Beers of Japan

Support the Japanese breweries, and the restaurants that serve them. Many are holding fundraisers for earthquake relief. Dine out Japan Week is April 10-14. Check out the Japan America Society for more details: http://jasgp.org - Glen O.

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  1. Sapporo

    Brewery's Description: full description

  2. Sapporo Reserve

    Brewery's Description: Sapporo Reserve is a super premium lager brewed almost twice as long as other competing brands. Reserve is brewed with only finest European barley, and the most select European hops. full description

  3. Asahi Dry

    Brewery's Description: Fresh, crisp and clear - with a sharp delivery that slakes thirst before slipping gently on. full description

  4. Asahi Black

    Brewery's Description: Japan’s favourite dark beer. Brewed in Osaka, Asahi Black is made from three different roasted malts. This gives it a rich, nutty flavour and makes it incredibly smooth-drinking. Unlike other, more... full description

  5. Asahi Select

    Brewery's Description: An original premium lager skillfully crafted using our finest malt and pure yeast selected by our brewmaster. full description

  6. Sapporo Light

    Brewery's Description: Low in calories, low in carbohydrates, gentle, smooth, and elegant in flavor, Sapporo Light represents the most advanced evolution of light beer. Sapporo Light exhibits the delicate bouquet of Euro... full description

  7. Sapporo Yebisu

    Brewery's Description: Yebisu beer is a rich and mellow premium beer brewed from 100% fine malt and select hops with Sapporo's traditional art. full description

  8. Hitachino Lacto Stout

    Brewery's Description: Brewed with pale, crystal, caramel malt and authentic lactose (milk sugar, 10% of grain bill) which is added about 10 mins. before end of boil. full description

  9. Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

    Brewery's Description: This Red Rice Ale was brewed with special red rice which had been cultured in ancient times in Japan. Please enjoy the complex taste and beautiful natural color. full description

  10. Hitachino Nest Real Ginger

    Brewery's Description: A dose of fresh ginger roots added to the brewkettle creates an intriguing mix of ginger, malt-sweetness , and citruslike aromas and flavors Hoppy dryness is very subdued with ginger-sweet-spicey n... full description

  11. Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale

    Brewery's Description: Specially made for Isetan Department Store. Light amber ale. Label looks like very light brown or pink. full description

  12. Hitachino White Ale

    Brewery's Description: Hitachino Nest White Ale is brewed in the tradition of a Belgian style white beer with coriander, nutmeg, orange peel and orange juice. full description

  13. Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout

    Brewery's Description: Caramel, roasted, black and chocolate malts provide an explosion of coffee like flavors. The strong espresso character comes from the addition of espresso beans to the boil. Notes of vanilla, dark ... full description

  14. Hitachino Nest XH

    Brewery's Description: This strong ale was matured in Oak Casks that were used for maturation of Shocyu. Shocyu is distilled Sake, so please enjoy the rich flavors both from beer and Sake. full description

  15. Hitachino Nest Weizen

    Brewery's Description: German style Hefe Weizen with banana and clove like flavors. full description

  16. Hitachino Celebration Ale

    Brewery's Description: Full bodied beer with sweet wheat flavor and beautiful dense foam top. It has a pleasant bitterness and unique spicy aroma with Orange Peel, Coriander, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Beans. Complex ... full description

  17. Hitachino Nest Pale Ale

    Brewery's Description: Made with English Hops and Malts and has a hoppy aroma. full description

  18. Hitachino Commemorative Ale

    Brewery's Description: Full bodied beer with sweet wheat flavor and beautiful dense foam top. It has a pleasant bitterness and unique spicy aroma with Orange Peel, Coriander, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Beans. Complex ... full description