Episode 3 of 3

Start of Kirin Beer Marketing

When
1888
Where
Japan
Part of
Japan Brewery, predecessor of Kirin, founded in Yokohama

The Japan Brewery began marketing Kirin Beer in 1888, utilizing imported ingredients and German brewing expertise.

Marketing of Kirin Beer commenced in 1888. Production relied on malted grains and hops imported from Germany, with German brewers overseeing the brewing process. The company maintained an exclusive partnership with Meidi-ya for marketing its beers in Japan.

Sources

  1. Kirin Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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