[Press Release] The 4th release of "Kaguwa, the Fragrant Japanese Ale" is now available for pre-order online in limited quantities.
Nippon Craft Beer Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shiro Yamada) will begin the fourth limited-quantity online pre-order of its Japanese-flavored ale, "KAGUA," on November 26, 2012.
Background and purpose of the limited-quantity online sale
This is the fourth time we have offered limited quantities of "KAGUA" online in response to requests for "enjoying it at home," following pre-orders in March, July, and October 2012. We have decided to deliver in mid-December so that you can enjoy "KAGUA" while relaxing at home over the New Year holidays. We hope you enjoy "KAGUA" with the flavors of winter. We also offer a gift wrapping option, making it suitable for year-end gifts. Please use the red and white KAGUA gift to express your gratitude for the past year to those who have helped you on a daily basis, or to your parents and relatives who live far away.Implementation details
Reservation start date Monday, November 26, 2012 Product for sale: "KAGUA" 12-bottle set (6 Blanc and 6 Rouge)
"KAGUA" Original Magnetic Clip Bottle Opener
limited quantity
Limited to 150 sets
price
7,560 yen (tax included) Free shipping *Excluding some areas Gift wrapping 7,860 yen (tax included)
Gift wrapping + Noshi (no text) 7,945 yen (tax included)
Gift wrapping + New Year's gift tag (with message) 7,960 yen (tax included)
Estimated shipping date
Shipments are scheduled to begin sequentially from Wednesday, December 5, 2012.
Sales page
http://www.nipponcraftbeer.com/store
Purchase Bonus
As a purchase bonus, two magnetic clip bottle openers with the "KAGUA" logo will be included. The magnetic clip on the back is convenient for holding or sticking important notices! Attach it to your refrigerator or other surfaces. There's also a bottle opener on the back, so you can use it to open your "KAGUA" bottle. 
What is "KAGUA," a Japanese-style fragrant ale?
This beer (*1) was brewed by a Belgian brewer based on an original recipe designed by Nippon Craft Beer. Starting from the idea of "making a beer that complements the Japanese dining table enjoyable for people all over the world," it was realized after a four-year planning period and 14 prototypes. It uses yuzu and sansho pepper, two herbs that are symbolic of Japan, and its main feature is its "delicious fragrance that complements the Japanese dining table." There are two varieties in the lineup: "Blanc," a light-colored, top-fermented beer made with wheat, and "Rouge," a dark-colored, top-fermented beer made with roasted malt. Just like white and red wine, they can be enjoyed by pairing them with food. Since its launch on March 24, 2012, the beer has been well received for its meticulous taste, quality, and design, as well as its concept of being "a beer that looks great on the Japanese dining table." It is now sold in approximately 120 establishments nationwide, including Japanese restaurants such as Ginza Toyoda, which has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide, and the internationally acclaimed luxury inn Gora Kadan. Sales have also begun in Hong Kong and Singapore since September 2012. Retail development began in October 2012, exclusively at Matsuya Ginza.(※1) "KAGUA" is classified as a happoshu (low-malt beer) under Japan's liquor tax law.
[List of stores that stock "KAGUA" (in Japan)]
http://www.nipponcraftbeer.com/kagua/Places where you can drink kagua
