Kirin Ichiban is a clean-tasting premium Japanese lager; it delivers a smooth tasting beer and matches well with food. The Kirin Ichiban brand comes from a brewing philosophy of respect and reverence for nature and life. From this a brewing process known as Ichiban Shibori, Ichiban meaning ‘first’ and ‘best’ in Japanese, was born; a unique method where beer is brewed from a pure form of 100% malt. This technique produces a smooth, less bitter taste, appealing to a wider audience, through this clean-tasting premium lager.