—AN INSIDER’S GUIDE

18
vol.

Craft Beer
 From the editor

We had so much fun (and only a slight hangover) making our

previous issue about Japan’s many ways to get tipsy, so we keep-
ing the momentum going by sampling Japanese craft beers.

Small brewpubs are popping up all around the country. Since

there are so many new, exciting brews to sample, the usual order
of toriaezu-nama (the first beer of the evening) seems like a
waste! Whether you prefer a light IPA or a dark and wholesome
porter, Japan has something for you.

We’ve done the hard work of narrowing down the finest hops
on tap at Tokyo’s best brewpubs. We also take an in-depth look
at some of Japan’s strongest craft breweries as we visit Hitachino
Nest, Yoho Brewing, Baird Beer and Minoh Beer.

And yes, there are many more amazing Japanese breweries. So

go out and find your favourite spot! Plus, with Danish Mikkeler
planning to bring its Mikkeler Beer Celebration extravaganza to
Tokyo this September, the Japanese beer scene is poised to take
it all one notch higher.

Jens H. Jensen
Chief Contributing Editor

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Index

Craft Beer
004_ News

010_
The Micro-Brewery
Boom!
Anchor Point / Brewin’Bar MONDE /
Inazuma Dining / Y.Y.G. Brewery & Beer Kitchen /
DevilCraft Brewery / Beer++ / Miyata Beer /
CAMPION ALE / Goto Jozo Brewery

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Enjoy different
flavours depending on
the style of beer
BREWERY 1
043_ Hitachino Nest Beer
BREWERY 2
053_ YO-HO Brewing
BREWERY 3
062_ Baird Beer
BREWERY 4
067_ Minoh Beer

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 News
Ehime Outpost in
01 Marunouchi

An Ehime Prefecture specialty store just opened in

the shopping complex KITTE in Marunouchi. The
interior by Suppose Design Office features brightly
coloured mandarin orange containers as an
homage to one of Ehime’s main exports: citrus
fruit. The store even has fresh mandarin juice on
tap and is sure to provide fun for visitors
experiencing Ehime using all of their senses.

Shin Ehime
KITTE Marunouchi 2F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6551-2030
Hours: 11:00–21:00 (to 20:00 on Sundays and public holidays)
Closed on the same days as KITTE Marunouchi
shinehime.jp

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 News
Sharing ISSEY MIYAKE’s
02 Creations from Kyoto

ISSEY MIYAKE has recently

opened a new location in Kyoto
built inside a renovated
132-year-old town house. Naoto
Fukasawa uses ink-black colours
in his design of the store to
make the clothes stand out. It’s
a tastefully designed space,
appropriate for a store in Kyoto. ISSEY MIYAKE KYOTO
The warehouse located at the 89 Tsuchiya-cho, Sanjo Sagaru, Yanaginobanba-dori,
rear of the store features a Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
gallery that highlights ISSEY Tel: 075-254-7540
Hours: 11:00–20:00
MIYAKE’s projects and diverse Closed: None
cultures. isseymiyake.com

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 News
A New Landmark
03 in Hibiya

1) 35 levels above-ground
and four below-ground.
Plenty of restaurants; a state-of-the-art
cinema is also part of the complex.
2) Q LOUNGE, a members-only
community space for diverse individuals
to congregate.

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
2 www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is the latest addition to Tokyo’s retail scene.

A particular point of interest is “BASE Q,” a networking hub for developers
of start-up businesses and creators. Equipped with a cafe and workspaces, it
is drawing attention as a place for idea creation. We also love the nicely
curated Hibiya Central Market area on the second floor.

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 News
Passing on Japanese Culture
04 through Clothing

Snow Peak, Japan’s ever innovative outdoor maker,

has announced a new line of apparel.
A line-up of work-wear designed with inspiration by
the culture and techniques of a specific area. The
LOCAL WEAR first phase of the project places the spotlight on
by Snow Peak
Niigata, the location of Snow Peak’s headquarters.
Tel: 0120-010-660 The company will also begin offering hands-on tours
(Snow Peak)
www.snowpeak.co.jp/ of its business and observational tours of its
sp/localwear manufacturing locations.

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Local Japanese brews
brimming with individuality!

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 With over 200 breweries throughout the
archipelago, Japan’s craft beer has never been
more diverse and interesting. Each brewery offers
its own unique beers with flavours derived from
signature ingredients and brewing methods. The
number of brew pubs serving freshly brewed
beers is also increasing, allowing easy access to
high-quality, small lot IPAs, lagers and more. Read
on to find out more and discover your favourite
Japanese craft beer.
 Encounter a Variety of Original Beers

The Micro-Brewery
Boom!
As the craft beer boom continues in Japan, the number of
breweries offering delicious beers continues to increase.
Amongst these, micro-breweries are coming under the spotlight for the
way in which the brewer’s individuality is reflected in the beer they create.
We have picked our favourite Tokyo brew pubs - spaces that combine
brewing facilities with a pub - for you to enjoy a few local pints!
Text: Nao Ohmori, Misa Hasebe, Yukie Masumoto, Aya Takeda, Ryo Kawano, Moe Kawakami
Photos: Atsushi Yamahira, Motoko Yoshida, Masaki Tabe, Yuichi Noguchi, Akira Aoki,
Shintaro Oki, Shingi Fumita, Satoshi Fukuda

Supervising Editor

Ryo Kawano
(Operator, Craft Beer Tokyo)
Kawano operates the website
“Craft Beer Tokyo” which intro-
duces locations offering delicious
craft beers. It also provides
information about beer events and
new products (only in Japanese):
http://craftbeer-tokyo.info

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 Nagatacho, Tokyo

Craft Beers and Grilled Steaks in Central Tokyo

Anchor Point
Enjoy carefully-prepared, New York-style cuisine and craft beer in Nagatacho’s
business district. The spacious interior makes it perfect for parties.

Enjoy a leisurely meal amidst greenery.

The hefty Anchor Point

burger with fresh vegetables
and cheese (¥1,800).

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Savour fragrant craft beers and
delicious f lame-grilled steaks

A nchor Point opened in To-

kyo’s Nagatacho in 2016. Despite be-
are not overpowered by the dishes they
are paired with. Shimizu explains:
ing in a business district, the restaurant “Of all of our senses, smell is most
offers visitors a refuge from the hustle
and bustle of the city, thanks to its ef-
fective use of greenery.

