Craft Beer
Explore a diverse spectrum of beers, artfully brewed to perfection, showcasing a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary brewing techniques. Indulge in the rich complexities and refreshing profiles of our premium beers made with authentic Japanese ingredients.
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Features natural and delicate lychee sensation.
Nose: Gentle aroma of natural lychee and of citrusy hops
Flavor: Subtle sweetness and matches well with any dish
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Food Pairings: Teriyaki, meat dishes, seafood dishes
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Style: Ale
Hops: Pellet
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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The gentle taste of Okinawa-grown wheat with reduced bitterness is complemented by the refreshing aroma and acidity. The use of wheat gives it a mellow taste, and furthermore, the bitterness is reduced and a moderate acidity can be felt, which gives it a refreshing flavor.
Nose: Yeast-contributed aroma such as banana, or clove
Flavor: The use of wheat gives it a mellow taste, and furthermore, the bitterness is reduced and a moderate acidity can be felt, which gives it a refreshing flavor.
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Food Pairings: Wine-steamed mussels, tuna and avocado salad, smoked salmon, shrimp spring rolls
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Style: White Ale
Hops: Aroma hop
ABV: 5%
Size: 350ml
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An authentic taste that has been achieved by significantly increasing the malt content. Its food compatibility is exceptional, making every meal more satisfying and enjoyable.
Nose: Malt and hop aroma
Flavor: Molty and clean aftertaste
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Food Pairings: Pairs exceptionally well with oily dishes such as dumplings and fried foods.
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Style: Lager
Hops: Bitter hop, Aroma hop
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 350ml
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The White Peach Chu-Hi has the fresh and sweet flavor of white peaches.
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Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or drink with Ramen, Izakaya menu
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Base: Malt Beverage
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 355ml
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This yuzu beer was developed in partnership with the Okura Hotel's head chef in Macau. The bright yellow skins of Wakayama prefecture's local yuzu taken from Ryujin village and Kozagawa village are used liberally to lend this beer it's unique fresh, fragrant yuzu character that sits in perfect harmony with the pilsner malt and citra hops.
Nose: Fresh and fruity yuzu and hops aromas comingle in a unique citrus medley
Flavor: Soft yet refreshing with an elegant balanced flavor
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Food Pairings: Washoku (japanese cuisine), seafood dishes
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Style: Pale Ale
Hops: Citra
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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The town of Aridegawa's Sansho Peppercorns - this small Wakayama prefecture town's specialty - are used in luxurious excess to brew this unique pale ale. Sansho pepper is one of Japan's most popular spices after wasabi, and it lends a unique flavor and mouthfeel to dishes similar but distinctly separate from the numbing sensation of it's cousin the Chinese Szechuan peppercorn.
Nose: Has the refreshing and mild herbal aroma of Japanese sansho peppercorn, which hops cannot provide.
Flavor: Soft and round with a gentle and pepper finish.
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Food Pairings: Grilled meats like Yakiniku and Yakitori, Anago, Pepper Steak Stir Fry, Roasted Branzino
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Style: Pale Ale
Hops: Pilsner, Munich, Caramel
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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A medium bodied Hazy IPA with refreshing citrus and passion fruit aromas and a soft sweetness that goes well with various dishes. Has a smooth texture, balanced by a firm hoppy bitterness, while the slightly tart wheat malt flavor pays complement to a gentle aftertaste.
Nose: N/A
Flavor: N/A
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Food Pairings: Fried dishes, rich dishes, savory sauces and mayonnaise. Fish and chips, Chicken nanban (Japanese fried chicken with sweet vinegary sauce).
