KIZAKURA SHUZO
Brewery: Kizakura Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Founded: 1995 (Beer) 1925 (Sake)
One of the first craft beer brewers in Japan is Kizakura Co, a Kyoto-based brewery that's one of Japan's top sake producers. Kizakura started making beer back in 1995, using the same clear, pure water they've been using to make their sake.
KYOTO
Kizakura Beer Creations
Kizakura has been brewing its craft beer, Kyoto Beer, since 1995. Drawing on the skills and dedication cultivated through its long tradition of sake brewing, the company brought that same commitment to the world of microbrewed beer. As the oldest craft beer brewery in Kyoto—and one of the region’s largest sake producers—Kizakura creates beers with flavors deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Their unique brews incorporate high-quality, locally inspired ingredients such as Kyoto matcha, yuzu, sake yeast, Yamadanishiki (the "king of sake rice"), and black beans. The use of Fushimizu, the famously soft water of Fushimi, gives their beers a characteristically mild and smooth finish. Through Kyoto Beer, Kizakura hopes to bring customers closer to the spirit of Japan and spark a deeper appreciation for its culture.
Tasting Notes
A refreshing expression built on a traditional German-style wheat beer (Weizen), showcasing delicate white peach aromatics and flavor. The pronounced fruit-forward nose leads with fresh white peach notes, while the palate remains light-bodied, crisp, and highly approachable. With very low bitterness and a clean, refreshing mouthfeel, it offers an easy-drinking profile accented by subtle sweetness and gentle acidity. The finish is smooth and uplifting, emphasizing the beer's bright fruit character.
Nose: Fruity aromas of Weizen complemented by ripe peach
Flavor: Peach puree lends rich juiciness and a naturally sweet, rounded mouthfeel
Overview
Food Pairings: No-Bake Cheesecake
Specifications
Style: Fruits Beer
Hops: Zaaz
ABV: 5%
Size: 330ml
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