The Krewe sits down with Chris Madere (Baird Brewing) & Chris Poel (Shiokaze BrewLab) to explore Japan’s growing craft beer scene. They discuss how Japan’s drinking culture evolved beyond the big-name breweries, what daily life is like behind the brewhouse doors, the challenges small and foreign brewers face, and the innovations shaping the future of Japanese craft beer. A fun, informative look at the people driving Japan’s craft beer boom.

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past Food & Beverage Episodes ------

Shochu 101 ft. Christopher Pelligrini (S6E7)

Craving Ramen ft. Shinichi Mine of TabiEats (S4E11)

Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats (S3E15)

Sippin' Sake ft. Brian Ashcraft (S1E19)

Talking Konbini: Irasshaimase! (S1E3)

------ About Baird Brewing & Shiokaze BrewLab ------

Baird Brewing Website

Baird Brewing on IG

Baird Brewing on FB

Shiokaze BrewLab (Nobuto) on IG

Shiokaze BrewLab Stand on IG

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