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US beef. Both Japanese cherry and oak
wood is used at the grill. Each of An-
chor Point’s beers is brewed with its
own distinct character, so that they can
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vours of the restaurant’s steaks. Jun
Shimizu, the head brewer, says that the
most important aspect of the beers is
their aroma.

“Different beers have different aromas,

such as citrus, herbal, and tropical
scents. We ensure that each of our beers
has a distinctive fragrance to it.”
This focus on the aroma of the beers
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Steak Brunch Plate
A reasonably-priced, wood-fired steak lunch.
The flavours of the steak are seared in for a
delicious dining experience.
¥1,500

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 strongly linked to memory. My hope is
that our customers will remember the
fragrance of our beers, and that the
memories of the great food and beer
they enjoyed will encourage them to
come visit us again. I’d also like to
think that they will talk about these
memories with others. That’s the kind
of experience we hope to offer our cus-
tomers.”
A single batch of craft beer contains
By producing only small batches at a time, it’s possible to fine-tune the beers and serve them at their peak
condition every day.
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approximately 90–100 litres. By brew-
ing only small amounts at a time, An-
chor Point can easily make minor ad-
justments to produce the ideal beer for
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cycled through so quickly, there’s al-
ways something new to try. “Our cus-
tomers sometimes tell us that they want
to drink our beers at home too, which
we are very grateful to hear. We’re al-
ready planning to start offering sales of
bottled beers.”
Flavours for every season

Session IPA Weizen Amber Ale

A low-alcohol, easy-to-
drink beer. Great for those
who want something light
or who don’t drink much
beer.
A beer with a tropical A fragrant beer with deep
aroma and smooth flavour. flavours and strong alcohol
Particularly popular among content. Perfect for the final
the female patrons. beer of the night.

Alcohol content: Alcohol content:

Alcohol content: Approx. 4.5 % Approx. 5.0%
Approx. 3.5% ¥700 ¥700
¥700

Anchor Point
Kaiun Building 1F, 2-6-4 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3263-8378
Hours: 11:30–23:00
Closed: Always open
(excluding days when the building is closed)
www.anchor-point.jp

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 Ginza, Tokyo

30-year-old Ginza Mainstay Adds a Microbrewery

Brewin’Bar MONDE
Brewin’Bar MONDE began producing its own beer in April 2017. As you might
expect from such a storied Ginza institution, many of its beers have mild and
sophisticated flavours aimed at a more mature clientele.

At the counter, patrons can chat with the bartender as they drink.

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A revamped bar
and a brand-new microbrewery

G inza’s “Monde Bar” was es-

tablished 30 years ago and was re-
opened in 2015 as a beer bar under the
new name, “Brewin’Bar MONDE”.
From April 2017 it added brewing fa-
cilities to start producing its own beers.
decided by the bartender, who, as the
main point of contact with the bar’s pa-
trons, tells the brewing team what is
needed for the coming season or what
customers are looking for. Based on

As part of renovations, MONDE intro-

duced its own fully customised
air-cooling system, which allows the
temperature and gas pressure to be ad-
justed according to the type of beer be-
ing brewed, ensuring that a perfect beer
is served every time. The bar was al-
ready popular nationwide for its care-
fully-selected varieties of craft beers,
but the addition of a brewery has
helped attract even more visitors.

MONDE primarily brews British craft

beers, using Kent Golding, Fuggle and
other British hop varieties. Most of its
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Four tanks are used for brewing, and the
varieties are cycled once every two weeks. The
The types of beers served are largely brewery has already produced more than 20
varieties of original beer.

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this, the head brewer decides what
kinds of beers to produce and how
much of each to make. Having both a
brewery and bar ensures that MONDE
makes beers that are catered to its cus-
tomers’ tastes. The British-heavy beer
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“Our bar has been around for 30 years,
which might be why our beers are
aimed at a more mature clientele. In the
summer, our customers prefer lighter
beers, so right now we’re planning on
making an American cream ale.”
Smoked mixed
nuts (¥800). Their
deep aroma and
flavour go perfect-
ly with beer.
A variety of mild beers with
gentle aromas

Schwarze ESB Pomelo Buckwheat West Coast

Weisse Honey Ale Bitter IPA
A British-style
A German extra special Brewed with A bitter made One of MONDE’s
weissbier made bitter with a dried pomelo from a mix of few American
in the schwarzbi- gentle flavour. peel in place of roasted grains of beers. Made
er style. Light hops. The low buckwheat and from American
and perfect for malt content malt, with a hops such as
summer drinking. Alcohol content: gives the beer a unique flavour Citra and
5.5% light flavour. and a buckwheat Chinook.
¥800 aroma.
Alcohol content:
5.5% Alcohol content: Alcohol content:
¥800 5.5% Alcohol content: 5.5%
¥800 5.5% ¥800
¥800

Brewin’Bar MONDE
Shokin Building B1, 8-11-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3574-7004
Hours: 14:00–23:00
Closed Sundays and public holidays
www.brewinbar.com

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 Roppongi, Tokyo

Craft Beer and Fine Food

Inazuma Dining
Inazuma Dining is one of the few beer bars in Roppongi with a large selection
of European beers. The bar also started producing its own beers this summer,
allowing diners to enjoy homemade beer with their meals.

