Less than 10 minutes by subway from Sapporo city center. About a 7-8 minute walk from Shiroishi Station is the Asahi Beer Factory. There is also a restaurant on the same premises where you can enjoy Genghis Khan, set meals, and lamb bone ramen. Factory tours are free (reservation required) and at the end, you can enjoy 3 soft drinks or beers. I already enjoy factory tours, but the beer served afterwards is delicious. The freshly made beer is really good, even for someone like me who isn't a big fan of Asahi. The best part is being able to enjoy the "Amber Time" beer. The types of beer served may vary each time, but there are always at least 3 options available. This time, I had Super Dry, Amber Time, and Rich varieties! (Oh, and they also had the classic Black and Extra Gold available. You can enjoy your favorite 3 beers)

In May 2019, the fifth stop in Sapporo, Asahikawa, and Obihiro. In the afternoon, we went for an adult social tour. We walked from Minamisato 7-chome to arrive at this place. It has been about 15 years since I last visited this factory. Even though it's local, when I was a child, I used to come here just to eat Genghis Khan. Upon entering, there is a reception on the left, so we stated our reservation name and waited for our friends to arrive. First, we took a commemorative photo with our friends, and then a cute young lady arrived. The tour started with a female staff member leading us through the history of Asahi Beer. We got to touch and taste hops and malt along the way and also saw the manufacturing process and canning booth. After seeing the finished product line, we returned to the first floor for a tasting session. The tasting session allowed 20 minutes with a limit of 3 drinks per person. Non-drinkers were also catered for with non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks available. We quickly sat at our designated seats and were served the beers. The large glasses were a nice touch. We started with Super Dry, then Extra Cold Black Super Dry, and finally, the Yutaka beer. We also enjoyed the complimentary cream cheese rice crackers supervised by Nada-Man. The female staff member also taught us how to properly pour canned beer, which was a nice touch. It was more fun than I expected. The young lady who guided us allowed us to take photos, and her enthusiasm was evident. Now that we have a good base, we will move on to a sushi restaurant.

Welcome.---------- April 2019 ----------Along Nango Street, there is a factory that produces beer. The automatic doors open, and there is a feeling of openness with high ceilings. The factory is almost always full of tourists, and reservations can be made online. The last entry is at 2 pm. It feels like following Little Red Riding Hood as you follow the women wearing uniforms to learn about the process of making beer step by step. Since it was a Sunday last time, the factory was closed and looked dull, but on weekdays, it was very busy. There was always an older man following behind, saying "I'm sleepy, I'm sleepy" while observing. It seemed like he was only there to see in order to drink. One interesting part of the process was when there was a traffic jam and things got backed up. At the end, they said, "We walked 1km♪" even though we were just meandering around, we did walk 1km, so we burned off some calories and can consume more now. At first, it was still very bitter. I received a toast from the women who must pour beer every day to the point of getting tendonitis, and I raised my glass. This beer, which I must have consumed a lifetime's worth of during my student days, will never be forgotten. For the second and third drinks, there were options like "Dry Premium, Dry Black, Extra Cold, Black," but I only had Tomoyutaka and two others. The snacks were always crunchy rice crackers. I could really see the difference between individual and group tours.

A few years ago, I visited a beer factory for an anniversary celebration where they allowed three tastings instead of the usual two. I don't drink beer often, but a few times a year I feel like having some, especially on hot days. The beer I had at a brewery in Kansai was really delicious, so I had high expectations. However, this time it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Maybe it wasn't as hot that day. Still, I enjoyed the beer. It's nice to do a brewery tour once in a while. I heard some people come every day!

Genghis Khan BBQ. In the evening, a large group enjoyed Genghis Khan BBQ together in a bright atmosphere!! It's rare to eat all together like this, but it was gone in no time with everyone eating together (^ ^) There were many families as well, and it warmed my heart!

Located roughly halfway between Shiroishi Station and Nango 7-chome Station on the Tozai Subway Line, it is easy to find by walking along the street after getting off at the station. This is Asahi Beer's Sapporo Brewery, mainly offering group tours, so if you are an individual, you may join another group or be guided as a separate individual group. The tour takes about an hour, and at the end, you can taste about three glasses of beer made at the brewery.

