Abashiri Beer (網走ビール) is characterised by using the Japanese rare craft beer method. The Okhotsk blue sparkling liquor Draft (流氷ドラフト) is very famous. In addition, Abashiri Beer has craft beers unique to Hokkaido.
Taisetsu Ji Beer (大雪地ビール) use ingredients produced around Asahikawa and the water from Mt. Taisetsu. Every year Taisetsu Ji Beerise awards the prize in the beer competition in Japan. In the shop “Taisetsu Beer House,” you can enjoy 4-5 types of craft beers with Hokkaido classical BBQ dish – Jingisukan (ジンギスカン).
Obihiro Beer (帯広ビール) uses local organic two-rowed barley and water from Satsunai River to brew a rich taste of Belgian beer.
Niseko Beer (ニセコビール) uses water from Niseko, locally harvested salmon to make tasty craft beers. The famous type includes Golden flower (山吹), Afterglow (残照), Ezo Porter (蝦夷), Deep Powder (深雪), sunflower (向日葵), and more. On the other hand, Mt. Yotei Beer (羊蹄山麓ビール) uses barley, hops, and water. Especially it creates five types of unfiltered craft …
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Onuma Beer (大沼ビール) uses nature alkaline ionised water from Mt. Yokotsu and fresh beer yeast. Onuma craft beers won many awards in different beer competitions. It’s worth a stop.
Ishikari Banyano Beer (石狩番屋の麦酒) uses the traditional brewing method of Ishikari climate with the deep seawater of Iwanai, Japan Sea. The deep seawater of Iwanai, Japan Sea is around 300m off Iwanai Bay and is rich in minerals.
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.
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.
Pirikawakka means clean water in the Ainu language. Hokkaido Beer Pirkawakka (北海道ビールピリカワッカ) uses high-quality water from Chitose, which has been selected as one of the 100 best water of the Environment Agency (環境庁名水１００選). There are four types of beer, classic pilsner, Weizen, stout, and seasonal limited.
Furano Jibi-Ru (富良野地麦酒) characteristics are no additives being used and no heat-treat in the final process. Furano Hop-Kotan Beer (忽布古丹ビール) uses 100% Furano hops. It’s unfiltered and no heat-treat in the process.
