North Island Beer to Open at Sogo Hiroshima's "Early Summer Great Hokkaido Fair"
North Island Beer, based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will open a booth at the "Early Summer Great Hokkaido Fair" held at Sogo Hiroshima from April 30 to May 6. Draft beer and bottled beer for souvenirs will be sold, and the limited beer will be available in bottles.
Hop BroNorth Island Beer is opening at the Early Summer Great Hokkaido Fair at Sogo Hiroshima, right?
MugiWhat, a Hokkaido beer in Hiroshima!? They even have draft beer - that's way too exciting!
Hop BroAnd they'll also have bottled beer for souvenirs, so both people drinking there and people taking some home can enjoy it.
MugiWhy is the limited beer only in bottles? Bottle-only availability feels rare!
Hop BroAt a special event it's easier to handle, and bottles are a good way to deliver aroma and flavor. It also gives the limited beer a special feel.
MugiWow! And you can drink it at the standing counter while snacking on bento and prepared foods - that's amazing for a department store!
Hop BroNorth Island Beer is a brewery that promotes Beer is Art, and its strength is making good use of Ebetsu-grown ingredients.
MugiA Weizen made with Ebetsu-grown wheat sounds like it would have a soft wheat character - now I'm curious.
Hop BroExactly. They also have limited beers made with Hokkaido hops, and it's fun to compare the five standard beers and the limited editions.
MugiHokkaido vibes in Hiroshima is unfair! I really want a holiday-season drink now too!
Appearing at Sogo Hiroshima's Hokkaido event
North Island Beer, based in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will open a booth at the "Early Summer Great Hokkaido Fair" taking place at Sogo Hiroshima from April 30 to May 6. The post announced that draft beer and bottled beer for souvenirs will be sold, and the limited beer will be offered only in bottles.
The venue also suggested enjoying a drink at the standing counter while snacking on purchased bento or prepared foods. Sales will be handled by company president Sakaguchi, who has ties to Hiroshima, making it a chance to enjoy direct conversation on site.
About North Island Beer
North Island Beer is a brewery started by brewers who trained in Canada. On its official website, it promotes "Beer is Art" and offers five standard beers along with limited-edition beers and seasonal products. It also focuses on brewing with local ingredients, such as a Weizen made with Ebetsu-grown wheat and limited beers using Hokkaido hops.
This time, the distinctive character of Hokkaido craft beer will be delivered through a department store event in Hiroshima. For those who do not yet know the standard lineup, it should be a chance to discover the taste; for existing fans, it may be a place to compare both draft and bottled beers.
Event Overview
- Event name: Early Summer Great Hokkaido Fair
- Venue: Sogo Hiroshima
- Period: April 30 to May 6
- Sales items: Draft beer, bottled beer for souvenirs, limited beer available in bottles only
It will be interesting to see what kind of drink this brewery from Ebetsu, Hokkaido will bring to Hiroshima during the holiday season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNorth Island Beer is opening at the Early Summer Great Hokkaido Fair at Sogo Hiroshima, right?
MugiWhat, a Hokkaido beer in Hiroshima!? They even have draft beer - that's way too exciting!
Hop BroAnd they'll also have bottled beer for souvenirs, so both people drinking there and people taking some home can enjoy it.
MugiWhy is the limited beer only in bottles? Bottle-only availability feels rare!
Hop BroAt a special event it's easier to handle, and bottles are a good way to deliver aroma and flavor. It also gives the limited beer a special feel.
MugiWow! And you can drink it at the standing counter while snacking on bento and prepared foods - that's amazing for a department store!
Hop BroNorth Island Beer is a brewery that promotes Beer is Art, and its strength is making good use of Ebetsu-grown ingredients.
MugiA Weizen made with Ebetsu-grown wheat sounds like it would have a soft wheat character - now I'm curious.
Hop BroExactly. They also have limited beers made with Hokkaido hops, and it's fun to compare the five standard beers and the limited editions.
MugiHokkaido vibes in Hiroshima is unfair! I really want a holiday-season drink now too!