2 Variety Sausage Grill: Chorizo & Herbs ¥1,080. Beer in the back is IPA beer named “On today’s day”

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A Perfect Balance between
Craft Beer and Cuisine
I nazuma Dining opened in April
2017 based on the concept of combin-
ing beer and cuisine, while giving cus-
tomers the chance to try a variety of
craft beers. The hope is to allow cus-
tomers to sit at the bar and be able to
ask the staff all about the brewing pro-
cesses and exchange information with
other patrons. “We didn’t want to just
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create another bar in the city. We want-
ed to create a place where people truly
gain an understanding of craft beers.
We’re hoping our customers will also
take a closer look at our brewing facil-
ities and the brewing processes on the
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are European, with
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beers and dishes that go well with one
another, so we recommend asking the
staff for their advice when ordering.
“Of course, above all, we want our cus-
tomers to drink and eat what they want.
But we can also provide suggestions for
which dishes and beers pair well togeth-
er, so feel free to ask us if you’re not
sure”.
Most of the beers on offer are European,
including some hidden gems that aren’t
Chat with the expert staff about craft beers at the bar.
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commonly seen at other beer bars.
“We really want our customers to gain
an understanding of how vast the world
of craft beers is. Roppongi bars tend to
mainly offer local and American craft
beers. Meanwhile, it’s rare to see Euro-
pean beers, so we wanted to make sure
we had some exclusive offerings”. At
present the bar’s selection is centred on
European beers but also includes three
or four original home-brewed beers and
guest beers. The plan is to offer around
ten varieties in total.
An Extensive Beer Selection for
a Fun Dining Experience

Tuatara Ise Kadoya Naparbier White Pony

Sauvinova Imperial Red Ale Back in Black The Oracle
Highly fragrant An excellent overall A full-bodied, hoppy Characterised by its
despite its light body. balance between the black IPA, that’s sweetness, it tastes
Goes well with aroma of the hops, highly bitter, with almost like wine and
entrees. bitterness, and rich deep roasted has a pleasantly
malty flavour. aromas. complex malt aroma.

Alcohol content:
4.7% Alcohol content: Alcohol content: Alcohol content:
¥930 6.0% 8.5% 10.7%
¥880 ¥980 ¥980

Inazuma Dining
Ichibei Building B1, 3-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6441-2802
Hours: 11:30–15:00 / 18:00–23:00
11:30–23:00 (Saturdays and Public Holidays)
Closed: Sundays
inazumabeer.com

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 Yoyogi, Tokyo

Spreading Craft Beer in the Community

Y.Y.G. Brewery &

Beer Kitchen
Opened in April 2016 and run by a pair of young brewers, Y.Y.G. Brewery &
Beer Kitchen is located in a residential district in Yoyogi and boasts a variety
of distinctive craft beers.

The 7th floor is a restaurant. Enjoy the night view from the large windows at night.

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is located in a residential neighbour-
hood of Yoyogi, in Shibuya, Tokyo.
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Spicy meatballs served in a thick
tomato sauce that go excellently with
the beers on offer. ¥980

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New styles on offer all the time!

Kabukicho Shimokita Sour Ale Yoyogi Amber Ale Shinjuku Pale Ale
Imperial Scout
Winner of an award An ale with bright, A perfectly-balanced
Brewed with oak chips at the 2017 Asian lemony hops, strong beer with fresh,
and vanilla beans for a Beer Cup, this bitterness, and citrusy hops and a
fascinatingly-deep refreshing ale distinct barley faintly-sweet,
aroma. A truly satisfy- combines hoppy aromas. caramel malt flavour.
ing glass of beer with a flavours and an
full body and delightful exquisite sourness.
taste. Alcohol content: Alcohol content:
5.0% 5.0%
Alcohol content: ¥800 ¥800
Alcohol content: 5.6%
8.8% ¥800
¥800

Y.Y.G. Brewery & Beer Kitchen

Ohchu Daiichi Building, 2-18-3 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6276-5550
1F Bar
Hours: 17:00–23:30 (last order 23:00)
12:00–23:30 (Saturdays and Public Holidays)
12:00–21:00 (Sundays)(last order 20:30)
Closed: None
7F Dining
Hours: 18:00–23:30 12:00–23:30 (Saturdays and Public Holidays)
(last order – Food: 22:30, Drink: 23:00)
Closed: Sundays
www.yygbrewery.com/en

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 Shinagawa, Tokyo

Famed Brew Pub Wins the Gold in the World Beer Cup

DevilCraft Brewery
This brewery was opened in 2015 by DevilCraft, a name familiar to beer fans
in Japan, giving shape to the owners’ passion for brewing.

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Eins-Zwei-Dry! Juicy IPA

Lightly bitter beer, A sweet and juicy IPA,
made with delightful- rich with tropical fruit
ly-grainy German flavours and a soft
malt. citrus scent.

Alcohol content: Alcohol content:

5.5% 6.8%
¥650 (half pint) ¥650 (half pint)

Angel Crush IPA Double Devil IPA Arch Devil

Imperial Stout
An IPA that greatly An extravagant blend
balances the refreshing of eight malts, with a This award-winning beer is
bitterness with the medium body and brewed only once or twice a
strong flavours obtained maximum hoppiness. year. Make sure to try a glass
from dry hopping. when it’s on tap.

Alcohol content:
Alcohol content: 7.8% Alcohol content: 10.3%
7.0% ¥650 (half pint) ¥800
¥650 (half pint)

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Taste DevilCraft beer at a location near you!
DevilCraft Brewery
Tatsumi Place, 1-3-22
Hiromachi, Shinaga-
wa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6421-8428
www.devilcraft.jp
* Telephone reservations are
only available on the day.
For all other times, please
book online (available 24/7).
A sterile environ-
ment for brewing.
Premium US
stainless steel mash
tun and boiler.
DevilCraft Kanda
Ishikawa Building, 4-2-3 Nihombashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6265-1779
Hours: 17:00–23:00 (Saturdays 15:00–23:00,
Sundays 15:00–22:00, holidays 15:00–22:00)
Closed: None
DevilCraft Hamamatsucho
Risewell Building 1F, 2-13-12 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6435-8428
Hours: 17:00–23:00, 12:30–23:00 (Saturdays)
12:30–22:00 (Sundays) 15:00–22:00 (holidays)
Closed: None
DevilCraft Gotanda
Seijitsu Building 9F, 2-7-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6421-7788
Hours: 17:00–23:00 15:00–23:00 (Saturdays)
15:00–22:00 (Sundays)
Closed: None
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 Kamijujo, Tokyo

Whimsical Brewery on the Street Corner

Beer++
Beer ++ is a charming brewpub that takes a free and flexible approach to
beer-making. Its beers go down easy and have distinct and creative characters.

