. Atsugi Beer is celebrated among beer geeks for its bold, flavorful creations and its old but charming taproom that many have made the pilgrimage to in the small town of Atsugi, Kanagawa. Its long-time brewer, Mochizuki, is also very friendly and part of the place’s appeal. Atsugi Beer is not very well known outside…
As we posted on this site on March 16, new tax laws in Japan now allow brewers to add various spices, fruits, and herbs to their beverages and have them recognized as “beer,” rather than labeling them “happoshu.” The laws do not allow them to brew anything that could not be brewed before, mind you—they…