Asahi Beer Hokkaido, we visited again for a factory tour and enjoyed plenty of cold draft beer. The classic Super Dry was easy to drink with a creamy foam. The Dry Black had a rich taste and was delicious. The Rich was dark in color and had a heavy mouthfeel, but it was the most delicious. Thank you for the delicious meal! Thank you for visiting and reading.

Well, well, I happened to come across a tasty snack at the Asahi Beer Hokkaido Factory - "Burn, Chili Pepper" ☆★★☆. It's quite a spicy snack with a clear tune that goes well with beer. To be honest, this is the perfect match for beer - spicy, bitter, and just right. It might be a bit intense, but definitely worth trying with a beer. The only downside is that the quantity is a bit small, making it a bit lonely to savor each piece slowly. Thank you for visiting and reading! Thanks for the release in 2017. Nankaihawks1's Gourmet Guide. Nankaihawks1's blog: http://hawks1.exblog.jp/

This time, I visited the Asahi Beer Hokkaido Factory and had some cold, fresh beer. The Super Dry was well chilled and had a nice bitterness to it. The Dry Black had a rich flavor with a crisp bitterness, just like a dry beer should. The Rich Malt had a good aroma, a rich flavor, and was my personal favorite. Thank you for the delicious meal! Thank you for visiting and reading.

Asahi Beer Factory ☆ ★★ ☆ Tour I visited the Suita factory for the second time, and this was my first time here. Even though Sapporo beer is popular in this area, they actually make beer from Hokkaido here. It seems like Super Dry is quite popular here, and I had three glasses. The first one was the normal Super Dry, with a refined clear taste! It was easy to drink and had a sharp focus on crispness. The beer was cold and the foam was creamy. The second glass was Extra Cold, but they had Dry Black available, which was surprisingly easy to drink for a black beer with a rich taste. The last one was Rich, with a deep color and a good bitterness for a beer with a rich malt flavor. It's not 100% malt, but it's a serious and substantial beer. Thank you for the meal! Thank you for visiting and reading.

Now, let's talk about Hokkaido (^｡^). Unfortunately, it's a short stay, but just visiting Sapporo Dome would be regrettable, so I made a reservation and came here to enjoy a cold Super Dry beer. On the way back, I found a nice shop and ended up buying Calpis (^_^) marshmallows. Inside, there was Calpis cream, which had a refreshing yogurt-like taste. Honestly, I don't usually eat marshmallows, but the cream was delicious. It's nice to have something like this once in a while. Thank you for the meal! Thank you for visiting and reading ( ´∀｀)／""""""""""thanks release 2017.