Beers for all tastes

ROUTE2020 Amber Ale Timor Coffee Regent Plus Plus

Session Ale
Made using several Exquisitely balances Dark beer brewed
American hops and the rich sweetness of using fair trade coffee A lovely and light ale that
characterised by the malt with a from East Timor and goes down easy. Recom-
its rich aroma. roasted flavour. Easy several types of mended for people who
to drink. berry. are not so fond of beer.

Alcohol content:
4.6% Alcohol content: Alcohol content: Alcohol content:
¥500 (S), ¥900 (L) 5.0% 4.5% 3.8%
¥500 (S), ¥900 (L) ¥700 (S), ¥1200 (L) ¥500 (S), ¥900 (L)

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Beers with Character in
a Relaxed Setting

B eer ++ is located close to Jujo

Station in Tokyo and is a cheerful
“I think that the appeal of beer is its in-
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your way home. ing our classics,” says brewer Yoichiro
Yamakoshi. The brewpub has estab-
It is housed in a renovated minka tradi- lished itself as a local specialty store,
tional Japanese home, and was loving- and someday Yamakoshi wants to cre-
ly restored by the brewer and other ate collaborative products with the lo-
members of staff. The carefully-hand- cal shopping association. This business
crafted, warm, wooden interior creates is one to watch.
a cosy atmosphere and is part of what
makes Beer ++ so charming. The
wood-carved tap handles behind the
counter look right at home as well.
Above: All
All the beers served by Beer ++ are hand-carved
originals. There are also seasonal beers tap-handles
Below: Standing
alongside the regular offerings. If you area by the
come at the right time, you just might counter on the
first floor, which
stumble across some of the more stretches out
unique brews, such as a beer made with from the store
berries. The food menu offers a wide entrance.

variety of nibbles that are perfect for

these strikingly-idiosyncratic beers. Beer++
2-7-13 Kamijujo, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5948-5657
)RUDTXLFNGULQNVWRSE\WKH¿UVWÀRRU Hours: 17:00–23:00 (last orders 22:30)
or savour your beer with some tasty 15:00–22:00 (Saturdays and holidays)
(last orders 21:30)
dishes on the second – both are excel- Closed: Sundays and Mondays
lent options. plusplus.suiken.beer

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 Yokokawa, Tokyo

A place to fully enjoy the lavour of beer

Miyata Beer
This choice beer can be tasted while fresh and in top condition, while gazing
at the brewing tank just behind the bar.

Drink your favourite pint

while gazing at the brewing equipment

M iyata Beer’s store has a

white and stainless steel themed facto-
original beers that he produces are
“clean beers” that are refreshingly easy
ry-like atmosphere, with counter seat- WRGULQNDQGVWLOODOORZ\RXWKHÀDYRXU
ing, seats at small tables and a brewing of the malt and hops.
tank. Within this simple, almost entire-
ly undecorated design, you can concen-
trate and savour the taste of your beer.

Brewer and owner Akihiko Miyata

learned the art of brewing beer at
Tochigi Micro Brewery, and opened
Miyata Beer in 2014. He brews around
100 litres of beer in one go. He carries
out preparation in small batches, spar-
ing neither labour nor time, and most
of his beer brewing processes are car-
ried out by hand. He is particular about
using natural ingredients, and never As there are taps in the cold room, where
uses dry yeast or malt extract. So, the the casks are stored, the beer can be
poured directly from the place where it was
brewed.

033
 The customer seating and brewing
equipment are close together, and one
of the highlights of this store is that you
can enjoy a choice craft beer that is
freshly made. In order to offer his beers
at their best, Miyata never sells bottled
Ale galore
Golden Ale
Citrus hops and a
bitter aroma are the
characteristics of this
beer. It has a strong
flavour and a refresh-
ing taste.
Alcohol content:
5.0%
From ¥600
Pale Ale
It is made using
British malt. The
gentle sweetness
and rich, floral
aroma derived from
the malt make this
a tempting glass of
beer.
Alcohol content:
5.0%
From ¥600
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beer. His direct sales are irregular, and
some of his products are restricted to
his store. The enthusiasm of the maker
comes across from a glass of Miyata
Beer, which promises to give you un-
paralleled bliss.
Limited Ale
(seasonal)
This limited ale is created
with seasonal ingredients.
Miyata Beer offers various
limited ales for each
season.
Alcohol content varies
depending on the product.
From ¥700
The interior of
the store has a
simple, calming
design, allowing
you to concen-
trate on the
taste.
Miyata Beer
Matsui Building 1F, 3-12-19 Yokokawa, Sumida-ku,
Tokyo Tel: 03-3626-2239 Hours: 17:00–23:00
(from 15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Closed: Monday to Thursday miyatabeer.com
 Nishi Asakusa, Tokyo

Encounter Beer Brewed Expertly Onsite in Downtown Tokyo

CAMPION ALE
Campion Ale is styled after old country pubs in the UK. Here, you can enjoy an
authentic taste of Britain.

A line of storage tanks behind the counter. These are directly linked to the taps,
allowing customers to taste the freshly brewed beer.

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authentic British ingredients

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to give this English old ale made using roasted and sweet malt are perfect
its subtle flavour. chocolate malt. together. This beer has a
mellower feel than an IPA.

Alcohol content: 6.2% Alcohol content: 4.4%

¥750 ¥750 Alcohol content: 4.0%
¥750

CAMPION ALE
2-2-2 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6231-6554
Hours: 17:00–23:30
From 12:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Closed: Mondays www.campionale.com

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 Kyodo, Tokyo

A casual standing bar becomes a brewery

Goto Jozo Brewery

Goto Jozo Brewery, originally a standing bar in Kyodo, Tokyo, began brewing
its own beer from autumn 2017. Its open atmosphere attracts passers-by and
people on their way home from work to enjoy a casual drink.

The welcoming exterior invites you for a casual drink

Above) The spacious, relaxing interior. It may be a
standing bar, but patrons can enjoy the true taste of
their beer without feeling hurried.
Below) Goto Jozo offers four types of glasses.
Starting with the small glasses to sample a range of
beers is highly recommended.

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1 Year Anniversary Ale!

