Ise Kadoya

Kodai-Mai Ale is ready to go!

2010-10-17T14:57:00.000+09:00

Kodai-Mai Ale (Ancient Rice Ale) has arrived!

With the change of seasons upon us, we have created a special brew that reflects the feel and flavors of autumn—Kodai-Mai Ale, created with specially chosen hops and an ancient variety of black rice.

The Kodai-mai was was locally harvested in Ise City and the hops were hand selected to blend with and extract the flavors from this distinctive strain of hearty black rice.

When we set out to brew our Kodai-Mail Ale, our focus was not completely on taste but on the color too. And I am happy to report we succeeded on both fronts! The beautiful brown and reddish color is as beautiful as the ale is tasty!

At first sip, the gentle mellow flavor of the rice carries through to subtly flavor this ale until the bitterness of the hops kick in. The finish is refreshing and smooth thanks to the black rice aftertaste.

With the bounty of fall vegetables available now, Kodai-Mai Ale is the perfect fall companion to the many autumn dishes. Try it with your favorite seasonal food and I dare you to tell me I’m wrong!

Kodai-Mai Ale as well as other favorites are available at our Biyagura store and our on-line shop (sorry, our shop is Japanese only).

Have a great autumn and as always, I hope you enjoy the new beer.

Cheers,

Narihiro

World Beer Award Winner!

2010-08-30T20:11:00.000+09:00

Great news has arrived!

Out of a field of over five hundred entries in twenty-seven countries, the following Ise Kadoya beers were chosen number one at the World Beer Awards for 2010.

Ise Kadoya Brown Ale - World’s Best Dark Ale - Brown
Ise Kadoya Stout - Asia’s Best Stout & Porter - Stout - Dry
Ise Kadoya Imperial India Pale Ale - Asia’s Best Pale Ale - Imperial IPA

We were so happy and humbled by this great news that we have been even more energized to continue our efforts to brew better beers. And there are not enough words to express my gratitude to all my staff and all our beer fans in Japan and around the world to make this happen. Without all of the help and support, our success couldn’t be possible.

So from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for your continued support.

Narihiro

Imperial Smoked Porter is now available!

2010-08-01T14:09:00.001+09:00

There’s no two ways about it—our brew master, Nakanishi is driven. He is driven by his relentless enthusiasm to challenge and push himself to create new and original tastes (some of which no one could ever come up with!) and his desire to keep looking for ways to improve our current recipes. Our new Imperial Smoked Porter is evidence of this.

This time around, we added a different kind of hop—Brewers Gold Hops—to create a milder taste and enhanced smoked malt flavor than last year’s version.

Even though it has a 7% ABV, it has a lighter taste that most would imagine. This smoked porter has a rich and complicated and surprisingly smooth flavor. It is considerably darker than our pale ale but not as heavy as our stout.

We think it goes great with smoked foods, such as cheese or salmon. But we also think it goes well with just about anything. Our smoked porter is available through our online shop (sorry, Japanese only) and at our Biyagura shop in Ise City.

We hope this seasonal treat will cool you down during the dog days of summer!

Summer Oyster Season!

2010-07-08T13:39:00.001+09:00

One of our restaurants, Nikenchaya Naiku-Mae Ten, located near Naiku in Ise City (map) is gearing up for the hot weather with our summer oyster menu. Right now, Uramura oysters are in season and are better than ever! Whether fried, steamed or grilled, our oysters are some of the best you can find!

Uramura oysters come from neighboring Uramura-Cho in Toba City along the Oonura Bay, where fresh water and sea water produce ideal conditions for growing some of Japan’s tastiest and sought after oysters. Pictured below is our signature dish, grilled, simmered, and fried oyster lunch set.

If your appetite is small our “Kaki Shigureni Chazuke”, simmered Uramura oysters and fresh ginger smothered in a thick, sweet soy sauce served on a bowl of rice, would be your choice. This is a light meal, but it gives you a nice boost of energy in the summer heat. If oysters are not your fist choice, Nikenchaya Naiku-Mae Ten has a wide range of other goodies to satisfy your hunger!

