Does anyone else like Japanese Beer?

[Volfan1]

I'm sure not many people go to Epcot just for the Japanese Beer, but we do. I spent a little time in Japan for work and became accustomed to Kirin Beer. So now each time we go to Epcot, we stop in England and get Fish-n-Chips then trek to Japan to get a Kirin Light. I'm thirsty just thinking about it!

 

[bphilb]

I love Kirin. My family knows anytime we walk past the Japan pavilion the Dad is going to make a Kiring stop. You can get it at most craft beer stores and some grocery stores in bottles (I'm not sure about the light version though).

 

[TheRustyScupper]

trek to Japan to get a Kirin Light

1) I prefer Asahi Kuronama.
. . . rich, deep flavor
2) In a pinch, Orion
. . . light and crisp
3) Kirin is only "OK" for me.
. . . Kirin Ichiban goes well with Sushi, but (to me) not on its own
. . . Kirin Light is so light & weak it is almost transparent, and not full of taste and (to me), worse than Corona

 

[Uncleromulus]

They have--or at least had-- Kirin on draft at Yak and Yeti.

Asahi is good--Sapporo as well.

 

[Volfan1]

I have been able to find Kirin here where I live. I found Asahi at World Market, and Sapporro is served at the local Japanese restaurants, but unsuccessful for Kirin.

 

[larryz]

Just make sure it's the actual import, and not the version brewed in Los Angeles or Canada...

 

[Uncleromulus]

That will be very difficult to find--at least where I live.

 

[PetePanMan]

Don't quite get it (just in my head?) but I love Japanese beer with sushi and other Japanese food

 

[kastoney]

I love Japanese beer and Kirin has always been my go to. That was until we ate at Teppan Edo and I tried the beer sampler, which included Asahi and Sapporo along with some edamame. Asahi is now my new fav Japanese beer as I found it more flavorful that Kirin (but of course still love that too). Here is the sampler to wet your beer thirst

 

[B-Ride]

I like to drink Japanese and Chinese beer with their respective cuisines when I get the chance. Heck, I'll even drink American beer when I am in the U.S.

 

[Micca]

They have--or at least had-- Kirin on draft at Yak and Yeti.

Asahi is good--Sapporo as well.

I've read some less than positive reviews of these brews...but I've enjoyed all of them. When we go to Publix to stock our room I usually pull a sixer of Sapporo and some of those tall aluminum cans of Kirin.

 

[Stefecatzz]

Believe it or not, I became a fan of Japanese beer while living in Baton Rouge & going to a pub/restaurant near LSU where they had Asahi on the menu! It is my favorite Japanese beer by far!

 

[bwang123]

all of the beers mentioned here are basically japans version of Bud Light.

 

[ChrisNY2]

Yup, the Japanese Craft Beer tasting at the Food and Wine Festival was awesome!