Goto Jozo Sunny Outsider Brewing Yakurai Beer Strange Brewing

Side Golden Ale Innkeeper Bitter Kura no Hana Yuzu Rice Wheat
Lager Ginjo Saison
An original beer A refreshing beer
created for the Made with An original brew featuring the rich
first anniversary German hops. made with sake aroma of yuzu
of Goto Jozo. It Enjoy the rich rice and Japa- citrus with a
has a smooth, fragrance and nese sake yeast. clean, bright
refreshing taste. sharp bitterness It is notable for taste.
of hops and its light touch on
sweetness of the palate and
Alcohol content: malt. bright aroma that Alcohol content:
6.6% clears your nose. 5.5%
¥500 ¥500
Alcohol content:
6.0% Alcohol content:
¥500 5.0%
¥500

Goto JozoBrewery
Kyodo OK Court 1F, 2-14-3 Kyodo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6751-0698
Hours: 15:00–22:30 13:00–21:30 (Sundays)
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
www.gotojozo.com

041
 Enjoy different
flavours depending on
the style of beer
Many people are under the mistaken assumption
that all beer tastes the same.
The flavour of craft beer changes entirely depending on its style.
There are now more than 200 breweries throughout Japan,
all with their own distinct flavour.
Why not search for your favourite?
Text: Kiyoko Yamauchi, Akiko Yamamoto, Akira Narikiyo, Kenji Tsuchihashi
Photos: Atsushi Yamahira, Sadamu Saito, Yuichi Noguchi
Translation: Urban Connections Co., Ltd.

042
 BREWERY

The secrets of Hitacho Nest Beer, 1

a brewery that has enchanted the world

Hitachino Nest Beer

1257 Konosu, Naka-shi, Ibaraki
Tel: 029-298-010 www.kodawari.cc

White Ale, the flagship

product of Hitachino Nest
Beer. The owl in the logo
represents a beer born in
the su, or nest, of Kono-
su, Naka-shi, Ibaraki
getting ready to take flight
throughout the world.

043
Hitachino Nest Beer
he Worldwide Beer of the Moment

H itachino Nest Beer was es-

tablished in 1996. Beer brewing repre-
sented the next stage of challenge taken
on by Kiuchi Brewery, a venerable
sake brewery founded in 1823.
Despite its cobbled-together begin-
nings, in just one year Hitachino Nest
Beer won the grand prize at the Inter-
national Beer Summit with its amber
ale. Hitachino Nest Beer has continued
to take one grand prize after another at
a variety of contests, and its beers have
garnered global attention, with exports
being sold in over 30 countries world-
wide.
In the beginning, Hitachino Nest Beer
sought to create an impeccable ale
beer, but today it pursues a “Made in

The headquarters of Hitachino Nest Beer has the rich atmosphere of a traditional Japanese brewery.
Kiuchi Brewery was founded in 1823. In addition to Hitachino Nest, the brewery has also carried on
the brewing of shochu Japanese spirits and wines, including its renowned Kikusakari Sake.

044
Japan” style brew. The brewery has set
for itself the impassioned goal of using
locally sourced barley, hops, and addi-
tive ingredients, and challenging the
global market with a beer that can truly
be made only in Japan.
The parent company of Hitachino Nest
Brewery holds its own company farm-
land, and has been cultivating its own
barley for over 10 years. It has also re-
cently launched an additional endeav-
045
our to grow its own hops.
Processing barley into malt and han-
dling easily damaged, freshly picked
hops requires specialized technology,
and is no simple matter. It would be
much lower risk to rely on ingredients
with reliable quality imported from
overseas. Despite the hurdles, though,
Hitachino Nest Beer is not wavering in
its dream to create beer that is not only
made in Japan but also uses locally
sourced ingredients.
The average age of the
Hitachino Nest Beer
brew masters is 35 years
old. Approximately 15
staff members, including
some from overseas,
devote themselves to
producing Hitachino Nest
Beer every day.
 Beer Lineup

Sweet Stout Lager

Uses abundant amounts of roasted malt to
give it flavours reminiscent of coffee and
chocolate. Has a slight sweetness in the
midst of its acidity and fragrant flavours. Its
many flavours make it fun to drink.
A smooth brew with a light hop flavour. The
balance between its five flavours are truly
sublime, making it a beer you’ll find yourself
coming back to.

Malt, hops
Malt, hops, lactose, grain Alcohol Content: 5.5%
Alcohol Content: 4% ¥410 for 330ml
Stout
¥410 for 330ml

White Ale
A barley malt beer that is representative of
Hitachino Nest. It has won gold awards in
countries throughout the world.

Malt, barley, hops, spices, fruit

Alcohol Content: 5.5%
Belgian Style White Ale
¥400 for 330ml

046
Daidai Ale Nipponia
A fruity beer that makes use of fukure Uses “Kaneko Golden” beer barley devel-
mandarins harvested in Yasato, a town oped in Japan, and “Sorachi Ace” barley
located at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba, along raised in Japan. Has a citrus aroma and a
with citrus hops. Has an excellent balance deep aftertaste.
between the umami flavours of its barley
and its citrus flavors.
Malt, hops, yeast
Alcohol Content: 8%
Malt, hops, fruit, fruit juice Japanese Style Strong Ale
Alcohol Content: 6.0% ¥810 for 550ml
¥410 for 330ml

Saison Du Japon
Makes use of the same malted rice used in
sake, as well as yuzu citrus for the accents
in its aroma. It has a distinct flavor created
from the sweetness of its rice and the
gentle sourness from its fermentation.

Malt, hops, malted rice, yuzu juice

Alcohol Content: 5%
¥410 for 330ml

047
Amber Ale
Made from malt roasted at high tempera-
tures. It has an excellent balance between
its fragrant hop flavors and sourness, with a
spicy scent adding an accent to its aroma.
Weizen
Has a distinctive smoothness and a fruity
aroma. This is a low-acidity cloudy beer
that makes use of barley malt and is perfect
for people who are not used to beer.

Malt, hops Malt, hops

Alcohol Content: 6% Alcohol Content: 5.5%
American Urban Ale Hefeweizen
¥410 for 330ml ¥410 for 330ml

Extra High
Uses more hops than is typical, with a long-
term maturation period that provides it with
deep flavours. Has a long aftertaste that
makes you want to savor every drop.

Malt, hops
Alcohol Content: 8%
Belgian Strong Ale
¥432 for 550ml

048
he brewing process for Hitachino
Nest Beers
1

Measuring and pulverizing malt

The malt best suited to the
brewer’s goals is selected and
finely pulverized using a machine.

