It found North Island Beer (ノースアイランドビール) in 2003 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. After their training in Canada, two founders started brewing beer, and the brewery moved to Ebetsu in 2009. North Island Beer offers profound beer brewing. In addition to the six standard beers, there are also limited beers and seasonal beers.
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North Island Beer (ノースアイランドビール)
Brewery: ＳＯＣブルーイング株式会社
Shop and Address:
- Beer Bar NORTHISLAND (ビアバーノースアイランド)
〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 4 Chome−10-1 ラージカントリービル 10階
- Sui Sai (旬味 粋彩)
〒060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 3 Jonishi, 3 Chome−5-2 都ビル 6F
Official Website [Click Here]
Types of Craft Beer
6 standard beers and limited beers. List in no particular order.
Pilsner
It has a pleasant hoppy aroma and bitterness.
| Type | German Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Bottom |
| Beer Style | Pilsner/ Lager | Brewery | ＳＯＣブルーイング株式会社 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Brown Ale
It’s an American-style brown ale with pronounced medium hop flavour and aroma and medium to high hop bitterness.
| Type | American Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | American Brown Ale | Brewery | ＳＯＣブルーイング株式会社 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Weizen
It uses the malt from Ebetsu called Haruyutaka (ハルユタカ). Balanced fruity and light hop bitterness produce a well-rounded aroma.
| Type | German Wheat Beer | ABV | 5.4% |
| Body | Mouth-Coating | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Weissbier (Weizenbier)/ Ale | Brewery | ＳＯＣブルーイング株式会社 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
IPA
It’s a charming ale beer that uses luxurious American hops with a refreshing citrus scent.
| Type | American Beer | ABV | 7% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | American IPA | Brewery | ＳＯＣブルーイング株式会社 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Coriander Black
It’s a rich dark beer that features a refreshing coriander aroma with a deep rich taste.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 5.5% |
| Body | Mouth-Coating | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Ale | Brewery | ＳＯＣブルーイング株式会社 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Limited (限定ビール)
They brew limited beer and seasonal products every month.
Conclusion
Their art-like craft beer is as tasty as ever. I order differently every time because I love all.
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