Sapporo

Why it matters

Founded as part of the Meiji-era development of Hokkaido, and the starting point of Japanese commercial brewing.

Details

Reference beers

• Sapporo Black Label4.7–5% ABV

  A Japanese pale lager from the country’s oldest brewing brand, drier and crisper than most European equivalents.

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Styles it is associated with

• International pale lager — The global mainstream lager: pale, clean, lightly hopped and built for consistency and refreshment above flavour intensity.