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Kirin: Ichiban

This oriental rice lager is/was brewed by Kirin in Tokyo, Japan. It's achieved an overall score of 27.1%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 5.00%.

Historical Community Tasting Notes

Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)

Purchased can at Whole Foods refrigerated beer section and consumed within the 180 day freshness limit from bottling date. Small white head that rapidly diminished and with spare lacing. Clear golden yellow color with clean slight citrus aroma. Light-to-medium bodied with lively carbonation. Starts with slightly sweet malty flavor and finishes
Bomber poured a clear piss yellow with a quickly dissapating white head. Aromas of light bread with a bit of corn.Palate was thin and watery. Flavors of... just a minute I think I starting to taste something, yes... its a bit of malt with a little sweetness.
Light gold colour with thin white head. Mild malt nose with slight citrus hints. Medium malt taste with slight dry hop finish. Minimal lace.

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Beer Listing

Date and Time Container Pub/Place and Where Strength ABV Colour Score Components Score Descriptive word(s) Book No.
11th Sep 2001 at 12:35 am bottle (hotel room), Brussels, Belgium 5.00 light golden Taste: 70.59%
Head: 66.67%
Aroma: 40%
Ease: 66.67%
Clarity: 100%
 27.100% tangy 7

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Other Beers (etc.) by Kirin

Apart from Ichiban, Hop Horizons lists 3 others by Kirin. These are:
Beijing Gold
Ichiban Maribana
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