Japan’s Hitachino Nest Beer has arrived in Thailand.
The Japanese microbrew hails from Kiuchi Brewery, a sake distiller tucked away in the Ibaraki prefecture. What sets this beer apart are the unique hints of flavor it obtains by employing sake-distilling methods during the making of the ale. Many Hitachino beers are matured in casks used for making Schochu, a strong distilled spirit similar to sake, giving the beer a unique, far-eastern flair.
As of now only three of the brewery’s beers are offered in Thailand: White Ale, a Belgian-style beer with hints of coriander, nutmeg and orange peels (think Hoegaarden), Weizen, a malty German-inspired beer, and our favorite, the Red Rice Ale, which possesses sake-like characteristics.
To try out Hitachino Nest Beer head to any of these 10 establishments:
1. Brew Beers and Ciders : Seenspace Thonglor 13
2. White Beer’D : CDC
3. Niche Cafe’ : The Nine
4. Millet Bar and Bistro : Vibhawadee 30
5. Barley Bistro and Bar : Silom
6. Kafela Hermitage : Rangsit
7. De Beer : H1 Thonglor
8. Biiruya : Behind Paradise Park
9. Blue Ocean Sushi : Mega Bangna
10. Black Sheep Beer Store
