Japanese Buddhist temple brews and releases its own craft “temple beer”
The famous “Ji (Temple) beer” has been a popular menu item at the local farm Café ZENCHO, and temple inns EBISUYA and KAKURINBO in Yamanashi…
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Japanese company makes paper by upcycling malt dregs normally discarded in beer brewing
According to etymologists, the negative word “drivel” comes from the Old Norse word draf, meaning “malt dregs.” That tells us how Norsemen felt about malt…
Drink banana beer and promote Izu Peninsula tourism industry suffering during pandemic
The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers hot springs and abundant nature. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting people…
“Sankt Gallen Sakura” is a sakuramochi tasting beer brewed with famed Takato sakura and rice
© PR Times, Inc. Sankt Gallen Breweries Co., Ltd., famous for their “Sweets Beer” with flavors like pear and cinnamon apple, will release “Sankt Gallen…
Japanese craft brewery saves pears damaged by bad weather and makes delicious Pear Weizen
SanktGallen Brewery SanktGallen Brewery, the oldest microbrewery in Japan, makes an excellent Amber Ale, Brown Porter, Golden Ale and Pale Ale, but it has made…
SanktGallen’s “Apple Pie” Ale is the best autumn brew since the Pumpkin Spice Latte
More so than all the others, fall is the season for sounds. The crispy crackle of autumn leaves. The crunch of fresh frost while treading…
Where to Find Great Craft Beer Bars in Japan? Best Tokyo Craft Beer Picks
The craft beer industry has grown considerably in Japan over the past years and has now dozens of places you can enjoy a good glass…
Tokyo’s Best Craft Beer is Hiding in Harajuku
Harajuku’s ultra-hip paradise of kawaii, Takeshita Doori, has a secret. Beneath that gaudy veneer of colourful cafes, crepes and character cuteness, Harajuku is hiding a…
Isetan’s Sui no Za Is A Must Stop By Emporium Of Sake And Beer From All Over Japan
When it comes to alcohol, many are content to simply associate Japan with the sake and major beer labels they enjoy when they go out…