Kiuchi Hitachino Beers

I just completed my notes on a pair of beers from the Kiuchi Brewery of Ibaraki, better known as simply “the Japanese ‘Nest’ beers.” I had tasted each before, but never gotten around to sitting down conducting a proper tasting, as I have now done.

In honour of the beers’ Japanese origin, allow me to present those notes in haiku form.

Hitachino Nest Beer Weizen

Bavarian weisse
Meets Berliner weisse and sets
sail for the Far East

Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale

Cedar notes in beer?
Yes, but in this case it works
A classic, indeed