Nippon Craft Beer Festival 2016

The Nippon Craft Beer Festival 2016 took place on Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday at Sumida-ku Town Hall, on the banks of the Sumida River in Tokyo, Japan. Within view was the famous Asahi building, with its distinctive ‘Asahi Flame’ visible from the windows. The entry fee was quite steep at ¥4,500 per person (about […]

Brooklyn Lager Review

“Pre-Prohibition Lager” Brooklyn Lager is a beer that is extremely difficult to define. Even the producer, the excellent Brooklyn Brewery, alternates between claiming this beer is an Amber Lager and a Vienna Lager, and also occasionally adds phrases such as British dry hopping and American Original. It’s all very vague and could be confusing – […]

Grassy India Pale Ale Review

Ise Kadoya A Japanese craft brewery from Ise presents the Grassy India Pale Ale. The short brown bottle and high-gloss (and shiny!) label are instantly eye catching. The name is immediately evocative of European noble hops added late in the process. Beer Specs Alcohol Content: 6% ABV IBU: Not Given Style: India Pale Ale Presentation […]