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Like a Rolling Stone · Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 872

We all like beer... Very Happy

but which is the best one? I won't answer yet I am waiting for other respones first Wink

mrjohndub · Joined: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 198 Location: Saitama, Japan

None of those...

I'm going with Suntory World Select. It has (gasp) flavor. Shocked

AndyH · Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 417

One of the few things I've come to miss being here is good beer. Especially brews from Britain, Belgium, and my native Pacific Northwest (Oregon/Washington). However, my tastes have adjusted, and I've grown very fond of ASAHI SUPER DRY.
Asahi is always my first choice, but when I can't get it, I like Suntory Malts or Orion.

Yawarakaijin · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 504 Location: Middle of Nagano

How can you even call this a poll without YEBISU? Very Happy

By far my favourite Japanese brew.

Yawarakaijin · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 504 Location: Middle of Nagano

I would also love to recommend KIRIN pale ale. I have yet to see it in the stores or supermarkets but there are a few pubs around where i live that serve it. Its not a black beer and not a pilsner, as far as i know its the only commercially brewed "brown" beer in Japan. Its really worth it, if you are ever in Sagamiono there is a little pub called ANGIE'S that serves up a 1000ml pint for onl 800 yen:)

Brooks · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Sagamihara

where is Angie`s?

luckyloser700 · Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 308 Location: Japan

When the cheapest beer runs you 1000 Yen a six-pack, better switch to hard liquor. Yamaya often sells the hard stuff cheaper than you can get it in the States.

Like a Rolling Stone · Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 872

Wow! everyone really DOES like beer Very Happy

Yawarakaijin · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 504 Location: Middle of Nagano

Brooks, when you get to sagamiono head out the main exit and take the escalators to you left hand side. You will find yourself on the side of the station that is NOT busy. Take the escalators down and walk forward along the street the is just to your right. You will have the station building to your right and a couple shops to your left. Take your very first left and about midway down the block on your right hand side you will see a little white sign out front with Angies on it. Its a funky little place with some good pizzas and of course 800 yen for 1000ml beers:)

Lynn · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 696 Location: in between

My favorite is the one with the dragon. I think it's Asahi super dry.

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

wolfman · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 189

i haven't gotten to japan yet, but as far as what you can get here in the states.. i gotta go with sapporo

what's the deal with the name? is it brewed in sapporo?

canuck · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 1921 Location: Japan

I've had some excellent beer from Myokokogen in Niigata.

Another really good one is the new Sapporo wheat beer.

angrysoba · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 446 Location: Kansai, Japan

There are a few micro-breweries in the country who's beer is worth trying. In the Kansai area there is Minoo, which makes a nice brew. I also recommend Kirin Heartland beer as a beer with flavour.

Yawarakaijin · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 504 Location: Middle of Nagano

I would agree with soba on the Kirin Heartland, its a nice beer. If you havent already I would suggest checking out the bar of the same name (Heartland) in Roppongi Hills. Quite a nice place if you are looking to escape from the "riffraff" that usually attend places like Gaspanic and such. The beer is great and not too expensive considering the atmosphere which is quite nice. Be forewarned, if you take a date the cocktails are extremely expensive, im pretty sure thats where they make their money as there is no cover and the beer is reasonably well priced.