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craft beer; artisanal beer
Beer produced by small, independent breweries using traditional or innovative brewing methods, emphasizing quality and flavor over mass production.
Etymology
From English "craft beer."
Japanese craft beer scene
The craft beer movement in Japan began in 1994 when regulations changed to allow smaller breweries (地ビール - "local beer"). It has grown significantly, with many 醸造所 (breweries) throughout the country.
Alternative terms
- 地ビール - local beer (older term, same concept)
Beer styles commonly seen
- IPA（アイピーエー） - India Pale Ale
- ペールエール - Pale Ale
- スタウト - Stout
- ヴァイツェン - Weizen (wheat beer)
- ピルスナー - Pilsner
- 黒ビール - dark beer