North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery Now Selling Limited "Sapa Inkaq Quri"
In a post published at 22:31 on March 10, 2026, North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery (Hokkaido) introduced its limited beer, "Sapa Inkaq Quri (Sapa Inca Quri)." The style is Imperial Pilsner, with ABV 6% and IBU 35. It is reportedly in stock in both draft and bottled form.
Hop BroToday’s highlight is North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery in Hokkaido with its limited release, "Sapa Inkaq Quri (Sapa Inca Quri)!" It’s an Imperial Pilsner themed around the "gold of the sun god."
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds like a rare item from an adventure game! What’s the difference between an Imperial Pilsner and a regular pilsner?
Hop BroGood question. It keeps the easy-drinking character of a pilsner, but turns up the power a notch. This one is ABV 6% and IBU 35, so it’s crisp yet still has real backbone.
MugiI know ABV means alcohol content, but how bitter is IBU 35? Does it make your face go all "bitter!"?
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guide, and 35 sits in that zone where you can definitely taste it, but it won’t wear you out. It works well with food, and the balance is good enough to enjoy on its own too.
MugiOhhh! And the article mentioned El Dorado and Simcoe! That sounds like a spell from a game!
Hop BroNot a spell, the main hops. El Dorado adds tropical, soft fruit aromas, and Simcoe layers in a clean bitterness. In other words, it’s a two-pronged attack of "golden sparkle plus sharp finish."
MugiWhat! The concept is "What if the Inca Empire made beer?" That’s so romantic, but it’s amazing that the flavor is built so logically too!
Hop BroAnd North Island has been building things up in Ebetsu since 2003. They’ve also been working with local ingredients, so these story-driven limited releases feel genuinely grounded.
MugiThen there’s nothing left but to drink it! They’ve got both draft and bottles in stock, right? I’m going to start with draft, and you can do a bottle comparison, hop brother, and we’ll go explore the golden land!
Limited Imperial Pilsner Inspired by the Golden Land
According to North Island Beer’s Instagram post, "Sapa Inkaq Quri" is a limited release designed around the image of the "gold of the sun god." The hop combination of El Dorado and Simcoe defines the beer, layering El Dorado’s tropical, soft fruit aroma with Simcoe’s clean bitterness. The post even describes the concept as, "What if the Inca Empire made beer?" suggesting this is a beer built from its concept first and foremost.
The specs are STYLE: Imperial Pilsner / ABV: 6% / IBU: 35. It keeps the drinkability of a pilsner at its core while dialing up the alcohol content and bitterness a notch, making it a range that works well with meals or on its own. The same post also clearly notes that both draft and bottles are in stock, so it’s easy to choose whichever format fits the occasion.
A Craft Beer in the Context of Ebetsu
Based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, the brewery has long been a brand that also works with locally sourced ingredients in its brewing. Its official website highlights the use of wheat grown in Ebetsu, limited beers made with Hokkaido hops, and the brewery’s history dating back to 2003. Limited releases with this kind of narrative are born from that locally rooted foundation and years of recipe development.
If this catches your interest, it’s worth checking both the latest Instagram post and the lineup information on the official site.
Sources
- Instagram post (March 10, 2026)
- NORTH ISLAND BEER official site
- About the brewery
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s highlight is North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery in Hokkaido with its limited release, "Sapa Inkaq Quri (Sapa Inca Quri)!" It’s an Imperial Pilsner themed around the "gold of the sun god."
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds like a rare item from an adventure game! What’s the difference between an Imperial Pilsner and a regular pilsner?
Hop BroGood question. It keeps the easy-drinking character of a pilsner, but turns up the power a notch. This one is ABV 6% and IBU 35, so it’s crisp yet still has real backbone.
MugiI know ABV means alcohol content, but how bitter is IBU 35? Does it make your face go all "bitter!"?
Hop BroIBU is a bitterness guide, and 35 sits in that zone where you can definitely taste it, but it won’t wear you out. It works well with food, and the balance is good enough to enjoy on its own too.
MugiOhhh! And the article mentioned El Dorado and Simcoe! That sounds like a spell from a game!
Hop BroNot a spell, the main hops. El Dorado adds tropical, soft fruit aromas, and Simcoe layers in a clean bitterness. In other words, it’s a two-pronged attack of "golden sparkle plus sharp finish."
MugiWhat! The concept is "What if the Inca Empire made beer?" That’s so romantic, but it’s amazing that the flavor is built so logically too!
Hop BroAnd North Island has been building things up in Ebetsu since 2003. They’ve also been working with local ingredients, so these story-driven limited releases feel genuinely grounded.
MugiThen there’s nothing left but to drink it! They’ve got both draft and bottles in stock, right? I’m going to start with draft, and you can do a bottle comparison, hop brother, and we’ll go explore the golden land!
