Glossary > Nama beer (draft beer)

What is Nama beer (draft beer)?

生ビール なまびーる / nama biru

"Nama" means draft. It is the standard first drink of an evening in Japan: a cold, pale lager poured from a tap. Many people say "toriaezu nama" ("a draft beer for now") when they sit down.

How to order and eat it

Ordered as medium (chu) or large (dai). You can often order it for the whole group at once.

Dietary notes

Contains alcohol and barley malt (gluten).

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.