Things have been hectic as usual lately so I am finally getting around to uploading a few pictures from my Boston and New York trip earlier this Spring.

This picture was taken at the local and somewhat famous neighborhood bar Spuyten Duyvil in Brooklyn, New York taken on April 25th. Spuyten Duyvil serves craft beers from all over North America and an incredible variety of different beers from all over the world. There are a handful of taps and literally hundreds of bottles from some of the best and most obscure beers to be found. Even before it gets dark, Spuyten Duyvil is crowded with many of its regular customers. In this shot, I was talking shop about Ise Kadoya Brewery as well as partaking in a few(?) new and exciting beers! Great time, great place. Thank you, Spuyten Duyvil!

This picture was taken at Julio’s Liqor in Westborough, Massachusetts taken on April 24th.

Julio's sells over 1,000 kinds of beer—which is incredible. Besides the incredible amount of beers, the owners and staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about the beer they sell. I was VERY IMPRESSED! In this shot, I was pouring some Ise Kadoya samples along with Brian Baird from Baird Brewery in Numazu, Japan. Our Genmai Ale was a big hit!

Cheers,

Narihiro

I got up before sunrise and then spent the day walking around Boston again. Yesterday, I visited The Museum of Fine Arts and then the Samuel Adams Brewery, famous for its Boston Lager. We visited the Sam Adams factory and learned about how they make their beer. At that time, I thought about how it had been a long time since my wife Chika and I had spent a long period of time together.

Yesterday evening, there was the tasting event at Restaurant Federal. After going to the wrong “Federal” we were late at arriving at our own event and by the time we arrived at the correct “Federal” it was already full of people with every table full—over 100 of them! I heard that Federal has been in business over 25 years and makes about $ 5,500,000 a year! I can believe it after seeing it so full and so loud. When we spoke, we had to shout to make ourselves heard!

During the tasting, we had again got good feedback about our Genmai Ale.  People said they liked the Genmai Ale, a few of them claiming, “Genmai Ale is number one!", “Amazing!”, and “Perfect beer!!!” Some people describe the taste as “...a little toasty, hoppy aroma, smooth, striking a perfect balance.” I was surrounded by people who wanted to give me their feedback and shake my hand!  I was happy and at the same time overwhelmed by their reactions!

After Federal we went back to Deep Ellum again with some of the Shelton Brothers staff. We spent some great time together again talking about beer making, beer business and so much more...I felt there are no boundaries and no cultural differences when it comes to passionate beer business and beer making.

Just before 11 o'clock, Todd, from Shelton invited us to accompany him to another bar however we sadly declined in order to pace ourselves for the few more days we have left in the US.

I have been so moved and touched by the people I have met during this trip.  They have been so kind, warm and welcoming.

More to come, stay tuned!

Narihiro

Yesterday, my wife Chika and I walked around Boston and afterwards, joined a beer event at "The Other Side Cafe" where we met all the staff from Shelton Brothers, our beer distributor in US. They made us feel very welcome and we had a great time with all of them. It was great to finally meet them all in person, after all the email correspondence in the last year or so.

Today, there was a beer tasting event for Ise Kodaya and Baird Brewery at Seiyo Sushi in Boston. I was really nervous whether people would like our beer or not. It turns out, I worried for not since after I saw so many people enjoying our beers and talked with many people who gave some really good feedback. I was especially happy the customers liked our Genmai or Brown Rice Ale, the brainchild our brew master, Mr. Nakanishi—a real Ise Kadoya original. I was thrilled to learn that our original recipe was so well received by professionals in America, which I believe to be the center of the beer universe.

After the event at Seiyo Sushi, I joined another event at "Deep Ellum" and spent a "deep" time. I was so happy to see after I arrived, they already had our Triple Hop, Pale Ale, and Genmai Ale on their menu. What a great experience!

I am so drunk right now, I hope I am making sense to you!

More from the road soon,

Narihiro

After our beer tasting at Julio’s Liquors (http://www.juliosliquors.com/) this Friday night from 4 PM to 6 PM, a handful of brewers and friends are planning to gather at Deep Ellum Bar in nearby Alston, Mass. If anyone is interested, come out and share a few laughs and beers with us starting at about 7:00 PM.

Deep Ellum's website is:

http://www.deepellum-boston.com/

Keep checking back since I will write more from the road.

Narihiro

More Beer Events In Boston

As I wrote in the last blog, I am traveling to Boston and New York in the coming days to attend some beer events that kick off Ise Kadoya beer’s arrival in America. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends and beer lovers on Wednesday April 22 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Seiyo Sushi in Boston (http://www.seiyoboston.com/). Along with Ise Kadoya Beers, Seiyo Sushi is going to feature some beers from fellow Japanese brewer, Brian Baird from Baird Brewery.

There are some other events as well on the docket that might interest you. Thursday April 23 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Federal Wine & Spirits is holding an event to feature Ise Kadoya Beers. Federal Wine & Spirits is located downtown Boston—with plenty more information online on their HP: (http://www.federalwine.com/).

One more event that might interest you is an event at Julio’s Liquors in Boston. I have never been to Julio’s but I have heard great things. The event is going to be on Friday April 24 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If you wish for directions or more information, take a look at Julio’s Liquors HP: (http://www.juliosliquors.com/).

I hope to see you at one of the events.

I will write more from the road.

Narihiro

Hello all. I am traveling to Boston and New York in the coming days to attend some beer events that kick off Ise Kadoya beer’s arrival in America.

My time in Boston will coincide with the Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America (http://www.beertown.org/events/cbc/) so there will be plenty of people to meet and plenty of beer to be drunk in the coming days.

The first scheduled event will be held on Wednesday April 22 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
at Seiyo Sushi in Boston (http://www.seiyoboston.com/). There is plenty of information on their website so if interested, come out and enjoy some good food, good conversation and of course, good beer. I hope to see some of you there.

I will update more in the coming days.

Narihiro