by Kumaigai Jinya Narita Airport is a busy hub of travel not only for international flights, but now also domestic ones as well. Just a short hop away lies Sakura City, and therein lies Loco Beer. Loco Beer launched in 1998, having been established by Shimor, an alcohol retailer operating nine branches within Chiba prefecture.…

Spiegelau beer glasses are steadily making their way into Japan’s craft beer scene, positively changing how people appreciate beer. The iconic IPA glasses, in particular, are creating some buzz. Guests to last year’s Hop Revolution festival received one and they’ve been featured in several magazines. The IPA glasses resemble Spiegelau’s newest design in the beer…

by Ry Beville Heretic Brewing Company. It may seem like an ironic name for a brewery whose founder and brewmaster has written at least one book about beer that has become orthodox reading. And through the Jamil Show, the world’s first radio program about brewing classic styles of beer, Jamil Zainasheff has educated thousands. Where…

Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company is the quintessential craft brewery. Almost everything is handcrafted and we’re not just talking about the beers. Owner/brewmaster Chris Garrett is something of the handyman, owing in part to having grown up on a fairly remote ranch in New Mexico, where “do-it-yourself” is a necessary part of life. As we tour…

Belgian beer essentially is craft beer. While not every Belgian brewery takes a non-industrial, artisan approach to brewing, most do. It’s an integral part of the country’s brewing heritage. In some ways, Belgian beer helped pave the way for craft beer in Japan by acclimating people’s tastes to flavors more complex than the mainstream lagers…