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What to eat in Japan? Top 20 Japanese Beers

Last update: Wed Apr 16 2025
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Best Japanese Beer Producers

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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2019

BEST Ise Kadoya Brewery Beers
02

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NAGOYA, Japan
4.3
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold

2021

BEST Y.MARKET CO.,LTD Beers
03
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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. 
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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024, 2021

European Beer Star - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

Untappd - 3.7

BEST Spring Valley Brewery Beers
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TOKYO, Japan
4.2
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024, 2016

05
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

BEST Yokohama Bay Brewing Co. Beers
06

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WAKAYAMA, Japan
4.2
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Heiwa Shuzou Co. Beers
07
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Miyazaki Hideji-Beer Co. Beers
08
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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2017

BEST AJI Beer (Minoh Beer) Beers
09
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

BEST Bighand Bros. Beer Beers
10
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Aqula Brewery Akita Beers
11
Beer
KANAZAWA, Japan
3.9
12
Beer
TOCHIGI PREFECTURE, Japan
3.9
13
14
Beer
HYŌGO PREFECTURE, Japan
3.9
15
Beer
SENDAI, Japan
3.5
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Best Japanese Beers

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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

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2019

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2021

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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.
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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024

European Beer Star - Gold

2023, 2022

Untappd - 3.3

06
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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.
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European Beer Star - Gold

2021

Untappd - 3.5

07
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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.
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International Brewing Awards - Gold

2024

Untappd - 3.5

08
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

09
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

10
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2024

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SENDAI, Japan
4.2

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