Drink, anyone?

[Paul11]

What do you like to drink in an Izakaya?

I like jizake (microbrew sake).

[MMM]

I usually like nama Asahi or Sapporo. Sometimes I'll close with an umeshu.

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by MMM

I usually like nama Asahi or Sapporo. Sometimes I'll close with an umeshu.

In Japan I like Asahi, too. Have you tried Asahi or Sapporo in the States?

[MMM]

Originally Posted by Paul11

In Japan I like Asahi, too. Have you tried Asahi or Sapporo in the States?

More times than I can count.

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by MMM

More times than I can count.

Not nearly as good as in Japan. They're made in LA or Canada. One of the major three is brewed by Budwieser.

Funny thing, one is brewed in Canada and Japanese Restaraunts sell it as "imported." seems a bit dishonest.

You like umeshu? Have you tried yuzushu (yuuzushu?)? Awesome.

[MMM]

Yes, much better in Japan, especially off the tap.

Never had yuzushu...

[StangGuy]

I'll usually have imo shouchu with warm water, a good mugi can be nice as well but I find most have an "earthy" taste that is just too earth like.

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by StangGuy

I'll usually have imo shouchu with warm water, a good mugi can be nice as well but I find most have an "earthy" taste that is just too earth like.

Strong stuff! My mother-in-law once refilled my sake tokuri with strait shouchu. I swear she was trying to murder me.

[Cyclamen]

I drink usually nama Asahi, but my heart belongs to Shochu.

Sometimes I'll close with an umeshu.

Tastes really good, but I like karinshu better.

[Paul11]

Originally Posted by Cyclamen

Tastes really good, but I like karinshu better.

Never heard of it, but I will look for an opportunity to try it.