There is no doubt that festive summer beer fests are a blast. But autumn offers a break from the hot, steamy weather and sipping beers in the fresh, cool air amid natural surroundings is equally, if not more, pleasing. The aromatics and richness of beer seem to be enhanced in such a setting. Autumn is…
The World Beer Cup (WBC), billed as the world’s most prestigious beer competition, is now an annual affair showcasing the best beers from around the world. A handful of those beers come from Japan, as results prove with each WBC; Japan’s brewers have consistently taken home medals since the competition was first launched in 1996.…
The American Craft Beer Experience (ACBE) festival, which showcases some of the best of American craft beer, takes place this year from November 10th through the 12th at Waters Takeshiba in Tokyo. Launched in 2015, it offers the public a chance to try a tantalizing range of brands brought to Japan by its major importers.…
Hanshin Racecourse Craft Beer Summit 2023 will be held on 9/2 and 9/3 at a special area inside the JRA Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, Hyogo. As admission is free, it’s a good opportunity for any that have never been to a racecourse to get a glimpse of what it’s like. The seven breweries participating in…
Attention brewers! One of the world’s largest and most respected beer competitions, the European Beer Star (EBS), is just around the corner. Of note, this year the competition celebrates 20 years of recognizing the world’s finest European-style beers. Brewers have until July 12th to register. Medals of gold, silver, and bronze are awarded to worthy…
