Premium Japanese beer label Yebisu Premium Beer has been launched in Australia, through Coopers Brewery.
Coopers will be the exclusive distributor of Yebisu under its partnership with Sapporo. The beer is now available in packs of four 350ml cans from First Choice Liquor stores and selected Liquorland and Vintage Cellars outlets nationally. It will join the shelves of independent retailers and on-premise locations from early next month.
Founded in Tokyo in 1890, Yebisu (which is pronounced ‘Ebis’ in English), has drawn the praise of beer drinkers both domestically and internationally, with awards including the gold prize at the Paris Expo in 1900. It is brewed exclusively in Japan.
Yebisu brand manager with Coopers Brewery, Chris Levey, said Japanese beer is proving popular with Australian consumers.
Sapporo Premium Beer achieved double-digit volume growth in the year to August.
“Yebisu is a symbol of Japan’s unwavering commitment to quality and craft, meeting the intersection of Australian drinkers’ desire for exploration and discovery and their attraction to true originals and authenticity,” he said.
“We expect the introduction of Yebisu will drive further interest in the Japanese beer segment, appealing to a broad range of discerning beer drinkers seeking discovery, quality and authenticity, and a richer, more rewarding flavour experience.”
