You don't have to travel to Japan to sip some of its tastiest beers. We sampled some Japanese brews available in the U.S. to see which ones were worth buying.

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly ...

In 2014, Japan surprised the world when connoisseur Jim Murray made his pick for “World Whiskey of the Year.” Rather than something Scottish, or Irish, Murray gave a nod to the Japanese ...

As a craft beer brewer, Daichi Mori has often dreamed about serving the sprawling crowds at the Fuji Rock Festival, one of ...

Combined with sister event Hood to Fuji in Japan, which has twice been held, this year’s event marks the fifth such gathering of Japanese and Portland area beer and cider enthusiasts.

If you want to understand just how revered beer is in Japan, then head to Osaka. The nation’s party city positively effervesces with new craft breweries, old izakayas and cosy hole-in-the-wall bars.

You Go Mango (Chicago, IL) – Goose Island Beer has a new to their Beer Hug family that you’ll want to chase down. Best buds ...

Chen echoes Baker’s sentiments. “Craft beer is not really popular in Japan”, she says. “The volume remains below 2% and it’s partly because the Japanese [alcoholic] beer has a very high quality, so ...