Originally Posted by
PsiFighter37
Is that too surprising? Even at the nice restaurants I've been to in Japan (and especially in Kyoto), all they have are the big Japanese macro brews. I agree that they should get with the times and offer Hitachino, Echigo, etc...but tradition is hard to break.
True, which is sad given the fantastic craft brew scene in Japan. Every trip to Tokyo I stop at least once at Ant 'n Bee in Roppongi and give 5 or 10 beers a try.
At least Hong Kong has a decent beer scene of its own these days (vs. Southeast Asia and boring generic watery lagers everywhere). But fodder for another thread...