Description
Crafted with the finest ingredients for freshness and pure enjoyment.
Kirin Ichiban represents a rich culture of meticulousness. In a way, it’s an art form of its own. We choose every ingredient and carry out every step of the process with awareness true to Japanese craftsmanship. Japanese cuisine offers subtle flavors that require attention to detail, and, with Kirin Ichiban, we’ve brought this attention to beer. This detail lies at the foundation of all Japanese art and represents a philosophy many around the world have adopted. Kirin Ichiban manifests the authentic tastes of nature crafted to appeal to the palate, and it pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine.
Country:
Japan
Type:
Beer – Lager
ABV:
3%
Storage:
Dry place at room temperature up to 24 degrees Celsius
Tasting Notes
A premium, 100% malt beer brewed with the first-press method, offering smooth and rich flavor. Dry, medium-light in body, and modestly bitter. It has a soft texture and moderate carbonation. Tasting notes include toast, fresh bread, fresh flowers, and savory hops.
Best Paired With
It will effectively scrub away full-flavored cuts of fish like saba (pickled mackerel), sawara (spanish mackerel), salmon, yellowfin tuna, and black cod. These will taste good with Kirin as sashimi or nigiri. Tempura is fantastic with Kirin and other macro-lagers. Other fried Japanese dishes like chicken karaage, tonkatsu, and takoyaki are also tasty with this beer. Other items to pair with Kirin Ichiban include hamachi kama, saba shioyaki, and yakitori.
