Published: 3/6/2021
This week we’ve got a couple of variations on the classic Bamboo cocktail. There’s also a post on the best beers from Japan, both mainstream and micro.
You’ll also find the latest news from the Japanese alcohol world.
The Best Beers from Japan
We’re expanding our list of the top beers from Japan.
You’ll discover the difference between the popular and historic titans. And we also break down some of the best Japanese craft beer brands.
We cover their pricing, quality, availability, where to find them, and more.
The Bamboo – A Japanese Classic?
Take a dive into this classic cocktail that popped up around the end of the Meiji era.
The Bamboo is often credited to Louis Eppinger of the Grand Hotel in Yokohama. However, there’s evidence that suggests it was already floating around the states before he got the credit.
In this post, we cover the classic recipe and a more modern Japanese vermouth-based version.
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New Strains of Sake Yeast from Kyoto
If you think sake yeast is cool, you have to check out this article from The Drinks Business.
They discuss yeast overall, and in particular, newer sake yeast strains developed by Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture.
Fukushima Tomato Beer for the Win
Support Tohoku with this interesting tomato beer (happoshu).
Wonder Golden Eye, made by Wonder Farms of Fukushima, is a blend of malt, hops, and tomato juice (50%).
Call it a Japanese michelada, red beer, or just another quirky adjunct beer from Japan—I’d love to try a few!
It’s only available in Japan, unfortunately.
Get the full story from Japan Today.
How Japanese Mizunara Oak Became a Brand
Mizunara is some sexy, porous wood.
It’s one of the secret sauces in the success of the Hibiki brand and Suntory. Upstart Kaiyo whisky has even built its brand identity around the famous oak.
Check out this in-depth article on the prized wood on Vine Pair.
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