It has a moderate bitterness and richness that is perfect for reset- ting the palate. It is a rare beer with plenty of the unique flavor of grains. Sapporo Beer was founded in 1876 at the Kaitakushi Beer Brewery in Sapporo, Hokkaido. With the belief of “using only the finest ingredients to make delicious beer,” Sapporo Beer is a manufacturer that is passionate about everything from the procurement of ingredients to the cultivation of barley and hops, including working with growers in the fields.