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Carvaan Bay Yokohama : The Bottom Line If you’re looking for a swanky place to show off a date, or some business clients, then Carvaan Bay Yokohama will be right …

West Coast 12 – twelve : The Bottom Line Since West Coast Brewing underwent a massive change in their bars, West Coast 12 – twelve is now one of the …

Tiels Tea & Taps : The Bottom Line While it’s a bit too early to pass judgement on the beers at Tiels Tea & Taps, I was generally happy with …

Craft Beer Market Tokyo Torch : The Bottom Line Craft Beer Market Tokyo Torch doesn’t stray from the tried-and-tested model that Craft Beer Market offers but with its outside drinking …

Nagahama Roman Beer : The Bottom Line Nagahama Roman Beer is in a great place – the town pretty much has nothing else in the area in terms of craft …

Biwako Brewery : The Bottom Line Biwako Brewery is a classic case of a brewer not knowing when they’re wrong and adamant that their beer is perfectly fine, but instead, …

Maltheads : The Bottom Line It’s tough not to like Maltheads – the warm and welcoming atmosphere alongside friendly staff but there are better bars and places in the area …

One of the most unique stores we’ve come across on travels is Tasting Tap Room Sapporo Ichiryuan.

If you fancy a quick beer, or two, near Sapporo Station, pop into Craft Beer Bar Hininitsuka if you can.

The Craft may have lots of taps but it has so many bad points that it’s best to give it a miss.