Spring 2011 There have been an abundance of craft beer events these past few months, most of them held for charity. Perhaps the largest was the “Re-Fermenting Japan” event held April 17th in Tokyo, organized by the Good Beer Club with cooperation from brewers throughout Japan. Over twenty breweries donated kegs for the event, and…

The winter months are slow ones for craft beer in Japan. Thankfully, we’ve got the Real Ale Festival on February 13th, but for three months we’ve had no large-scale festivals! This seems like a great opportunity for a city somewhere in Japan. A quick look at the event calendar in a U.S. craft beer magazine…

It’s been a busy, busy few months for beer enthusiasts in Japan, what with all the many festivals, both established and new. Hakata (Fukuoka) kicked off its first in the middle of a filthy hot summer with some organizational help from Okura Hotel’s brewery. Some didn’t like the heat, but it sure made the beer…