Beer Review Archives

Join me on my tireless crusade to find a decent brew in Japan. That said, this has largely been canned beers from the big four.

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See little point in doing a composite score given the talent. Scoring against native beers, an eight point English beer would be in a different league. Prices given were that at the time of review.

Zeitaku Malt

Written by: adekun on 25 August, 2007 7:05 am - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

6
5.5%
¥210

The richer flavor of this 100% malt beer is ideal for the brisk fall season. Sapporo’s collaborative contract farming system assures high quality barley.

Brewer Sapporo

Style European Pale Lager

Season’s Special Beer. This hasn’t been spolit with over bitterness. Good taste and aroma.

Nippon Premium

Written by: adekun on 15 July, 2007 11:45 am - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

8
5.5%
¥238

Enjoy this pleasant beer, a symbol of a rich and brilliant harvest in Japan

Brewer Kirin

Style European Pale Lager

I guess Kirin are following suit with a new premium beer - with a premium price. Said to be produced with native malt and hops it is not unpleasant.

The Premium Malts Kuro

Written by: adekun on 9 July, 2007 3:45 pm - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

7
5.5%
¥220

Esteemed quality with fine barley malt, aroma hop and natural water.

Brewer Suntory

Style European Dark Lager

Yet another gone dark. This is really good. I want more but my wallet says no.

Jug-nama

Written by: adekun on 3:44 pm - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

4
5%
¥125

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Brewer Suntory

Style Happoshu

20% malt and okay.

W-Dry

Written by: adekun on 8:38 am - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

5
5%
¥125

Dynamic and dry - A new type of brew with the straight, clean taste that’s always refreshing

Brewer Sapporo

Style Fourth Beer

Not great, but drinkable.

Sugomi

Written by: adekun on 7 July, 2007 3:32 pm - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

4
6%
¥145

Bitter & Sharp - Dynamic, Refreshing, Bold Taste, Satisfaction

Brewer Sapporo

Style Happoshu

Bland & Gassy

Ryoshitsu Sozai

Written by: adekun on 3:32 pm - Filed under: beer reviewNo Comments »

5
5%
¥125

A Masterpieice of carefully selected malts and spirits made from barley

Brewer Kirin

Style Fourth Beer

Released 23 May 07