Hokkaido Beer

Who’d have thought a solid, well-made IPA would come out of a random gift from a brewery in Hokkaido?

This will sneak up on you and then assault your taste buds with dried fruits and 12% booze – it’s an utter lawless area with Hop Kotan Muho Chitai.

A new beer – the first for a while – from Taisetsu Ji-Beer. A work in progress though it seems.

Hop Kotan Haskap is a 7% fruited farmhouse ale from Hop Kotan Brewing, based in Kamifurano, in Hokkaido, Japan. It is part of their regular lineup, and can be found…

Hop Kotan Nonno is a 5% American Pale Ale from Hop Kotan Brewing, based in Kamifurano, in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s part of their regular lineup, and can be found in…

Hop Kotan Yoake no Beet is a 9% Imperial Stout from Hop Kotan Brewing, based in Kamifurano, in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s part of their “Freedoms” lineup, and can be found…

Hop Kotan Love Parade is a 6.5% American IPA from Hop Kotan Brewing, based in Kamifurano, in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s part of their “Freedom” lineup of beers, and as such,…

Hop Kotan Ecstasy DIPA is an 8% double IPA from Hop Kotan Brewing, based in Furano, in Hokkaido. It’s part of their Freedoms range, a chance for them to explore…

Hop Kotan Kotan’s Secret Double IPL is an 8.3% double India pale lager from Hop Kotan Brewing, based in Kamifurano, in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s part of their regular lineup and can…

North Island Cinnamon Ale is a 6.5% spiced beer from North Island Beer, based in Hokkaido, Japan. It’s part of their winter seasonal lineup, and can be found in both…