The PREMIUM MALT'S

THE PREMIUM MALT'S

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The Ultimate Beer Rich Flavor and Elegant Aroma,in Harmony.

The flowery aroma greets you the moment it's poured. The creamy foam rises and welcomes you with its silky touch. The rich, distinctive flavor and depth of body is followed by a pleasantly clear, lingering finish. The Premium Malt‘s ― the ultimate beer that keeps on satisfying.

The Beer You Can Love From the Heart.

In Germany, a country renowned for its beer, they have a word called "weitertrinken," which describes something you can drink one after another. Creating a beer like that is every brewer's dream ―like a loved one you want to meet over and over again. The result of over 50 years of searching for perfection, The Premium Malt's smooth, rich flavor and aromatic nose make it a beer you can love forever.

The Challenge of Brewing a World-Class Beer, Made in Japan.

Once there was a brewer who traveled from Japan to Europe with the ambition to create a world-class beer. This dream is how The Premium Malt's started.  The challenge to create the best beer in the world,  100% brewed in Japan, continues to this day.

Yatte Minahare
Born from Suntory's DNA

Born from Suntory's DNA

Shinjiro Torii ― the founder of Suntory ―dreamt of creating a truly Japanese whisky, blessed by the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Overcoming opposition and challenges, he built Japan's first distillery in 1923. Today, Suntory Whisky is one of the most highly-awarded whiskies in the world. When Suntory endeavored to create a high quality beer in 1963. Suntory's whisky heritage and DNA were definitely the main inspiration. Yatte Minahare - Go for it! is the spirit of Shinjiro Torii, who never lost faith or took no for an answer.“ You will never know if your work will end in triumph or mediocrity, unless you try it.” This spirit was passed on to his son Keizo Saji, the founder of Suntory Beer.

Challenge for World-Class Beer
Yatte Minahare

Yatte Minahare - The Reason for Small-Scale Brewing.

The Musashino Brewery has a separate facility 1/20th the size you would expect to find in a typical beer plant. This micro-brewery encourages brewers to try new approaches and experiment with bold new techniques. Naturally, it has had its share of failures. But it has also instilled the fearless ambition that led to a Masterpiece ― The Premium Malt's.

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Breweries Built at the Source of Natural Water.

Beer is nearly 90% water, so Suntory's master brewers use water of the highest quality. This has always been the Suntory way.  Our four breweries are each located at sites with deep, reliable wells of clean, natural water. That's because rather than efficiency, our focus is on taste.  Any other approach would be unthinkable.

European aroma hops
Diamond Malt

Strive for the Best Malts

Diamond malt contains a high concentration of "umami" taste components. Because of its tough structure, time and effort are required to fully extract its flavor. That is what makes The Premium Malt's so special. The malt is boiled twice in mash kettles using a double decoction process. The resulting brew has a uniquely rich, deep taste a testament to the commitment and determination of Suntory's master brewers.About Double Decoction

Double Decoction

Time and effort are taken to boil the mash twice for a highly-concentrated wort. This process draws out the malt's full, rich flavor.

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European aroma hops

Pursue the Perfect Aroma.

Aroma hops from Europe are essential to achieve a beer with an elegant aroma. To guarantee top-quality hops, Suntory supports the farmers who grow them in the Czech Republic. Farms are visited frequently to ensure quality and to carefully select the best hops. These are sent to Japan by refrigerated transport to preserve freshness. During the brewing process, hops are gradually added several times using an aroma-rich hopping method developed after nearly a decade of research. Every step in the production of The Premium Malt's has been refined to bring out an unforgettably delicious aroma.About Aroma Rich Hopping

Aroma Rich Hopping

In order to bring out the aroma of the hops to the fullest, aroma hops are added as soon as the wort begins to boil, and fine aroma hops are added as a finishing touch. This achieves refined, flowery aroma in the finished product.

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The Quest for the Ultimate Beer Experience.

A huge variety of unique beers are available around the world. The Premium Malt's stands out as a first-rate beer with a flavor crafted to leave a deep impression and lasting contentment. This rich flavor is just one stop on the way to creating the ultimate beer. With an uncompromising dedication to using the finest ingredients, high-quality water and superior brewing methods, we're passionate about creating a truly satisfying beer that is 100% Japanese. Since its launch in 2003, The Premium Malt's has been embraced by Japanese consumers and acclaimed as the beer that redefined the meaning of "premium." Today, The Premium Malt's is Japan's top-selling premium beer. We promise to keep pushing the boundary of the ultimate beer experience with The Premium Malt's.

Products

  • The Premium Malt's  Envelops you in its flowery aroma and provides deep-reaching, rich flavor  Product formats: 250ml, 350ml, 500ml, 334ml bottle, 500ml bottle
  • The Premium Malt's <Kaoru> Ale  Rich and fruity taste  Product formats: 350ml, 500ml
  • The Premium Malt's Master's Dream  Multiple, intertwining layers of rich flavor  Product formats: 305ml
  • [Limited-quantity Production] The Premium Malt's <The Black>  Boast a well-rounded, rich taste  Product formats: 350ml, 500ml