Sapporo Premium Draft

Brewed by Sapporo Breweries
Style: Pale Lager
Tokyo, Japan

Not particularly impressed by the bottled stuff, pretty bland and watery, brings to mind fresh iceberg lettuce (still better than Asahi though). Had a much nicer experience with an unfiltered draft though at Juju in Kings Cross.

22 oz. can from a shaker. Pours a standard lager golden color with absolutely zero head (not the beer’s fault, the waitress did not know how to pour a beer). Very grain/rice inspired taste and aroma. There really was not too much going on in this beer. Zero complexity. What it does have is an incredible smoothness for a lager, and a great drinkability. In my opinion, this tastes the way a Budweiser should.

Canette, bière blonde dorée commerciale, peu de goût, nez frais, moyenne en bouche. 2/10

$2.49 22Oz. - I think I got the right beer here; the label reads " Sapporo "imported" Premium Beer. I thought this beer was only sold in the oddly shaped 22oz variety. I wanted to rate this one because it will definitely be the only Japanese beer I will ever rate. What’s to say? Could be any of our domestic swill here in the states. Yes, it’s poor quality, but you already knew that, but I rated a Japanese beer! Sorta worth it. Note: the 220z can is indestructible! Just try crushing it!

Pours a tawney-golden color, with a small, short lasting head. Light malt and fruitiness in the nose. Light, cereal grain flavor, with a good bit of grass-like hop flavor, and light bitterness. Though of Japanese pedigree, this beer is shipped from Canada, where it is made. You’ll know that only by looking closely at the label. I’ve had the beer when it was produced in Japan, and it was slightly lighter - and cleaner - in taste. This one’s not a bad effort, and would certainly go well with Japanese or Chinese fare.

Bottle. Pour is straw with a thin white head. Aroma is malty with a touch of floral hops and yeast. Flavor is similar and pretty thin. Not great, but easy drinkin with sushi.

22oz bottle poured into pint glass at PB Sushi. Pours a fizzy yellow with minimal head that dissipates quickly. Aroma is akin to any other low grade beer you’ve ever smelled. Carbonated water, yeast and barley hit the palate...tastes like a better version of Miller Lite. Best enjoyed with decadent sushi rolls so the meal can be the star and the beer knows it’s role. If you’re not expecting greatness, you won’t be disappointed.

Drank this from a glass bottle poured into a tall pint glass at Hatsuhana, NYC. Pours a crystal yellow color with heavy carbonation. Mouthful is refreshing with the carbonation leading the way to a dry, yeasty flavor. Not something I would drink on a regular basis but it paired well with sushi.