We are located along the Isuzu River on Oharai-machi street near Ise Jingu (Naiku). When visiting Jingu, take a break from the heat and the flurry of activity and have lunch and a cool drink in our traditional wooden style building overlooking the river for a true Japanese experience.

We are open everyday from 11:00~20:00. Thursdays, we are open from 11:00 to 15:00.

Of course, English menus are available!

There’s nothing common about this “Common Beer”

2010-05-09T14:32:00.003+09:00

Hello again beer lovers! We have begun selling our newest beer, a kind of California “Common Beer” that has its roots in the middle part of the 1800s in the time of the California gold rush.

This type of beer is especially different because we use lager yeast, yet create the fermentation process at the same temperatures as we would with a fermenting ale yeast. The result is a beer that has both a fruity taste from the ale yeast and a crisp and refreshing taste from the lager yeast. And the early results are this one is a winner!

We feel our “Common Beer” will satisfy any and all palats, from beginners to craft beer connoisseurs.

Bottles of “Common Beer” are available at our Biyagura shop or through our on-line store for our customers in Japan (sorry, Japanese only).

As always, don’t wait if you would like to try this one since we are expecting another quick sellout!

Cheers,

Narihiro

Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America

2010-04-07T22:49:00.000+09:00

Hello all,

I am on my way to the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago to attend the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. I am really looking forward to seeing some old faces and meeting some new friends and colleagues. The conference will be held from April 7 to April 10. Check the link above for more information. I hope to see some of you there.

I will write more in the coming days.

Cheers,

Narihiro

Ise Kadoya Beers available in Chiba!

2010-03-30T21:24:00.001+09:00

I’m really excited to announce that as of this week, April 1, Ise Kadoya Beers will be sold at Grocery Court Cerfeuil Karuizawa within IKSPIARI shopping center near Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu. To mark the special day, we are going to sell our President’s Special No. 2 and No. 3. Now, if some of you are thinking, “hey, I thought you sold all the President’s Special No. 2!” Well, you are partially right. We did sell a lot of the President’s Special No. 2 but NOT ALL. Since this is such a special occasion, I am releasing the rest of my private stock I was keeping for myself. They should be fantastic, since I have kept them cool in order to help the maturing process, so I think these might taste better than when we originally sold it a few months ago.

Grocery Court Cerfeuil Karuizawa sells original, high quality, handmade natural products, such as jams, dips, pastes and salad dressings. Their products are made with the finest ingredients, producing a rich and delectable flavor you wouldn’t believe! Each one of their handmade, natural products are created in small batches so they can pay attention to the finest details assuring you an unforgettable eating experience. The president of Cerfeuil, Mr. Nagasawa and I share the same philosophy for producing and selling products and I just fell in love with his attitude and his products and since then, I envisioned selling Ise Kadoya beers in his shop.

I have been at Grocery Court Cerfeuil Karuizawa a lot recently so if you stop by, you just might see me selling and explaining the product lines. If you DO stop by, please say hello, I would love to hear from you.

The shop is open from 10:00 until 21:00 and is located on the second floor in the Museum Lane Zone of IKSPIARI, near the Resort Gateway Station of Disney Resort Line. Take a look at the Google map below for a closer look. I hope to see you in Chiba.

Cheers,

Narihiro//

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By the time you read this...

2010-03-16T23:13:00.001+09:00

We just released our Presidents's Special Number 3 called "First Pilsner" and are anticipating this one will sell out VERY quickly. In fact, it may already be sold out by the time you read this blog! But you never know, so if you are a fan of pilsner beer, make a dash to our Biyagura shop and pick up a bottle or two.

In the 12 years we have been brewing beer, we’ve focused on brewing top-fermented, dark and strong flavored ales. And traditionally, bottom-fermented pilsners tend to be lighter, clear and golden. And our “First Pilsner” is no exception—with a gorgeous color and rich flavor, I promise you won’t be disappointed. So why the change you ask? Because we wanted to surprise our fans with a pilsner with a distinct Ise Kadoya twist.

