Craft Beer from Gunma, Japan
Taste and Feel the Joy of Kawaba Village
What is KAWABA?
Kawaba is a small village of 3,400 people located amidst the beautiful landscape of Gunma, Japan. Kawaba means “The Place of Rivers,” so named because the village is surrounded by five rivers and many mountain streams. Kawaba Village also sits at the southern foot of Mt. Hotaka -one of Japan’s most sacred mountains.
What is KAWABA BEER?
100% malt beers, using only the finest imported ingredients from Germany, combined with the sweet natural spring waters of glorious Mt. Hotaka. The villagers here take pride and joy in the natural beauty of their home, and passionately brew Kawaba Beer out of a desire to share that joy with others.
We invite you to enjoy a new taste in brewing excellence with our Kawaba Beers.
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The pure nature of KAWABA Village’s spring water helps create beers with a pleasantly soft smooth taste. We want everyone who drinks these beers to savor every last drop-from the first delicate sips right down to the gentle, well-rounded aftertaste. Balance perfectly with various Japanese /Asian cuisine.
SNOW WEIZEN
“SNOW WEIZEN” makes us feel enjoyably refreshed.
Its clean aftertaste reminds us of the melting snow, which symbolizes the coming of spring.
Classification: Unfiltered Wheat Beer
Origin: Gunma, Japan
ABV: 5.2%
IBUs: 17.9
Size: 330ml (11.16oz)
Flavor Profile:
A refreshing and smooth wheat beer. Starts with a soft subtle entry on the palate and develops into a round full-bodied weizen with a sweet, slightly citrus finish. Enjoy with lighter dishes such as sushi.
SUNRISE ALE
“SUNRISE ALE” makes us feel the subtle sweetness of the new morning sun,
slowly rising from behind the glorious Mt. Hotaka
and embracing our village with its blessed light and warmth.
Classification: Unfiltered Amber Ale
Origin: Gunma, Japan
ABV: 5.2%
IBUs: 24.7
Size: 330ml (11.16oz)
Flavor Profile:
A beautiful amber ale with a strong floral aroma and caramel hop color. This ale is appetizing, with a slight bitter entry and a sweet round aftertaste. A crisp, elegant ale which is less bitter than other ales. An excellent pairing with thick flavored dishes such as yakitori.
PEARL PILSNER
“PEARL PILSNER” reminds us of the ears of “Yukihotaka” rice which ripen during the fall season in our village - Symbolizing the joy of a beautiful harvest.
Classification: Unfiltered Rice Pilsner
Origin: Gunma, Japan
ABV: 5.2%
IBUs: 26.5
Size: 330ml (11.16oz)
Flavor Profile:
Refreshing and clean with a subtle sweetness of rice and very little bitterness. Brewed using rare local rice called “YUKIHOTAKA” as a secondary ingredient. Well-balanced rice and barley flavor. Pairs perfectly with any delicate Japanese food and other dishes using rice, including sushi.
TWILIGHT ALE
“TWILIGHT ALE” provides a relaxing sensation that reminds us
of the tranquility of twilight in our village
– when the moon rises from behind Mt. Hotaka
to overlook the quiet and peaceful countryside.
Classification: Unfiltered Pale Ale
Origin: Gunma, Japan
ABV: 5.2%
IBUs: 35.8
Size: 330ml (11.16oz)
Flavor Profile:
Refreshing and crisp with soft bitterness. A new style of beer called “JPA” (Japanese Pale Ale). Bitter than other Kawaba beers but light hop aroma and soft bitterness compared to regular Pale Ale or IPA (India Pale Ale). 100% malt beer brewed using Kawaba Village’s sweet natural spring water. An excellent balance of bitterness, sharpness and UMAMI. Pairs easily with light to thick flavored foods.
