# Japan's Craft Beer Boom ft. Chris Madere of Baird Brewing & Chris Poel of Shiokaze BrewLab

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Podcast: [Krewe of Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/krewe-of-japan-2379991)
Published: 2025-12-06T19:21:18+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4586

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The Krewe sits down with Chris Madere (Baird Brewing) & Chris Poel (Shiokaze BrewLab) to explore Japan’s growing craft beer scene. They discuss how Japan’s drinking culture evolved beyond the big-name breweries, what daily life is like behind the brewhouse doors, the challenges small and foreign brewers face, and the innovations shaping the future of Japanese craft beer. A fun, informative look at the people driving Japan’s craft beer boom.

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