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
With Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) just around the corner here in Japan, the major breweries
have started to release Sakura (cherry blossom) versions of their cans, or in some cases, like the Orion Ichiban Sakura, new seasonal beers.
For those that don’t know, Hanami is a time for families, friends and work colleagues to take a break and sit around on blue tarpaulin under cherry blossom trees… 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
Ok, this is my top 5 Japanese beers, not the top 5 in terms of sales, etc here in Japan.
I’ve tried over 110 Japanese beers, lagers, happoshus and daisans in my time here in Japan, so I thought I’d share what I think the top 5 are.I haven’t included any happoshus or daisans in this (I’ll make a separate top 5 for those), as it’s a bit unfair… Continue reading
ANA & Pikachu
All Nippon Airways (ANA) have just started serving draft beer on their domestic flights (mainly flights to and from mainlaind Japan to Okinawa, but also Sapporo and Fukuoka).
They are the first airline in the world to do this as normal draft beer is normally served using compressed gas which is obviously very… Continue reading
