Shonan Beer is a craft beer produced by Kumazawa Brewery Co., Ltd., a historic brewery that has been making alcoholic beverages and pursuing traditional craftsmanship since its establishment in 1872 (Meiji 5). Kumazawa Brewery is known as the last remaining sake brewery in the Shonan region.
Building on its long experience in brewing, the company produces Shonan Beer using traditional German brewing methods. The beer reflects the brewery’s commitment to carefully selected ingredients and time-honored techniques.
Only carefully selected malt, hops, and groundwater from the Tanzawa mountain range are used as ingredients. The combination of these quality ingredients and the brewery’s traditional methods creates a distinctive beer with a clean, fresh character.
Shonan Beer is neither filtered nor heat-treated. This production method preserves the yeast in the beer, resulting in a pure and fresh taste that reflects the character of the ingredients.
To ensure that the beer is enjoyed in its freshest possible condition, its quality-retention period is set at 60 days from the date of production when kept refrigerated.
Shonan Beer brings together the brewing heritage of a company founded in the nineteenth century, traditional German brewing techniques, carefully selected malt and hops, and natural groundwater from the Tanzawa mountains.
It is a distinctive local product that represents the craftsmanship and brewing culture of the Shonan region.