Thanks to the superior skills of our brewmasters (beer artisans) and their relentless pursuit of the perfect taste, Swan Lake Beer became the first Japanese brewery to be twice awarded a gold medal at the World Beer Cup (the equivalent of the Olympic Games for the beer industry) held in New York (2000) and Seattle (2006) respectively, where we were recognized as the best of the best among1,150 participating breweries (including major breweries) from 38 different countries.
In addition, Swan Lake Brewery has won a total of 140 gold, silver, and bronze medals (as of November 2020) at beer competitions,
including international competitions.
In addition to Niigata beer, sake, and refined sake, we also carry a wide variety of high-quality beverages, food, and other products from Niigata of Japan including matcha, groceries, rice, sweets, tableware, and outdoor equipment.