"Japanese-style beer," the label says. Brewed with rice and sake yeast (and some barley malt and hops).

The body is a light amber color. It pours with a half inch or so of tan-gold head, which eventually disipates to leave the glass looking like apple cider.

The taste is sweet, with a slight tang almost like ginger. It's not a caramely sweetness, though, and it doesn't stick to the tongue much.

Goes great with teriyaki or lemon-seasoned spring veggies.