huîtrière releases AKKESHI EMERALD, the first beer in its Hanasaki Line project
Hokkaido-based brewery huîtrière launched AKKESHI EMERALD on August 1 as the first release in its Hanasaki Line project. The summer hoppy lager is inspired by the Bessanbetsu Wetland, and part of the proceeds will support the railway.
Hop BroI want to talk about AKKESHI EMERALD today. Yuitoriale released it on August 1, 2026 as the first beer in the Hanasaki Line project.
MugiWait, a beer that expresses the seasons of a local railway? The Hanasaki Line project sounds more like a travel show than a beer launch!
Hop BroExactly. It is inspired by Bekanbeushi Marsh at 9:25 in the morning, and the style is a summer hoppy lager. It is basically trying to pour summer air into a glass.
MugiHold on, hoppy and lager at the same time? Summer hoppy lager sounds like too many refreshment specialists in one room!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Lager gives it a crisp finish, and extra hopping lifts the aroma, so lime and melon notes come first while the sip stays light.
MugiOhhh, so not sweet melon candy, more like a fresh summer mood? If it has a clean drinking finish, I could keep sipping that.
Hop BroExactly right. The hop bill is Motueka, El Dorado, and Citra, layered for citrus and tropical character. This is usually where I start sounding like a brewery morning briefing.
MugiThere it is, the rapid-fire ingredient chant! But at 5.0% ABV, even I could enjoy it while imagining the marsh view.
Hop BroIt is also 350ml for 850 yen tax included, and part of the sales is donated to support activities for the Hanasaki Line. Drinking it actually helps the project.
MugiThat is amazing! It is not just a one-off release, it is carrying local scenery and transportation with it, and that really gets me.
Hop BroNow I want to drink it side by side with AKKESHI OYSTER LAGER. Yuitoriale is genuinely good at turning the landscapes and life of Akkeshi into beer.
MugiI am done for, now even my travel spirit is thirsty! Tonight I want a Yuitoriale tasting flight and a toast to summer on the Hanasaki Line.
Hokkaido brewery huîtrière has released AKKESHI EMERALD, the first beer in its Hanasaki Line project, on August 1, 2026. The project is designed to express the four seasons of the Hanasaki Line, a local railway connecting Kushiro and Nemuro, while donating part of the sales to support activities for the line.
A summer scene from Akkeshi in a glass
AKKESHI EMERALD is described as a summer hoppy lager inspired by the Bessanbetsu Wetland at 9:25 in the morning. The beer is said to offer bright aromas reminiscent of lime and melon, with a clean, refreshing finish that captures the feel of a clear summer day. It is brewed with Motueka, El Dorado, and Citra hops, at 5.0% ABV, and is sold in 350 ml cans/bottles for 850 yen including tax.
A brewery rooted in Akkeshi
Sales are available at huîtrière's brewery shop, official online store, and selected retailers. The brand name huîtrière means "a place where oysters grow" in French, which fits the brewery's home in Akkeshi, Hokkaido, a town known for its rich coastal environment and oyster culture. That background has shaped huîtrière's lineup, including its flagship AKKESHI OYSTER LAGER.
Rather than a one-off seasonal release, the Hanasaki Line project is meant to grow into an ongoing regional support initiative. AKKESHI EMERALD sets that tone clearly: a beer that translates a specific landscape into flavor while connecting the brewery's work more directly to the place it comes from.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about AKKESHI EMERALD today. Yuitoriale released it on August 1, 2026 as the first beer in the Hanasaki Line project.
MugiWait, a beer that expresses the seasons of a local railway? The Hanasaki Line project sounds more like a travel show than a beer launch!
Hop BroExactly. It is inspired by Bekanbeushi Marsh at 9:25 in the morning, and the style is a summer hoppy lager. It is basically trying to pour summer air into a glass.
MugiHold on, hoppy and lager at the same time? Summer hoppy lager sounds like too many refreshment specialists in one room!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Lager gives it a crisp finish, and extra hopping lifts the aroma, so lime and melon notes come first while the sip stays light.
MugiOhhh, so not sweet melon candy, more like a fresh summer mood? If it has a clean drinking finish, I could keep sipping that.
Hop BroExactly right. The hop bill is Motueka, El Dorado, and Citra, layered for citrus and tropical character. This is usually where I start sounding like a brewery morning briefing.
MugiThere it is, the rapid-fire ingredient chant! But at 5.0% ABV, even I could enjoy it while imagining the marsh view.
Hop BroIt is also 350ml for 850 yen tax included, and part of the sales is donated to support activities for the Hanasaki Line. Drinking it actually helps the project.
MugiThat is amazing! It is not just a one-off release, it is carrying local scenery and transportation with it, and that really gets me.
Hop BroNow I want to drink it side by side with AKKESHI OYSTER LAGER. Yuitoriale is genuinely good at turning the landscapes and life of Akkeshi into beer.
MugiI am done for, now even my travel spirit is thirsty! Tonight I want a Yuitoriale tasting flight and a toast to summer on the Hanasaki Line.
