Japanese Craft Beers
Here are our selections of Japan's best beer brands. You can download the beer labels as pdf files.
Echigo Stout
Echigo Stout
Hops: Zythos, Hallertauer, Northern Brewer
ABV: 7.0%
Brewery Location: Niigata
Style: Stout
Nose: Roasted, sweet, nutty nose
Flavor: Deep, coffee-like, balanced
Food Pairings: Katsuo Tataki, Vanila Ice Cream, Beef Stew
Tasting Notes: 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.
Size: 330ml
Brewery: Echigo
Founded: 1995
Profile: Beginning as a brewpub, Echigo was Japan's first brewpub. They have led the industry for 20 years, producing quality craft beer and bringing the taste of good beer to Japan, and now hope to bring these excellent Japanese beers to beer fans across the globe.
