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Morita Kinshachi Beer "Nagoya Aka Miso Lager"
A craft beer brewed with Aichi Prefecture's specialty, aka miso (red miso).
A craft beer brewed using aka miso, a soybean-based red miso, a specialty of Aichi Prefecture. It was developed with a strong regional focus in conjunction with the 2005 World Expo "Aichi Expo," making it a truly Nagoya-style brew.
Rather than simply mixing miso into the beer, the brewing process carefully incorporates it to create a harmonious fusion of miso and beer. This results in a rich, slightly sweet flavor that has been highly acclaimed and has won numerous international awards.
You can enjoy Nagoya Aka Miso Lager at restaurants serving Nagoya specialties, as well as at select department stores in Nagoya City. In addition to this unique brew, Morita Kinshachi Beer also produces a range of craft beers, including Pilsner and Alt-style varieties.
Highlights
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A craft beer brewed with aka miso, a specialty of Aichi Prefecture, capturing the unique essence of the region.
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Highly acclaimed for its rich flavor, winning multiple awards at international beer competitions.
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Available at restaurants serving Nagoya specialties, as well as at department stores in Nagoya City.
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When first released, the unexpected combination of "miso" and "beer" became a hot topic and was widely covered by the media.
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The beer has won numerous awards, particularly in the dark lager category at various beer competitions.
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A rich and flavorful brew that fuses the umami of malt and red miso.
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The classic 300ml bottle is perfect as a souvenir.
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Since April 2022, Aka Miso Lager has also been available in cans.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there services in foreign languages? (If so, please provide the supported languages.)
Not available
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Can I return or exchange the product if there is an issue after opening?
Yes, but it depends on the storage conditions and other factors.
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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
International shipping is not available.
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Is the miso added to the beer after it's brewed?
No, miso is used as one of the raw ingredients and is processed during the wort-making stage. It is not mixed into the finished beer.
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Does the beer have a miso taste or aroma?
Rather than tasting like miso itself, the beer has a rich umami flavor. The aroma is very subtle, detectable only by those with a keen sense of smell, and the beer is well-balanced.
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What inspired the development of this beer?
It was first created in 2005 for the Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan. The goal was to produce a unique, locally inspired beer using regional specialties that large breweries couldn't replicate. Since then, it has become a long-selling product.
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Details
- Product name in Japanese
- 盛田 金しゃちビール「名古屋赤味噌ラガー」
- Manufacturer
- Morita Kinshachi Beer
- Price
- 396 yen
- Where to Buy
- Grand Kiosk Nagoya, JR Nagoya Takashimaya, Meitetsu Department Store Main Branch, major supermarkets, souvenir shops, and more.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)