Types of Japanese beer
This time, we will introduce various types of beer that you can drink in Japan. If you like beer, or want to try different types of beer in Japan, please refer to this article. We’ll also cover the most popular types of beer in Japan, as well as lesser-known types. Read this article to discover the different types of beer Japan has to offer.
1. Characteristics of Japanese beer
Japanese beer is characterized by its light and refreshing taste. In general, Japanese beer has a lower alcohol content than beer from other countries. Therefore, it is especially popular as a refreshment in the summer. Japanese beer is also known for its strong carbonation, and is characterized by its good foam.
2. Enjoy Japanese beer with food
Japanese beer is traditionally enjoyed with meals. In fact, in many restaurants, it’s standard practice to serve beer with meals. This is because beer is believed to enhance the flavor of the dish. Beer is also believed to aid digestion.
3. How to enjoy Japanese beer
To enjoy Japanese beer, it is important to warm it up to about 10 degrees. Doing so will bring out the full flavor of the beer. Japanese beer is often served in small glasses, which prevents the beer from getting too warm.
4. Main brands of Japanese beer
There are many popular brands of Japanese beer. The most well-known brands are Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, Suntory, etc. These brands can be purchased at most supermarkets and convenience stores.
Asahi Super Dry is a Japanese beer that Asahi began brewing in 1987. A pale lager brewed with a unique technique, featuring a unique sharp taste. Due to its high alcohol content, it is a popular beer among young people in Japan. It is also one of the most expensive beers in Japan.
Kirin Ichiban Shibori is a premium Japanese beer brewed using only carefully selected ingredients. In order to make the best use of the original taste of the beer, it is unpasteurized and slowly aged to create a smooth and crisp beer that is perfect for any occasion. Kirin Ichiban Shibori is characterized by its light and sharp taste.
Sapporo Beer is a type of beer brewed in Sapporo, Japan. It is brewed by Sapporo Beer Co., Ltd., which is owned by Sapporo Holdings Co., Ltd. Sapporo Beer is a pale lager and one of Japan’s oldest and most popular beer brands. The characteristic of this beer is its clean taste.
Suntory Premium Malt’s is a brand of Japanese malt beer produced by Suntory. A beer made from malt, hops, yeast and water. A 5% alcoholic lager beer that began brewing in 1997. It has a light and refreshing taste with the sweetness of malt. A refreshing beer for any occasion.
5. Recent trend, low sugar beer
Recently, due to the growing awareness of sugar, beer with less sugar has also appeared.
Kirin Ichiban Shibori Beer, No Sugars
Ichiban Squeeze: Zero Sugar: After 5 years of age we combined the technology of giraffe, we achieved a delicious beer with zero sugar. The first product in Japan that achieves zero sugar content in beer
Bringing together the brewing skills cultivated by Suntory. A beer from the coming era that combines the delicious taste of the center of the beer with 0 sugar content
Summary
Japan offers a wide range of beers, from light and refreshing to bold and flavorful. Japanese beer is traditionally enjoyed with food and can be paired in a variety of ways. Whether you like beer or want to try something new, please try Japanese beer.
