The best Japanese beers
The top 3 according to 18 votes from people: Kirin Ichiban Shibori · Asahi Super Dry · Suntory The Premium Malt's. (Updated Mar 31, 2026.)
Led by Super Dry, Ichiban Shibori, Black Label and Premium Malt's, the 'four classics you must know' according to GetNavi, plus the domestic beers popular in Mognavi reviews and kakaku.com bestsellers.
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Top 12
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1
Kirin Ichiban Shibori
Made only from first-press wort, with honest malt flavour.
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2
Asahi Super Dry
Dry and crisp, Japan's best-selling beer.
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3
Suntory The Premium Malt's
Premium beer with a floral aroma and body.
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4
Yebisu
All-malt premium beer launched in 1890.
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5
Perfect Suntory Beer
Zero-sugar beer with real body.
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6
Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label
The classic that aims to be the 'perfect draft beer'.
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7
Sapporo Lager (Akaboshi)
Heat-treated beer from Japan's oldest surviving brand.
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8
Asahi Nama Beer (Maru-F)
Mellow draft beer brought back to life.
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9
COEDO Ruri
Pilsner from Kawagoe's craft brewery.
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10
Sapporo SORACHI 1984
Beer made with ``Sorachi Ace'' hop born in Hokkaido.
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11
Kirin Lager
Launched in 1888, firmly bitter, Japan's oldest brand.
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12
Orion The Draft
Okinawa's refreshing beer.
Candidates
They don't make it into the top 12… yet. Vote for them to move them up.
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13
Yona Yona Ale
Yo-Ho Brewing's flagship craft beer.
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14
indian blue demon
A bitter IPA from Yahoo Brewing.
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15
Kirin Harekaze
Kirin's new standard beer released in 2024.
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Comments (4)
インドの青鬼とキリン晴れ風も入れてほしい。
赤星は飲み屋で見つけたら必ず頼む。
黒ラベルが一番好き。
よなよなエールが入ってるのが嬉しい。クラフトビールの入り口。