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Japanophiles: Thomas Ainsworth

In Japan, the craft beer boom is in full swing. One pub in Kyoto Prefecture takes a particularly innovative approach — they use Japanese ingredients like tea, salt and citrus fruit to brew new and interesting beers. One of the co-owners is Thomas Ainsworth, from Australia. In a Japanophiles interview, he introduces Peter Barakan to several of his beers, and explains how they’re made. He also talks about how combining tea and beer is contributing to a brighter future for Wazuka, a famous tea-producing town.