Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2013

The owner of Sankt Gallen used to brew his ale in San Francisco until Japan relaxed regulations on microbrewing. And he continues to show his passion and skill through the winning of a host of awards, including the fruit-beer gong at the International Beer Competition for four recent years running.

Quaff gold like the limited Pineapple Ale (¥1,980 for 3 x 330ml bottles) or buy a tasting pack like the Kanagawa Set (including two bottles of Shonan Gold and two of Yokohama XPA) for ¥2,430 including delivery.

If you want to splash out on your own custom-made beer, order a 1,000-liter tank of it, ready in two months, for ¥1,700,000, including original recipe, ingredients, label design, delivery, and a large belly. Or slap your own label on 1,000 bottles of an already existing brew for ¥50,000.

Order all this and more online, or buy the brews at select shops and restaurants.