Coedo Beniaka / Marihana Craft Beer

Coedo Brewery · Saitama
Alcohol Beer Alcohol Growing export

A premium, design-forward craft brewery (notably Beniaka, brewed with Kawagoe sweet potato) earning international recognition. Coedo participates in the JFOODO US craft-beer push and is positioned as an upscale, distinctly Japanese craft option for specialty retail and on-trade.

The supplierCoedo Brewery (Kyodo Shoji Coedo Brewery, Kawagoe, Saitama), founded 1996; parent in organic farming since the 1970s. Heavily awarded craft brewery (World Beer Cup, European Beer Star, Monde Selection) with strong US/EU export and English/B2B readiness.
Why it sells abroadDesign-led, award-winning Japanese craft beer; Beniaka uses local roasted Kintoki sweet potatoes (terroir story); strong design/gift appeal in premium retail

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP / FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. The 'organic-linked sourcing heritage' is real — parent Kyodo Shoji has practiced organic farming since the 1970s — but the BEER itself is NOT organic-certified. Restate certs as unverified; organic heritage is brand-level, not a product certification.
Pack formats333ml bottle, 350ml can, keg formats (confirmed 333ml export bottle via Wismettac) — case configs estimate.
Shelf life~9-12 months best-by — estimate.
StorageCool storage; refrigerate; best fresh.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via craft importer; mixed pallet/FCL for distributor accounts
Lead timeTypical: 2–4 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityMid-scale craft; consistent export supply, premium small-batch positioning
Container loadTypical: ~1,000–1,100 cases (24×333ml) per 20ft
PricingEstimate: premium craft; FOB ~USD 2.0–3.0/bottle wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelBrand only (craft brand).
Wholesale & MOQCraft importers + Japanese-food distributors; case MOQ, freshness-managed.
Key exporters & distributorscraft beer importers, JFC International
Export regulationUS TTB/COLA + state distributor licensing; EU excise + labeling; freshness/cold-chain for craft.
Market demandPremium craft demand in US/UK/FR/HK/SG/Taiwan specialty bottle shops, design-conscious retail and Japanese-cuisine on-trade
How to source itWismettac Asian Foods carries Coedo Beniaka (333ml) in North America (confirmed importer); Coedo export division; specialty beer wholesalers.
Verified sourceshttps://wismettacsake.com/products/coedo-beniaka-sweet-potato-amber-ale-333ml; https://koedo.or.jp/en/products/item_043/
MakerCoedo Brewery (Kyodo Shoji Coedo Brewery)
OriginSaitama
CategoryAlcohol / Beer
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2203.00
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.