Kirin Ichiban is a distinctively smooth and full-bodied beer from start to finish. It is the perfect accompaniment to a meal, be it Wagyu beef or spicy stir-fries.
KIRIN, dating back to 1888, launched its flagship brew Kirin Ichiban in 1990. Ichiban means ‘best’ and 'first' in Japanese and is brewed using Kirin’s unique First Press process or Ichiban Shibori method. This process brews beer from the most flavourful of the ingredients for a smooth, rich, and less bitter flavour, giving Kirin Ichiban a wider audience appeal.