Malt Saccharification
Malt cannot ferment on its own, so it is put
into warm water for 3 hours to increase its
temperature and cause it to saccharize.

Malt Percolation
When the saccharification is
completed, the wort is separated
from the remains. Percolation is
performed over an extended
period of time.

049
4 5

Boiling/addition of hops/whirlpool Cooling of wort/adding yeast

A boiler is used to sterilize the wort. Next the After the wort is cooled to a temperature
hops are added. The mixture is moved to the that will make it easy for the yeast to
whirlpool and any unnecessary substances are activate, the required yeast is added and
removed. allowed to ferment and mature.
Hops are added gradually in several batches.
The wort reaches temperatures of more than
100°C and so it is put in quickly to avoid burns.

6 7

Removing unwanted remains using Bottling and labeling

a centrifuge
To ensure that the completed beer remains
Except for cloudy beers like weizen, this fresh and doesn’t come into contact with
machine is used to increase the clarity of the air, a machine is used to bottle it as
the beer. quickly as possible. Once the labels are
added the bottling is complete.

050
 Challenge yourself to a new recipe

Make your own beer!

Being able to make your own beer is sure to make you love beer even more!

Have you ever wanted to learn more about

beer instead of just drinking it? If so, why not
try making your own unique beer using your
favourite style and ingredients at the hand-
made beer workshop (reservations required)?
The “Hitachi mackerel Sandwich” features
delicious escabeche made from mackerel
caught in Ibaraki Prefecture, and is only avail-
able to users of the workshop. It tastes even The Hitachi Mackerel
better with a beer! Sandwich is delicious!

051
How to make your own beer

1 2

Select a malt Choose your hops

Your choice of malt will differ depending on You can choose your hops from approximately
if you want to make a white ale, pale ale, or 10 different varieties to give your beer your
stout. desired acidity, fragrance, and flavor.

3 4

Select extra ingredients Create your own label

As well as items such as coriander and orange As well as the labels the company offers,
peel, you can also bring your own favourite you can also use photos you’ve taken or
ingredients to give your beer your ideal accent. illustrations you’ve created.

Beer making also available in Tokyo!

Make your own beer pubs are Hitachino Brewing Lab Kanda Manseibashi Store
also available in Kanda and at
N1 Block, 1-25-4, Sudacho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Station. World-certified
Tel: 03-3254-3434
Hitachino Nest Beer brewers
will assist you at all stages of
the process to allow you to
Hitachino Brewing Lab Tokyo Station Store
have fun making your own unique beer. You can Granroof 2F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,
also enjoy tasting 10 types of draft beers sent Pedestrian Deck
directly from the brewery along with beer snacks. Tel: 03-6551-2515

052
 BREWERY

From Karuizawa to Japan! 2

Discovering the YO-HO beer spirit

YO-HO Brewing
2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano (Headquarters)
Tel: 0120-28-4747 www.yohobrewing.com

“Creating beer is creating a team”

- Mr. Morita (centre) and the YO-HO Brewing staff

053
A passionate desire to add variety
to Japan’s beer culture
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You can find many YO-

HO beer fans throughout
Japan. The company
offers a diverse range of
over ten kinds of beer,
including seasonal and
limited-edition varieties.
Enjoy the search for
your favourite beer while
comparing their unique
flavours!

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A Fun Event Held by Yo-Ho Brewing
Yona Yona Ale Cho Utage (Big Festival)
at Meiji Jingu Gaien Rubber-ball
Baseball Ground
An event where fans of Yona Yona Ale
gather from throughout the country. The
2018 event is expected to have capac-
ity for up to 5000 people from within
the metropolitan area. Participants can
enjoy beer and food while listening to
music and participating in workshops.
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The Saku Brewery is
located approximately
30 minutes by car from
Karuizawa Station. Each
massive, eye-catching
tank can store approxi-
mately 110,000 cans of
beer
Adult Tours of Yona Yona Ale Brewery
“Adult Tours of Yona Yona Ale Brew-
ery” On weekends and public holidays
between the end of June and begin-
ning of October.The tour allows visitors
a glimpse into areas where the beer is
brewed. Reservations are only avail-
able online. The tour itself costs ¥1000
 Beer Lineup

Yona Yona Ale

An amber ale. The Cascade hops create a
lovely aroma with hints of citrus and a soft
bitterness.

¥267 for 350ml

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5.5%
American Pale Ale

Indo no Aooni
(Blue Demon of India)
A brew defined by its rich use of hops, with
a robust malt flavour blended with charac-
teristic IPA bitterness. It is a potent brew
with many fans.

¥288 for 350ml

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 7%
IPA

Suiyoubi no Neko
(Wednesday’s Cat)
A fresh, aromatic brew with only a mild hint
of the bitterness of hops.

¥288 for 350ml

Barley malt, wheat malt, hops, orange peel,
coriander seed
Alcohol content: 5%
Belgian White

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 Tokyo Black
A dark beer made with roasted malt,
defined by its rich, roasted aroma reminis-
cent of cacao. It features the mild sweet-
ness of malt and a gentle aftertaste.

¥288 for 350ml

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5%
Robust Bitter

Boku Beer, Kimi Beer

(My Beer, Your Beer)
A well-balanced beer with a fresh, juicy
aroma and spicy fragrance created by the
brewing yeast. Only sold at Lawson,
Natural Lawson and Poplar shops.

¥288 for 350ml

Barley malt, wheat malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5%
Saison

Karuizawa Kogen Beer Wild Forest

The most widely enjoyed local beer in
Karuizawa. Only sold in the Karuizawa area.

¥257 for 350ml

Barley malt, wheat malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5%
Blonde Ale

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 Karuizawa Kogen Beer National Trust
A black beer featuring the sweetness and
deep savoury taste of black malt, a mild
bitterness and rich, roasted fragrance. Only
sold in the Karuizawa area.

¥257 for 350ml

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5%
Robust Bitter

Karuizawa Beer Craftzaurus Pale Ale

The first product of YO-HO’s new
“Craftzaurus” brand. Enjoy the rich aroma
of hops and the smooth sweetness of malt.
Only sold in the Karuizawa area.

