Hiroshima City

As someone remarked, you can’t truly judge a place until you’ve tasted its beer. Like many other regions in Japan and overseas, Hiroshima has recently seen a growth in the popularity of finely brewed beer. It boasts a varied selection of venues, from craft beer microbreweries to more commercial hangouts where you can sample pints of the top sellers. Here are just a few places worth checking out if you’re living in, or just passing through, Hiroshima. Raku Beer This “craft beer café” in central Hiroshima, just behind Don Quixote, is the top-rated bar in the city, according to RateBeer. It distinguishes itself from other craft beer bars by focusing exclusively on Japanese products. There are over 15 beers on tap, including a selection of stouts, IPAs, and lambics. If you’re peckish, you can order from the food menu that includes hand-made pizzas. The downsides to this place are that it is pretty small and fills up quickly in the evenings, plus prices are a bit steep (expect to pay around 1,300 yen if you want a pint). However, you can try 100 ml tasters if you’re going to budget yourself. Website: http://rakubeer.jugem.jp/ KeMBY’s This American bar is a slightly…