EAT | The "Rolls-Royce of Beers" Arrives in Japan
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April 3, 2015

EAT | The "Rolls-Royce of Beers" Arrives in Japan


EAT | A Beer Like No Other: Over $30 a Bottle, With an Alcohol Content Exceeding 10 Percent


The "Rolls-Royce of Beers" Alesmith Arrives in Japan

 


Alesmith, a premium craft beer from San Diego, USA, has landed in Japan. Revered by beer enthusiasts worldwide for its meticulous attention to flavor and brewing methods, it has garnered fervent support. Dubbed the "Rolls-Royce of beers" for its alcohol content exceeding 10 percent and a price tag of over 3,000 yen per bottle, this is a beer that redefines the category. What are the flavors and craftsmanship that challenge conventional notions of beer in Japan?





Text by YANAKA Tomomi





Five Distinct Beers Crafted by Master Brewers
 


From a mere thirst quencher to a drink to savor for its nuanced flavors—This exquisite beer, with its refined taste worthy of a fine dining table and a luxurious aura that defies convention, is finally available in Japan.



The brewing is handled by Alesmith, a leading brewery in San Diego. The company is known for spearheading the growth of Southern California as a frontrunner in beer production, and its four brewers possess the high skill of "Beer Judges," capable of objectively evaluating the quality of beer.

 


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The current Alesmith lineup available in Japan comprises five distinct varieties. Leading the pack is "Speedway Stout," characterized by its coal-black hue and the savory aroma of roasted malt, frequently cited among the world's best beers. Alongside it are unique offerings such as "Horny Devil," a Belgian-style ale crafted with special yeast sourced from Belgian abbeys and Belgian ingredients for a fruity finish.

 















 
Furthermore, this release includes limited-edition offerings such as "Old Numbskull," a barley wine featuring the refined bitterness of American hops balanced with malt sweetness, and "Wee Heavy," a Scotch ale with minimal hop usage.



Crafted with the ambition of being the pinnacle of the beer world and earning the moniker "Rolls-Royce of beers," these luxurious brews have achieved rare scores of 97 to 100 points on the American beer review site "ratebeer." They are poised to create a significant stir in Japan as well.




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