¥288 for 350ml

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5.5%
Pale Ale

Harenohi Sennin
This beer is matured for over more than 6
months. It has a deep amber color,
well-rounded sweetness, and delicate
bitterness. Only available by mail order/
online.

¥2,462 for 750ml

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 9.5%
Barley Wine

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The process of creating a YO-HO
Brewing beer
1

Malt grinding, mashing

“Mash” is produced by mixing
ground barley or wheat (malt)
with hot water. The starch is then
converted into sugar in a vat.

Filtering, boiling
After removing the malt husks in
the filtration tank, the clean wort
is then transferred to the boiling
vat. Hops are placed in the vat
to add aroma and bitterness.

Fermentation
The wort is cleared in a whirl-
pool, and transferred to the
fermentation tank after it has
cooled. The wort is fermented
for approximately 2 days in the
primary fermentation tank, and
then transferred to the second-
ary fermentation tank for 2
weeks of further fermentation.

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 4

Maturation
The horizontal maturation tank
to the right allows easy precipi-
tation of the beer and yeast, and
reduces the burden on the yeast
for easier maturation. The left
tank features a port window,
allowing the yeast to be seen.

Bottling
The matured beer is then
transferred to cans and kegs.
The volume changes a bit every
day, but approximately 2,000
cases (50,000 cans) are packed
every day on average.

Triangle test
A taste confirmation is per-
formed comparing the taste of
the current production lot
against one produced by
another lot. YO-HO Brewing
devotes itself to providing a
stable product with little devia-
tion between production lots.

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 Official YONA YONA Ale beer restaurant are opening one after another!

YONA YONA BEER WORKS

Roast chicken made with

Date chicken raised in
Fukushima Prefecture
(starting from ¥1,058). The
juicy texture and flavour
matches perfectly with beer.
Limited edition beers are
also on offer.

Enjoy YO-HO beers paired with scrumptious cuisine

Taste tap-fresh craft beers delivered straight from the brew-
ery at these official YO-HO Brewing beer bars. The food
dishes are developed to pair with the beers, allowing you to
experience the perfect marriage of food and drink. Numer-
ous events are held with the vision of connecting the beer
brewer with beer drinkers. Currently there are seven loca-
YONA YONA BEER
tions in Tokyo, with plans to open more in the future. WORKS Akasaka Branch

SHOP LIST

Akasaka Branch Kanda Branch Aoyama Branch

Tokyu Plaza 2F, 2-14-3 Nagata- ACN Kanda Sudacho Building Matsumoto Building B1, 3-18-20
cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 1F, 1-24-6 Kanda Sudacho, Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku,
Tel: 03-5510-4789 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tokyo
Tel: 03-5289-4747 Tel: 03-5413-5447

Kichijoji Branch Shinjuku East Ebisu East Exit Kabukicho Branch

Kichijoji Building B1, Exit Branch Branch Humax Pavilion
1-8-10 Kichijoji-hon- Humax Spa Billion Shinjuku COCOSPACE Shinjuku Annex 1F,
machi, Musashino-shi, East Exit B1, 3-28-10 EBISU 1-8-4 Ebisu, 1-21-7 Kabukicho
Tokyo Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 0422-28-4740 Tel: 03-5361-8147 Tel: 03-5793-1947 Tel: 03-5291-1347

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 BREWERY

Made with their own hops! 3

The secret to the taste of Baird Beer

Baird Beer
Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji 1052-1 Odaira, Izu-shi, Shizuoka
Tel: 0558-73-1225 www.bairdbeer.com

Ten tanks are located at just

the Shuzenji site. The brewing
process is carried out in an open
space with a spacious, high
ceiling. The couple tells us they
plan to acquire an 18,000 litre
tank within the next few years.

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he secret story of Baird beer’s origin
A label designed in a wood-
carved motif that evokes the spirit of
craftsmanship, unique naming, and an
innovative beer line-up. The uniquely
fascinating worldview fostered by
Baird Brewing shines through in all as-
pects of their products.
Mr. and Mrs. Baird, who operate the
Baird Brewery, support this world with
their painstaking selection of ingredi-
ents.
The hop selection of Baird Brewery
spans 30–40 varieties, including those
grown in Japan and from countries
around the world such as the Czech Re-
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vided by Crisp Maltings is combined
with four kinds of sugar, including
Amami Oshima grown raw sugar, and
water drawn directly on-site from the
We started with just a
30 litre vat…
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Mt. Amagi aquifer.
A portion of the ingredients are also
produced at a jointly operated farm.
Abundant hop bines sway in the gentle
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quats slowly ripen. Sayuri Baird, who
began the joint partnership company
together with her husband Brian Baird,
tells us that the Shuzenji area was cho-
sen based on their conviction that beer
is agriculture.
“Do you think that beer is something
made in a factory? Actually, beer is
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an agricultural product. That means its
taste changes a bit every year.”
Mr. and Mrs. Baird both abound with
the passion and spirit of craftsmanship,
seeking to create authentic beer using
only high-quality ingredients.
We revised the recipes count-
less times over many years…
Hitting the bullseye of
Japan’s
innate love for the
spirit of craftsmanship
 Beer Lineup

Rising Sun Pale Ale

The signature beer known to
create new Baird Beer fans.

Malt, hops, sugar

Alcohol content: 5.5%
Pale Ale
¥486 for 330ml

Suruga Bay Imperial IPA Teikoku IPA

The unique character created by five varieties One of the original beers of Baird Brewery.
of hops bursts in your mouth like a firecrack- Features a superb balance of malt sweet-
er, creating a delightful, complex flavour. ness and hop bitterness.

Malt, hops, sugar Malt, hops, sugar

Alcohol content: 8.5% Alcohol content: 6.5%
Imperial IPA IPA
¥486 for 330ml ¥486 for 330ml

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Single Take Session Ale Wheat King Wit
A bright beer that fuses the light tastes of malt A comforting, refreshing beer accented with
and hops together with spicy Belgian yeast. the mild aroma of wheat-sourced yeast.
Recommended for hot, humid days.

