I'm conducting research for some copy I'm writing and need your input.

What is a great Japanese beer or alcoholic drink? My only experience is with umeshu, so I need some input about what's good and why.

Thanks!

Deb

Well of course there's the most famous alcoholic beverage in Japan... Saki. But as for Japanese beers, I know there's Asahi (I think it's called). And I know of Sapporo. But a quick google search shows many think Suntory Malt is the best. I've never heard of it.

Well, my fav has always been...

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Thanks!

I've Googled and can find the basic information, but I'm looking for personal recommendations.

For $200 I will take it upon myself to do an in-depth taste-testing research project.

PayPal's fine.

A.

Hi Deb

I lived in Japan a while back. Ice cold Kirin Lager was my favourite beer - certainly compared very well to any I've enjoyed on the other four continents.

Sake is wonderful with a Japanese meal. It's often served warm out of a beautiful porcelain or pottery container with small, delicate cups to match. At one of the restaurants I miss most, we drank it cold out of a square wooden box filled to overflowing - delicious and refreshing in warmer weather.
Like wine, sakes ranges from the rough - what we would have called "plonk" - to much finer, smoother qualities.

O-cha, Japanese green tea, is served (hot) with most meals.

Hope that helps.

Janet