Suntory Premium Malts Musashino Brewery in Japan | Tokyo
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Free beer? Yes! Hey I thought I would be bored. Oh just another brewery tour right? Well ...yes and no.. it was fun and something to do on a Sunday with friends. As usual the mundane is more fun in Japan with the extra quality and hospitality added. I also found a great Udon place in Bubaigawara as well so watch and enjoy! Keio, JR Nanbu Line Bubaigawara Station - 5 minutes by Bus (Free). Three beers per visitor... (FREE!) Or the final stop on the Musashino line outbound from Tokyo (Fuchuhommachi) then a short stroll follow the signs 1 hour tour showing each stage of the process. Zip Code 183-0025 Prefecture Tokyo Address 3-1, Yasaki-cho, Fuchu-shi Telephone 042-360-9591 http://www.suntory.com/ Hours 10:00-16:00 Guide Tour; 60 minutes Closed Mar.- Sun.; Sunday, Monday Nov.- Feb.; Saturday, Sunday History Suntory was started by Torii Shinjiro, who first opened his store Torii Shoten in Osaka on February 1, 1899, to sell imported wines. In 1907, the store began selling a sweet tasting red wine called Akadama Port Wine. The store became Kotobukiya company in 1921 to further expand its business. In December 1924, Yamazaki Distillery, the first Japanese whisky distillery, began its production of malt whisky. Five years later Suntory Whisky Sirofuda (White Label), the first single malt whisky made in Japan, was sold. Due to wartime shortage of World War II, Kotobukiya was briefly forced to halt its development of new products. In 1961, Kotobukiya launched the famous "Drink Tory's (Whisky) and Go to Hawaii" campaign. At the time, a trip abroad was considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In 1963, Kotobukiya changed its name to "Suntory", taken from the name of the famous whisky it produces. In the same year, Musashino Beer Factory began its production of the Suntory Beer. In 1997, the company became Japan's sole bottler, distributor, and licensee of Pepsi products. Kisaburo udon shop is located about ten minutes from Bubaigarwara station and there is signage at the station to guide you there. Its well known locally so just ask!
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that is some good beer for sure !!
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Todatron. Excellent videos. Every one I watch makes me miss Japan more and more. Once I graduate from my university, I will head back to live with my gf and teach English again. Til then, I live vicariously through your wonderful videos. Thank you.
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wich japanese beer its better the Suntory or the Saporo wich one U recomend? regards from Mexico!
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I was a regular visitor to Suntory when I lived just a short stroll away in Fuchuhommachi. Well worth a look.
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OMG that was really nice japan looks like a wonderful country and your videos are awsome!! grettins From Mèxico man!
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hate that stuff
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Actually I saw one in the movie Hanable .....bowels in or out? part. Yea defiantly easy on the back if your job is hauling boxes of beer or cans all day.
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Torikukai went back to charcoal you must come out for a bite... he is busy as ever and just added more seats
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Yea! I was very disappointed with the taste of any Japanese beer brewed by US companies or the like. More so after tasting the real thing. I could find the big silver cans about 32oz from Asahi in certain stores in Boston. They were imported from Tokyo and were great. Cost 3 to 4 dollars a can though.... and worth it!
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LOL.....I misread "Maturation" as .....well you know. They should rig those beer hauling dollies to wheels chairs, so stairs are no longer obstacles. What's the worst that could happen? (falling over backwards on some stairs.)
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It's brewed with strict supervision and tastes exactly the same... trust...
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'do they serve beer on the bus...oh darn' hahaa, it's was kinda cool you made it like a short film with a story behind it. The brewery looks like a fantastic place to visit, I will definitely headed up there next time in Japan....appreciated and keep up the good work.
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This looks quite entertaining, I'll add this to my to-see list in Tokyo.. :) (Tasting local beers is always good..)
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Yea that holding tank tunnel was cool you took the words outta my mouth:) I actually thought of a SCI FI video at first.
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I am! Just rather be drinking over there =).... instead of sitting in the cold basement full of smoke.
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Dude I had to pause this video and grab a Sapporo from the fridge! Too bad for us in the States, it's brewed in Canada (except I think for Sapporo Reserve and the 33 oz. Asahi supercans which are imported). Yebisu is also imported but is prohibitively expensive. How does "Draft's" compare to Asahi/Kirin/Sapporo?
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Very sorry to hear that maybe we can sneak out and get trashed at some point:)
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Yes then it would cost a lot though:)
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Thanks bud!
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A friends daughter... damn cute!