Discover how KIRIN’s unique First Press brewing method creates its balanced, pure taste.
KIRIN was founded in 1888, in Yokohama, Japan, on the conviction of its founders that beer would become popular with Japanese people. The founders believed that brewing is an art created by people. Using state-of-the-art brewing machines, steam engines and the expert skills of international brewers, KIRIN beer was launched. For more than a century KIRIN has embodied the Japanese spirit of ingenuity and craftsmanship, respecting time-honoured traditions that harness the purity of ingredients to create premium international beers. Today it is one of Japan’s favourite local beers and globally successful in 40 countries.
KIRIN beer uses a unique brewing method called First Press to deliver purity that you can taste.
First Press describes the craft of extracting only the first press of liquid from the malt, when ingredients are at their purest, much like extra virgin olive oil. Most brewers use a blend of first and second pressed malt liquid, however KIRIN is the only beer in the world to use the First Press method. It is this method that has been pioneered and mastered by KIRIN and is how KIRIN gets its unique, balanced, pure taste.
Finest Ingredients
KIRIN keeps all ingredients in their purest natural form through an unwavering commitment to quality.
A mastery of Japanese craftsmanship
KIRIN is steeped in Japanese tradition, driven by an unwavering commitment to stripping away the complex and unnecessary. KIRIN considers brewing an art that is never perfected, demanding focus and ingenuity.
The finest flavour
Science plays an indispensable role in brewing, but ultimately it comes down to the five human senses, and we brew exquisitely crafted yet pure premium international beer.
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