TOKYO -- Kirin Beer will take a 30%-plus stake in Yo-Ho Brewing, becoming the first major Japanese brewer to join forces with the country's growing craft beer movement.
Based in the mountain resort town of Karuizawa, Yo-Ho has become Japan's biggest name in craft beer with Yona Yona Ale and a steady stream of other unique brews. Output surged by half on the year in the eight months through August.
