Bruce Hancocks: I'll be in Japan in July so I'm interested to see your check ins.
james c is drinking a Marion by BentSpoke Brewing Co at BentSpoke Brewing Co.
Little dry, little bitter hopped. All around not bad!
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james c is drinking a Lucky Cat by Kizakura Co. at 7-Eleven (セブンイレブン 京都烏丸六角店)
Light florally noted wheat beer
Purchased at YaMaYa - World Liquor System
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james c: Here skiing and Havnt had much access to craft beer unfortunately! Think Japan is behind Australia a bit in craft scene but slowly building up.
james c: Bruce H.
Bruce Hancocks: Yeah, definitely not expecting world best there but will explore. Enjoy the slopes!
james c is drinking a Minoh Osaru IPA (おさるIPA) by A.J.I. Beer Inc. at 7-Eleven (セブンイレブン 京都烏丸六角店)
Medium/Light body, floral and nicely balanced IPA, very smooth and easy to sip. Bitter citrusy notes.
Purchased at YaMaYa - World Liquor System
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james c is drinking an Aooni (インドの青鬼) by Yo-Ho Brewing Company at ファミリーマート 金沢彦三店
Hoppy, slight pine and pineapple juice notes. Medium bitter with light sweetness aftertaste
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Forgot about this in fridge, still tastes great 6 months on. Bitter toasty dark chocolate smooth notes and goes down easy. Definitely doesn’t taste like it’s 6.2 standard drinks strong!