Otobbean Beer (乙部追分ブリューイング) uses the still water Gaivota (追分ガイヴォータ, ミネラルウォーター) and the barley from Otobe, Hokkaido. Otobe is a small town facing the Sea of Japan, and it is famous for its abundant spring water. And Otobbean Beer produces craft beers from the benefit.
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Otobbean Beer
The brewery is also a restaurant, and you can enjoy craft beer with their tasty meals.
Brewery: Hokkaido Otobe Oiwake Brewing
Shop name: Guild Endeavour (ギルドエンデバー)
Address: 686-2 Tateura, Otobe, Nishi District, Hokkaido 043-0104
Contact: +81 139 56 1300
Official Website [Click Here]
Types of Craft Beer
List in no particular order.
Otobbean Pale Ale ペールエール
It uses the barley from Otobe, Hokkaido, characterised by the caramel malt flavour and citrus aroma. Otobbean Pale Ale is very drinkable.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Pale Ale | Brewery | Hokkaido Otobe Oiwake Brewing |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Otobbean White ホワイト
Otobbean White is an easy-drinking beer with a characteristic citrus aroma and mellow taste.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 5.5% |
| Body | Soft | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | Ale | Brewery | Hokkaido Otobe Oiwake Brewing |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Otobbean IPA アイピーエー
Brilliant citrus aroma and bitterness leave you a taste of mellowness.
| Type | Hokkaido Beer | ABV | 5.5% |
| Body | Mouth-Coating | Yeast Fermentation | Top |
| Beer Style | IPA | Brewery | Hokkaido Otobe Oiwake Brewing |
| State | Hokkaido | Country | Japan |
Conclusion
These three craft beers are great. And you can buy a package online. However, I recommend you visit the brewery if possible. There’re plenty of tasty craft beers only available in the shop.
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