Sapporo USA’s beer is currently produced at facilities located mostly outside the U.S., said Monahan. “The logistics costs and such make that a very expensive proposition,” he said.

The beer is pitched as a Hokkaido beer made with Hokkaido ingredients, and is a bit sweeter and hoppier than Sapporo Black Label, the brewery’s standard offering.

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Renowned for its crisp, clean taste, Sapporo® Beer—Japan's oldest brand—has been brewed since 1876. Sapporo has evolved its portfolio to offer many beers on the market today.

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