Baird Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Founded by Bryan and Sayuri Baird, the brewery has grown to become one of Japan's most respected craft beer producers, drawing on both Japanese culture and Western brewing traditions to craft a distinctive range of beers. The Fishmarket Taproom, located adjacent to the brewery, serves as a welcoming hub for beer enthusiasts exploring the Japanese craft beer scene. Baird Brewing is known for its remarkably broad portfolio, offering close to thirty different beer styles. Their lineup spans everything from English-inspired India Pale Ales — characterised by earthy and floral hop profiles in careful balance — to fruit-forward ales such as The Carpenter's Mikan Ale, brewed with mikan, a traditional Japanese mandarin. The brewery embraces local Japanese ingredients, giving their beers a unique sense of place and identity. Baird Brewing has attracted international attention through collaborative brews, including the Baird / Ishii / Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA, crafted with Japanese sencha green tea alongside Stone Brewing. Their Wabi-Sabi Japan Pale Ale has also earned praise from craft beer lovers worldwide. The brewery stands as a benchmark for quality and creativity within Japan's thriving independent beer movement.