Originally Posted by gokiburi
i'm pretty sure yebisu is not exported. the only stuff we get is kirin draft, asahi super dry (good stuff) and sapporo draft. all the seasonal beers and premium brands they keep for themselves. selfish bastards... someone please prove me wrong so i can pick up a 6pack
unfortunately, i do not think so...
Sapporo Beer of Japan Cuts Exports to Increase Sales of Canadian-made Products
Japan's Sapporo Beer is no longer exporting its Yebisu beer to North America as the company plans to focus sales efforts in North America on Sapporo brands made at Sleeman Brewing Ltd of Guelph, Ontario. Brands brewed at Sleeman will be promoted instead as the products are fresher and cost 10% less to deliver. Sopporo began making beer at Sleeman Breweries last January.
Information summarized from: Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun (Japan)
...and this does not bode well either...
SAPPORO DRAFT
LCBO 300756 | 650 mL can
PRODUCT DISCONTINUED*
Price: $ 3.20
Beer, Non. U.S. Beer, Regular Brewery
5.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : 3
Made in: Japan, Japan
By: SAPPORO BREWERIES
Tasting Note
Golden colour; delicate dried grass/herbal aroma; lively effervescence; balanced with clean bitter hoppy finish.
Serving Suggestion
Lightly spiced finger foods or sushi
NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice. All products may not be available in all stores. Call or see your local Store Manager for details.
*This product has been discontinued. Limited quantities are available for purchase in select stores only and cannot be transferred to other locations.
fortunately, there are still
kirin beers (ichiban & classic) at the beerstore.