North Island Beer to Hold Substitute Event 'Ryokuen' at Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine on June 28
North Island Beer (Ebetsu, Hokkaido) will hold "Ryokuen -RYOKUEN-" on June 28 at Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine as a substitute event for the flower-viewing gathering originally scheduled for May 24. The event will feature yakitori, yakisoba, and stone-oven pizza, along with draft pours of the brewery's standard and limited-edition beers.
Hop BroNorth Island Beer is holding Ryokuen on June 28 at Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine. Since the flower-viewing gathering on May 24 got rained out, this time they get to drink under the new greenery.
MugiWait, what! Even though it's a replacement for the flower-viewing event, the name Ryokuen -RYOKUEN- already sounds so stylish! Just the title makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroAnd the venue being Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine is great too. It's on Sunday, June 28 from 11:00 to 15:00, and having a drink while soaking in the Ebetsu atmosphere sounds amazing.
MugiHold on, what exactly is draft beer? I know it comes from a keg instead of a can, but does that make it feel extra special?
Hop BroThat's the point: because it's kept in kegs, the fresh aroma comes through more easily. North Island makes five standard beers plus limited and seasonal ones, and at its Sapporo directly operated shop, as many as 12 kinds of draft beer can sometimes be on tap.
MugiWhoa, so many choices! And it's not just beer, there's yakitori and pizza too? This isn't just a party, it's basically a reward festival!
Hop BroExactly. With yakitori, yakisoba, and stone-oven pizza on the lineup, it's the kind of event where just thinking about the pairings with beer is fun. I like that the Ebetsu manufacturing spirit and the feel of local ingredients come through clearly alongside the food.
MugiAnd the admission fee is 4,500 yen for adults. 1,000 yen for elementary school students and older, free for preschoolers - that's surprisingly family-friendly!
Hop BroThere is one important caveat: it will be canceled if it rains. People who already reserved are being contacted by DM, and new participants can sign up by DM or at the shop.
MugiThen I hope it stays sunny! Just imagining a drink under the new green leaves makes my mouth water!
Hop BroExactly. Turning the lingering feel of flower-viewing into an early-summer Ryokuen, with North Island's draft beer and limited-edition beers in hand, makes me want to go out for a drink right now.
North Island Beer is a craft brewery that has been brewing in Ebetsu, Hokkaido since 2003. On its official website, the brewery says it produces five standard beers as well as limited-edition and seasonal beers, and that its directly operated shop in central Sapporo serves up to 12 kinds of draft beer. Rooted in Ebetsu's manufacturing culture, the brewery is known for continuing to make beers that make use of local ingredients and a sense of seasonality.
This time, the event announced on Instagram is "Ryokuen -RYOKUEN-", a replacement for the flower-viewing gathering on May 24 that was canceled due to rain. The event will be held on Sunday, June 28, from 11:00 to 15:00, and the venue is Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine (38-1 Yoyogi-cho, Nopporo, Ebetsu City). While the season shifts from cherry blossoms to fresh new greenery, the post invites people to "enjoy craft beer under the lush green leaves while feeling the early summer breeze."
On the day of the event, food such as yakitori, yakisoba, and stone-oven pizza will also be available, and North Island's draft beers and limited-edition beers will be served as well. Admission is 4,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for elementary school students and older, and free for preschool children. Please note that the event will be canceled in the event of rain.
Participants who have already made reservations are being contacted by direct message in order, and new participants can register by DM or in person at the shop. This event, which has taken on a different form from the spring flower-viewing gathering, looks set to offer a chance to enjoy the brewery's beer and food in the local atmosphere of Ebetsu.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNorth Island Beer is holding Ryokuen on June 28 at Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine. Since the flower-viewing gathering on May 24 got rained out, this time they get to drink under the new greenery.
MugiWait, what! Even though it's a replacement for the flower-viewing event, the name Ryokuen -RYOKUEN- already sounds so stylish! Just the title makes it sound delicious!
Hop BroAnd the venue being Nishikiyama Tenmangu Shrine is great too. It's on Sunday, June 28 from 11:00 to 15:00, and having a drink while soaking in the Ebetsu atmosphere sounds amazing.
MugiHold on, what exactly is draft beer? I know it comes from a keg instead of a can, but does that make it feel extra special?
Hop BroThat's the point: because it's kept in kegs, the fresh aroma comes through more easily. North Island makes five standard beers plus limited and seasonal ones, and at its Sapporo directly operated shop, as many as 12 kinds of draft beer can sometimes be on tap.
MugiWhoa, so many choices! And it's not just beer, there's yakitori and pizza too? This isn't just a party, it's basically a reward festival!
Hop BroExactly. With yakitori, yakisoba, and stone-oven pizza on the lineup, it's the kind of event where just thinking about the pairings with beer is fun. I like that the Ebetsu manufacturing spirit and the feel of local ingredients come through clearly alongside the food.
MugiAnd the admission fee is 4,500 yen for adults. 1,000 yen for elementary school students and older, free for preschoolers - that's surprisingly family-friendly!
Hop BroThere is one important caveat: it will be canceled if it rains. People who already reserved are being contacted by DM, and new participants can sign up by DM or at the shop.
MugiThen I hope it stays sunny! Just imagining a drink under the new green leaves makes my mouth water!
Hop BroExactly. Turning the lingering feel of flower-viewing into an early-summer Ryokuen, with North Island's draft beer and limited-edition beers in hand, makes me want to go out for a drink right now.
