North Island Beer Announces Fresh Hop Ale By-Weight Sales at Its April 29 Factory Direct Sale
North Island Beer in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, announced the start of holiday operations for its factory direct sale day on April 29. In addition to fresh hop ale sold by weight, the outlet will also offer a rare 10-liter keg and ticket sales for the Sapporo Craft Beer Forest.
Hop BroThe topic for April 29 is North Island Beer in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. They're inviting people to come on factory direct sale day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
MugiWait, there are cherry blossoms right next to the brewery? That's a victory before you even start drinking!
Hop BroExactly. And the main attraction this time is Fresh Hop Ale. It's a beer that really shows off the character of freshly picked hops, with a bright burst of aroma.
MugiFresh hop? So what changes when the hops are fresh? Is it something different from the usual bitter stuff?
Hop BroGood question. Compared with dried hops, it tends to bring out a greener aroma and a fresher, juicier feel. In other words, it's like bringing the energy of the field straight into your glass.
MugiWhat, that's amazing! And if it's sold by weight, does that mean you can buy as much as you want?!
Hop BroThat's right. This time it's 2.1 yen per gram, and a plastic cup is 700 yen. On top of that, there's even a rare 10-liter keg, so if you're going, earlier is better.
MugiOnly 10 liters? That's tiny! That'll be gone in seconds. The rare keg scramble sounds scary, but I want to see it!
Hop BroAnd at the direct-sale shop, you can also buy tickets for the Sapporo Craft Beer Forest. Payment is cash only, so don't forget that part.
MugiGot it! The business days are April 29 and during Golden Week, with May 3 being a shorter day, right? I want to mark this in red on my calendar!
Hop BroThat's right. A beer enjoyed close to the people who make it at the Ebetsu brewery is something special. Today you look at the cherry blossoms, drink the fresh hop, and on the way home you'll want one more.
MugiI get it, now I completely want to drink it! This is the kind of factory direct-sale pint that makes you want to go right away!
North Island Beer, which has been brewing craft beer in Ebetsu, Hokkaido since 2003, announced its factory direct sale day for April 29. According to its official Instagram account, the shop will be open on a holiday schedule that day, and visitors are being encouraged to stop by while the cherry blossoms next to the brewery are in full bloom.
The beer sold by weight that day will be "Fresh Hop Ale." The price is 2.1 yen per gram, with a plastic cup priced at 700 yen, and a rare 10-liter keg will also be available. The post also says tickets for the Sapporo Craft Beer Forest will be sold at the direct-sale shop, and payment there will be cash only.
The factory direct-sale shop, operating as "North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery," is located on the 1st floor of Ambitious Plaza, 11-5 Motomachi, Ebetsu City. Business hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and public holidays, and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. The post also outlines the operating schedule during the Golden Week period: open on April 29 and from May 2 through May 6, with May 3 the only day open from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
North Island Beer is a brewery that makes five regular beers as well as limited-edition and seasonal beers, and it also operates its own beer bars in Sapporo. At the factory direct sale, one of the attractions is being able to enjoy that day's beer close to the people who made it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe topic for April 29 is North Island Beer in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. They're inviting people to come on factory direct sale day when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
MugiWait, there are cherry blossoms right next to the brewery? That's a victory before you even start drinking!
Hop BroExactly. And the main attraction this time is Fresh Hop Ale. It's a beer that really shows off the character of freshly picked hops, with a bright burst of aroma.
MugiFresh hop? So what changes when the hops are fresh? Is it something different from the usual bitter stuff?
Hop BroGood question. Compared with dried hops, it tends to bring out a greener aroma and a fresher, juicier feel. In other words, it's like bringing the energy of the field straight into your glass.
MugiWhat, that's amazing! And if it's sold by weight, does that mean you can buy as much as you want?!
Hop BroThat's right. This time it's 2.1 yen per gram, and a plastic cup is 700 yen. On top of that, there's even a rare 10-liter keg, so if you're going, earlier is better.
MugiOnly 10 liters? That's tiny! That'll be gone in seconds. The rare keg scramble sounds scary, but I want to see it!
Hop BroAnd at the direct-sale shop, you can also buy tickets for the Sapporo Craft Beer Forest. Payment is cash only, so don't forget that part.
MugiGot it! The business days are April 29 and during Golden Week, with May 3 being a shorter day, right? I want to mark this in red on my calendar!
Hop BroThat's right. A beer enjoyed close to the people who make it at the Ebetsu brewery is something special. Today you look at the cherry blossoms, drink the fresh hop, and on the way home you'll want one more.
MugiI get it, now I completely want to drink it! This is the kind of factory direct-sale pint that makes you want to go right away!