When I started to brew “First Pilsner”, I had a very distinct image in mind—that of an intelligent woman, pure and gorgeous and slightly reserved.

Brewing this kind of beer required a lot of subtlety and balance since we used a different kind of hopping method while at the same time, maintained our basic preparation process. And we feel our method paid off because the “First Pilsner” has a sharp flavor and a gorgeous hoppy aroma and when poured, creates a great head. Dare I say, this is just what I imagined!

“First Pilsner” is a satisfying beer that will go with any meal and won’t leave you with an empty feeling the way some pilsners do. If you don’t believe me, I invite you to try one yourself!

Cheers!

Narihiro//

Going Going Gone!

2010-02-08T18:56:00.000+09:00

Just as we thought, our “Imperial India Pale Ale”, aka President Special Number 2, flew off the shelves and sold out in less than a week! So for some of you who were able to get your hands on a bottle or two, we would love to hear your feedback. And for the many of you who didn't get to try it, we warned you it would go quick!

This weekend is Valentine’s day so we have been focusing on our latest brew, “CACAO” made with bitter chocolate. It will be available to ship after February 10. If you are interested, and we know that you are, we are currently accepting orders, and will continue to, through our Japanese website until February 12.

Our staff did some serious experimenting recently to uncover different ways to enjoy the CACAO ale. Since it is particularly bitter, they discovered it goes well with sweets. Hmm...no brainer. For some other ideas, click the movie on the right to see our staff hard at work conducting “research” (sorry, audio is Japanese ONLY!) . Happy Valentine's Day!

Cheers,

Narihiro//

New Release—President's Special Number 2!

2010-01-31T19:01:00.000+09:00

After a long and meticulous brewing process, "Imperial India Pale Ale" is now available to purchase on-line (sorry, Japanese only) or at our Biyagura shop.

As I described in this blog last November, we used 10 different kinds of hops and intensively oversaw the hopping process. The alcohol content is 9% and of course, can be enjoyed now.

Or, if you can put this one in the back of your fridge and hold off drinking it for now and wait another 6 months or more, you may find it is worth the wait since the maturing process, we think, will really smooth this one out. That’s a tall order, I know, so if you are going to wait, I can only wish you good luck!

The supply is VERY limited, so please order from our online store or please visit our Biyagura shop in the coming week. If the President's Special Number 1 is any indication, President's Special Number 2 WILL NOT last long. We hope you like this one—we really do!

Cheers,

Narihiro

New Year Update...

2010-01-24T16:39:00.000+09:00

Hello again beer lovers. I’m sorry for my lack of blogging recently—things are as busy as ever. Be that as it may, that hasn’t stopped us from mixing up some very unique and distinct brews to surprise our fans in recent months!

In December, we announced our “Uramura Kaki Stout”, an oyster flavored concoction made in part from lightly broiled oysters taken from our locally famous Uramura region. The feedback was that it was smother and easier to drink than our regular stout! It quickly sold out online and soon after, our stock at our Biyagura store was snatched up too. But don’t fret, if you missed your chance or would like more, we have a batch brewing up that will be available near the end of February. Keep an eye on the blog and I will give more information next month.

And in January, we introduced our “Maple Cinnamon” beer—a mellow and lightly sweet ale made with malt, hops, maple sugar and cinnamon. There are still a few more bottles at our Biyagura store, so if you are interested, make a mad dash to our store and grab the last few bottles of this seasonal treat!

Also, we are currently taking orders for our Valentine's Day ale—“Cacao” made with bitter cocoa. Don’t be fooled, this WILL NOT be a good substitute for a box of sweet chocolate for your sweetheart! However, I promise it’ll be bitter, smooth and chocolaty.

And lastly, we are gearing up for the release of the “President’s Special No. 2” soon. So far, it is looking VERY good and we can’t wait to set this one free.

