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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Raise a glass to Japanese craft beer as Libushi Bashamichi's Existing is Exhausting brew picks up the Best American Style IPA prize. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/14/food-drink/libushi-bashamichi-best-american-ipa-award/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #alcohol #beer #bars #yokohama

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

The sake industry is boosting its promotion of the alcoholic drink in Britain, where interest in the Japanese rice wine is rising thanks to the growing popularity of "washoku" Japanese cuisine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/14/japan/sake-promotion-britain/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #uk #sake #alcohol

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Tokyo is still the region’s top performer, but Hong Kong is now the talk of the town with Bar Leone named the world’s best bar. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/10/food-drink/worlds-50-best-bars-2025-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #alcohol #drinking #bars #worlds50bestbars #tokyo

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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Asahi restarted six of its breweries in Japan on Thursday after a cyberattack forced the beer maker to halt production and shipments for several days. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/06/companies/asahi-resumes-beer-supplies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #asahigroupholdings #drinking #alcohol #cybersecurity #hacking

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Asahi resumes beer supplies in Japan after crippling cyberattack

Some parts of the system are still shut and the company is processing orders manually to prioritize its supply framework.
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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Asahi said it was processing orders by hand in an effort to swerve potential drinks shortages it blamed on a ransomware attack crippling its online systems this week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/04/asahi-paper-fax-orders/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #asahi #cybersecurity #hacking #alcohol #softdrinks

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Asahi ships beer using paper and fax after ransomware attack

Asahi said it had identified evidence indicating a potential information leak, but was still verifying its nature and scope.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Old World prestige, New World terroir: Domaine de Montille’s vineyard in Hokkaido could redefine Japanese wine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/03/food-drink/domaine-de-montille-burgundy-hokkaido-wine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #drinking #wine #alcohol #hokkaido #hakodate

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Japan’s first foreign wine investor plants its roots in Hokkaido

Burgundy’s Domaine de Montille has opened a winery in Hakodate — a vote of confidence in the region’s terroir.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Have a “good Halloween,” not a disruptive one, Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe is urging foreign visitors ahead of the celebration, during which costumed revelers typically descend upon the popular Tokyo district. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/03/japan/society/shibuya-halloween-restrictions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #tokyo #shibuya #kenhasebe #halloween #alcohol #tourism #drinking

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Seven & I Holdings and other retailers in Japan are warning customers of possible Asahi Super Dry beer shortages after a cyberattack paralyzed production and distribution at Asahi Group Holdings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/03/companies/seven-eleven-super-dry-asahi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #seveniholdings #seveneleven #conveniencestores #cybersecurity #asahi #hacking #alcohol #beer #softdrinks

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7-Eleven running out of Super Dry beer after Asahi cyberattack

Shoppers at some 7-Eleven stores are seeing notices that shipments of the country’s most popular beer have been suspended, as well as for Mitsuya Cider soda.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

A total of 3,024 food and beverage products from 195 major makers are set to undergo price hikes in Japan in October. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/30/economy/food-price-rise-october/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #food #alcohol #inflation #japaneseeconomy

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Prices to rise for 3,024 food products in Japan in October

The figure is up 3.4% from a year earlier, marking the 10th consecutive month of increase.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

The Justice Ministry on Monday presented a draft proposal to set numerical criteria for dangerous driving offenses, such as specific figures for speeding and drunk driving. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/30/japan/crime-legal/criteria-dangerous-driving/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #driving #justiceministry #japanesepolice #alcohol

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Justice Ministry proposes criteria for dangerous driving offenses

The proposal is aimed at clarifying the charge of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

A Japanese woman is working tirelessly to promote sake in India, carefully selecting brands and selling them to local vendors and restaurants with the aim of spreading their appeal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/29/japan/japanese-entrepreneur-india-sake/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sake #alcohol #indiajapanrelations #entrepreneurs

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Serhii Nazarovets
@serhii@mstdn.science  ·  activity timestamp last month

The 2025 #IgNobel Peace Prize went to researchers who proved a popular myth: a small dose of #alcohol can improve foreign language pronunciation!

In their study, 50 German students speaking Dutch were rated by native speakers. Those who had a drink sounded clearer and more fluent, even though they didn’t feel any more confident themselves.

