Okhotsk Beer (オホーツクビール) was the first local beer in Japan to obtain the first beer manufacturing license in 1994. Based on the German Reinheitsgebot that only uses barley, water, and hops. In addition to winning numerous awards, mild stout is listed in the “500 World Beers” published worldwide.
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Okhotsk Beer (オホーツクビール)
Okhotsk is not only a brewery but a restaurant. It sells tasty meals and great craft beers.
Brewery: Okhotsk Beer Factory (オホーツクビアファクトリー)
Address: 2 Chome-2-2 Yamashitacho, Kitami, Hokkaido 090-0037
Contact: +81 157 23 6300
Official Website [Click Here]
Types of Kitami Craft Beer
List in no particular order.
Okhotsk Ale オホーツクエール
Okhotsk is an English-style ale with a toasty, robust, hop bitter taste.
| Type | English Beer | ABV | 5.5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Brown Ale | Brewery | Okhotsk Beer Factory |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Okhotsk Pilsnerオホーツクピルスナー
Okhotsk is a Czech-style pilsner. It has a slightly sweet and malt-forward character and a toasted, biscuit-like, bready malt character.
| Type | Czech Beer | ABV | 4.8% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Bottom |
| Beer Style | Pilsner/ Lager | Brewery | Okhotsk Beer Factory |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Okhotsk Weizen オホーツクヴァイツェン
Okhotsk Weizen is a white beer with a fruity flavour from the Bavarian region.
| Type | German Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Mouth-Coating | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Weissbier (Weizenbier)/ Ale | Brewery | Okhotsk Beer Factory |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Okhotsk Mild Stout オホーツクマイルドスタウト
Okhotsk Mild Stout is based on Irish Beer. It features a roasted malt aroma and less hop bitterness.
| Type | Irish Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Stout/ Ale | Brewery | Okhotsk Beer Factory |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Conclusion
Try Okhotsk mild stout. It’s unique from stouts.
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