Stay tuned for more updates and happy (belated) new year!

Narihiro

Coming Soon! President’s Special Part II

2009-11-16T19:13:00.001+09:00

Back in September, we introduced our “President’s Special” beer and nearly sold out our entire stock in one day. Since it was such a great hit and in recognition of winning the 2009 Japan Beer Festival’s “Brewery of the Year award, we decided to brew another batch. We are going to call it the “President’s Special Part II”. The focus of the first batch was using all natural yeast however, for the current batch, we have really been focused on maximizing the aroma of the hops.

We are using 10 different kinds of hops and are intensively overseeing the hopping process. As of today, we have reduced the temperature and have begun the maturing process. Currently, the alcohol content is 8.975% and it has great aroma and boasts a hoppy bitterness. Gradually, the maturing process will produce a "young" stage and then the full aroma of the hops will be more apparent.

Keep checking back for more details since I feel this is going to be a good one. And if history repeats, plan on getting your hands on it early since I bet we will sell out fast.

Cheers,

Narihiro

Brewery of the year!

2009-10-28T21:21:00.000+09:00

The 2009 Japan Beer Festival was held in Yokohama from September 19 through 21 and over 20,000 beer lovers attended the festival.

I was there to enjoy tasting different kinds of beers and meeting different people from all over Japan (over 200 kinds of craft beers were presented this year) and was not expecting to be on the stage let alone making a speech.

However.

Ise Kadoya Brewery was selected "Brewery of the Year" for 2009. This award goes the the company that contributed to improve the craft beer industry in Japan in addition to continue its efforts to improve its own quality, marketing and people development. The winner is decided by a large body of people who are involved in the craft beer industry and it is that fact that makes me so humble and honored to receive such an award.

To celebrate our success, we are brewing a "President's Special Part 2" and plan to sell it around the middle of November.

Cheers,

Narihiro.

September News

2009-09-15T16:05:00.000+09:00

Some Ise Kadoya News:

First: Recently, the “Best Beer Selection” contest was held in Osaka, Japan and I am very happy to announce that Ise Kadoya Brewery won the “Diamond Prize” or the overall winner of the event. I want to thank all our supporters and staff for this great award.

Next: At the end of the month, we are planning to send our second shipment of beer to the US. This time, we are planning to combine our shipment with Baird Brewery of Numazu, Japan and because of this, we won’t ship as many bottles as last spring. Instead, we are planning to send a more specific selection of our most popular brews so far. We were pleasantly surprised to learn just how well-receieved our Genmai Ale was so first on the list is 178 cases of Genmai as well as 128 cases of Triple Hop Ale, 128 cases of Pale Ale and 64 cases of our India Pale Ale.

Next: We have been invited to enter our beer in this October’s World Beer Festival in Strasbourg, France. As much as we would like to represent ourselves in person, we won’t be able to make it, however, if YOU are planning to attend, have fun, be safe and have a tall cold one on us. For more information about the festival, click here.

And one more thing: I have recently been asked about where to find Ise Kadoya Beers in America—especially the west coast. The KIND OF answer is that Ise Kadoya beers are available in California, Oregon, and Washington State in the western US. Now if you want SPECIFIC locations or businesses, please contact our US distributor Shelton Brothers directly and they will point you in the right direction. Click this link to get to the Shelton Brothers website.

Cheers,

Narihiro Suzuki

New Beer On The Way!

2009-08-04T07:02:00.000+09:00

We are currently hard at work brewing a very interesting new beer...

The process includes yeast taken from the forest of Ise Jingu here in the Ise area.
I have been particularly fussy about the quality and variety of ingredients in this beer. In fact, I've been very selective about EVERYTHING, especially the malt and hops. In fact, we are using both barley malt and wheat malt as well as five different kinds of hops. At present, the taste is similar to a Weisen with a touch of spice and fruit, but only time will tell...

