Narita Airport Ale (Saison) Bottle Wins Grand Prix, the Highest Award, at 'Japan Food Selection'!

Narita Airport's original craft beer, 'Narita Airport Ale (Saison) bottled,' has won the Grand Prix, the highest award, at the 'Japan Food Selection,' one of Japan's largest food review competitions. This award recognizes its perfected taste, as well as its concept and storytelling that express 'the beginning of a journey' and 'the exhilaration of travel' through sight and smell, which were comprehensively evaluated. Narita Airport Ale will continue to challenge itself to create experiential value unique to Narita Airport. 【Award Overview】 Event Name: Japan Food Selection Organizer: Japan Food Analyst Association Award Content: Grand Prix (Highest Award) Awarded Product: Narita Airport Ale (Saison) bottled 【What is Japan Food Selection?】 It is Japan's first food and ingredient evaluation and certification system, where 23,000 food analysts (food specialists) certified by the Japan Food Analyst Association conduct reviews. Strict evaluations are carried out based on 100 check items, including safety and branding, taking into account the delicate Japanese palate, preferences, and food culture. Only products with 90 points or more out of 100 are selected for the Grand Prix, and this time, Narita Airport Ale (Saison) was able to win the Grand Prix with an overall score of 94 points. 【Highly Evaluated Points】 ① Taste: A gorgeous citrus aroma and fruity taste ② Design: A neck label inspired by a baggage tag and a sophisticated design that utilizes empty space ③ Regionality: High regionality, such as brewing in Choshi, utilizing local fallow land, and using ingredients from Chiba Prefecture ④ Background: A concept and development background that evokes 'the beginning of a journey' 【Product Information】 ● Beer Style: Saison ● Category: Happoshu (low-malt beer) *Because olive oil is used as a secondary ingredient, it is classified as 'happoshu' under Japanese liquor tax law. ● Ingredients: Malt (manufactured in Germany), hops, olive oil (from Chiba Prefecture) ● Alcohol Content: 5% ● Storage Method: Store below 5℃ (refrigeration required) ● Volume: 330ml (bottle) / 350ml (can) ● Manufacturer: Choshi Cheers Co., Ltd. (Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture) 【About Narita Airport Ale Brand】 Narita Airport Ale is an original craft beer series from Narita Airport that expresses the two faces of an airport – 'departure for a journey' and 'arrival from a journey' – through its beer styles. 【Opening this summer! Craft Beer Specialty Store inside Narita Airport】 The NAA Group is committed to promoting regional collaboration for the integrated development of the airport and the community. As part of this, Narita Airport is positioned as a hub for disseminating regional charm and local content, and a store where visitors can enjoy craft beer in collaboration with breweries in Chiba Prefecture is scheduled to open.