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In autumn 1996, Kiuchi started beer brewing business, named the brand "HITACHINO NEST BEER" with unique owl character logo.
Over the years, Kiuchi Brewery has gained Japan and worldwide attention by winning awards at numerous world beer competitions.
In 2000, Brew on Premises facilities has opened to introduce the Lager is the main stream in the beer industries in Japan.
Kiuchi built a Distillation facility in March, 2003. to aid with recycling and reduction of waste, beginning with the production of "Shochu Kiuchi" Distilled liquor made from Sakekasu (Sake lees) which is the by-product of Sake Brewing.
There are a lot of Sake-competitions in Japan, and the most prestigious one held by the National Tax Administration. The National Tax Administration only judges sakes that are exclusively brewed for the competition. KIKUSAKARI sakes have received many prizes since the first display in 1988.
1988,1989,2001 Silver & 1990,1992,1998,1999 Gold
The Magazine "TOKUSENNGAI" holds a yearly sake-competition. KIKUSAKARI KURAKAGAMI DAIGINZYOU was chosen to remarkable first rank in January of 2000.
International Sake Institute / International Sake Summit 2002
in New York City, May 3rd & 4th, 2002
• Gekkakow voted "Best Daiginjo" Ultra Premium Sake in America
• Kurakagami voted "2nd Best Daiginjo" in America
• Asamurasaki voted "Most Unusual Sake"
2000 World Beer Cup
• Gold Medal - Hitachino Nest Beer White Ale (Herb and Spice Beers)
2001 Germany DLG guarantee of quality contest
• Gold Medal - Hitachino Nest Beer Weizen
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