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Kirin Ichiban Special Premium Reserve

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Brewery Name and Location: Kirin Brewery Company of Japan

Name of Brew: Special Premium Reserve

Style of Brew: Lager

Purchase Info: $6.99 for 6 pack bottles.

ABV: 5%

Ingredient Info:

Nutritional Info: 145 cal, 12.1 g carbs,

Vessel Used for Tasting: Glass Beer Mug

Aroma/Olfactory: Sweet, corn, grain and malt aromas.

Visuals/Appearance: Pale, clear straw-golden with dispersive white head and minimal lacing.

Taste/Flavor: Slightly sweet, corn flavor. Possible adjunct taste.

Palate/Tactile: Light body and wet finish.

Tasting Backstory: Not particularly good but at least not foul. Japanese export beers (as a generalization) work best when they are super cold and go well with sushi or other foods with delicate flavor since they are not overpowering.

Rating: 4.5/10

Value Rating: 4.5/10

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