Revisit. The place is less than 10 minutes by subway from the center of Sapporo. It is a factory with good access, a beer garden, and of course, you can eat Genghis Khan. This time, I visited the factory for the second year in a row. Last year, I went with my mother. This year, I came with a friend who is experiencing a factory tour for the first time in their life (excluding school field trips). This year (2016) is Asahi Beer's 50th anniversary. Therefore, in addition to the regular tour, we signed up for a special tour called "Amber Time" Cheers♪ 50th Anniversary Special Tour Part 3. The factory tour lasts 60 minutes (including videos) and a tasting session for 30 minutes, totaling 90 minutes. It's free. The factory tour itself was similar to last time. There were some quizzes along the way, and we learned about the 50th anniversary of the Hokkaido factory. There was also a detailed explanation about "Amber Time." Regarding the tasting: we could choose from "Super Dry," "Asahi Super Dry Black," "Asahi Dry Premium Rich," and the Hokkaido factory limited edition brew "Amber Time." We could have up to 3 drinks each. There were also soft drinks available, and the snack provided was "cheese rice crackers." The snack was a nice touch. Both my friend and I chose "Asahi Super Dry Black," "Asahi Dry Premium Rich," and "Amber Time." I'll try to describe the taste, although my palate may not be the most refined. "Asahi Super Dry Black" was lighter and more refreshing than I expected, as a fan of Guinness. It had a smooth finish that stood out. My friend, who usually doesn't like Guinness, ended up enjoying it and even ordered a second glass. They said, "This beer has a unique taste that lingers on the palate." It was great that they liked it! "Asahi Dry Premium Rich" had a fruity aroma with a subtle hint of hops. It was sweet on the palate, followed by a hint of bitterness. The taste was well-rounded. My friend mentioned that it paired well with the cheese rice crackers we got as a snack. The Hokkaido factory limited edition brew "Amber Time" was my favorite. I was looking forward to trying this one! During the factory tour, they mentioned it was a Dunkel type, which got me even more excited. Although I don't know much about beer brewing, I've noticed that Dunkel is usually a safe bet for my taste. The color was like a mix of black beer with a touch of red, and it looked beautiful when held up to the light. The taste was the richest of the three. It started with a light bitterness, followed by a blend of umami and sweetness. I could also taste some acidity. It had a roasted flavor that added depth. This beer had a complex and enjoyable taste. It might be best enjoyed without heavy snacks (the cheese rice crackers were too much). The beer offered a mix of sweetness, bitterness, and acidity in one glass, allowing for a slow, enjoyable drink. This was definitely my favorite among Asahi's beers. I used to like Asahi's premium beer "Fuji-san" about 20 years ago. It's no longer in production, but if I were to buy an Asahi beer now, it would be "Fuji-san" or "Amber Time." I preferred "Amber Time," while my friend liked the Rich flavor. However, there were some disappointments with the tasting this year, which led to a slightly lower rating of 3.3 compared to last year's 3.5. The pouring of the beer felt rushed this time, unlike last year. It was understandable due to the popularity of the tour, but still... Additionally, the tasting time felt rushed due to the event schedule.

I participated in a drinking event at Shiraito! Asahi Beer Hokkaido Factory 50th Anniversary Event "Beer DE Night☆" After touring the Asahi Beer Hokkaido Factory, we enjoyed the long-awaited tasting event. Afterwards, we also visited the Asahi Beer En Shiraito Pilsen. During the tasting event, we had some snacks. We tried Cream Cheese Okaki, a snack supervised by Okaki Nada Man, which had two different textures - soft and crispy, and slightly hard and crunchy. The cheese and exquisite seasoning paired well with the beer. I wanted to eat about three bags of this snack. There were also paid snacks available, but since we were planning to go to Pilsen later and didn't know how much we could drink on an empty stomach, we decided to end the event after trying several types of beer and then moving to Pilsen. The Dry Premium beer left a particularly strong impression and was delicious. It had a fine, orange-tinted foam and a deep golden color compared to Super Dry. It had a delicious richness and a delicate, fine foam, giving a sense of premium quality. We also tried other beers like Dry Premium, Prime Rich, and Extra Cold. Since it was straight from the factory, we were able to enjoy exceptionally delicious beer that day. ☆☆☆Next Episode Preview☆☆☆ The beer tasting at the factory was so good that I would love to come back again if I have the chance.

You can visit the factory almost all year round, except for the year-end and New Year holidays. Sometimes various events are added to the factory tour. On this day, I was able to take a factory tour that also included a Christmas event. After the tour, I heard that you can try a special beer cocktail. It was my first time visiting this factory, and I had made a reservation quite some time ago. The tour started at 11:00 AM, and the lobby was crowded with group tourists. We watched a 10-minute video first, then went on the tour of the manufacturing process. The video talked about the daily efforts to deliver delicious beer. Although the manufacturing process wasn't operating on a Saturday, the explanation was very detailed and smooth, including the video. It was interesting to see how beer cans were made. I wish there was more explanation about the history of Asahi Beer. For the tasting after the tour, the first drink was freshly made Asahi Super Dry, which you couldn't choose. From the second drink onwards, you could choose from Dry Premium Rich, Super Dry Extra Cold, and Super Dry Extra Cold Black. Since it was a Christmas event, there was also a beer cocktail in green color made with Vols Blue and Super Dry. You could have up to three alcoholic drinks. In the end, I didn't try the event cocktail, but had a half-and-half of Rich and Cold. The tasting was free, and you could have as many soft drinks as you wanted during the time. There were name plates set up at the tasting area for those who had applied online, and they even gave out a complimentary bag of cream cheese rice crackers. It was a truly enjoyable time. Thank you for the meal.