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Kirin Ichiban

Kirin Ichiban

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A Pale Lager brewed by
Kirin Brewery Company

Tokyo, Japan

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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7422.17/5.02.17/5.04.9%65.3 Dimpled mug, English pint, Lager glass, Shaker, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Finest barley malt, premium hops, smooth finish, no bitter aftertaste.

Editor's Note: Also brewed in the US: "Anheuser-Busch began brewing Kirin Lager, Kirin Ichiban and Kirin Light at its Los Angeles brewery in 1997. The agreement marks the first time Anheuser-Busch has produced foreign brands for sale in the United States."


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 yesyouam (345), Fairport, New York, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/54/102/59/20

May 14, 2008  
12 oz. bottle at Shima Sushi in Webster, NY. Kirin Ichiban is a clear and sparkling pale yellow lager with a small white head that quickly fades. The aroma is soft and fruity with some light grain. It is light bodied and watery in the mouth. The flavor is pretty corny, fairly bitter and not-so-fresh. Good for washing down Unagi Nigiri, I suppose.

Cory (2), , California, USA
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1.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/52/102/55/20
Aug 19, 2008  
Pretty much no taste with a very pale color. It goes down easy and and I think thats pretty much what its made for. Cheers!!!


 dornoy (619), Lyngby, Denmark
2.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/53/103/510/20
Aug 16, 2008  
White head on a pale yellow body. This brew is intented to be a thirst-quencher, no more. It is obviously manuractured from rice, and there is not much taste in it. However, on a hot Summer day, it it a drinkable beer, but taste is not present.


Paulaner22 (6), Panama
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1.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/53/102/55/20
Aug 14, 2008  
Pale Golden beer. Has a very light taste. It’s not a very good beer, but very drinkable.


 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/53/103/56/20
Aug 13, 2008  
Name: Kirin Ichiban
Date: 08/03/2008
Mode: Draft
Source: Summits - Woodstock

Appearance: crystal clear yellow, fine white head, lots of patterned lace,
Aroma: light sweet malt aroma with light floral hops,
Flavor: cereal malt flavor that is mostly dry with only a hint of malty sweetness, light floral hops, light bitter finish,

Aroma: 3/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 3/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 6/20
Rating: 1.8/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: */4


 mjs (481), Helsinki, Finland
1.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/54/102/57/20
Aug 12, 2008  
(Bottle, brewed by Wells & Young, on 2008-08-09) Pale golden. Clear. Largish white head. Metallic nose with light hoppy aroma. Light-bodied soft palate with lot of carbonation. Bitterness and bit of sweetness in taste. Boring.




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