On Tuesday 12th August, BeerTengoku bravely faced the elements of a potential typhoon and thunderstorms to go down to the new brewery by Baird Beer in Shuzenji, Shizuoka. A mere three hour trip door to door, and a slight “diversion”, BeerTengoku finally made it after a gruelling 50 minute hike, getting lost thanks to the lack of updates to Google Maps. …
Baird Beer Brewery Information
The founders, Bryan and Sayuri Baird, first learnt about brewing techniques in California in 1997 and opened up the Numazu Taproom in 2000. In 2001, Baird Beer opened up the smallest licensed brewery in 2001, with support from their families, quickly expanding in 2003 to a larger location. Baird Beer has seen rapid expansion since then, moving and opening two new …
Baird Second Strike Apple Ale by Baird Beer
Second Strike Apple Ale (besides being a mouthful to ask for) is a seasonal collaboration between Baird Beer and Alias, a Harajuku supplier in Tokyo. Second Strike Apple Ale has fresh Nagano red apples added three times during the brewing process; twice in the wort and once before the bottling stage. Second Strike Apple Ale Aroma & Taste Second …
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Nide Lager by Baird Brewing
Nide Lager is a collaborative beer brewed by Baird Beer and sold under a separate company called Nide, which also owns the Good Beer Faucets chain of bars. Nide Lager used to be bottled by Baird Beer but is now only found on sale at Good Beer Faucets in Shibuya and also in Fukuoka. Nide Lager Aroma and Taste Nide Lager pours …
Shower Beer w/Yorocco and Baird at Zushi Beach
On Sunday 3rd August, Happy Go Lucky and Yorocco beer hosted Shower Beer at Happy Go Lucky on Zushi Beach. With Baird Beer (Shuzenji, Izu), Yorocco brewery (Zushi, Kanagawa), Nagano trading (Yokohama, USA) and food supplied by Charcoal Grill GREEN (Yokohama), BeerTengoku bravely went outside in the scorching hot midday sun in the search for some Japanese craft beers. Happy Go Lucky is …
Baird Rising Sun Pale Ale by Baird Beer
Rising Sun Pale Ale is one of Baird Beer’s main beers and is also one of their most popular beers on tap, found at all of their taprooms all year round, and also at other places, such as Good Beer Faucets. Moreover, it can also be found overseas, such as in Thailand and in Australia. Rising Sun Pale Ale Aroma and …