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[rxk22]

Sometimes it's just 300-350ml which is pretty small for a mug. Most places post the size. So be careful. Otherwise it's gyp city

[Maitoshi]

One time, I swear they poured happoshu. Didn't go back there again.

[Shonai Ben]

I don't drink happoshu or Asahi Dry so I always ask before I order what kind of beer they have......if it's only the those two I leave.

[rxk22]

[Black_Beer_Man]

[Shonai Ben]

I think it's more C.

I've taken several brewery tours and they all demonstrated the "proper" way to pour a beer.
The large head of foam is supposedly there to trap the flavor of the beer in the glass.
Of course,the TV commercials enforce this idea.

Back in my neck of the woods in Canader a person would never pour a beer with a big head of foam.
Totally uncouth!

[Shimokitazawa]

[Maitoshi]

Has anyone tried the new Kirin in a blue can that's supposed to be zero purin and zero something else?

[rxk22]

[Black_Beer_Man]

[Black_Beer_Man]

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[Black_Beer_Man]

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[rxk22]

Kirin just bought a large (30%+) stake in Yona beer http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Deals/Kirin-to-buy-into-Japan-s-top-craft-brewer

This might be good news, as Kirin will be able to help Yona with dist. production, and being able to purchase ingredients.

Hope to see more, and cheaper craftbeer here.

[Black_Beer_Man]

Have you tried any of the Autumn / Winter beers that the big beer companies have out?

I have tried these;

Sapporo "The Winter's Tale" (white can with big blue snowflake - 5.5% alc.)

Kirin Autumn beer? - all info in kanji, so I don't know what this one's called (can is white with many red leaves - 6.0 % alc.)

Opinion: Neither of these beers have a particularly distinguishable taste from the regular products these companies sell.

Sapporo's Winter beer: For the winter beer, I expected to taste either something sharp like a highly carbonated pilsner or something heavy like a porter. Instead, this beer, like most typical Japanese beers, produces a big head when you pour it, but feels silky smooth on the tongue.

Kirin's Autumn beer: For an Autumn beer, I expected a full-on taste experience. A beer that is full of flavor (like the dramatic colors of the autum leaves) like a brown or amber beer (perhaps a red beer to match the color of the leaves). This beer has none of that. Silky smooth, easy drinking and forgettable.

If anybody finds any good seasonal beers put out by the big beer companies, by all means, tell us about them here.