When talking about Hakodate craft beer breweries, Hakodate Beer is the first one that comes into my mind. Hakodate Beer only brews with Mt. Hakodate’s natural groundwater, malt, hops, and yeast. Styles include Weissbier, Altbier, Ale, Kolsch, and Hybrid beers. Hakodate attractions and unique names name the beers.
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Hakodate Beer (はこだてビール)
Hakodate Beer is a brewery and beer restaurant located in the Hakodate Bay area.
Brewery: 株式会社マルカツ興産
Address: 〒040-0064 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Otemachi, 5−22 明治館通り
Contact: +81138 23 8000
Official Website [Click Here]
Types of Hakodate Craft Beer
List in no particular order.
Weizen 五稜の星 (Goryou No Hoshi)
五稜の星 (Goryou No Hoshi) is Weizen beer. It’s a type of German wheat beer from Bavaria, Germany. 五稜の星 is straw to amber in colour and brewed with at least 50% malted wheat. The flavour and mouthfeel are decidedly fruity and smooth. Don’t let the cloudy Weizen (五稜の星, Goryou No Hoshi) deter you. It’s one of the enjoyable beer types for beer newbies.
| Type | German Wheat Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Mouth-Coating | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Weissbier (Weizenbier)/ Ale | Brewery | 株式会社マルカツ興産 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Alt 明治館 (Meijikan)
Altbier means old beer in German, and it’s originally from Düsseldorf, Germany. The Alt (Meijikan, 明治館) features a bronze colour, hop bitterness, and a refreshing aftertaste with a deep richness.
| Type | German Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Altbier/ Ale | Brewery | 株式会社マルカツ興産 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Ale 北の一歩 (Kita No Ippo)
北の一歩 (Kita No Ippo) brews by top fermentation using barley malt. It’s Hakodate Beer’s original ale beer.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Ale | Brewery | 株式会社マルカツ興産 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Kolsch 北の夜景 (Kita No Yakei)
Kölsch is a style of beer originating in Cologne, Germany. The German-style Kolsch drinking experience saddle qualities of both lager beers and ale beers. It tastes crisp, delicate with medium hop bitterness.
| Type | German Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Kolsch/ Hybrid | Brewery | 株式会社マルカツ興産 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
社長のよく飲むビール (Shyachou No Yoku Nomu Bi-ru)
社長のよく飲むビール (Shyachou No Yoku Nomu Bi-ru) is a luxurious beer that using twice among malt. It’s a strong ale with a deep and rich taste.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 10% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Ale | Brewery | 株式会社マルカツ興産 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Conclusion
The Top one rank is Weizen (五稜の星, Goryou No Hoshi). And my favorite one is 社長のよく飲むビール (Shyachou No Yoku Nomu Bi-ru). Not just because of the unique name, but the light and smooth taste.
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