Kathmandu, April 22:

Gorkha Beer, a flagship brand of Gorkha Bre-wery has now reached the markets in Japan.

From the beginning of 2007, the company started exporting Gorkha Beer to Hong Kong and now it is being marketed in Japan by M/S Shangrila Company Ltd, operating in Tokyo.

Gorkha Beer was launched in select premium outlets of Kathmandu and other main cities of Nepal in 2006 with an objective to cater primarily to tourists visiting Nepal who prefer high quality premium local beer and for export to various countries in the world where consumers look for something special, claims a company press release.

The trend of specialty beers in various countries in Asia, the US and Europe are increasing. Gorkha from Nepal shall be one special brew that would cater to the need of consumers for quality beer from the Himalayan country.

With alcohol content of 5.5 per cent, Gorkha Beer is brewed with finest hops, pure water and barley malt. It has been liked by tourists, residing foreigners and discerning Nepali beer lovers mainly for its crispy taste and quality, according to the company