Kirin Light Beer
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited

Kirin Light BeerKirin Light Beer
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From:
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited
 
Japan
Style:
Light Lager
Ranked #148
ABV:
3.2%
Score:
57
Ranked #28,549
Avg:
2.3 | pDev: 28.26%
Reviews:
72
Ratings:
229
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 08, 2024
Added:
Aug 05, 2002
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  43
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Rated: 1 by doctorgary from New York

Feb 08, 2024
 
Rated: 3.93 by RoyalKaiju from Kentucky

Nov 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by MutuelsMark from Kentucky

Nov 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Jun 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by Latarnik from New Jersey

Apr 07, 2023
 
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

2.93/5  rDev +27.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
i definitely dont think its fair or correct that this is rated as the 55th worst beer in the world here on BA, i totally disagree, and while its not among the best in this light international lager space, its certainly not among the worst beers on the planet. i like the new art on it, more modern than what is pictured here, and i always enjoy these asian ones in the large format, never seen this one before now i dont think. anyway the pour is impossibly light, lesser than straw colored, pretty clear, and actually with a pretty and puffy pure white inch of head on it, it looks right on actually, with lots of carbonation rising up and a nice light golden shine. the nose is minimal, but its less chemical and cheap and obviously adjuncty than so many others, maybe faintly metallic, but not unappealing at all, very little hops here but not totally invisible in the aroma, lager yeast evident too, although also very minimal. the flavor starts off rather refreshing, generically grainy to me but nothing weird, its thin in feel but the carbonation is so high it never feels watery. its only at the end where it gets a little yucky, a strange bitterness rises up, hints of rubber and wet paper, and it lingers through the very dry finish unpleasantly on the tongue, not sure what this is, its an unfamiliar flaw, almost lightly smoky somehow, a faint molten plastic element too, but really kind of distinct to this. a shame because it was cooking along just fine before this. still, it doesnt ruin this drink, and this ended up being a fine sushi companion, way better than its ratings here, especially compared against only similar items. not sure why this has fallen so far down the list, id drink it again...
Apr 01, 2023
 
Rated: 1 by carolinabeerguy from North Carolina

Jan 06, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by TallGuyCM from California

Sep 28, 2022
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Reviewed by DrOfGolf from Delaware

1.98/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2
Poured from a brown bottle into a clear glass. Pour was a little yellowish in color with very little head. Smell is ??? The taste is weak, and almost like beer. Overall, this was lacking in flavor and everything else.
Jul 31, 2022
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Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey

4.04/5  rDev +75.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
(12 oz bottle, bottled on 10FEB21; purchased cold single from Shangy's two days ago... poured into a 14 oz mug)

L: brilliantly-clear, pale brass-colored liquid; fizzy, fleeting white foam on the pour, gone in two minutes, leaving a thin collar... no lacing

S: grain husk, hint of sulfur, light lemony accent... relatively high intensity; could smell it as it poured

T: surprisingly bold flavors, crackery and doughy malt, of course cut rather dry, but with that husky flavor swelling up in the aftertaste... after a few beats, some bready and lemon pithy notes emerge and linger

F: smooth, light-bodied flow... not much contour or drag... mildly fizzy; light peppery warmth... dry, but not cut, clipped, or parching... if it was slightly more cut, quick, and honed, it'd be darn near perfect

O: despite the age of the bottle, this example was in relatively good condition and I'm pleased that it was more than passable and enjoyable for its kind... I could totally see getting this as a cheap, palate-cleaning accompaniment to wings (1965)
Jul 30, 2022
 
Rated: 2.47 by Rollmeaway2loadout from Illinois

Jul 25, 2022
 
Rated: 2.9 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Mar 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jan 03, 2022
 
Rated: 2.25 by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

Dec 24, 2021
 
Rated: 3.59 by NastyNorseman from New York

Aug 26, 2021
 
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Reviewed by BB8Bbbeer from Florida

4.74/5  rDev +106.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
Beer lovers will not be taking home any gold medals for how many people have watched the Tokyo Beer Games so far.

In several major markets around the world, the Beer audience has fallen since 2016, as beer drinking becomes more fragmented and drinkers drink in Japan when audiences are mostly asleep in the United States and Europe.

While data from the opening beer ceremony and first few nights of beer events indicate that the Kirin Light is the least drank Beer in recent history across Europe and in the United States. However, drinking Kirin Light is up in Australia and Japan.

Comparisons with previous beer reviews are imperfect given the different times zones, the COVID pandemic and fewer beer options in the past but an upward trend is clear.
Aug 01, 2021
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Reviewed by BeerByBelle from Florida

4.07/5  rDev +77%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
The caramel color looks pleasant, but lacks carbonation, making the pour a little underwhelming. Though it is light and isn’t hoppy, it has more flavor than many other light beers. I would definitely drink it again.
Aug 01, 2021
Kirin Light Beer from Kirin Brewery Company, Limited
Beer rating: 57 out of 100 with 229 ratings