Comments by "Jordan, inside-outsider in Japan" (@Jordan-inJapan) on "Craft Beer in Japan" video.

  1. Fun video. It made me a bit nostalgic for the carefree time when it was okay to hang out in crowded places like that and socialize. (without wearing a mask!) On the positive side, though, the craft beer scene in Japan has progressed significantly since this video was made. Tokyo is still leading, but Osaka, Nagoya and even Shizuoka are pretty good too. Even in rural areas, you can find some fantastic breweries these days...you just have to do a little research before you head out. If anyone wants a recommendation or info on the scene in central or western Japan, feel free to ask me. Kp! đŸ»
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  2. Just a clarification of terms. “JI-beer” (ćœ°ăƒ“ăƒŒăƒ«) generally means beer that is produced at resort areas, to sell alongside local sweets and rice crackers, etc. “Craft beer” (ă‚Żăƒ©ăƒ•ăƒˆăƒ“ăƒŒăƒ«) is well, what it sounds like. That said, older people, or those in rural areas where craft beer culture hasn’t developed yet probably only know the former term.
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  3. I was thinking the same thing. The scene has already moved way past this point!
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  4.  @DushyantShrikhande  Well, I’ve actually been making some videos on that topic. Nothing that goes too deep yet, but you can get a feel for what’s here. Why don’t you check out... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoaHpzEK4ZUTsAx4-53YSkyaB-ghjp9vX
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  5. Doctor Ebot Well, for Osaka, Minoh brewery — or one of the several establishments that serve their delicious beer. Kyoto also has some great brew pubs: Kyoto brewing, Spring Valley, Kyoto Beer Lab...(More info upon request) OR watch my Epic Kansai Day Trip videos for inspiration! đŸ» https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoaHpzEK4ZUTsAx4-53YSkyaB-ghjp9vX
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  6.  @cluster027  Well, since I live in central Japan (Mie prefecture) I know my local cities best — Osaka, Nagoya, and Kyoto. So a personal top 10 for Tokyo would be tricky at this point (I hope to rectify that once this pandemic thing clears up!) But from personal experience I can recommend: -Far Yeast Tokyo Brewery & Grill & -Ise Kadoya Craft Beer. The latter is actually brewed in Ise city (my neighborhood, so I might be biased) but it really is excellent beer. But there are LOTS of options in Tokyo, so it might be a good idea to do your own research before heading there. Check out https://craftbeer-tokyo.info/
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  7. Yeah. Most bars in Japan purposely pour to give the beer more head...which the average Japanese customer appreciates as being kind of ‘luxurious’. The other extreme is with ‘real Ales’, which are still pretty rare here but gaining in popularity. (One of the best beers I’ve had in my life was the W-IPA real ale from Minoh Brewing in Osaka. No foam at all. But sublime.)
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  8. Yessss. Anyway, the lack of mask-wearing dates it.
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  9. Hahah I was just thinking the same thing.
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