Hideji Taiyo no Lager / Kuri Kuro (Chestnut Stout)

Hideji Beer (Miyazaki Hideji Beer) · Miyazaki (Nobeoka)
Alcohol Beer Alcohol Established export

Miyazaki Hideji Beer (brewing since 1996) maintains over 200 yeast strains to tailor each batch and is one of Kyushu's most awarded craft breweries, known for 'Taiyo no Lager' and the chestnut stout 'Kuri Kuro'. Its US distributor is Beverage Traders, confirming established overseas distribution. The brewery's beers regularly win at international competitions. It is an established craft-beer export brand.

The supplierNobeoka, Miyazaki craft brewery since 1996; 200+ yeast library; internationally awarded; named US distributor.
Why it sells abroadAward-winning Kyushu craft beer (chestnut stout signature); named US distributor (Beverage Traders).

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CertificationsNone publicly listed
Pack formats330ml bottles; kegs
Shelf lifeBest within ~6-9 months; keep refrigerated
StorageRefrigerate; keep cool and dark
Minimum orderTypical: importer pallet/case minimum
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks reefer ocean freight
CapacityMid-size craft brewery
Container loadTypical: reefer LCL/FCL
PricingTypical: mid craft-beer wholesale tier
OEM / private labelNot indicated
Wholesale & MOQVia Beverage Traders (US craft-beer importer) (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsBeverage Traders (US distributor), Hideji Beer (direct export)
Export regulationUS TTB import as malt beverage/beer; COLA/label approval; state beer distribution licensing.
Market demandSteady US craft-beer specialty demand
How to source itUS craft-beer importer (Beverage Traders) listed by brewery
Verified sourceshttps://hideji-beer.jp/en/distributors.html; https://hideji-beer.jp/en/beer.html
MakerMiyazaki Hideji Beer Co., Ltd.
OriginMiyazaki (Nobeoka)
CategoryAlcohol / Beer
Available inUnited States, Hong Kong, Taiwan
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2203.00
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