This article covers a trial set of five types in six containers, two 330ml bottles and four 350ml cans, sold by 株式会社ベアレン醸造所 of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, through its official Rakuten Ichiba shop, ベアレンビール【公式】楽天市場店. The malt among the ingredients is labeled as made outside Japan. The set contains ベアレン クラシック, ベアレン シュバルツ, ザ・デイ TGピルスナー (2 cans), ザ・デイ Nクラシック and レモンラードラー, and of the six, the one can of レモンラードラー is happoshu (a sparkling alcoholic drink category) under Japan’s Liquor Tax Act. Based on the Rakuten product page and its reviews, we organized five points: content volume, storage method and shelf life, ingredient labeling, ease of use as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the product page are three: five types in six bottles and cans, alcohol content ranging from 2.5% to 6.0%, and an included booklet for comparing the beers.
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At a Glance
Key points
- 5 types, 6 bottles and cans (330ml bottles × 2, 350ml cans × 4). The styles are split into Dortmunder, schwarzbier (black beer), pilsner and radler, and only the pilsner comes as 2 cans
- Alcohol content from 2.5% to 6.0%. The lowest is レモンラードラー at 2.5%, and this one can is happoshu under the Liquor Tax Act
- Comes with the booklet “ビールの説明書” (a guide to the beers) for comparing them. The page says the booklet is only for the 6-bottle trial set. The glass shown in the product images is not included
- Rakuten rating 4.6 (639 reviews). This is the figure as of November 8, 2026
Watch out for
- Noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label), gift wrapping and message cards cannot be added. The page says the delivery slip is attached directly to the box
- The page says that once the order is confirmed, it cannot be canceled and the delivery address, delivery date and time and other details cannot be changed (it says cancellation within 30 minutes of completing the order can be done from your purchase history)
- We did not find allergen labeling on the product page
Suits: people who want to try ベアレン醸造所’s beers in different styles, in bottles and cans, all at once
The key points come from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description and guidance images; viewed November 8, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 8, 2026) and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- ベアレン クラフトビール トライアルセット 5種6本 (craft beer trial set, 5 types, 6 bottles and cans)
- Content Volume
- 330ml bottles × 2 and 350ml cans × 4 (5 types, 6 in total) and 1 booklet (a glass is not included)
- Alcohol Content
- 2.5% to 6.0% (differs by type)
- Storage
- Ambient storage is possible (avoid direct sunlight and temperature changes)
- Best-Before Date
- The seller advises drinking within 1 year of manufacture
- Allergen Labeling
- Not confirmed
- How to Drink
- Alcoholic drinks in bottles and cans. No heating instructions are given
- Noshi / Gift
- No noshi, no wrapping, no message card
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
We did not find allergen labeling on the product page. If you have an allergy, ask the seller before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed November 8, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “Not confirmed” items (15 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- ベアレン クラフトビール トライアルセット 5種6本 (craft beer trial set, 5 types, 6 bottles and cans)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long title with many words used for searching. Only the product name part is shown here.
- Content Volume
- Six in total (5 types), two 330ml bottles and four 350ml cans, plus the booklet “ビールの説明書” for comparing them. The page says the glass shown in the product images is not included. It also says the set arrives in an original cardboard box for six. The number of servings is not stated: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description and guidance images; viewed November 8, 2026)
- What Is in the 5 Types
- ベアレン クラシック: 330ml bottle × 1, Dortmunder (Export), alcohol content 6.0%
ベアレン シュバルツ: 330ml bottle × 1, schwarzbier (black beer), 5.5%
ザ・デイ TGピルスナー: 350ml can × 2, pilsner, 4.5%
ザ・デイ Nクラシック: 350ml can × 1, Dortmunder (Export), 6.0%
レモンラードラー: 350ml can × 1, radler, 2.5%. The seller describes it as beer mixed with lemonade. The can is labeled happoshu, and the page says part of the set is classified as happoshu under Japan’s Liquor Tax ActSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description and guidance images; viewed November 8, 2026) - Storage Method
- The page says it can be stored at ambient temperature. It says to avoid direct sunlight and keep it in a place with little temperature changeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Best-Before Date
- The seller recommends drinking it within 1 year of manufacture. The actual best-before date of the bottles and cans that arrive is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Ingredients / Allergens
- The ingredients are listed as malt (made outside Japan) and hops for クラシック, シュバルツ, TGピルスナー and Nクラシック, and as malt (made outside Japan), sugars, lemon juice and hops for レモンラードラー. We did not find allergen labeling on the product page: Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Country of Origin (Ingredients)
- The malt is stated as made outside Japan. The lemon juice in レモンラードラー is described as from Sicily. The origin of the hops is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Place of Processing
- Not confirmed. In a photo of the booklet, the names 北山本社工場 (head office plant in Kitayama) and 雫石第二工場 (second plant in Shizukuishi) can be seen, but we did not find which bottles or cans were made whereSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (guidance images; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Condition / How to Drink (Heating Needed?)
