Lupicia Brewery in Niseko Cans ISHIYA×LUPICIA’s "Shiroi Koibito Beer"
Lupicia Brewery in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, announced that its collaborative beer with ISHIYA×LUPICIA, "Shiroi Koibito Beer," has been switched from bottles to cans. The change makes it lighter, reduces the risk of breakage, and improves portability as a Hokkaido souvenir.
Hop BroLupicia Brewery in Niseko announced the canning of ISHIYA×LUPICIA’s Shiroi Koibito Beer. Just switching from bottles to cans suddenly makes it much easier to take home as a Hokkaido souvenir, which is interesting.
MugiHuh, it became cans instead of bottles?!
Hop BroThe beer itself is a special ale made with the white chocolate from Shiroi Koibito. It was originally designed to lean hazy, with sweetness and hop aroma gently layered together.
MugiWhat even is hazy? Is cloudy beer tastier?
Hop BroExactly. The haze in a hazy beer is not just about appearance; it means some malt and hop components remain, which can help create a smoother mouthfeel. In this case, the white chocolate from Shiroi Koibito adds a milky note that pairs with citrus-like aromas, and that combination is the key point.
MugiI see, it really does feel like the perfect companion for sweets! It makes sense that it would be ideal as a Hokkaido souvenir.
Hop BroAnd cans are light and hard to break, so they’re easy to carry. The official site also says they help reduce the effects of light and oxygen, and they’re easy to pair with shelf-stable products.
MugiWow, that practical? So it’s safe to buy one at the airport on the way home?
Hop BroExactly. And Lupicia Brewery moved its base from Tokyo to Niseko in 2020, with the goal of brewing beer that reflects Niseko’s air and water.
MugiThe idea that Niseko’s water and air are in it too feels kind of romantic...! If tours are available, I want to go.
Hop BroTours are by full reservation every Friday, so it would be best to plan ahead. Take Shiroi Koibito Beer home in a can, chill it after you get back, and you’ll want to drink it the moment you open it.
MugiWow, now I totally want to drink one today! I’d love to keep it waiting in the fridge and toast with a Hokkaido mood!
Hop BroAnd in the end, you’ll want to enjoy it together with Shiroi Koibito itself. Now that it comes in a can, it’s much easier to pick up both as a souvenir and for yourself.
Lupicia Brewery, based in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, announced on Instagram that its collaborative beer with ISHIYA×LUPICIA, "Shiroi Koibito Beer," has been switched from bottles to cans. In the post, the brewery said that cans make the beer lighter and eliminate worries about breakage, explaining that it has become an even better choice for a Hokkaido souvenir.
Lupicia Brewery is the brewery operated in Niseko by Lupicia, widely known as a specialty tea shop offering teas from around the world. On its official website, the company says it moved its base from Tokyo to Niseko in 2020 and aims to reflect the air, water, and changing seasons of this land in its beer. Its standard lineup includes beers such as "Niseko Ale," "Niseko Pilsner," "Nisecoise," and "Hokudai Ringo," and it has continued brewing beer under the Niseko name.
On its official website, the brewery explains that cans have advantages such as reducing the effects of light and oxygen, making them easier to ship alongside shelf-stable products, and improving portability and storage. The can version of "Shiroi Koibito Beer" follows that direction. The brewery does not sell products directly, and tours are available only by full reservation every Friday. Beer nurtured in Niseko can now be enjoyed in a more convenient form.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLupicia Brewery in Niseko announced the canning of ISHIYA×LUPICIA’s Shiroi Koibito Beer. Just switching from bottles to cans suddenly makes it much easier to take home as a Hokkaido souvenir, which is interesting.
MugiHuh, it became cans instead of bottles?!
Hop BroThe beer itself is a special ale made with the white chocolate from Shiroi Koibito. It was originally designed to lean hazy, with sweetness and hop aroma gently layered together.
MugiWhat even is hazy? Is cloudy beer tastier?
Hop BroExactly. The haze in a hazy beer is not just about appearance; it means some malt and hop components remain, which can help create a smoother mouthfeel. In this case, the white chocolate from Shiroi Koibito adds a milky note that pairs with citrus-like aromas, and that combination is the key point.
MugiI see, it really does feel like the perfect companion for sweets! It makes sense that it would be ideal as a Hokkaido souvenir.
Hop BroAnd cans are light and hard to break, so they’re easy to carry. The official site also says they help reduce the effects of light and oxygen, and they’re easy to pair with shelf-stable products.
MugiWow, that practical? So it’s safe to buy one at the airport on the way home?
Hop BroExactly. And Lupicia Brewery moved its base from Tokyo to Niseko in 2020, with the goal of brewing beer that reflects Niseko’s air and water.
MugiThe idea that Niseko’s water and air are in it too feels kind of romantic...! If tours are available, I want to go.
Hop BroTours are by full reservation every Friday, so it would be best to plan ahead. Take Shiroi Koibito Beer home in a can, chill it after you get back, and you’ll want to drink it the moment you open it.
MugiWow, now I totally want to drink one today! I’d love to keep it waiting in the fridge and toast with a Hokkaido mood!
Hop BroAnd in the end, you’ll want to enjoy it together with Shiroi Koibito itself. Now that it comes in a can, it’s much easier to pick up both as a souvenir and for yourself.
