Baird Public House Bitter is a 3.5% English bitter from Baird Beer, based in Shizuoka, Japan. It’s part of their draft, which can be found on hand pump at their taprooms, and also saw a limited bottle released. Baird Public House Bitter is made using Maris Otter and Caramel malt, East Kent Golding and Fuggle hops. Baird Public House Bitter Aroma and …
Matsumoto Artisanal Saison by Far Yeast Brewing
Matsumoto Artisanal Saison is a 5% saison from Far Yeast Brewing, based in Yamanashi, Japan. It’s part of their collaborative range with this one being with Matsutmoto Brewing, based in Matsumoto. It can be found in bottles at the Matsumoto Taproom though we’re yet to see it on sale elsewhere. Matsumoto Artisanal Saison Aroma and Taste Matsumoto Artisanal Saison poured …
Daisen G Scottish Ale by Kumezakura Brewery
Daisen G Scottish Ale is a 6% Scottish ale from Kumezakura Brewery, based in Tottori, Japan. It’s part of their winter seasonal line up and can be found in both bottles and on tap when on sale. Since it first came on sale, Daisen G Scottish Ale has had its abv increased from 4.5% to its current level of 6% now. Daisen …
Hansharo Ochaya-san’s Hōjicha Ale by Hansharo Beer
Hansharo Ochaya-san’s Hōjicha Ale, besides being a mouthful to say, is a 5% speciality beer from Hansharo Beer, based in Shizuoka, Japan. It’s part of their limited edition lineup and was first released in 2018. Hansharo Ochaya-san’s Hōjicha Ale is brewed using hojicha, a kind of green tea that has been roasted instead of steamed, that was grown on the premises of …
Hida Alt by Hida Ji-Beer
Hida Alt is a 5% alt beer from Hida Ji-Beer, based in Hida, in Gifu, Japan. It’s part of their all-year round range and can be found in both bottles and on tap at various places across the Gifu area. Hida Alt is brewed to a traditional Dusseldorf recipe. Hida Alt Aroma and Taste The first thing you notice about Hida Alt …
Kamikatz Cosmic Surfin IPA by Rise & Win Brewing
Kamikatz Cosmic Surfin IPA is a 6.5% brut IPA from Rise & Win Brewing, based in Tokushima, Japan. It’s part of their limited edition IPA line up, with this one being released in 2018. Kamikatz Cosmic Surfin is brewed using Ekuanot and Idaho Seven hops. Kamikatz Cosmic Surfin Aroma and Taste Kamikatz Cosmic Surfin could be the anti-NE IPA – it poured …
Daisen G Doppelbock by Kumezakura Brewery
Daisen G Doppelbock is an 8% doppelbock from Kumezakura Brewery, based in Tottori, Japan. It’s part of their winter seasonal lineup and can be found in bottles and on tap across Japan. Not much is known about Daisen G Doppelbock besides it not having been brewed for 17 years. Daisen G Doppelbock Aroma and Taste Daisen G Doppelbock poured out a deep …
Uchu Star Dust IPA by Uchu Brewing
Uchu Star Dust IPA is a 6.8% Sour IPA from Uchu Brewing, based in Hokuto, in Yamanashi, Japan. It’s part of their limited edition lineup, though seeing as it has gone through a few different brews now, we can assume it will come out again. Uchu Star Dust IPA is brewed using locally sourced Lateblue, Blueray, BlueGem, Delight, Menditto, and TifBlue …
Uchu Ale by Uchu Brewing
Uchu Ale is a 6% American IPA from Uchu Brewing, based in Hokuto city, in Yamanashi, Japan. It’s part of their all-year round range of beers and can be found in both bottles and on tap. Uchu Ale is brewed using Golden Promise from the UK, Wheat and Carapils from Germeny with the hop bill consisting of Columbus, Amarillo, Citra, and Mosaic …
Uchu Fresh Hop Rye IPA by Uchu Brewing
Uchu Fresh Hop Rye IPA is a 6% rye IPA from Uchu Brewing, based in Hokuto city, in Yamanashi, Japan. It’s part of their all-year round line-up and can be found in both bottles and on tap. Uchu Fresh Hop Rye IPA is brewed using two types of rye malt – crystal rye and malted rye, along with a variety of …