Awards: Japan Brewers Cup 2023 IPA category 2nd
Asia Beer Championship 2022 New England IPA category Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2022 Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale bottle-silver, can-bronze keg-bronze
The International Beer Cup 2021 Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category Silver
The International Beer Cup 2020 Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category GOLD + CATEGORY CHAMPION
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Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 330ml
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A white beer accented with coriander spice, with a natural acidity and gentle mouthfeel. The spicy yet savory aroma of coriander and beer yeast, the pale color of wheat malt, the gentle and light texture all add layers of complexity and freshness to this unique wild yeast Belgian style beer. The natural sourness and moderate bitterness of the wild yeast offer a refreshing character, and you can enjoy the refreshing finish with a faint scent of yuzu.
Nose: N/A
Flavor: N/A
Overview
Food Pairings: Tempura, sushi, spicy food
Awards: The "Oscar" of the beer industry: The International Brewing Awards 2019 Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2014 Gold, Asia Beer Championship 2022 Wit category Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2022 Yuzu Beer category Silver
Australian International Beer Awards 2022 Herb & Spice category Bronze
The International Beer Cup 2020 Herb and Spice beer category Gold
International Speciality Beer Competition (Presented in Smallpack, Keg and Cask), Class 1 for Speciality Wheat Beer Bronze
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Style: Belgian Wit
Hops: Chinook, Mt. Hood
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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The rich aroma of 3 types of hops is combined with the richness and umami of malt. A citrus scent reminiscent of fresh grapefruit juice spreads gorgeously. Has just the right amount of richness and sweetness, and a clean mouthfeel. The malt flavor is gently wrapped in a gentle bitterness, with a refreshing aftertaste.
Nose: N/A
Flavor: N/A
Overview
Food Pairings: Meat dishes such as steak with cream sauce or Japanese-style hamburger steak, edamame.
Awards: The "Oscar" of the beer industry : International Brewing Awards Gold 2017, 2019
Australian International Beer Awards 2023 Gold
Beer 1 Grand Prix 2023 Gold
Asia Beer Championship 2022 category : American Pale Ale Silver
The International Beer Cup 2022 Silver
Australian International Beer Awards 2022 Silver
The International Beer Cup Gold - can, Silver - bottle
The International Beer Cup 2020 Silver
Japan Craft Beer Selection Awards Silver
The International Beer Cup 2019 Silver / etc. (latest awards only)
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Style: American Pale Ale
Hops: Chinook, Mosaic, Citra
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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The Grapefruit Chu-Hi is extremely refreshing and is the most popular flavor in Japan.
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Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or drink with Ramen, Izakaya menu
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Base: Malt Beverage
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 335ml
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The Lychee Chu-Hi has the fresh and sweet flavor of lychees.
Overview
Food Pairings: Enjoy on its own or drink with Ramen, Izakaya menu
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Base: Malt Beverage
ABV: 6.5%
Size: 355ml
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This American-style pale ale is brewed with three types of high-quality hops and carefully crafted by skilled artisans. Once you taste this pale ale, your concept of beer will change significantly.
Nose: A fruity aroma reminiscent of tropical fruits and fully ripe apples, and its characteristic is its slight bitterness.
Flavor: Unlike the beer that is commonly consumed in Japan, it has a strong richness and a distinctive aromatic flavor.
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Food Pairings: Meat dishes and deep-fried food
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Style: Pale Ale
Hops: None
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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Meticulously crafted to pair with food, Particularly well-suited for delicate and refined dishes, such as those found in the elegant realm of Japanese cuisine.
Nose: A fruity aroma of banana and orange peel.
Flavor: A soft taste because it uses 50% or more of wheat malt. It has a smoky aroma of coriander and has a good aftertaste.
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Food Pairings: Sashimi and Tempura
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Style: Weizen
Hops: Munich Classic
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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Traditional IPAs are typically brewed with a higher alcohol content, but this IPA is brewed with the same alcohol content as regular beer (5.5%) to pair well with a variety of dishes.
Nose: A unique taste with a refreshing hop aroma and a characteristic scent reminiscent of apple and mango.
Flavor: This beer is based on Agara Craft Pale Ale, but has a stronger aroma hop presence.