🥂 https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881117735687

Maybe this is just about reducing #language anxiety. Either way… sounds like a perfect theme for a new #Erasmus project. 😉🍷

Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills

Renner F, Kersbergen I, Field M, Werthmann J. Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2017;32(1):116-122. doi:10.1177/0269881117735687
Renner F, Kersbergen I, Field M, Werthmann J. Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2017;32(1):116-122. doi:10.1177/0269881117735687
Renner F, Kersbergen I, Field M, Werthmann J. Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2017;32(1):116-122. doi:10.1177/0269881117735687
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Drink Japan at Sangai — each cocktail in its "omakase" tasting menu has a Japanese element or ingredient. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/23/food-drink/shingo-gokan-sangai-bar-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #alcohol #drinking #sake #bars

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Serhii Nazarovets
@serhii@mstdn.science  ·  activity timestamp last month

The 2025 #IgNobel Peace Prize went to researchers who proved a popular myth: a small dose of #alcohol can improve foreign language pronunciation!

In their study, 50 German students speaking Dutch were rated by native speakers. Those who had a drink sounded clearer and more fluent, even though they didn’t feel any more confident themselves.

🥂 https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881117735687

Maybe this is just about reducing #language anxiety. Either way… sounds like a perfect theme for a new #Erasmus project. 😉🍷

Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills

Renner F, Kersbergen I, Field M, Werthmann J. Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2017;32(1):116-122. doi:10.1177/0269881117735687
Renner F, Kersbergen I, Field M, Werthmann J. Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2017;32(1):116-122. doi:10.1177/0269881117735687
Renner F, Kersbergen I, Field M, Werthmann J. Dutch courage? Effects of acute alcohol consumption on self-ratings and observer ratings of foreign language skills. Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2017;32(1):116-122. doi:10.1177/0269881117735687
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@Alice@beige.party  ·  activity timestamp last month

@istences @toonie I will say, if I'm forced to drink an IPA, I legitimately like milkshake IPAs. For others, I can kiiiind of tolerate the ones that include lactose or fruit because it at least cuts into that dank cat pee-smelling taste.

Fun-sized tiger dad
@istences@tiggi.es replied  ·  activity timestamp last month

@Alice @toonie Milkshake IPAs and their dark counterpart Pastry Stouts aren't very well liked among the professional tasting community, not to mention I steer clear of anything *obviously* (key word) not vegan as a vegan, but I'm not going to get in the way of any beer drinker's happiness!

You'll want to steer clear of any West Coast IPA if you want to reduce your chances of encountering dankness, which is something I like despite being averse to actual pot. If you're open to exploring, an IPA made with a refreshingly fruity New Zealand hop such as Nelson Sauvin (the most common to find by name), Riwaka, or Motueka might be it. Hazy IPAs, while generally more approachable to the casual beer drinker, are such a crapshoot for me because many of them are dry hopped to the point of setting your tongue on fire, and often defeat the purpose of what I feel an IPA is, a dry, cleanly bitter celebration of hop flavor and aroma. Admittedly, this is me being a bit of an inflexible purist, but my certifications kind of require me to be one. ^^;

Cheers!

#alcohol #beer

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@istences@tiggi.es  ·  activity timestamp last month

@toonie @Alice Read this after buying beer, lol. There *are* plenty of good ones if they're your thing, but they need to come from breweries that actually give a shit about balance and not excess. Found myself gravitating towards SmASh IPAs recently, because there's nowhere to hide and requires some guts and a lot of trial and error from the brewer to craft a good one.

And they just *have* to be fresh. I'll spend an inordinate amount of time looking at packaging dates in the store to make sure what I buy is in its prime.

As far as market dominance goes, this is what I hate, because demand stifles style exploration and the diversity I crave...and not everything I cook pairs with an IPA.

Speaking of the UK, I could really use an English IPA about now, but they're extraordinarily rare for American brewers to produce. Bitters and Dark Milds are almost more common now. The latter are always brewed too strong, but I admire the effort at least.

#alcohol #beer

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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Japan Airlines has decided to cut the remuneration of President Mitsuko Tottori and 36 other executives over a scandal involving a captain who drank excessively prior to his duties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/japan/jal-punishes-president-and-36-executives/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #jal #drinking #alcohol #airlines

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JAL to punish president and 36 others over pilot drinking scandal

A JAL pilot consumed alcohol the day before work, resulting in delays of up to 18½ hours for three flights.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Japan’s young people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol — swapping late-night izakaya rounds for mocktails and zero-proof options. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/15/japan/science-health/nonalcoholic-drinks-youth-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #health #drinking #beer #alcohol

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Don’t be surprised if a bartender recommends you a glass of local rum the next time you are in Okinawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/12/food-drink/okinawa-rum-trend/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #alcohol #drinking #okinawa #rum

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Japan Airlines was hit by a new warning from the transport ministry for insufficient oversight regarding its pilots drinking heavily before flights. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/10/japan/jal-drinking-pilots/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #jal #airlines #drinking #alcohol #aviation #mitsukotottori

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