Not wine related
130. Kokuryu, Daiginjo Nihonshu, Fukui, 2003
This Japanese sake has the coolest name “Kokuryu”, or Black Dragon, from Fukui prefecture. This is a daiginjo grade Sake with up to 50% …
129. King & Barnes, Christmas Ale Bottle Conditioned, 1995
A random beer entry, but one that had to go in. Some history here! When I first cooked Christmas puddings, following my late grandmother’s …
94. “Shinzui” nigorizake nihonshu
Comedy Japanese sake, drunk in an izakaya there – the owners gave me the label. Nigorizake translates as “dirty” sake, but “unfiltered” is better. …
95. Nikko Beer
The vast majority (c. 90%) of Japanese beer is brewed by 4 companies. Most is bland – Asahi Super Dry, Kirin & Sapporo’s basic …