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Food Pairings: Meat dishes and deep-fried food
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Style: India Pale Ale
Hops: Cascade
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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Brewed with mandarin orange juice and peels, the specialty product of Wakayama, the 'Arita mandarin', known as the king of fruits in Wakayama prefecture.
Nose: Characteristic of citrus fruit with gentle and soft scent that is unique to mandarins, different from that of oranges.
Flavor: Moderate sweetness and it pairs well with any type of dish.
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Food Pairings: Sashimi, tempura, meat dishes, fish dishes
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Style: Weizen
Hops: Saaz
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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Rice lager made with Niigata Prefecture's celebrated Koshi Hikari rice. Has fine and persistent carbonation, and a clean, crisp flavor from the super premium rice. Using the Decoction method, Echigo Brewery maximizes the flavor from the rice and malt.
Nose: Has the sweet aroma of freshly steamed rice, with a delicate and hoppy perfume.
Flavor: Clean, crisp and refreshing. Has a quiet intensity not found in most other rice lagers.
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Food Pairings: Sushi, Yakitori and other Japanese Dishes
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Style: Rice Lager
Hops: Hersbrucker
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml, 350ml (can), 500ml
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With its beautiful red hue and an aroma reminiscent of citrus and berry fruits, this beer is best enjoyed slowly. Savor its mellow, well-balanced body in a wide-mouthed glass, such as a wine glass, to fully appreciate its fragrance.
Nose: Citrus and wild berries
Flavor: Deep flavor, round texture, refreshing and not too heavy
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Food Pairings: Fried Shrimp, Tomato-based Beef Stew
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Style: Red Ale
Hops: Amarillo, Cascade
ABV: 6%
Size: 330ml, 350ml
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The brewing of Echigo Stout is done with 100% malt, and can take up to three months to complete - two months longer than the norm. The brewers are rewarded for their efforts with a spectacular roasted aroma and great depth of flavor. Take your time to savor this fine, luxurious stout.
Nose: Roasted, sweet, nutty nose
Flavor: Deep, coffee-like, balanced
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Food Pairings: Katsuo Tataki, Vanilla Ice Cream, Beef Stew
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Style: Stout
Hops: Zythos, Hallertauer
ABV: 6%
Size: 330ml
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An Old English style with a Japanese twist - brewed with whole oysters from Sanriku Hirota bay in Iwate Prefecture!
Nose: Sea salt and chocolate
Flavor: Deep stout flavor with chocolate and coffee notes
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Food Pairings: Lobster, Smoked Salmon, Raw Oysters and other Oyster Dishes
Awards: 2006 Japan Beer Cup Gold Award
2008 World Beer Cup Silver Award
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Style: Stout
Hops: Kent Goldings
ABV: 7%
Size: 330ml
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Sansho - a highly regarded Japanese peppercorn that is a core ingredient of "shichimi" - is used in the brewing of this very unique Japanese Ale.
Nose: Citrus, Pepper
Flavor: Pale Ale that is a little spicy and a little bitter
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Food Pairings: Sushi, Carpaccio, Unagi
Awards: 2012 International Beer Competition Silver Award
2013 International Beer Competition Gold Award
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Style: Sansho Pepper Ale
Hops: Perle
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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Nurtured in the subtropical Okinawan climate, Orion is blessed with an exhilarating crispness and a mild flavor. Easy and enjoyable.
Nose: Faint aroma of esters and malt
Flavor: Mild, clean, crisp, summery
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Food Pairings: Croquette, Gratin, Fried Chicken
Awards: 2011 Okinawa Prefecture Excellent Products Award
2014 Northern California Premium Sake Fest Best in the BEER CLASS
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Style: Rice Lager
Hops: Bitter Hops (Names N/A)
ABV: 7%
Size: 334ml, 350ml (can), 633ml
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An original Kizakura specialty beer, "Flavor of Sake Brewery" is a completely unique brew which utilizes sake yeast to give it a slightly floral aroma and a Ginjo-sake-like flavor.
