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What to eat in Japan? Top 20 Japanese Beers

Last update: Wed Apr 16 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Best Japanese Beer Producers
• Best Japanese Beers
• Japanese Beers Database
• Japanese Beers map

Best Japanese Beer Producers

01

Beer

Ise Kadoya Brewery

ISE, Japan
4.5
Ise Kadoya Brewery
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AWARDS

International Brewing Awards - Gold

2019

BEST Ise Kadoya Brewery Beers
Ise Kadoya Pale Ale
02

Beer

Y.MARKET CO.,LTD

NAGOYA, Japan
4.3
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2021

BEST Y.MARKET CO.,LTD Beers
Ymarket - Lupulin Nectar
03

Beer

Spring Valley Brewery

SHIBUYA, Japan
4.2
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Spring Valley Brewery is the original brewery of Kirin. Founded in 1869 by William Copeland, the brewery was purchased by a group of Japanese investors and eventually Spring Valley became Kirin. In 2014 the Spring Valley Brewing brand was relaunched and they currently have 3 locations in Japan.


The Daikanyama shop was the first to be launched and can be considered their head location with a brewery located inside the main building. With 2 spacious floors with ample seating and an outdoor area as well, you never have to worry about getting a seat. 
AWARDS

International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024, 2021

European Beer Star - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

Untappd - 3.7

BEST Spring Valley Brewery Beers
Spring Valley Jazzberry Daydream Hojun<496>
04

Beer

DevilCraft

TOKYO, Japan
4.2
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AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2024, 2016

BEST DevilCraft Beers
Black Igneous Arch Devil Imperial Stout
05

Beer

Yokohama Bay Brewing Co.

YOKOHAMA, Japan
4.2
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AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

BEST Yokohama Bay Brewing Co. Beers
Yuzu Weiss
06

Beer

Heiwa Shuzou Co.

WAKAYAMA, Japan
4.2
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AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Heiwa Shuzou Co. Beers
Heiwa Craft Red Ale
07

Beer

Miyazaki Hideji-Beer Co.

MIYAZAKI, Japan
4.2
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Miyazaki Hideji-Beer Co. Beers
Kuri Kuro - Dark Chestnuts Ale
08

Beer

AJI Beer (Minoh Beer)

OSAKA, Japan
4.2
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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2017

BEST AJI Beer (Minoh Beer) Beers
W-Ipa
09

Beer

Bighand Bros. Beer

KYOTO, Japan
3.9
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

BEST Bighand Bros. Beer Beers
Andalusite
10

Beer

Aqula Brewery Akita

AKITA, Japan
3.9
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Aqula Brewery Akita Beers
Namahage IPA
11
Beer

BREW CLASSIC

KANAZAWA, Japan
3.9
12
Beer

Nasu Kohgen Beer Co.

TOCHIGI PREFECTURE, Japan
3.9
13
Beer

Chateau Kamiya Ushiku Brewery

OSAKA, Japan
3.9
14
Beer

Konishi Brewing Company

HYŌGO PREFECTURE, Japan
3.9
15
Beer

Kirin

SENDAI, Japan
3.5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Best Japanese Beer Producers
• Best Japanese Beers
• Japanese Beers Database
• Japanese Beers map

Best Japanese Beers

01

Beer

Heiwa Shuzou Co. Heiwa Craft Red Ale

WAKAYAMA, Japan
4.8
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

02

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Miyazaki Hideji-Beer Co. Kuri Kuro - Dark Chestnuts Ale

MIYAZAKI, Japan
4.8
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

03

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Ise Kadoya Brewery Ise Kadoya Pale Ale

ISE, Japan
4.8
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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2019

04

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Y.MARKET CO.,LTD Ymarket - Lupulin Nectar

NAGOYA, Japan
4.8
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2021

05

Beer

Spring Valley Brewery Spring Valley Jazzberry

SHIBUYA, Japan
4.5
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This authentic fruit beer features the pleasant acidity of raspberries, a refreshing taste, and a gorgeous ruby ​​color. It is made by adding raspberry juice to malt and hops and brewing with wine yeast. We paid particular attention to the combination of ingredients, aiming for a jazz-like flavor in which the various parts show off their individuality while harmonizing together.
AWARDS

International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024

European Beer Star - Gold

2023, 2022

Untappd - 3.3

06

Beer

Spring Valley Brewery Daydream

SHIBUYA, Japan
4.5
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A Japanese white beer with a soft, chewy foam and a subtle hint of the refreshing flavor of yuzu peel and Japanese pepper. The rich flavor and delicate aroma of Japanese ingredients go well with seafood and other Japanese dishes.
AWARDS

European Beer Star - Gold

2021

Untappd - 3.5

07

Beer

Spring Valley Brewery Hojun<496>

SHIBUYA, Japan
4.5
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This craft beer features the rich flavor of malt from the moment you take a sip, and the refined aroma of hops. By adjusting the hop ratio and boosting the amount of dry hopping, it achieves a rich yet endlessly enjoyable flavor.
AWARDS

International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024

Untappd - 3.5

08

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Bighand Bros. Beer Andalusite

KYOTO, Japan
4.5
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

09

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Yokohama Bay Brewing Co. Yuzu Weiss

YOKOHAMA, Japan
4.5
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

10

Beer

DevilCraft Black Igneous

TOKYO, Japan
4.5
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

11
Beer

Aqula Brewery Akita Namahage IPA

AKITA, Japan
4.5
12
Beer

BREW CLASSIC Doris' Jaguar

KANAZAWA, Japan
4.5
13
Beer

Nasu Kohgen Beer Co. Nine-Tailed Fox

TOCHIGI PREFECTURE, Japan
4.5
14
Beer

DevilCraft Arch Devil Imperial Stout

TOKYO, Japan
4.5
15
Beer

Chateau Kamiya Ushiku Brewery Sakura Mankai Lager

OSAKA, Japan
4.5
16
Beer

Konishi Brewing Company Konishi Itami Beer Japan Ale White

HYŌGO PREFECTURE, Japan
4.5
17
Beer

AJI Beer (Minoh Beer) W-Ipa

OSAKA, Japan
4.5
18
Beer

Spring Valley Brewery Kyoto Yosano Ipa

SHIBUYA, Japan
4.2
19
Beer

Spring Valley Brewery Juicy Hop

SHIBUYA, Japan
4.2
20
Beer

Kirin Hon

SENDAI, Japan
4.2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Best Japanese Beer Producers
• Best Japanese Beers
• Japanese Beers Database
• Japanese Beers map

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