This Summer saw the release of three new Japanese beers from the main Japanese breweries, Kirin, Asahi and Sapporo. Although only Kirin released a real beer.The other two opted for the cheaper option of beer-like drinks (daisan).
Asahi Blue Label
First came the Asahi Blue Label which… Continue reading
Looks like disaster struck Fukushima is slowly getting back on it’s feet with recent news that the Miyagikyo Distillery in Sendai reopened it’s distillery tours, which were suspended after the quake, and newspapers yesterday reporting that Asahi Breweries will be resuming it’s shipments of beer from it’s brewery in Motomiya, Fukushima Prefecture by the end of June.
Brewing starts this month with canning, etc. from next… Continue reading
A Sapporo Happoshu
Ok, this news is a little bit old, as the Daily Yomiuri reported it back in January, but I’ve been busy and not had time to put this post up.
Basically it seems that some of the major Japanese brewers, Suntory and Sapporo to be precise, are essentially stopping… Continue reading
Last year when my wife re-subscribed to the Asahi Shinbun, we received a free case of Asahi Super Dry. When she re-subscribed for this year, she requested to receive Kirin (there was a choice), hoping to receive some Kirin Ichiban Shibori or maybe the… Continue reading
McDonalds in Japan and Asahi Breweries Ltd have joined forces in a what some might consider a dream promotional campaign.
Although those that have tried the Asahi Clear daisan (beer-like drink) from Asahi might have a different opinion.
Asahi Clear, a Lady and a Big Mac
6-packs and crates of… Continue reading