Malt, hops, sugar

Alcohol content: 4.5% Malt, hops, sugar, wheat
Session Ale Alcohol content: 5%
¥486 for 330ml ¥486 for 330ml

Wabi-Sabi Japan Pale Ale Red Rose Amber Ale

This original brew featuring Shizuoka grown A unique beer made with ale yeast fer-
wasabi and tea creates an expression mented at low temperatures.
between an IPA and pale ale.

Malt, hops, sugar

Malt, hops, wasabi, tea, sugar Alcohol content: 6%
Alcohol content: 6% Amber Ale
Pale Ale ¥486 for 330ml
¥486 for 330ml

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 Angry Boy Brown Ale Shimaguni Stout
A brown ale defined by an edgier taste A stout you’ll want to enjoy again and again
compared to standard brown ales thanks to its despite its heaviness.
greater composition of hops and alcohol.

Malt, hops, sugar

Malt, hops, sugar Alcohol content: 5%
Alcohol content: 7% Pale Ale
Brown Ale ¥486 for 330ml
¥486 for 330ml

Baird Beer Taprooms

Baird Taproom Baird Taproom Baird Taproom Baird Taproom Baird Taproom
Numazu Fish Bashamichi Harajuku Nakameguro Takadanobaba
Market 5-63-1 Sumi- No-surrender Nakameguro GT 3-2-14 Takadano-
19-4 Senbon- yoshi-cho, Building 2F, Plaza Building C baba, Shinjuku-ku,
minato-cho, Yokohama-shi, 1 -20-13 2F, 2-1-3 Kamime- Tokyo
Numazu-shi, Kanagawa Jingumae, guro, Nakame- Tel: 03-5332-7795
Shizuoka-ken Tel: 045-264-4961 Shibuya-ku, Tokyo guro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 055-963-2628 Tel: 03-6438-0450 Tel: 03-5768-3025

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 BREWERY

Loved by the local Minoh community 4

The secret to Minoh Beer’s taste

Minoh Beer
3-14-18 Makiochi, Minoh, Osaka
Tel: 072-725-7234 www.minoh-beer.jp

Minoh Beer is also pro-

actively holding com-
munity events with the
mission of “setting down
roots in the community
and sharing joy.”

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Being celebrated by the locals
connects you with the world
E very year in the autumn,
countless tourists visit Minoh in the
northern area of Osaka for its beautifully
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Minoh Beer, an up-and-coming Osa-
ka-based brewery.
Minoh Beer is founded on the passionate
desire to create a world-renowned prod-
uct in Minoh, which still abounds with
beautiful nature, and thus attract many
people from around the world.
Establishing the WAREHOUSE pub
near the brewery in October 2015 was
part of this ambition. Kaori Oshita, presi-
dent of Minoh Beer, tells us, “We wanted
to create a local community space similar
to an English pub. Beer would be at the
heart of the community.”
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method that does not use any added heat.
Yeast still lives in each and every bottle.
This requires extra work by the brewery,
but they have not wavered in this style
since the brewery’s founding.
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Ms. Oshita describes the beer brewing
process as a “battle of strength and en-
durance,” but tells us that the brewery’s
pursuit of two unique styles is founded
on their wish to “bring the local people
joy.” This spirit is carried on from her
family’s background in the liquor store
business.
Joy and community created by beer.
Deep roots in the community provide
hints to their secret of creating beloved
beers.
Minoh Beer holds many events at the park in
front of the brewery, including customer appre-
ciation festivals, making it a cherished location
to hear the voices of local people and far-away
fans who come to visit.
The WAREHOUSE pub
is just a two minute walk
from the brewery. Pa-
trons can enjoy tap-fresh
beer, including limited
edition brews, drawn
from striking serving
tanks made from remod-
elled maturing tanks.
 Beer Lineup

Weizen
Minoh Beer’s Weizen is made in the Southern
German style characterized by a rich aroma,
but gentles its impact to focus on refreshing
drinkability.
Pilsner
Their signature lager beer is slowly matured
at low temperatures. It offers a fresh,
invigorating bitterness that goes well with
every kind of cuisine.

Malt, hops Malt, hops

Alcohol content: 5% Alcohol content: 5%
Weizen Pilsner
¥410 for 330ml ¥410 for 330ml

Pale Ale Boss-Zaru IPA (Boss Monkey IPA)

Enjoy the invigorating citrus aroma paired A specialty brew that adds a new variety of
with just the right level of bitterness. It is hop to the standard five. Differing from a
smooth with a clean aftertaste. stout, it features a bitterness that hits you
slowly, with a deep, memorable character.

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 5.5% Malt, hops
Pale Ale Alcohol content: 6%
¥410 for 330ml Black IPA
¥432 for 330ml

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 W-IPA
A beer made with 2.5 times the standard
volume of malt and hops. Together with its
higher alcohol content, you can enjoy the
extra-rich flavour of the malt.
Stout
A beer with a flavour reminiscent of coffee
and bitter chocolate. It was made with
careful attention to its smooth drinkability
and dry aftertaste to create a brew you’ll
want to enjoy again and again.

Malt, hops
Alcohol content: 9% Malt, hops
IPA Alcohol content: 5.5%
¥594 for 330ml Stout
¥410 for 330ml

Osaru IPA (Monkey IPA)

Imperial Stout
Originally created as an event-only limited
A smooth beer with sweet edition brew, Osaru IPA was promoted to a
and bitter malt flavours semi-standard product thanks to its great
that camouflage its high popularity. It features a sharp taste created
alcohol content. by five varieties of American hops.

Malt, hops Malt, hops

Alcohol content: 8.5% Alcohol content: 6%
Imperial Stout IPA
¥594 for 330ml ¥432 for 330ml

Close to the brewery and Osaka Station

MINOH BEER BEER BELLY BEER BELLY

WAREHOUSE Tenmaten Branch Tosabori Branch
3-14-18 Makiochi, 1F 7-4 Ikedacho, Matsumoto Building B1, Get your
Minoh, Osaka Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 3-18-20 Minami-aoyama, original Minoh
Tel: 072-725-7234 Osaka Minato-ku, Tokyo Beer goods at
Tel: 06-6353-5005 Tel: 06-6441-0717 WAREHOUSE!

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Marugayatsu in Chiba, and remember to pack your swim-
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