Background Like other Japanese microbreweries, Coedo Brewery took advantage of the law change and started brewing beers in 1996, initially using the wheat from their local area. Unable to find …
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This beer reviewing lark. I’ve been at it for over a month now, and already some beers have cropped up that taste almost identical to previous brews. Case in point: …
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It’s coming. The big one. The Great Japan Beer Festival is almost upon us and we are pretty excited, don’t know about you! This annual event gets bigger every year …
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The Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival is a biannual event held in the vicinity of the Saitama Super Arena; once in spring and also an autumn event too. is a biannual event; …
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Background Kiuchi Brewery is located in Naka, Ibaraki and has been brewing alcoholic beverages since 1823. Kiuchi Brewery started out brewing sake and shochu; however, they moved over to producing …
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Straight out of the gate I’m reminded of Aooni, the first beer I reviewed at BeerTengoku and my current “Beer of the Year By Which All Other Beers Are Judged.” …
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Background Sankt Gallen is a brand that started in 2002 in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name “Sankt Gallen” comes from the St. Gallen Abbey in Switzerland, which was the …
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Introduction To Campion Ale Campion Ale, located three minutes from Tawaramachi on the Ginza line, one stop before Asakusa, is an example of a new breed of brewpubs opening up …
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Each month, BeerTengoku lists its three beers we enjoyed the most. Not that we don’t like all beers; however, these beers left a lasting impression on us. We enjoyed these …
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Hitachino Nest Amber Ale comes out- surprise!- as a nice amber mahogany colour, with a decent head and a light nose. The flavour is complex and layered; my notes …