Beer and Snacks: Two Sendai Factory Tours that will Have You Wanting More

The outside of the Kirin Brewery. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

Visitors can view vast rows of storage tanks along this 19-meter long tunnel. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

Sampling the aroma of hops. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

The factory’s giant mash vats. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

Visitors compare the two types of wort. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

A selection of beers available for tasting. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

The buffet at Kirin Beer Port Sendai. Lunch is from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and dinner from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

Souvenirs and other items are available at the gift shop in the visitor area. (© Kirin Brewery Sendai)

Nothing says Sendai like sasakamaboko. (© Kanezaki)

Staff show how to make sasakamaboko. (© Kanezaki)