So far in the brewery, we have given this beer the nickname, "shacho no wagamama beer" - loosely translating to "all the best ingredients for the president's beer." Up 'till now everything is on schedule and everything is very promising. We are really looking forward to this beer and hope you now are too.

We are planning to release the new beer (we don't have the official name just yet) after Japan's OBON holiday so please look for starting in the middle of August. Please look for it on our Japanese online store or at our Biyagura store in Shinkyu, Ise.

Cheers,

Narhiro

Julio's and Spuyten Duyvil!

2009-06-29T23:02:00.006+09:00

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

Drinking our fair share in Boston

2009-04-24T21:57:00.000+09:00

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

More Ise Kadoya adventures in Boston!

2009-04-23T09:37:00.000+09:00

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

Deep Ellum on Friday!

2009-04-22T19:27:00.000+09:00

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

2009-04-19T13:58:00.000+09:00

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

US East Coast Beer Events

2009-04-17T11:06:00.000+09:00

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

Premium beers on the way!

2009-03-31T19:34:00.000+09:00

Ise Kadoya’s fiscal year officially ended on February 28 and that means I have begun to set my sights on new projects for the coming year. Along with our first ever US beer shipments, there are many more exciting plans on the drawing board for fiscal year 2009.

One of those plans already in motion is to establish three new premium, year-round Ise Kadoya beers. Tentatively called, “Ise Kadoya Vintage”, these beers must be brewed for at least 6 months and will boast an alcohol content of 12%. With quality and craftsmanship beyond current Ise Kadoya’s premium beers, we are looking for “Ise Kadoya Vintage” to take our beer making to the next level.

We are targeting a fall release date with a projected cost of ¥1,200 per bottle, due in part to the extensive brewing time involved. Keep these beers in mind and I will let you know more specifics in the coming months.

Narihiro

Ise Kadoya beer is going to America!

2009-01-21T18:31:00.000+09:00

The clock is ticking. In just a few more weeks, we will send our first shipment of beer to America, something that is both exhilarating and quite honestly, a little overwhelming.

Since we started brewing beer in 1997, we have always had a dream in the backs of our minds to someday sell our beer in the US. And now, 13 years later, our wish is coming true. All the time and attention we have given our beer and beer making—almost as much our children!—has now given us a chance to see just how good our beer is when it is stacked against some pretty stiff competition in America.

A long time ago, I set a personal goal to brew a world-caliber beer. Although at that time, my family’s company had over 400 years of history, I knew that those 400+ years wouldn’t amount to much credit on a world stage. Let’s face it, even though Japan has the second largest economy in the world, we really aren’t known as part of the world’s beer brewing elite. And not only that, I’m from Ise City—a town with a lot to offer but certainly not a cosmopolitan capital known to many outside Japan.

When I started this brewing business, I was in my mid-20s, full of confidence and raw excitement about our new adventure. I didn’t think my goal of brewing world-class beer was too ambitious, in fact, I almost felt it was my obligation as the new head of my family’s business. Yet, I couldn’t clearly see the path that I now find myself on. I knew the “whats” I just didn’t know the “hows” of how it would play out.

However, after winning two gold and two bronze medals at the 2003 Australian International Beer Awards in Melbourne, one of our goals was met. Much like the North Star guides a sailor, the AIB gave us added (if you can believe it) enthusiasm, it made us work even harder than before to make our beer better and better.

Even though other Japanese microbreweries had won international medals in the past, the reality was that many came and went, we knew then and know now that the medals, as sweet as they are to get, aren’t the most important part of our journey. We want to brew beer that is recognized by not only beer judges but by beer lovers around the world.

So, now are beers will be sold in America. One more dream will be realized and another dream will be put to the test. Can we make it in America? Can we compete? Stay tuned for I will update in the coming months.

As for dreams already realized, our customer’s encouragement has been at times, simply overwhelming. We can’t fully express our appreciation and thanks for all the people who have supported us year in and year out. But, one thing we can do is this: We promise to keep working hard and giving our full attention and hearts to a dream started long ago.

Narihiro Suzuki