When Japan legalized microbrewing in 1994 there was an explosion of new breweries. While plenty of these brewers brought passion and a sense of craft to their wares, a great many companies and communities banded together to create something a little more local and a little less special. Ji-biiru (地ビール), which translates as “local beer” […]
Beer can seem pretty one note before you dive into the colorful world of craft. All over the world mass market brewers produce a very similar pale lager. Crisp, clear, and almost boringly “beer-flavored” it still represents the basic and most quaff-able brew around. However, things can get a little confusing after you poke around […]
This year’s Keyaki Beer Festival, Spring Edition, is right around the corner and I could not be more excited. Held in spring and fall every year, the Keyaki Beer Festival is one of Japans premier craft beer events. Between May 29th and June 1st over sixty craft breweries from around the world will be present […]
