Kirin Brewery undergo their brewing process with an uncompromising spirit, giving it unparalleled quality and flavour. The symbol of Kirin Brewery, the Kirin, derives from ancient Chinese mythology and is revered as a harbinger of luck. In 1907, the Japan Brewery Company changed its name to Kirin Brewery, continuing its high standards in securing the best malt and hops and investing in facilities. This emphasis on quality led to Kirin ranking in the top tier of Japanese beers, attaining a 60% domestic market share by 1972. The launch of Kirin in 1990, with its unique first press wart process, generated record sales and soon became one of the company’s most successful products. Kirin Laboratories houses a yeast bank with over 1,000 varieties of yeast—frozen for use in a range of beverages. Highly-skilled artisans select yeast to match ingredients as well as brewing processes, facilities, and other variables to obtain signature flavors. The artisan’s expertise is the culmination of years of experience, and it speaks to the brewery’s quality and character. Every year, Kirin sends hop specialists to the hop fields of Saaz in the Czech Republic where they search for the best of the crops. Expertise, experience, and longstanding relationships with local producers play an important role in the rigorous process of selecting highly aromatic, high-quality hops. Even today, Kirin holds a special spot in the hearts of millions of beer lovers in Japan—and around the world.
The taste of Kirin without the alcohol! A richer and deeper taste compared against other non-alcoholic beers in the market. These beers are crafted with the finest ingredients for freshness and pure enjoyment which include carbonated water, sugar, Japanese yuzu fruit and lime fruit juice. Kirin pay attention to detail and refinement with a goal to represent a rich culture of meticulousness. They carry out every step of the process with awareness true to Japanese craftmanship. Kirin manifests the authentic tastes of nature crafted to appeal to the palate. Unlike other beers, this beer is made under Kirin’s signature, First Press Ichiban Shibori method which brews beer to its purest state for the best flavour, extracting only the most flavourful of the finest ingredients to result in a smooth, rich taste.
The Finer Details
Style – Non-Alcoholic Beer
Country – Japan
Case Size – 24 Cans
Can Size – 350ml
ABV – 0%