What an exciting time to be in craft beer. The consumer movement toward artisanal breweries with close ties to the community is growing in countries across the world. Japan is one that is gaining a lot of attention, with media organizations and brewers frequently contacting us for information. Many brewers and beer lovers overseas now…
20. Itβs a notable number this year. Twenty years ago in 1994, the Japanese government enacted deregulation that paved the way for craft beer in Japan. Essentially, it drastically reduced the required yearly production minimum for a business to receive a brewing license. Shortly thereafter, the Japan Craft Beer Association was founded and the following…
The rugged couple packed the essentials first: compass, Swiss army knife, first-aid kit, emergency flares, thermoses, iodine pills, condoms. They planned equally for weather extremes: raingear and sunscreen, thermal underwear and thong bathing suits, alpine goggles and sunglasses. They packed two walkie-talkies, should they be separated. Both attached hiking bells to their bags, to alert…
The warriors clambered into the great mead hall, banging their shields with massive swords and battle axes. Fresh from victory, they had foodlust and wanted drink. Copious amounts of it. They sat at the long oak table and began pounding their fists to express their hunger, thirst and virile manhood. The fetid odor of sweat…
NIPPON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL 2012 γγγγ³γ―γ©γγγγ’γγ§γΉγγ£γγ«2012 Click here for event details! The director switched on the lights. The visiting researcher gasped as the enormous room with ornate pillars came into view. In the center of the room, on a circular dais illuminated by additional spotlights, stood the beautiful display case. As the two approached, their…
