North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery Introduces Collaboration-Only Limited Beer 'Yohaku' Now on Sale
At 23:08 on March 11, 2026, North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery announced on Instagram, “Following yesterday, here is the limited beer currently on sale.” The collaboration release “Yohaku” is drawing attention as a limited edition created with EBRI, a commercial complex in Ebetsu, and NOPPORO COFFEE inside the building.
Hop BroA fresh Ebetsu update is here: North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery’s collaboration-only limited beer “Yohaku”! It’s the third project with EBRI and NOPPORO COFFEE, and it’s on sale now.
MugiWait, beer and coffee!? And the name “Yohaku” sounds way too stylish, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThe style is Helles Bier w/coffee, with ABV 5% and IBU 15. The design layers the gentle malt character of Helles with the aroma of mocha beans.
MugiWhat is that! Helles, IBU... the test range suddenly got way too wide!
Hop BroHelles means a crisp, easy-to-drink lager, and IBU 15 means it’s not too bitter. In other words, it’s balanced, so it works with food and stands on its own!
MugiOhh! So even with coffee in it, it’s not insanely bitter! Good, because I wasn’t ready for a black-coffee boot camp!
Hop BroThe hops are Nugget and Tettnanger. They support the mild bitterness and bright aroma, while the mocha-derived bitterness floats in gently. That’s the key point.
MugiYou suddenly sound like the head of the brewery lab! So where can I buy it?
Hop BroThe draft version shipped from February 21, and the bottles went on sale the same day, exclusively at EBRI STORE. The Ebetsu brewery direct sales shop also offers it on draft. It’s a smart distribution setup built around the local area.
MugiSo the source to check is the official Instagram and news updates! I’ve decided already, I’m drinking “Yohaku” tonight! Hop bro, get the toast practice in!
What North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery once again highlighted this time was its currently available limited lineup. Among them, the centerpiece of the collaboration category is the third joint project with EBRI, “Yohaku.”
This beer is based on Helles and is characterized by a design that uses NOPPORO COFFEE mocha beans. Its specs are ABV 5% / IBU 15 / STYLE: Helles Bier w/coffee, with Nugget and Tettnanger hops. The gentle umami of the malt is layered with the bright aroma and mild bitterness derived from mocha, resulting in a balanced beer that is easy to pair with meals or enjoy on its own.
On the sales side, draft shipments began on February 21. Bottled products are exclusive to EBRI STORE, with in-store sales starting the same day. At the Ebetsu brewery direct sales shop, it is also available by draft from the tap, making distribution that takes advantage of local pathways one of the key points of this project.
North Island Beer is a brewery based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, that has continuously released limited and seasonal products in addition to its five core beers. By combining its roots in brewing experience gained in Canada with collaborations with local players, it has been building a “craft beer experience from the region” that does not end as a one-off. This post can be seen as a follow-up that shows where things stand now.
If you want to keep track of limited releases currently on sale, checking the official Instagram alongside news updates makes it easier to grasp shipment timing and sales formats as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA fresh Ebetsu update is here: North Island Beer Ebetsu Brewery’s collaboration-only limited beer “Yohaku”! It’s the third project with EBRI and NOPPORO COFFEE, and it’s on sale now.
MugiWait, beer and coffee!? And the name “Yohaku” sounds way too stylish, doesn’t it?
Hop BroThe style is Helles Bier w/coffee, with ABV 5% and IBU 15. The design layers the gentle malt character of Helles with the aroma of mocha beans.
MugiWhat is that! Helles, IBU... the test range suddenly got way too wide!
Hop BroHelles means a crisp, easy-to-drink lager, and IBU 15 means it’s not too bitter. In other words, it’s balanced, so it works with food and stands on its own!
MugiOhh! So even with coffee in it, it’s not insanely bitter! Good, because I wasn’t ready for a black-coffee boot camp!
Hop BroThe hops are Nugget and Tettnanger. They support the mild bitterness and bright aroma, while the mocha-derived bitterness floats in gently. That’s the key point.
MugiYou suddenly sound like the head of the brewery lab! So where can I buy it?
Hop BroThe draft version shipped from February 21, and the bottles went on sale the same day, exclusively at EBRI STORE. The Ebetsu brewery direct sales shop also offers it on draft. It’s a smart distribution setup built around the local area.
MugiSo the source to check is the official Instagram and news updates! I’ve decided already, I’m drinking “Yohaku” tonight! Hop bro, get the toast practice in!
