Monthly Archives: September 2010

Sapporo Creamy White

Posted on September 27, 2010 by DM

Japanese Name: クリーミーホワイト Brewer: Sapporo Release: Sep. 22, 2010 Type: Happosei （発泡性） Alcohol: 5% Purchase Price: ￥108 @Jusco (Aeon) ?? (est. ￥105)   Tasting Notes: The Creamy White name is used to describe the head of this beer. When poured correctly … Continue reading →

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Sapporo Mugi to Hop fall design

Posted on September 25, 2010 by DM

Sapporo Mugi to Hop is my everyday “beer.” Technically, it’s not beer but liquor-shu (happousei) using barley instead of malt as the main ingredient. This means that it’s taxed at a different rate by the government, lowering the price quite … Continue reading →

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Yebisu Asuka Cruise Maroyaka Jukusei

Posted on September 18, 2010 by DM

Japanese Name: ヱビス Asuka Cruise まろやか熟成 Brewer: Sapporo Release: Summer 2010 Type: Beer （ビール） Alcohol: 5.5% Purchase Price: ￥294 (350mL) Family Mart Tasting Notes: In celebration of Yebisu’s 120th Anniversary, they have canned a limited edition beer only served on … Continue reading →

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Kirin Akiaji

Posted on September 11, 2010 by DM

Japanese Name: 秋味 (Aki-Aji) Brewer: Kirin Release: Summer 2010 (Aug 25) Type: Beer （ビール） Alcohol: 6% Purchase Price: ￥285?? (500mL) Tasting Notes: 2010 marks the 20th release of Kirin’s Autumn brew. At 6% alcohol, it’s a little stronger than most … Continue reading →

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Suntory Akiraku

Posted on September 10, 2010 by DM

Japanese Name: 秋楽 (Aki-Raku) Brewer: Suntory Release: Summer 2010 (Aug) Type: Happosei （発泡性） Alcohol: 6% Purchase Price: ￥105?? Tasting Notes: The use of roasted malt creates a deep amber color with a rounded hoppiness reminiscent of Seattle, Washington’s Red Hook … Continue reading →

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