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) Bottle," has won the Grand Prix, the highest award, at the "Japan Food Selection," one of the largest food review competitions in Japan. This award was a comprehensive evaluation, recognizing not only the perfection of its taste but also its concept and storytelling, which express "the start of a journey" and "the exhilaration of travel" through sight and smell. Narita Airport Ale will continue to challenge itself to create experiential value that can only be born at Narita Airport. 【Award Overview】 Competition Name: Japan Food Selection Organizer: Japan Food Analyst Association Award: Grand Prix (Highest Award) Awarded Product: Narita Airport Ale (Saison) Bottle 【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. It rigorously evaluates products based on 100 checklist items, including safety and branding, taking into account the delicate Japanese palate, preferences, and food culture. Only products scoring 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 bright citrus aroma and fruity taste ② Design: A neck-wrap label inspired by a baggage tag and a sophisticated design that utilizes negative space ③ Regionality: High regionality, including brewing in Choshi, utilization of fallow land in the region, and use of Chiba Prefecture ingredients ④ Background: A concept and development background that evokes "the start of a journey" 【Product Information】 ● Beer Style: Saison ● Category: Happoshu (low-malt beer) * Due to the use of olive oil as a secondary ingredient, it is classified as "Happoshu" under Japanese liquor tax law. ● Ingredients: Malt (manufactured in Germany), hops, olive oil (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 the airport – "departure for a journey" and "arrival from a journey" – through its beer styles. 【Craft Beer Specialty Store Opening This Summer! 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 beers in collaboration with breweries in Chiba Prefecture is scheduled to open.