For the first time ever in America legendary Jingisukan chef Ogata-san will prepare Hokkaido style Lamb BBQ alongside Hokkaido Brewing's Otaru and Fruit beers.

EventsMarch 23, 2019Hester Street FairNew York City

Beer Cocktails: Hokkaido Black and Tan

What's better than one beer, if not two beers? This may not be a cocktail, per say, and seems pretty obvious, but hey, maybe you never thought of trying one with a Hokkaido beer.

February 24, 2019

Upcoming Hokkaido Beer Events: March 2019

So much to do in March, with the Philly Craft Beer Festival at The Navy Yard, the Stars of Craft Beer Festival in Easton, then off to the shore for the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival.

February 22, 2019

The "Blue Pond" in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan

The Blue Pond is a man-made pond feature in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the result of works on the Biei River, carried out after the 1988 eruption of Mount Tokachi, to protect the town of Biei from volcanic mudflows.

February 15, 2019

Beer Cocktails: Hokkaido Brewsky Sangria

This is inspired by Roger Kugler's tangy beer-based sangria (which was in turn inspired by a British customer's request for a shandy, a refreshing blend of lager beer and lemonade or soda).

Beer CocktailsFebruary 11, 2019Lemon Lager, Pear Lager, Triple Sec, Beer Cocktail

Hokkaido Shoutout: Hi Kori in Chinatown Square, Philadelphia

Brainchild of restauranteurs and entrepreneurs Kenny Poon and David Taing, Chinatown Square Food Hall replaced the previous general goods store Shanghai Bazaar, and the end results of their renovations and launch are phenomenal.

ShoutoutsFebruary 7, 2019Chinatown SquarePhiladelphia, Chinatown, Restaurant, Bar Comment

70th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival

The annual Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's most celebrated winter events, officially opened Monday in the Hokkaido capital.

February 4, 2019

Beer Cocktails: Hokkaido Beergarita

These beergaritas are a fun take on margaritas, except using Hokkaido Brewing Company Fruit Beer as a base. Dangerously delicious!

Beer CocktailsFebruary 1, 2019Lemon Lager, Yuzu Lager, Blanco Tequila, Resposado Tequila, Beergarita, Beer Cocktail

First Day of Drift Ice in Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the world’s furthest southern area where drift ice reaches the seashore. Ice-breaking ships take tourists through the Sea of Okhotsk.

HokkaidoJanuary 29, 2019Hokkaido Sightseeing, Hokkaido, Japan, First Day of Drift Ice

Hokkaido Brewing Now Available in NYC

We are happy to announce that Hokkaido Brewing beers are now available in New York City, at long last, through S.K.I. beer.

Beer Cocktails: Hokkaido Peach Sidecar

With this drink we pay tribute to the classic 'Sidecar', with our Hokkaido Peach Sidecar, which incorporates our Peach White Ale, Brandy, Lemon Juice and Cointreau (or Triple Sec).

Beer CocktailsDecember 12, 2018Triple Sec, Cointreau, Peach White Ale, Beer Cocktail, Sidecar

10th Annual Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is an annual film festival in Philadelphia that shows feature films and short films by and about Asian Americans.

EventsNovember 18, 2018Philadelphia, Asian American, Film Festival, Sponsor