Sapporo is the oldest brand of beer in Japan. It is registered under Sapporo Breweries Ltd. a Japanese beer brewing company founded in 1876.
It was first brewed in Sapporo, Japan, in 1876 by brewer Seibei Nakagawa.
According to the Sapporo website: “Sapporo Premium Beer is a refreshing lager with a crisp, refined flavour and a clean finish. The perfect beer to pair with any meal and any occasion. Kampai!”
Sapporo Premium has been the #1 selling Asian beer in the United States since Sapporo U.S.A., Inc. was first founded in 1984.
Let’s find out if the oldest brand of beer in Japan and the #1 selling Asian beer in the United States is gluten-free.
Is Sapporo Beer Gluten Free?
The Answer is: NO
Although Sapporo Beer is a rice beer it is not gluten-free and is also made with barley.
Sapporo Beer should, therefore, be avoided if you are sensitive to gluten or have been diagnosed with any form of Celiac Disease.
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Products
Here are the 4 main beers produced by Sapporo:
- Sapporo Premium Beer
- Sapporo Premium Black
- Sapporo Premium Light
- Sapporo Reserve Beer
For more information on Sapporo head over to the official website here: https://sapporobeer.com
