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Japan has a long history of brewing world-class sake and shochu and craft beer has come on to the scene in Japan in a big way. Local craft beer breweries are popping up in rural areas where access to clean water and fresh ingredients create fertile grounds for making some great beer. American brewers and Japanese brewers have collaborated on some interesting brews and the influences are seen in both places as Japanese beers are now at many of the major international beer festivals and American craft brewers living in Japan and visiting have had a significant influence on the craft beer scene in Japan.
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LOCAL BREW: WOLFBRÄU
Thirty-five years ago German businessman Wolfram Opitz was sent to Tokyo for two months to help train a partner company in Japan. “What an interesting city and country,” he thought to himself. Today, he and his wife Yuka are the proud owners of Okinawa’s only German-style microbrewery at the steps of the island prefecture’s most famous landmark, Shuri Castle.
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DD4D Brewing
In nearly every brewery taproom you’ll find T-shirts, caps and other merchandise. The beer comes first, but the branded merch...
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The Sweet Secrets of Brewing Mead
Wander into the world of mead brewing and find yourself immersed in a fascinating journey spanning centuries and continents.
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Beer Buzz
The 2022 American Craft Beer Experience (ACBE) Japan is back Nov. 12-13 at the Waters Takeshiba Outdoor Event Space. Organize...
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Japan In Cider
Over the years, cider has evolved from its original tradition, of being simply fermented apple juice, to new styles and a continu...
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Kampai! to Japan’s Award-Winning Breweries
The World Beer Cup held their biennial celebration of craft beer this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota after skipping the event...
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Beer Summer Festivals in Japan 2022
Hibiya Oktoberfest When: July 8-18Where: Hibiya Park, TokyoWeb: oktober-fest.jp Numazu Fishmarket 22nd Anniversary Ba...