Japan
Japan is acclaimed for its high-quality whisky, with brands like Yamazaki and Hibiki gaining international recognition for their craftsmanship and distinct flavours. The country boasts a thriving sake industry, producing a wide variety of styles that reflect regional terroirs and brewing traditions. Japan’s craft beer scene has also blossomed, with breweries experimenting with unique ingredients and techniques to create innovative and refreshing brews.
Kirin Ichiban Premium Lager Tall Can
$3.49Soft malt sweetness leads a clean, lightly bready aroma, with a hint of citrus and fresh hops adding lift. The palate is smooth and rounded, balancing rich malt flavour with gentle bitterness and lively carbonation. Crisp structure keeps the profile refreshing, while the finish is dry, composed and easy. Serve well chilled with sushi, tempura, grilled chicken or salty snacks.
Orion Premium Draft Beer 334 mL
$4.49Delicate and refreshing, this Japanese rice lager is built around a mild, clean flavour profile. A crisp aftertaste gives definition, while a gently rounded body keeps the palate from feeling thin. The result is bright, composed and easy to drink, with clarity taking precedence over weight or bitterness. Serve cold with sushi, tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, salted nuts or light rice dishes.
Echigo Beer Flying IPA
$4.99A vivid citrus aroma introduces this American-style IPA, followed by firm, direct hop bitterness. The profile is light enough to stay refreshing and food-friendly, yet the bitter edge remains clear and purposeful through the finish. Serve cold with karaage, tempura, grilled pork, spicy noodles, citrus-dressed salads, mature cheddar, grilled corn, vegetables or crisp fried seafood.
Echigo Beer Koshihikari Rice Lager 350 mL
$4.99Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice gives this lager a clean, delicate savoury quality and an especially smooth texture. Crisp and refreshing, it carries subtle sweetness through a light body before finishing composed and easy. Serve cold with sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, rice dishes, lightly dressed salads, steamed dumplings, roasted peanuts, grilled vegetables or mild fresh cheeses.
Echigo Beer Flying IPA
$4.99Refreshing citrus aroma meets a firm, direct line of hop bitterness in this American-style IPA. The profile remains light enough for the table, while grapefruit and mandarin-orange accents give the nose an energetic lift and the bitter finish stays purposeful. Serve cold with karaage, tempura, grilled pork, spicy noodles, citrus salads, mature cheddar or fried seafood.
Orion The Draft
$4.99Mild in flavour yet pleasantly full-bodied, this Okinawan lager balances clean grain character with a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel. The palate stays even and approachable, finishing with a brisk aftertaste that keeps the richer body from feeling heavy. Serve cold with fried chicken, tempura, grilled fish, Okinawan pork dishes, sushi, rice bowls or lightly seasoned vegetables.
Coedo Brewery Marihana Session IPA
$5.49Pale gold with a fluffy white head, opening on a delicate citrusy hop aroma. The palate keeps the hop character bright and measured, balancing a light frame with sophisticated bitterness and expressive flavour. Columbus, Centennial, Simcoe, Cascade, Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo shape the aromatic profile. Serve cold with yakitori, tempura, karaage, sushi or citrus-dressed salads.
COEDO Yuzu Japan Pale Ale 330 mL
$5.99Delicate yuzu citrus meets a fragrant hop aroma over a pale ale brewed with Japanese rice. The palate is bright and precise, with the rice contributing a crisp, dry finish while the fruit remains lifted rather than sweet. Golden in colour and finely balanced, it offers a refreshing, quietly distinctive profile. Serve well chilled with sushi, tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, citrus-dressed salads or mild goat cheese.
Coedo Green Tea Saison
$6.49Hand-picked Sayama Yabukita green tea brings a mild, gently savoury layer to a dry saison frame. Citrusy hop aroma lifts the profile, while the yeast contributes measured spice and keeps the palate focused. The balance is distinctive but composed, with tea, hops and fermentation character sharing the foreground rather than competing. Serve chilled with sushi, grilled fish, tempura vegetables or fresh goat cheese.
Tokyo Sky Japanese Yuzu Sparkling Sake & Wine Cocktail Can
$6.49Bright yuzu brings a fragrant citrus lift to a light sparkling sake-and-wine base. Airy bubbles keep the palate fresh, while the fruit moves between tangy zest and a softer, gently rounded citrus character. The overall style is clean, lively and easy to enjoy without becoming overly sweet. Serve thoroughly chilled, either straight from the can or poured over ice with a simple citrus garnish.
CHOYA Honkaku Umeshu Soda
$6.99Bright ume fruit leads with a clean balance of tartness and gentle sweetness. Fine bubbles lift the fruit and keep the palate light, while the umeshu base adds a soft, rounded depth beneath the carbonation. The finish is fresh, lightly tangy and composed rather than sugary. Serve well chilled on its own, or pair with salty snacks, grilled skewers, fried chicken or lightly spiced dishes.
Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale 330 mL
$7.49Ancient red rice gives this Japanese ale a distinctive rose-pink colour and a fragrant, fruit-led profile. Barley and sake yeast add depth beneath the rice, with gentle grain character carrying the palate toward a clean, lightly savoury finish. The texture remains lively and expressive rather than heavy. Serve cool with sushi, grilled salmon, yakitori, roast pork, mild curry or soft-ripened cheese.
Shinobu Whisky Highball
$7.99Brisk carbonation opens with sandalwood, incense, vanilla and a fine thread of citrus zest. Mellow malt sweetness meets the distinctive spice of Mizunara oak, while the soda keeps the palate crisp, dry and refreshing. The finish is clean and gently woody, with a subtle floral-honey note that adds length without sweetness. Serve thoroughly chilled or over ice to preserve its precise bubbles and polished Japanese highball character.
Echigo Premium Red Ale 330 mL
$7.99A clear red hue introduces a medium-bodied ale with a fine, measured bitterness. Citrus from the hops lifts the aroma, while deeper malt flavour and a rounded texture give the palate quiet weight. The finish remains smooth and refreshing, keeping richness and freshness in balance. Serve lightly chilled with roast pork, grilled sausages, glazed duck, aged cheddar, mushroom dishes or caramelized onion tart.
Hitachino Nest Nipponia Japanese Specialty Beer
$8.49Golden and distinctive, with deep malt richness, mellow rice character and a bright citrus lift from the hops. The palate is layered yet balanced, moving from rounded grain through a clean, refreshing bitterness before a lingering citrus-tinged finish. Serve well chilled with tempura, grilled fish, yakitori or miso-glazed vegetables; its combination of richness and freshness works particularly well with savoury Japanese dishes.
