Loading
Brand Column
From Echigo Beer in Niigata. Held Japan's first craft brewing license in 1995 — the birth of Japan's craft scene. Pilsner is the flagship.
“Japan Craft Beer No. 1.” Trusted for years thanks to Niigata's clean water and brewing craftsmanship.
Echigo Beer obtained Japan's first craft brewing license in 1995. Japanese craft beer history starts here. Combines Niigata's quality soft water with traditional German methods.
Follows German pilsner tradition. Refined malt sweetness, floral noble-hop bitterness, lingering finish. ABV 5.0%. A gentle pilsner shaped by Japanese water.
Excellent with hegisoba, sasa-dango, noppe, Tochio fried tofu, Koshihikari new rice, and salmon dishes. A second pillar of Niigata's brewing culture alongside sake.
Serve at 5-7°C in a clear glass to enjoy the golden hue. Try draft at the local taproom during Niigata travel.
Brewery in Nishikan-ku, Niigata City. Lineup includes Pilsner, Red Ale, Stout, White Beer, and Flying IPA. A living witness of Japanese craft history with educational presence.
Experience Japan's craft pioneer. Find places serving Echigo Beer Pilsner on Minnama.