Hokkaido craft beer in Japan

Japan Craft Beer and Breweries in Asahikawa Hokkaido

Taisetsu Ji Beer (大雪地ビール) use ingredients produced around Asahikawa and the water from Mt. Taisetsu. Every year Taisetsu Ji Beerise awards the prize in the beer competition in Japan. In the shop “Taisetsu Beer House,” you can enjoy 4-5 types of craft beers with Hokkaido classical BBQ dish – Jingisukan (ジンギスカン).

Taisetsu Ji Beer 大雪地ビール

There are a variety of meals with unlimited drink plans.

Brewery: 大雪地ビール(株)

Shop Name: Taisetsu Beer House

Address: 11 Chome-1604-1 Miyashitadori, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0030

Contact: +81 166 25 0400Official Website: Japanese only [Click Here]

Types of Craft Beer

List in no particular order.

Taisetsu Pilsner 大雪ピルスナー

Taisetsu Pilsner’s carbonation is a bit lower than other Pilsners. The crisp finish makes a refreshing taste. It won a award at Japan Beer Grandprix (ジャパン・ビア・グランプリ). The famous Polar bears from Asahiyama Zoo are the label.

TypeHokkaido BeerABV5%
BodySoftYeast FermentationBottom
Beer StylePilsner/ LagerBrewery大雪地ビール(株)
StateHokkaidoCountryJapan

Kela Piruka ケラ・ピルカ

Kela Piruka is the Ainu language meaning delicious. This fruity ale won an award at The International Beer Cup (インターナショナルビアコンペンション). The well-liked penguins from Asahiyama Zoo are the label.

TypeHokkaido BeerABV5%
BodySoftYeast FermentationTop
Beer StylePale AleBrewery大雪地ビール(株)
StateHokkaidoCountryJapan

Furano Ohmugi 富良野大麦

It’s light in colour and well-balanced in taste.

TypeHokkaido BeerABV5%
BodySoftYeast FermentationTop
Beer StyleAleBrewery大雪地ビール(株)
StateHokkaidoCountryJapan

Houga 萌芽

Houga is a Weizen, white beer. It uses the malt from Shimokawa. The smooth flavour and the refreshing aftertaste make it very drinkable.

TypeGerman BeerABV5%
BodyMouth-CoatingYeast FermentationTop
Beer StyleWeissbier (Weizenbier)/ AleBrewery大雪地ビール(株)
StateHokkaidoCountryJapan

Kurodake 黒岳

It’s a black beer that uses malt more than usual and is finished with a high ABV, 8%. The roasted malty is characteristic.

TypeHokkaido BeerABV8%
BodyMouth-CoatingYeast FermentationTop
Beer StyleStout/ AleBrewery大雪地ビール(株)
StateHokkaidoCountryJapan

Conclusion

Taisetsu Ji Beer (大雪地ビール) sometimes have co-branding craft beers. However, these five craft beers are the classic and popular choices.

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