Most people associate Noboribetsu with hot springs and Japanese Demons. And may not notice that Noboribetsu craft beer brand, Oni-Densetsu (鬼伝説). The classic Blue-Oni (青鬼) Pilsner, Red-Oni (赤鬼) Red Ale, and other limited craft beers. Also, the shop is Noboribetsu nearby. Divided into Japanese Oni Valley with Oni beers and make your trip forgettable.
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Oni-Densetsu (鬼伝説)
There are two Wakasaimo shops in Noboribetsu, Oni-Densetsu is available at 登別東店 (Current address shown below).
Brewery: 株式会社わかさいも本舗
登別東店 Address: 96-6 Nakanoboribetsucho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0463
Contact: +81 143 83 3110
Official Website [Click Here]
Types of Noboribetsu Craft Beer
List in no particular order.
Blue-Oni Pilsner 青鬼ピルスナー
Pilsner is a lager originated in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Blue-Oni Pilsner is gold in colour and light hops bitterness and refreshing in taste. Also, Blue-Oni Pilsner received a Gold Award at The International Beer Cup (インターナショナル ビアコンペティション).
| Type | German Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Bottom |
| Beer Style | Pilsner/ Lager | Brewery | 株式会社わかさいも本舗 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Red-Oni Red Ale 赤鬼レッドエール
Red-Oni Red Ale is Japan’s version of Irish beer. It’s an amber-coloured beer on the lower side of the bitterness, medium caramel malt sweetness.
| Type | Irish Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft to Moderate | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Ale | Brewery | 株式会社わかさいも本舗 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Golden-Oni Pale Ale 金鬼ペールエール
Golden-Oni Pale Ale is made with different hops in each batch and characterised by citrus-like hops bitterness. It’s the Gold Award winner at Japan Craft Beer Selection 2012.
| Type | American Beer | ABV | 5.5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Pale Ale | Brewery | 株式会社わかさいも本舗 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Framboise フランボワーズ（セゾンイーストVer.3）
Framboise is very fragrant and rich in the natural aroma of raspberry. It uses raspberry puree to delicately sweet and sour taste. It’s a low-malt beer (sparkling alcoholic beverage, 発泡酒) with a smooth fruity and sweet taste.
| Type | Belgian Beer | ABV | 5.5% |
| Body | – | Yeast Fermentation | – |
| Beer Style | Lambic/ Low-malt beer (under Japanese law) | Brewery | 株式会社わかさいも本舗 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Sweet Strawberry スイートストロベリー
It uses three kinds of strawberry juices made by local strawberries. It received the Japan Asia Beer Cup Gold Award.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 6.5% |
| Body | – | Yeast Fermentation | – |
| Beer Style | Low-malt beer (発泡酒) | Brewery | 株式会社わかさいも本舗 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Sicilian Rouge Tomato シシリアンルージュトマト
It uses Sicilian rough Tomato, basil, coriander to make a beer with Italian taste.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 6.5% |
| Body | – | Yeast Fermentation | – |
| Beer Style | Low-malt beer (発泡酒) | Brewery | 株式会社わかさいも本舗 |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Limited Beer 限定ビール
There are many limited beers, and you can check on their website or in the shop.
Conclusion
Honestly, I love all. However, if I only can pick one, Golden-Oni Pale Ale will stand out.
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