Otter Creek World Tour — Next Stop: Japan. Japan is famous for sake, wich is brewed with rice – the main staple in Japan. These days, however, the Japanese are drinking more beer than sake – although the brewers still use plenty of rice in their brews. Japanese tradition calls for special sakes and beers to be brewed in celebration of spring. Here’s our version: a pale amber full-bodied ale brewed with pilsner malt, Hallertauer hops, rice (of course), authentic Koji and sake yeast. Kanpei!