Yebisu (Premium) - Sapporo Breweries Ltd.

Everydayoff

Thailand

3.6/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

350ml can poured into a pils glass by freshness date.

A:
Slight hazy golden yellow in color with one finger white velvety head with moderate retention, it leaves some stickiness lacing, high visible carbonation.

S:
The smell consists of aromatic floral hop, slight herbal and earthy yet a bit spice, light biscuit malt, dry grain and lemony zest.

T:
Subtle sweetness from biscuity malt with moderate bitterness from hop to unite, fruity and citrus zest reveal to make cascade layer of flavors. Aftertaste is mingled by hop bitterness along with zesty citrus and slight sweetness.

M:
The body is light with good crispness from lively carbonation lending a refreshing yet smooth mouth feel. Finish is clean and dry.

O:
Clean and go down well easy either drinking it alone or pairing with some foods, high drinkability.

Serving type: can

01-22-2012 18:07:20 | More by Everydayoff

TokyoCO

Colorado

3.55/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Can bought in Japan, poured into a goblet. Served fairly cold.

A: Light golden in color. Very clear, bubbles rising from bottom.

S: Grain, slight hint of hops, light citrus notes as well.

T: Grain, barley, again a light hint of hops. Quite bitter, but maltyness is dominant. Not complex but very refreshing.

M: Light, high carbonation.

O: One of the better macro Japanese beers. Malt forward beer that has great grain notes. It really is refreshing.

Serving type: can

05-23-2013 09:44:05 | More by TokyoCO

Norseman

Illinois

4/5  rDev +17.3%

04-18-2013 01:02:53 | More by Norseman

Celtics76

Rhode Island

1.75/5  rDev -48.7%

04-17-2013 15:25:18 | More by Celtics76

Poupae

Thailand

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

03-31-2013 09:39:08 | More by Poupae

weerezboy

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

03-06-2013 21:48:32 | More by weerezboy

CaptainNomihodai

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +10%

02-28-2013 05:26:21 | More by CaptainNomihodai

spycow

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -4.7%

02-08-2013 02:01:57 | More by spycow

GRUUMSH

Belgium

3/5  rDev -12%

02-04-2013 09:01:05 | More by GRUUMSH

Kaars

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +32%

01-12-2013 07:35:59 | More by Kaars

pin

Australia

1.5/5  rDev -56%

01-02-2013 03:10:21 | More by pin

vfgccp

New York

4.25/5  rDev +24.6%

11-24-2012 00:47:12 | More by vfgccp

PCfirefox

3/5  rDev -12%

11-19-2012 14:33:31 | More by PCfirefox

sneaks2210

New York

2.5/5  rDev -26.7%

11-17-2012 17:26:04 | More by sneaks2210

YamagamiTravis

Japan

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

10-19-2012 13:43:28 | More by YamagamiTravis

Hebi

Japan

3.75/5  rDev +10%

10-10-2012 19:41:04 | More by Hebi

Fuzzycuffs

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

09-02-2012 11:55:58 | More by Fuzzycuffs

KTien

New York

4/5  rDev +17.3%

09-01-2012 02:48:24 | More by KTien

bspain5

New York

3/5  rDev -12%

06-07-2012 03:08:58 | More by bspain5

JohnQVD

New York

3/5  rDev -12%

06-03-2012 16:33:49 | More by JohnQVD

TheHammer

Ontario (Canada)

3.45/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Head went out of control on the pour, giving me more then two fingers. It did stick around for a while but lacing was absent. The body has steady carbonation and it's a darker gold colour.

Smell: Roasted grain with a slight floral hop note. It's just not strong enough to make a big play though.

Taste: A little bumpy roasted grain to start that turns sweeter quickly and ends with some floral hops. Not a lot of complexity here, but well done in it's simplicity. Needs a bit more of a kick.

Mouthfeel: Carbonation helps out the entire beer although starts out a little odd and excessive. The transitioning is easy going. A slight floral hop aftertaste also does a good job.

Drinkability: Fairly light, although not quite as light as I'd like it to be. The carbonation keeps on going after it's down, but it's not out of control. Refreshing and there isn't a lot to complain about.

Final Thoughts: I'm finding that the simpler styles of Japanese beer are done well, but not quite well enough to justify their import costs. I mean they solidly thump the macros and a lot of the European import Lagers, but aren't quite as good as local craft offerings. I'd really like to see Sapporo bring some of their other brews over to brew locally. Not sure how they could market it, but I've been a fan.

Serving type: can

05-26-2012 00:45:49 | More by TheHammer

CaptJackHarkness

New York

3.85/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a slightly hazed bright yellow with a thin head of moderate retention. Some spotty lacing to it. Aroma was of clove and citrus. Taste was surprising; crisp with a bready note that shifts intio a tangy citrus flavor: lemony-grapefruit. It reminded me of a spiced wheatbeer. This was served very cold at a local Japanese restaurant; the taste definately improved as it warmed.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2012 23:39:17 | More by CaptJackHarkness

od_sf

California

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%

04-28-2012 04:08:00 | More by od_sf

xylophonica

Australia

3.43/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Please note I had submitted a previous review in error for this beer - that review was actually for the white label Yebisu and has been moved accordingly.

Poured from a 350ml can into a Jupiler signature glass.

A - Clear, pale straw coloured liquid. Mild head on top with some degree of retention.

S - Quite dusty with plenty of dry wheat. Variety of dry-roasted spices coming through as well such as pepper and sage with a hint of some lemon and/or orange.

T - At first smooth but slightly sour. Strong sensation of honey malt lurking there but it doesn't quite mask the sourness. Malty tang isn't quite as prominent as I'd expected - much more subtle. As it's consumed the malt starts to form a coating and the sourness becomes more obviously citric in nature. Definitely some sweeter lemon & lime flavours emerging later.

M - Plenty of sourness and malt to keep the tastebuds alive. Overall it's nothing that intriguing - sourness lingers probably a touch too long.

O - This is the fourth Yebisu brew I've tried and I'm finding that my first drop (the black) is likely to remain my favourite. Similar in some ways to the white label beer but with little to distinguish it as "Premium". It's a basic export lager with some ok flavour combinations.

Serving type: can

04-22-2012 08:22:56 | More by xylophonica

GuidedByVoices

Japan

3.75/5  rDev +10%

03-25-2012 08:50:01 | More by GuidedByVoices