The highball craze in Japan continues unabated with Kirin Brewery just announcing the launch of two new highball cans on November 17th this year.
Four Roses Highball and I.W. Harper Highball.
Most highballs in Japan use Suntory whiskey it seems, so this is the first to use Kentucky whiskey.
Suntory themselves have re-released, after a 43-year absence, a canned high-ball made from the company’s Tory’s… 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
Asahi Beer Mug
The Daily Yomiuri newspaper reported yesterday that Asahi Breweries Ltd. has taken back the top spot in the beer market in Japan after two years in second place to Kirin.
Asahi was top in the first half of 2010 with 37.1% of sales followed by Kirin with 36.4%, Suntory… Continue reading
Aeon Supermarket, Japan
With the on-coming onslaught of the unbearably humid Japanese summer Beer manufacturers in Japan are finding ways to maximise their sales, and big supermarket chain Aeon recently launched a ￥88 ($1) daisan (beer-like drink) onto the market.
Tax on alcohol is (compared to say the UK) very cheap, with whiskeys and… Continue reading
Japanese Football Team Colours
As anyone who has a passing interest in football – and that doesn’t describe me – knows, there’s the World Cup taking place this year in South Africa.
Now, I have no interest in football, but I do have perhaps more than a passing interest in… Continue reading
