Monthly Archives: November 2013

Suntory Full Body Beer

This is strong beer. We are using 100% malt. Enjoy the taste of a strong stimulus. Japanese Name: サントリー フルボディビア Brewer: Suntory Release: Nov. 5, 2013 Type: Japanese Beer (ビール) Alcohol: 7% Purchase Price: ¥217 @Lawson Tasting Notes: Being sold … Continue reading

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Kirin Grand Kirin (2013)

Japanese Name: グランド キリン Brewer: Kirin Release: June. 19, 2012 Type: Japanese Beer Alcohol: 6% Purchase Price: ¥238 @Popula (330 mL bottle) Tasting Notes: Grand Kirin was first sold at 7-Eleven convenience stores across Japan last year. Although its exclusivity … Continue reading

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Kirin Ichiban Shibori Toretate Hop (2013)

Japanese Name: キリン 一番搾り とれたてホップ (2013) Brewer: Kirin Release: Oct. 29, 2013 Type: Japanese Beer(ビール) Alcohol: 5% Purchase Price: ¥217 @Lawson Tasting Notes: Once again in its 10th year, Kirin has released the 2013 vintage of Kirin Toretate Hop. As always, this … Continue reading

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Kirin Fuyu Kirin (2013)

Japanese Name: キリン 冬麒麟(ふゆきりん) Brewer: Kirin Release: Oct. 1, 2013 Type: Happousei (発泡性) Alcohol: 5% Purchase Price: ¥100 @Yamaya (350mL 6-Pack) Tasting Notes: In its fourth winter on store shelves, Kirin’s winter new genre brew titled Fuyu Kirin is stated to … Continue reading

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Sapporo Fuyu Monogatari – The Winter’s Tale (2013)

Japanese Name: サッポロ 冬物語 Brewer: Sapporo Release: Oct. 2, 2013 Type: Japanese Beer Alcohol: 5.5% Purchase Price: ¥217 @Popula Tasting Notes: In its 26th year of production, Sapporo Fuyu Monogatari continues to be something to look forward to each winter. This … Continue reading

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