Okhotsk Beer Factory Releases Seasonal “Marugoto Hokkaido” Ale Made with 100% Hokkaido Ingredients
Okhotsk Beer Factory in Kitami, Hokkaido, has brought back its seasonal, limited-quantity beer “Okhotsk Marugoto Hokkaido.” Made entirely with Hokkaido-grown ingredients, the pale ale combines a clear, crisp profile with deeper malt character for autumn drinking.
Hop BroAutumn has brought back Okhotsk Beer Factory’s Okhotsk Marugoto Hokkaido from Kitami!
MugiWhoa! That name sounds like you can drink all of Hokkaido at once! It’s autumn-only and limited, so should we hurry?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a pale ale brewed with 100% Hokkaido-grown ingredients, from malt to hops.
MugiA pale ale? It sounds light, but they call it bold. My taste buds are holding a meeting! What does pale but powerful mean?
Hop BroLarge-grain Okhotsk barley malt brings rich savoriness without making it dark. Think clean yet layered flavor.
MugiNice! So it looks easygoing, then taps you on the shoulder with malty flavor. What about the hops?
Hop BroKamifurano hops add bright citrus notes and moderate bitterness. Plus, it uses slow, cool fermentation.
MugiWhat? Top fermentation at low temperature? Are the yeast cells working quietly under little blankets?
Hop BroPretty much! It keeps yeast-driven flavors restrained, letting the malt and hops shine. That means the ingredients speak clearly.
MugiGrilled Pacific saury, sautéed mushrooms, even game meat—this is a whole Hokkaido trip at dinner! I want to toast autumn flavors!
Hop BroYou get Okhotsk’s earthy malt and Furano’s aroma in one glass. Tonight, let’s drink all of Hokkaido, Mugi!
MugiDeal! Let’s pour a glass for the long autumn night and taste Hokkaido’s bounty!
Okhotsk Beer Factory in Kitami, Hokkaido, has released “Okhotsk Marugoto Hokkaido,” a seasonal craft beer brewed to capture the character of Hokkaido in a single glass. Brewed each year from summer into autumn, the beer is available in limited quantities.
Malt and hops from Hokkaido
The beer uses 100% Hokkaido-sourced ingredients. Barley malt from the Okhotsk region is known for its relatively large kernels and rich, rounded malt flavor. The brewery pairs it with hops from Kamifurano, selected for a refreshing citrus-like aroma and moderate bitterness.
Together, the ingredients bring regional malt depth and bright hop expression to the same beer, reflecting the diversity of Hokkaido’s growing regions.
A pale ale with depth and clarity
“Marugoto Hokkaido” is fermented with top-fermenting yeast at a relatively low temperature and over an extended period. This approach allows the character of the malt and hops to stand out more clearly than the yeast profile.
The result is a clear, clean-drinking pale beer with more strength and depth than the brewery’s Pilsner. It offers enough freshness for an easy first sip, while its malt and hop layers reward slower tasting as the evening progresses.
A natural match for autumn food
The brewery recommends pairing the beer with autumn dishes such as salted grilled saury, sautéed mushrooms, and game. Its citrusy hop aroma and moderate bitterness can refresh the palate, while the malt’s savory richness complements seasonal ingredients.
Okhotsk Beer Factory is a Kitami-based brewery and restaurant known for using local ingredients in both its beers and food. Its seasonal releases provide a way to taste the character of the region throughout the year, and “Marugoto Hokkaido” presents that philosophy in especially direct form.
The beer is sold seasonally and in limited quantities, making it a fitting choice for exploring Hokkaido’s autumn flavors alongside the cuisine of the Okhotsk region.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAutumn has brought back Okhotsk Beer Factory’s Okhotsk Marugoto Hokkaido from Kitami!
MugiWhoa! That name sounds like you can drink all of Hokkaido at once! It’s autumn-only and limited, so should we hurry?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a pale ale brewed with 100% Hokkaido-grown ingredients, from malt to hops.
MugiA pale ale? It sounds light, but they call it bold. My taste buds are holding a meeting! What does pale but powerful mean?
Hop BroLarge-grain Okhotsk barley malt brings rich savoriness without making it dark. Think clean yet layered flavor.
MugiNice! So it looks easygoing, then taps you on the shoulder with malty flavor. What about the hops?
Hop BroKamifurano hops add bright citrus notes and moderate bitterness. Plus, it uses slow, cool fermentation.
MugiWhat? Top fermentation at low temperature? Are the yeast cells working quietly under little blankets?
Hop BroPretty much! It keeps yeast-driven flavors restrained, letting the malt and hops shine. That means the ingredients speak clearly.
MugiGrilled Pacific saury, sautéed mushrooms, even game meat—this is a whole Hokkaido trip at dinner! I want to toast autumn flavors!
Hop BroYou get Okhotsk’s earthy malt and Furano’s aroma in one glass. Tonight, let’s drink all of Hokkaido, Mugi!
MugiDeal! Let’s pour a glass for the long autumn night and taste Hokkaido’s bounty!
