hopIQ found 10 beers with the same clean and malty character as Kirin Harekaze. Kirin Harekaze, labelled Kirin Beer Harekaze (晴れ風), launched on 2 April 2024 as Kirin's first new beer brand in 17 years. It is an all-malt lager hopped with the rare Japanese variety IBUKI, added late so the aroma stays gentle, while mashing and fermentation are tuned to hold back acidity. The 2026 overhaul brought in a second, cooling hop. It pours a clear gold. Soft grain sweetness leads, joined by a mild citrus note from the hops and a smooth, rounded palate, before a clean and firm finish. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Coopers Draught — 88%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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