighted Abashiri White Ale, a Belgian-style white ale brewed with locally grown Kitanohonami wheat from Abashiri, Hokkaido. Its smooth wheat character is complemented by citrus and spicy notes from orange peel and coriander seed.
Hop BroAbashiri Beer in Hokkaido has introduced Abashiri White Ale. It is a gentle wheat beer that puts local grain front and center.
MugiWhoa, Abashiri makes me think of drift ice! What does a beer with local wheat taste like?
Hop BroIt uses Abashiri-grown winter wheat called Kitahonami wheat. That is what gives it a soft, mellow mouthfeel.
MugiWinter wheat? What is that? Wheat planted while sipping beer in autumn... probably not? Wheat planted in autumn?
Hop BroClose—though farmers probably do not sow it beer in hand! It is planted in autumn, and here it supports a soft, rounded finish.
MugiNice! That sounds beginner-friendly. Is there a secret behind the aroma too? I like hearing the bitterness stays gentle.
Hop BroOrange peel and coriander seed add citrus and spice aromas. It is the bright, classic character of a Belgian-style white ale.
MugiCoriander is related to cilantro, right? Will my beer suddenly become a food stall? So it is an aromatic accent, got it!
Hop BroExactly—it stays refreshing rather than taking over. And because it is an unfiltered white beer, you can enjoy the fuller character from the yeast too.
MugiUnfiltered?! So it is not strained? Like my bed hair: happily untamed? Tasting the yeast too sounds fun!
Hop BroThat bed-hair theory is surprisingly close. It comes in a 350 ml can at an easygoing 4.5% ABV, great with food or for slow sipping.
MugiAbashiri wheat, orange, and spice—I want a toast already! Drift Ice Draft can wait; first, cheers with white ale!
Abashiri White Ale is part of Abashiri Beer’s lineup of craft beverages inspired by the ingredients and character of Abashiri, Hokkaido.
The ale uses Kitanohonami, an autumn-sown wheat grown in Abashiri and known for its clean white color and quality. Wheat gives the beer a soft, rounded mouthfeel, while orange peel and coriander seed add citrus-like aromas and gentle spice. The result is an approachable white ale in which bitterness does not dominate the drinking experience.
Abashiri Beer produces the beer using a traditional Belgian method. It is unfiltered, allowing the beer to retain yeast and the fuller texture associated with this style. Listed ingredients include malt, wheat, hops, orange peel and coriander seed. The beer is available in 350ml cans and is listed at 4.5% ABV.
Based in Abashiri, the brewery is known for incorporating local elements into its products. Its range includes Ryuhyo Draft, made with water associated with Abashiri’s winter drift ice, as well as beers made with locally grown barley malt.
Abashiri White Ale offers a clear regional identity while staying close to the refreshing character of a Belgian-style wheat beer. It can be enjoyed with food or on its own, allowing drinkers to explore the interplay between wheat, citrus and spice. Availability and purchasing information are provided through Abashiri Beer’s official website.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAbashiri Beer in Hokkaido has introduced Abashiri White Ale. It is a gentle wheat beer that puts local grain front and center.
MugiWhoa, Abashiri makes me think of drift ice! What does a beer with local wheat taste like?
Hop BroIt uses Abashiri-grown winter wheat called Kitahonami wheat. That is what gives it a soft, mellow mouthfeel.
MugiWinter wheat? What is that? Wheat planted while sipping beer in autumn... probably not? Wheat planted in autumn?
Hop BroClose—though farmers probably do not sow it beer in hand! It is planted in autumn, and here it supports a soft, rounded finish.
MugiNice! That sounds beginner-friendly. Is there a secret behind the aroma too? I like hearing the bitterness stays gentle.
Hop BroOrange peel and coriander seed add citrus and spice aromas. It is the bright, classic character of a Belgian-style white ale.
MugiCoriander is related to cilantro, right? Will my beer suddenly become a food stall? So it is an aromatic accent, got it!
Hop BroExactly—it stays refreshing rather than taking over. And because it is an unfiltered white beer, you can enjoy the fuller character from the yeast too.
MugiUnfiltered?! So it is not strained? Like my bed hair: happily untamed? Tasting the yeast too sounds fun!
Hop BroThat bed-hair theory is surprisingly close. It comes in a 350 ml can at an easygoing 4.5% ABV, great with food or for slow sipping.
MugiAbashiri wheat, orange, and spice—I want a toast already! Drift Ice Draft can wait; first, cheers with white ale!
