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Enoshima Beer

Brand: Kamakura Beer

Price: 850 yen

Place of purchase: Seikoen Seafood restaurant, Fujisawa City

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On trips, I make a point of trying regional and craft beers. On a visit to Enoshima, I sampled Kamakura Beer Brewing Company's Enoshima Beer. It's an American-style pale ale that celebrates the charming island. The beer is brewed with malt and aroma hops. The beer pours a little dark but clear. According to the brewers, this is a nod to the ocean sunsets. The aroma has fruity and citrus notes. The beer pairs well with the seafood. Many locals recommend shirasu-don, Enoshima-caught whitebait over rice.

When you're at Enoshima, I recommend taking your time and enjoying the local food and drink culture. Kamakura Beer Brewing Company's Enoshima Beer is part of the experience. The brewer's website doesn't identify the variety of aroma hops. Nevertheless, they're chosen with care as the beer has lovely floral and citrus flavours. They do reveal that they use diamond malt. The beer has a nice, lightly sharp finish. I second the brewers who recommend Japanese and Italian seafood dishes. If you've read this far, here's some trivia. The water used in the brewing process is blessed by Enoshima Shrine.