Imported. Since 1876. Please share Sapporo responsibly. www.sapporobeer.com. Sapporo, the oldest beer brand in Japan, was first brewed in Sapporo, Japan in 1876 by the German-trained brewer Seibei Nakagawa. From the beginning, Sapporo was a favorite among beer lovers - a crisp, clean taste they appreciated and an advanced brewing process they respected. This container is recyclable. Product of Canada.