- These are alcoholic drinks in bottles and cans, not a product to heat before drinking. We did not find guidance in the product description on how to drink it or on serving temperatureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Shipping
- The page says it ships from a Rakuten Super Logistics warehouse and the delivery slip is attached directly to the box. We did not find any mention of refrigerated delivery. The page says that after the order is confirmed, it cannot be canceled, and the order details, unattended drop-off (okihai), delivery address and delivery date and time cannot be changed. It says that within 30 minutes of completing the order, you can cancel from your purchase history. It also says that if you are in a hurry, you should specify the delivery date and time when orderingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (guidance images; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Options
- There are no options; it comes in one version, 5 types in 6 bottles and cansSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- The page says gift specifications are not available because this is a trial set offered at a lower price. Noshi, gift wrapping and message cards cannot be added. It says documents showing the amount, such as a delivery note or receipt, are not included. Part of the shop’s display has wording that could be read as offering noshi and messages, but the product description, guidance images and gift settings field all say these are not available, so this article treats them as not available. Please check the product page before orderingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description, guidance images and gift settings field; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Liquor Category
- The page says part of the set is classified as happoshu under Japan’s Liquor Tax Act. The can labeled happoshu is レモンラードラーSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description and guidance images; viewed November 8, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- 株式会社ベアレン醸造所 (Morioka, Iwate Prefecture). The seller is the same companySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) and the shop’s company profile (viewed November 8, 2026)
- Shop
- ベアレンビール【公式】楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba)
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What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten Minna no Review (product page) | 4.6 / 5 | 639 | November 8, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 442 / 4★ 152 / 3★ 36 / 2★ 5 / 1★ 4 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed November 8, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in default order (posted August 2008 to October 2026, latest October 2026; 48 of them posted in the last two years), all 4 reviews rated 1★, all 5 rated 2★ (latest December 2014), and 29 rated 3★ (36 match). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Reviews posted in 2015 or earlier include comments on sets with a different makeup from today’s, such as 3 types in 6 bottles. The counts below are approximate numbers from reading the text, and do not include posts that only concern delivery or posts by people who had not yet drunk it.
What Reviewers Praise
Given as a gift and appreciated (about 26 of the 60 in default order)
About 26 of the 60 reviews in default order said they gave it as a gift, such as for a birthday, Father’s Day, ochugen (mid-year gift) or as thanks, and that it was appreciated. About 24 of these were posted in the last two years.
Five types to compare (about 16)
About 16 of the 60 reviews in default order said you can try various types or compare them. About 11 of these were posted in the last two years.
Design of the cans, bottles and box (about 7)
About 7 of the 60 reviews in default order said the design of the cans, bottles or box was cute or stylish, all posted in the last two years.
Firm bitterness and body (about 5)
About 5 of the 60 reviews in default order said the bitterness and body were firm. Two of them were posted in 2015 or earlier. There were also 3 reviews (all in the last two years) saying they liked the レモンラードラー.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed November 8, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Noshi and wrapping not available (about 4)
2 of the 60 reviews in default order and 2 of the 29 rated 3★ mentioned that noshi or wrapping is not available. The 2 in default order were rated 5★ and 4★.
How to check: gift options are summarized in the “Noshi / Gift” row of the details list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Taste did not suit their preference (about 12)
6 of the 9 reviews rated 1★ or 2★ and 6 of the 29 rated 3★ said it was bitter, had a distinctive taste, or tasted ordinary. None were posted in the last two years. The 6 reviews rated 1★ or 2★ that mentioned taste were all posted in 2014 or earlier, a period that includes sets with a different makeup from today’s.
How to check: the style and alcohol content of each of the 5 types are summarized in the “What Is in the 5 Types” row of the details list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Happoshu included (about 4)
2 of the 5 reviews rated 2★ and 2 of the 29 rated 3★ said they had thought it was a beer-only set but found happoshu included. All were posted between 2013 and 2014, when the set makeup differed from today’s.
How to check: which type is happoshu is stated in the “Liquor Category” row of the details list under “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten Minna no Review (accessed November 8, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to try ベアレン醸造所’s beers in different styles, in bottles and cans, all at once, and you are fine with it arriving without noshi or wrapping (for example, for your own use). If those two are your conditions, this product, 5 types in 6 bottles and cans with a booklet, is a good match (weak points: noshi, gift wrapping and message cards cannot be added, and 1 of the 6 is happoshu).
- The styles are split into Dortmunder, schwarzbier, pilsner and radler, with alcohol content from 2.5% to 6.0%. It can be stored at ambient temperature, and the page advises drinking it within 1 year of manufacture
- The Rakuten rating is 4.6/5 (639 reviews). Among the 60 reviews in default order that we read, many said it was appreciated as a gift (about 26) or that you can compare 5 types (about 16)
Other options: If you want to compare 5 types in 350ml cans only, there is also the よなよなエール Craft Beer Tasting Set, 350ml × 5 Cans (5 Types) (1,750ml in total; Rakuten rating 4.57 from 16,961 reviews, as of the article on October 30, 2026).
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten Minna no Review (viewed November 8, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 8, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: November 8, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page and company profile of ベアレンビール【公式】楽天市場店, Rakuten Minna no Review, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