Nose: Floral aroma like sake
Flavor: Rich with faint hoppy aftertaste
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Food Pairings: Croquette, Gratin, Fried Chicken
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Style: Ale
Hops: Saaz, Hersbrucker
ABV: 4%
Size: 330ml
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This is a completely unique dark ale that is full, savory, smoky, and made with 100% Kyoto Black Soybeans (Kuromame), giving it a rich and delicious roasted flavor and aroma.
Nose: Roasted black soybean aroma
Flavor: Smoky earthy flavor of Kuromame black soybean
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Food Pairings: Beef jerky, Sausages
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Style: Kuromame Ale
Hops: Hallertau & Nugget
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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The light and refreshing Belgian White Ale features the sweet and irresistible aroma of the famous Japanese Yuzu citrus, with a hint of coriander in the finish.
Nose: Fruity aroma of yuzu and coriander
Flavor: Slightly sweet with fruity taste
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Food Pairings: Spicy dishes, sushi and sashimi
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Style: Ale (Belgium White)
Hops: Hallertau & Saaz
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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Kyoto Yamadanishiki Ale, as its namesake may suggest, is a light bodied ale with all the expertly balanced flavors and aromas of the famous sake rice "Yamadanishiki." It is brewed by combining malt, hops and 100% Yamadanishiki Rice.
Nose: Mild floral sake aroma
Flavor: Creamy yet light taste
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Food Pairings: Chicken Genovese, "Kushi-Age" Fritters
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Style: Ale
Hops: Saaz
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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Brewed with locally grown "six-row barley" from Ishikawa prefecture. Very flavorful beer with smoky chocolate & coffee-like aroma, with a deliciously hoppy finish.
Nose: Black chocolate and coffee
Flavor: Balanced between flavors of bitterness, sourness and sweetness, and surprisingly light.
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Food Pairings: Meat dishes and Western dishes
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Style: Stout
Hops: Challenger
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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Locally grown Koshihikari rice is used to produce this light beer. This beer pairs especially well with Japanese and Asian dishes.
Nose: Flowery and spicy
Flavor: Clean and refreshing taste
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Food Pairings: Appetizers and Sushi
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Style: Light Ale
Hops: Fuggle
ABV: 5.5%
Size: 330ml
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The rich flavor and umami of the house-made malt are clearly present, resulting in a well-balanced beer that pairs well with food and can be enjoyed without becoming tiresome.
Nose: The rich and malty fragrance and citrus aroma of Cascade hops.
Flavor: Citrus and caramel flavor
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Food Pairings: Tonkotsu ramen, nodoguro (Blackthroat seaperch) sushi, yellowtail sushi, yakitori
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Style: Pale Ale
Hops: Cascade & Saaz
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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This beer offers a light, easy-drinking profile with a silky-smooth finish, a delicate fruity aroma, and no perceptible bitterness.
Nose: A sweet and fruity aroma derived from fresh yeast.
Flavor: A tropical flavor mixed with aromas of bananas and cloves.
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Food Pairings: Strongly flavored dishes, meat and vegetables
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Style: Weizen
Hops: Saaz
ABV: 5.0%
Size: 330 ml
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This low-alcohol beer from Japan is characterized by a sweet, apricot- and mango-like aroma, produced using cherry yeast cultivated from the cherry blossoms of Kenrokuen Garden in Ishikawa Prefecture - one of Japan’s three most scenic spots.
Nose: A sweet, fruity aroma reminiscent of apricot and peach, derived from original yeast and Mosaic hops.
Flavor: Sweet aroma of apricot, mango and nuts
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Food Pairings: Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisines, desserts, Caprese salad, scallop tempura fritters, and prosciutto with melon.
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Style: Ale
Hops: Aroma Hop
ABV: 3.5%
Size: 330ml
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