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Japan is one of the largest beer-consuming countries, with the bloom of microbreweries from the capital to the rural regions. Japanese beers are popularly known for their unique use of rice as a major component in the brewing process. However, with the expansion of the global beer market today, we've seen the evolution of different Japanese beer styles using ingredients other than rice.